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2012 Awards & Achievements

KBR Ranked First in the Houston Business Journal’s Top Energy  
Engineering Firms

KBR Building Group Won Four Engineering News-Record Southeast’s  
“Best of 2012” Awards

KBR Ranked Fifth in the Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors

KBR Ranked Fifth in Modern Healthcare’s Largest Healthcare Construction 
Services Providers

KBR Ranked Ninth in the Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms 

KBR Ranked Sixteenth in Washington Technology Magazine’s Top 100  
Federal Contractors 

KBR International Government, Defence and Support Services Won Two  
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Gold Safety Awards (Third 
Consecutive Year)

KBR Building Group Won Six Associated Builders & Contractors Eagle  
Awards for Excellence in Construction

KBR U.K. IMPACT Teams Won the Engineering Construction Industry Training 
Board Active Cup and Gold-Level Award

KBR Infrastructure Won Consult Australia’s “Award of Excellence” in  
the Export Category for the Australia Coal Connect Rail Line

KBR London Awarded Gold Partner Status for the Institution of  
Chemical Engineers

KBR’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raised $400,000 for 12 Charities

Team KBR Raised $100,000 at the BP MS 150 (Charity Bike Ride Supporting the 
National Multiple Sclerosis Society)

Global Presence

KBR employs more than 27,000 people worldwide in locations that include North America, Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia and the  

Middle East. We deliver a wide range of services supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, power, industrial, civil infrastructure, minerals,  

government services and commercial markets.

Since our founding over 110 years ago, KBR has differentiated itself as a globally focused, technology-driven engineering, procurement  

and construction company. KBR has built a proud history and leading market positions by being a high value and reliable service provider  

to our diverse customer base.

Our track record has proven that regardless of the challenges, we deliver the work that is expected of us. Regardless of the size,  

complexity, difficulty, remoteness or harsh environment, we deliver.

KBR employees come to work every day with a commitment to KBR’s values: An uncompromising commitment to Quality, Health,  

Safety and Environment; an open relationship with our employees based on mutual Trust, Respect and Success; a commitment to 

Transparency, Accountability and Discipline in our business; a focus on Best in Class Risk Awareness; demonstrating Integrity in  

all we do; and Financial Responsibility to our stakeholders. 

 
William P. Utt

Chairman, President 

and Chief Executive 

Officer

To My Fellow Shareholders: 
2012 was a disappointing year for KBR. Our  
financial performance was far below our  
expectations. Our standards for performance are 
much higher than what we achieved, and all of 
KBR’s 27,000 employees are universally committed 
to living up to that higher standard.

Despite disappointing 2012 performance, we 
maintained our unwavering focus on the long-term 
health of the enterprise and on the tremendous 
global opportunities we have in front of us across 
our 14 market-facing businesses. We continued  
to build a strong platform for growth, leveraging  
our broad geographic footprint, extensive  
capabilities and strong customer relationships  
to solidify our market positions and to win, or 
advance our position on, a number of strategically 
significant awards.

During 2012, our stock price increased 7% and we 
also returned $77 million in cash to shareholders, 
representing $40 million in share repurchases and 
$37 million in dividend payments. Additionally, 
during the fourth quarter, the Board of Directors 
approved a 60% dividend increase beginning in the 
first quarter of 2013, demonstrating our confidence 
in the company going forward.  

Financial and Business Highlights
Our earnings per diluted share were $0.97, which 
included a negative impact of $1.19 per diluted 
share related to a non-cash goodwill impairment 
charge in our Minerals Business Unit. Net income 
attributable to KBR was $144 million. Excluding the 
goodwill impairment charge, earnings per share 
were $2.16.

Revenue decreased by 14% during the year, driven 
primarily by expected declines related to LogCap 
work in Iraq. Excluding LogCap, revenues were 
up 2%. Overall revenue backlog also grew 37%, 
reflecting the strength of the underlying business 
and the significant opportunities ahead for KBR.

Leveraging Our Diverse Platform
We continue to have a broad and diversified platform 
of businesses to reliably deliver the most complex 
projects in the world. In 2012, we had a number 
of successes across our three primary Business 
Groups: Hydrocarbons, Infrastructure, Government 
and Power (IGP) and Services. In our Hydrocarbons 
Business Group, KBR, along with our joint venture 
partners, signed the EPC contract for the Ichthys 

LNG project in Northern Australia which will be  
one of the world’s largest LNG facilities. We  
continue to pursue expanded roles as an EPC  
contractor for additional onshore and offshore 
projects as well as leverage our LNG and offshore 
engineering capabilities to capture growing floating 
LNG opportunities. Low-priced natural gas in the 
U.S. is also creating strong market fundamentals 
for the LNG, GTL, ammonia, power and chemicals 
markets, which allows KBR to utilize its EPC  
expertise and world-renowned technologies to 
deliver projects in these important and rapidly 
expanding markets. In our Technology Business Unit, 
we saw another year of record sales and profits.  

In our IGP Group, efforts to build our capabilities as 
a full EPC provider in the power arena paid off as 
we were awarded over $500 million in new work 
in 2012. The infrastructure and minerals markets 
remain challenged as customers re-evaluate their 
global capital expenditures, but we remain well 
positioned for growth as these markets improve. 
The Middle East, however, is an exciting and  
diversified area for new infrastructure projects, 
from roads and bridges to rail and airports. In 
our government businesses, we are diversifying 
into more peace-time initiatives and expanding 
our industrial customer base, while utilizing the 
capabilities and expertise we built while providing 
contingency, logistics and life support services  
in war environments.

Our Services Business Group had a strong year 
in Canada, with $1 billion in new awards in 2012 
largely driven by robust activity in the Canadian oil 
sands. In our operations and maintenance business 
we continue to have a strong U.S. presence, and  
we have also strategically expanded our business 
internationally with a key contract in the Middle 
East. Additionally, as the U.S. shows promising 
signs of economic recovery, we anticipate an 
improving climate for commercial and residential 
building construction in the region. Low-cost shale 
gas in the U.S. is also setting the stage for ample 
opportunities within our construction business 
across a number of commercial markets.

KBR Around the World
KBR seeks opportunities to continue to increase the 
vertical integration of our EPC delivery capabilities 
in order to take customer projects from initial concept 
to EPC and into operations and maintenance. 

We are a global business, and the challenges we 
face are unique in every corner of the world. KBR 
has continued to deploy key executive resources 
to strategically important international locations to 
better serve our customers and to be closer to our 
projects. During 2011 and 2012, we established 
regional Presidents both in the Australia-Asia 
region and in the Middle East region. These leaders 
are working with the Business Group and Unit 
Presidents to support all aspects of their business 
in the region, including key sales pursuits, partner 
relationships and regional strategy implementation. 

Also in 2012, KBR relocated its Operations’  
headquarters to London from Houston, further 
enhancing our global presence. This move  
enhances our global oversight and proximity to  
our employees and our projects.  

KBR Culture and People
At KBR, we live by this simple truth: We Deliver. 
We are experts in delivering the world’s largest 
and most complex projects. And we continue to 
safely and consistently deliver capital projects and 
services anywhere in the world, creating value for 
our customers.

KBR’s performance and growth are intrinsically 
linked with the communities in which we operate. 
Our projects generate new jobs and support local 
businesses around the world. Our community 
engagement programs are strategic investments in 
building stronger communities for the future.  

The strongest commitment we can make to our 
people is to achieve our goal of an incident- and 
injury-free workplace anywhere KBR employees 
perform work. To continuously improve our safety 
record as we work toward our goal of zero  
incidents, we have developed systems and  
processes that have helped drive down injury  
rates to industry-leading levels. 

A Brighter Future
KBR’s hard work continues to build on a business 
foundation that will deliver consistent, profitable, 
long-term growth. We strive to be the world’s 
Contractor and Employer of Choice, and I want to 
thank each of our 27,000 plus employees for every-
thing they have done to realize our many significant 
achievements in 2012. These achievements were 
only made possible through the teamwork and 
efforts of our loyal and dedicated employees. 

We derive our culture of integrity and ingenuity 
from the likes of George and Herman Brown, Dan 
Root, and Morris W. Kellogg; in fact, the word 
“impossible” was simply unknown to them. As I 
look ahead to 2013, we will continue to build on 
our reputation that’s been established over the last 
110 plus years so that KBR continues to contribute 
to global economic expansion, building stronger 
communities and creating enduring value for our 
shareholders. 

Very truly yours,

William P. Utt
Chairman, President and  
Chief Executive Officer
April 2013

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H Y D R O C A R B O N S

Fueled by strong industry fundamentals, economic growth in developing  
nations and solid project execution performance, all four of KBR’s 
Hydrocarbons Business Units turned in solid financial and operating results 
in 2012. At the same time, we worked to enhance our future opportunities 
by expanding our global footprint, adding new capabilities and increasing the 
vertical integration of our businesses. We are exceptionally well positioned 
to capitalize on continued strength in key international markets and a rebirth 
of opportunities in North America. As we expand our business in diverse 
regions, we will maintain our industry-leading commitment to health, safety 
and the environment to constantly reinforce our standards and strive for an 
injury- and incident-free workplace.

Gas Monetization
KBR is a recognized leader in designing and constructing multi-billion dollar 
liquefied natural gas (LNG) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) plants that convert the 
world’s abundant natural gas resources into products that are commercially 
viable and easily transportable. Continued strong execution on existing projects 
and growing contributions from an engineering, procurement and construction 
(EPC) contract awarded early in the year drove income growth and margin 
improvement for our Gas Monetization Business Unit during 2012. 

Throughout the year, we continued to achieve milestones on projects at all 
stages of development. By year-end, construction was winding down at the 
Skikda LNG project in Algeria and at the Escravos GTL project in Nigeria, 
with commissioning of both plants on track for early 2013. The Gorgon LNG 
project located on Barrow Island, an environmentally sensitive area off the 
Australian coast, is being constructed with the utmost care to minimize its 
impact on the Barrow Island nature reserve under a unique quarantine plan 
that has been rated world class by the Western Australian Environmental 
Protection Agency.

We continued our participation at the Ichthys LNG project in Northern 
Australia in early 2012 with the award of an EPC contract valued at 
approximately $15 billion. The JKC joint venture, which includes JGC, KBR 
and Chiyoda, received the EPC award after performing the FEED work for 
the project. Our teams are at work in Yokohama, Perth and Darwin, with 
fabrication yards in Thailand and China. When complete, the plant, owned 
by INPEX and Total, will receive natural gas from the Ichthys Field in the 
Browse Basin 200 miles offshore Western Australia via a 553-mile subsea 
pipeline and process it to produce LNG, LPG and condensate. 

Looking ahead, we continue to have a robust pipeline of projects globally 
with numerous pre-FEED and FEED contracts that position us well for future 
EPC opportunities. We are pleased with the increasing geographic diversity 
of our project portfolio. While the last few years in our LNG business have 
been Australia-centric, Gas Monetization opportunities are spreading into 
other regions of the world including North America where shale gas is 
providing an abundant and attractively priced feedstock for LNG and GTL 
facilities. We have numerous prospective projects in emerging regions for 
Gas Monetization, including East Africa, Canada and the United States, that 
we anticipate will move forward over the next several years. 

Oil & Gas
In the Oil & Gas Business Unit, KBR is expanding an already broad geographic 
footprint, extending its participation in projects beyond the engineering 
phase and into full EPC, and establishing a strong position in floating  
liquefied natural gas (FLNG), a promising new market for the industry. During 
2012, we made significant progress on the Big Foot and Jack St. Malo  
projects in the Gulf of Mexico and the Quad 204 project in the North Sea.

The contract, awarded in November 2012 by GDF SUEZ Bonaparte Pty. Ltd., 
pre-qualifies KBR as a contender for the FEED and EPC delivery phases of 
the project. 

Well recognized as a leading provider of floating production, storage and 
offloading vessels (FPSO), KBR also won a contract to perform FEED work 
for the topsides and hull of an FPSO vessel to be located offshore Angola. 
The project will draw on KBR’s recently established Luanda office to provide 
local content. 

Building on a long-standing relationship with BP, we continue to extend 
our success in the Caspian Sea. We have steadily expanded our role at 
BP’s Shah Deniz II project where we are transitioning from FEED work to 
engineering, procurement and construction management for the onshore 
and offshore project facilities. We believe the Caspian region, where we 
have already completed 10 million man-hours of work, represents a long-
term pipeline of substantial business. During 2012, BP also selected KBR to 
provide engineering and project management services for its Project 20K™, 
a multi-year corporate initiative to pursue, with technology providers, the 
development of systems needed to exploit energy resources from extremely 
high-temperature, high-pressure reservoirs. 

KBR has a substantial pipeline of offshore work and promising opportunities 
in FLNG, an emerging area of opportunity for the industry. Our consulting 
subsidiaries, Granherne, GVA and Energo, continue to play a key role in 
accessing oil and gas projects at the very earliest stages as a foundation 
for extending our involvement and building a position as a full-service EPC 
contractor to the offshore industry. 

Downstream
During 2012, KBR’s Downstream Business Unit benefited from a resurgence 
of ammonia and chemical activity in the U.S., increased demand for fertilizer 
plants spurred by economic recovery in developing nations and an expanded 
role on major projects in the Middle East that progressed to the execution 
phase during the year. In addition, we captured numerous opportunities to 
bundle our proprietary technologies with our Downstream EPC capabilities to 
provide an integrated offering. 

Attracted by ample supplies of low-cost shale gas, our Downstream  
customers are increasing their focus back to the U.S. when planning new 
projects. During 2012, we brought two U.S. projects, the BP Toledo Refinery 
and the KiOR, Inc. biomass-to-renewable fuels facility, to a successful  
conclusion, and we continued building our pipeline of domestic downstream 
opportunities. Under a contract awarded by DuPont’s Industrial Biosciences 
Group, we will provide engineering and procurement services for a facility 
that will produce an ethanol product using corn waste as a feedstock.  
A number of FEED projects currently underway will lay the groundwork for 
domestic EPC awards in early 2013.

In Saudi Arabia, where much of KBR’s Downstream business has  
traditionally been concentrated, work progressed on plan at the Sadara 
chemical complex, and the Yanbu and Jazan refineries. In November,  
we received a new contract to execute FEED work for an integrated  
gasification combined cycle (IGCC) project near Jazan Economic City, Saudi 
Arabia. When complete, the IGCC complex, which will convert vacuum 
residue into electricity, will be the largest gasifier-based power facility in 
the world. Our KBR-AMCDE engineering joint venture in Saudi Arabia is 
performing well as a platform for expanding our position and opportunities 
in the region. 

Drawing on its extensive capabilities in global offshore engineering as well 
as onshore LNG EPC delivery, KBR won an award for design work on the 
FLNG production vessel for the Bonaparte project offshore Darwin, Australia. 

We capitalized on synergies between our Downstream and Technology busi-
nesses to provide an integrated technology, engineering procurement and 
construction solution for several projects. One such project, the Uz-Kor Gas 

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KBR’s Hydrocarbons Group’s four Business 

Units combine their intellectual property and 

EPC project execution capability to safely 

deliver capital projects across the complete 

spectrum of the industry, including offshore oil 

and gas production facilities and world-scale 

LNG and GTL, refining and chemical projects.

Chemical ethylene plant in Uzbekistan will utilize KBR’s proprietary SCORE™ 
(Selective Cracking and Optimum Recovery) technology to optimize product 
yield and reduce energy usage. A new ethylene furnace, to be designed 
and constructed for the INEOS olefins complex in Texas, will incorporate 
SCORE™ as well as several technologies to reduce nitrous oxide emissions. 

We see global strength in our Downstream business continuing into 2013, 
with robust demand for ammonia and ethylene plus the emergence of some 
large petrochemical opportunities. 

Technology
A consistently strong performer, KBR’s Technology Business Unit continued 
on a growth trajectory with both sales and profit growth exceeding  
20% in 2012. Driven by a resurgence in the U.S. for ammonia projects and  
a rebound in demand for fertilizer facilities in developing nations, 
ammonia was the leading driver of outstanding 2012 results. 

Under a contract from Iowa Fertilizer Company, KBR will provide technology 
licensing, engineering services and proprietary equipment for the first world-
scale ammonia plant to be built in the U.S. in nearly a quarter century.  
The 2,200 metric-tons-per-day ammonia plant, part of a grassroots fertilizer 
facility in Iowa, will utilize KBR’s Purifier™ technology to achieve reliability 
as well as the lowest proven energy consumption. This milestone for the 
North American fertilizer industry illustrates the tremendous potential of 
low-cost natural gas to drive domestic demand. Our Purifier™ technology 
will also be utilized in two grassroots ammonia plants in Indonesia where 

KBR has licensed a total of 13 plants, as well as at a world-scale  
fertilizer complex in Nigeria, one of the largest emerging markets for the 
fertilizer business.

A contract to establish a Veba Combi Cracker (VCC™) processing unit  
in Russia marks the third unit of its kind under construction, the first in 
Russia and KBR’s largest VCC™ project award since acquiring rights to the 
technology in January 2010. We are providing licensing and engineering 
services for the implementation of the VCC™ technology which converts 
petroleum residues into high-value products at a refinery in the Republic  
of Tatarstan, Russia. 

With an excellent inventory of intellectual property and a strong global sales 
organization, offices in key regions of the world and four global technology 
centers, we continue working to expand our portfolio of technology offerings 
through alliances as well as acquisitions. During 2012, we expanded a global 
marketing alliance with Shell Global Solutions International B.V. to include a 
much broader scope of their value-focused refinery technologies. Under an 
agreement with a Southern Company subsidiary, we will lead sales, delivery 
and project management for TRIG™ (Transport Integrated Gasification), a 
clean coal technology jointly developed by KBR and Southern Company.

Looking to 2013 and beyond, we see strong growth continuing for our 
Technology business. In addition to the momentum our ammonia technolo-
gies are showing, we anticipate strength for refining and ethylene in Asia 
Pacific and the Middle East as well as good prospects for TRIG™ in China.

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I N F R A S T R U C T U R E ,   G O V E R N M E N T   &   P O W E R

Strategic investments in our Power, Infrastructure and Minerals businesses 
are building leadership positions in industries where increased demand, a 
desire for a cleaner environment and improved infrastructure present great 
prospects for KBR. In an era of shrinking defense budgets and government 
austerity programs, KBR’s government services businesses are meeting the 
challenge of change as a premier provider of complex deliveries, logistics 
support and outsourcing services in some of the world’s most demanding 
environments.  

well as environmentally driven opportunities, including coal plant retrofits 
and replacements. 

Infrastructure
In KBR’s Infrastructure Business Unit, government austerity programs in 
Australia and the U.S. continued to dampen infrastructure spending during 
2012. The energy-based economies of the Middle East remain the most  
consistent infrastructure markets with an active bidding environment.

Power & Industrial
During 2012, KBR continued building its reputation as a premier, full-service 
EPC provider to the power industry and advanced its strategy to expand 
internationally in the industrial arena. Strong progress on four EPC projects, 
including a waste-to-energy project for the Solid Waste Authority of Palm 
Beach County and a cellulosic fiber project in Florida, highlighted the full-
service capabilities we bring to these markets.

New power awards during the year included EPC services contracts for a 
range of services for Kentucky Utilities’ Ghent Generating Stations and  
the Kincaid Power Station in Illinois. Kincaid is an important win for the  
company as we pursue our strategy of growing our business in regions of 
the country where unions are prevalent.   

In the industrial arena, we advanced our strategy for international  
expansion with a new pulp and paper award in Saudi Arabia, supported  
by the KBR-AMCDE engineering joint venture which has expanded our  
position and opportunities in the region. 

In Australia, a traditional region of strength for KBR, a government focus 
on debt reduction has slowed spending for government-sponsored projects. 
Softness in minerals has also reduced demand for mining infrastructure. 
However, KBR has maintained a good win rate for smaller projects as we 
await a rebound in larger opportunities. 

In the Middle East, we continue to see a great deal of activity in Qatar and 
Saudi Arabia as well as emerging opportunities in Iraq. We are building on 
KBR’s strong wastewater experience and KBR’s newly-established Baghdad 
office to pursue water projects in Iraq, primarily with major international oil 
companies. At the same time, we are focused on excellence in execution of 
our management on the Doha Expressway program in Qatar.

We see encouraging signs that EPC opportunities may increase in 2013 and 
beyond. We are continuing to expand our opportunities with hydrocarbons 
infrastructure projects as well as expanding our presence in the Middle East 
with a focus on Iraq, Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.  

Our Power & Industrial Business Unit entered 2013 with the largest prospect 
list we have seen in several years. We expect power markets to remain 
active with several large EPC combined cycle opportunities likely in 2013 as 

Minerals
In 2012, the global minerals market faced softer market conditions as the 
re-evaluation of project economics by Minerals’ customers delayed many of 
the larger opportunities. 

KBR’s Infrastructure, Government and Power 

Group, with five discrete Business Units, is 

focused on its diverse customers and is well 

positioned for global growth in the power,  

industrial, infrastructure, transportation, 

water, minerals, government, defense and 

logistics markets.

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Another important win was KBR’s selection as a prime contractor for the 
U.S. Army’s Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise program to compete 
for task orders to provide supply, maintenance and transportation support at 
major Army installations globally.

Against a backdrop of decreasing budgets, KBR is focused on delivering  
projects on time and on budget to remain a top choice for federal contracts. 
We believe we are well positioned in the government and commercial  
markets and future revenues and earnings should be relatively stable off  
our current base. 

R E G I O N S

Australia-Asia Region
The Australia-Asia region, rich in resources and coupled with high demand 
from growing Asian markets, is strategically important to KBR. Not only a 
significant contributor to KBR’s revenue and income through successful  
execution of projects such as Gorgon, Ichthys, and Hope Downs 4, this 
vibrant region also offers long-term sustainable growth through a  
multi-faceted set of opportunities stretched across the breadth and depth 
of KBR’s diverse service offerings. In 2012, KBR created an Australia–Asia 
regional leadership team and integrated cross-functional organization with 
the primary role of supporting KBR’s Business Units in their key sales efforts, 
project execution and in the enhancement of growth opportunities. 

In order to support these tremendous opportunities, the regional team  
will be focused on both leveraging and developing existing resources  
and capabilities to sustain growth across multiple business lines, and  
on expanding KBR’s “share of wallet” by developing a new direct hire 
construction and maintenance offering that provides strong local content 
throughout the region, further enhancing KBR’s global capabilities.

Middle East Region
The Middle East region has remained a robust area for growth given its  
vast natural and financial resources and its continued rapid economic  
development. As a key contractor in the region for decades, opportunities 
abound for KBR where our knowledge and experience are utilized across a 
broad spectrum of areas, including Oil and Gas, Downstream, Infrastructure 
and Services. The end of the war in Iraq has also opened up substantial 
opportunities for new and necessary infrastructure advancement. 

In support of these remarkable opportunities, the team is focused on  
continuing to build our regional capabilities and on strengthening our  
regional customer relationships. In addition, the team is also focused on  
furthering key initiatives in the region relative to expanding KBR’s “share  
of wallet” by developing stronger local content through our KBR-AMCDE 
joint venture as well as through the development of more direct hire  
construction and partnership capabilities in order to meet the growing  
need for high local content in the region.

Building on our traditional strength in Australia, we won an engineering, 
procurement and contract management award early in 2012 for the upgrade 
of Rio Tinto’s fuel assets at five sites in western Australia. At Rio Tinto’s 
Hope Downs 4 mine, we culminated a year of good progress by expanding 
the scope of work to be performed under our EPCM contract.

We continue to view the minerals arena as a key component of our overall 
strategy for growth long term. 

International Government, Defence & Support Services
Our International Government, Defence and Support Services business  
continues to diversify into new markets and clients. A valued, long-term  
supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence (MOD), we are well positioned for 
more enduring peace-time work as a trend toward outsourcing continues. 

During 2012, contract extensions in Afghanistan continued to provide a 
steady source of business with a diverse set of clients. Under the Afghan 
Infrastructure Support Project, we provide operations and maintenance  
services for U.K. assets across multiple sites. Under contracts with the 
NATO Support Agency, we provide a variety of services at Kabul and 
Kandahar airfields. Other contracts in Afghanistan extended in 2012 include 
life support, healthcare and vehicle maintenance for the U.K. Foreign and 
Commonwealth Office and aircraft loading and offloading services for  
the Royal Air Force. 

We continue to perform well on the multi-decade Allenby and Connaught 
project with the MOD. We expect to complete the construction phase in 
2014, and we will continue providing services under a 35-year contract. 
During 2012, we won two new MOD awards in support of military  
operations and exercises worldwide. 

Looking ahead, we expect some contraction of our International Government, 
Defence and Support Services business due to the withdrawal of troops 
from Afghanistan and the completion of the construction phase of the 
Allenby and Connaught project. However, we see several strategic  
opportunities to take advantage of proposed outsourcing opportunities at the 
MOD and with the local police operations in the U.K. We also see numerous 
emerging opportunities in Libya where we have opened an office to position 
KBR for work with the Libyan Air Force, Border Guard Force and Navy  
providing construction, training and support services. We also plan to  
leverage our people-support skills with minerals companies operating in 
remote locations and to capitalize on our demonstrated success in providing 
life support and camp services.

North America Government and Logistics
Despite economic and political uncertainty that canceled or delayed some 
work, KBR’s North America Government and Logistics Business Unit finished 
2012 on a strong note with a number of significant contract extensions and 
new awards.

In a multi-year transition phase in Iraq, KBR has shifted its role from  
supporting the U.S. Department of Defense to supporting U.S. diplomatic 
efforts serving the U.S. Embassy staff at more than 13 locations. 

KBR also expanded its support of the U.S. Army in Europe under an  
ongoing contract over five years. Initially focused in Kosovo and Romania, 
this contract provides a platform for extending our activities within a region 
that encompasses 51 countries. 

Recently, KBR won a contract from the U.S. Navy at Camp Lemonnier in 
Djibouti, Africa and Manda Bay, Kenya covering a comprehensive range of 
services in a region that remains a top priority for U.S. national interests. 

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S E R V I C E S

KBR’s Services Business Group provides a broad spectrum of construction, 
maintenance and fabrication services, primarily in the U.S. and Canada. 
In addition to adding capabilities designed to grow these businesses in 
North America, we have successfully pursued international expansion of 
our Industrial Services business. During 2012, we achieved solid results 
in Industrial Services and strong growth from our Canadian Operations. 
Economic headwinds, which moderated activity at our Building Group, show 
signs of abating and we have taken decisive action to resolve the changing 
market conditions in our U.S. Construction business. We continue positioning 
these businesses for the future and see good medium-term opportunities to 
provide construction support to other KBR business units, which are seeing  
a rebound in North American activity.  

Canada Operations
For KBR’s Canada Operations, which include construction, module assembly 
and fabrication as well as turnaround and maintenance services, 2012 was 
a year of strong growth and expanding opportunities. We doubled the size of 
the business during the year and booked approximately $1.0 billion of new 
business, a five-fold increase compared to the prior year. 

A 60-year veteran of the Canadian oil sands and mining industries, we have 
delivered some of Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced 
hydrocarbons projects. The energy sector, including oil sands and the rapidly 
expanding shale gas market, continues to fuel our growth. New contract 
awards during 2012 include construction of a natural gas processing plant, 
which will monetize recent shale gas discoveries, and expansion of a 
Dawson Creek raw gas processing and compression facility. Both projects 
are in British Columbia. 

We also won contracts for module fabrication as well as field construction 
at a Syncrude Canada Ltd. facility in Alberta that is being constructed to 
manage tailings, a by-product of energy production from oil sands. Module 
fabrication work will extend through the end of 2013. Construction will 
follow with plant start-up scheduled for 2015. Another significant win, a 
five-year contract with Suncor Energy to provide pipe fabrication and module 
assembly services, reinforces our position as a major module supplier in 
Alberta and underscores our commitment to increase our presence and grow 
our business in the region. In addition, we have secured long-term, multi-use 
contracts for construction and turnarounds with a major oil sands provider.

Drawing on our experience in the mining sector, we received a contract for 
boiler demolition and construction at Cameco Corporation’s Rabbit Lake 
operation, which is the world’s second-largest uranium mill by capacity and 
Canada’s longest operating uranium production facility. 

We expect continued strong investment in energy to drive ongoing growth 
in Canada. We have expanded our execution capacity, enhanced our module 
fabrication capabilities and localized our operations to capture a diverse  
set of opportunities for our Canada Operations, in concert with other KBR 
business units. 

Industrial Services
Working under long-term contracts that reduce cyclical swings, Industrial 
Services is a stable business that continues to deliver solid results year after 
year. We are building on a legacy of excellence by providing maintenance 
services to customers in the U.S. to grow this business in North America  
and beyond. Already providing maintenance services to International Paper 
facilities in Russia and Poland, we reached a major milestone in further 
expanding this business internationally with a new contract in Saudi Arabia.

In December 2012, we won a seven-year contract, valued at up to $170 
million, for maintenance services at the Saudi Aramco Total Refining 
and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) refinery in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. 

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Scheduled to begin production in 2013, the facility presents unique technical 
challenges due to its scale and complexity. This landmark agreement  
represents the first time a major participant in the Saudi Arabian  
hydrocarbons industry has outsourced a full-service maintenance contract. 

Through a joint venture with Jubail-based AYTB, KBR will be a full-service 
provider of maintenance to the refinery with responsibility for overall site 
management and field supervision of a craft workforce that includes all 
mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines. KBR and AYTB  
also will provide detailed planning and scheduling services as well as  
preventive and predictive maintenance. Additionally, the joint venture  
will work in partnership with SATORP on developing reliability and cost 
optimization programs for the refinery that demonstrate a new model for 
delivering plant maintenance services in Saudi Arabia. 

We see solid performance and growth prospects for this business continuing 
in 2013 and beyond. 

Building Group
Faced with persistent economic headwinds, our Building Group continues  
to successfully execute projects and hold its position in a flat market. 
Despite weak demand in healthcare during 2012, our strong credentials  
and experience in this segment resulted in a contract for major renovations 
and new construction at Providence Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. 
We also capitalized on strengthening demand in the light manufacturing  
and residential markets.

We received contracts for four high-rise residential or mixed-use projects 
in the Washington, D.C. area. The Acadia, located in Arlington, Virginia, is 
in the third phase at the Metropolitan Park development where two prior 
projects constructed by KBR won awards for construction excellence. The 
Aurora, a luxury high-rise residential project in Bethesda, Maryland, is the 
second of four planned phases of a neighborhood revitalization project.  
We also are building The Place at Founders Square, the residential tower  
of a large, mixed-use development in Arlington, Virginia and The Premier,  
a residential project in Silver Spring, Maryland. 

In the industrial arena, we leveraged our prior success with Boeing with  
an expansion project for their 787 aircraft, which is expected to be complete 
in 2014. We were also successful in winning a contract for the construction 
of a 90,000 square-foot aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility 
adjacent to Honda Aircraft Company’s world headquarters in Greensboro, 
North Carolina. CTL Packaging USA awarded KBR a 160,000 square-foot 
industrial manufacturing plant being built in Dallas, North Carolina to  
produce plastic tubes and caps for cosmetics and personal care products. 

While project awards grew 50% in 2012, it was from a low prior-year  
base. The business environment remains challenging, but it is stabilizing.  
In 2013, we will build on our solid execution platform, increase our 
capabilities, and continue working to expand our business into additional 
industries and geographic markets. 

U.S. Construction
Our U.S. Construction business builds a wide variety of industrial facilities  
in multiple regions of the country. While most projects progressed  
successfully, others experienced challenges related to the beginning of  
an economic rebound in some regions of the country which impacted craft 
labor availability and productivity.  

As demand for qualified craft labor tightened in these markets, more sharply 
and earlier than we had forecast, we experienced higher labor costs, lower 
productivities and longer project schedules that negatively affected three 
projects being constructed under fixed-price contracts. We took charges to 

 
reflect the increased costs and actions to bring them on track for scheduled 
completion in 2013. Our construction projects in other regions of the country 
continue performing according to expectations. 

As a result of strengthening market conditions, we shifted to a cost- 
reimbursable approach in bidding construction-only projects starting at  
the beginning of the third quarter of 2012. We continue to support KBR  
in EPC projects where our self-perform construction capabilities represent  
a major differentiator. 

Looking ahead, the upturn we have been anticipating for this business is 
underway. We are focused on building our capabilities to support the growing 
demand for construction across the southern U.S., as well as opportunities 
related to the shale gas phenomenon in other parts of the country. In addition 
to projects related to natural gas processing, abundant and low-cost gas 
supplies are driving demand for other types of industrial projects. 

V E N T U R E S

KBR Ventures supports the company’s core businesses by investing  
alongside KBR customers in projects where our equity and ownership  
position can make a positive difference. Our long-term positions, which  
generate a return for KBR, continued to perform well in 2012.

completion, and the second which is working under an operating contract, 
expanding as assets and services are added. During 2012, Ventures also 
benefited from an improvement across its investments in a heavy equipment 
transport project and several roads projects.  

Our ongoing evaluation of potential investments considers the needs of our 
customers, project specifics and competing uses of capital. 

O P E R A T I O N S

KBR Operations enables our business units to focus their full attention on 
winning work and executing it well. With approximately 8,000 employees 
strategically deployed around the world, this group supplies the personnel, 
work processes and tools needed to successfully deliver projects. It also 
plays a key role in oversight and control of our projects. 

Our 24 worldwide operating locations provide a local presence that repre-
sents a strong competitive advantage in winning bids as well as access to 
local content, which is a prerequisite for some opportunities. During 2012, 
we opened new offices in Luanda, Angola, Baghdad, Iraq and Al-Khobar, 
Saudi Arabia, and we are already seeing benefits from these additions. 
Standard processes and electronic communications at all locations enable 
seamless work-sharing that balances the load among regions.

Our 10 percent stake in the EBIC ammonia plant in Egypt benefited from 
strong worldwide commodity prices and exceptional operating performance. 
Completed by KBR in 2009, the EBIC plant has been very reliable and 
productive with high availability. Our Ventures portfolio also includes a 45 
percent interest in Allenby & Connaught, a multi-decade project to construct 
and operate facilities for the British Army. KBR is part of two joint ventures, 
one that is executing work under a construction contract, currently nearing 

With the anticipated increase in work volumes over the next several  
years, we expect to flex up our staffing levels in 2013 as our pipeline of 
opportunities continues to grow. We also are focused on a global staffing 
strategy with additional operations centers in more regions and an internal 
construction management staffing agency to provide and manage contract 
labor for international projects.

KBR’s Services Group, primarily focused  

in North America and expanding globally 

through its four Business Units, is positioned 

to deliver full-scope construction, construction 

management, fabrication, operations  

and maintenance, and turnaround services  

to its customers.

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Q U A L I T Y ,   H E A L T H ,   S A F E T Y   &   E N V I R O N M E N T

KBR is committed to leadership in all aspects of its business. In addition to 
utilizing our vast global capabilities to deliver quality products and services, 
we want to make responsible, sustainable practices an integral part of our 
business and be the company most recognized for safety performance. 

KBR was the first engineering, procurement and construction company to 
receive global Integrated Management Systems certifications in ISO 9001 
(Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and OHSAS 
18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management). Our integrated global 
approach ensures that all locations utilize processes designed to uphold  
our standards of corporate responsibility and consistently deliver quality, 
sustainable solutions worldwide. 

Keeping Focused – Keeping Fresh
Safety is integral to excellence in project execution, and it is a key measure 
of our overall performance. By providing visible leadership throughout the 
organization, our executive management teams are committed to creating 
and sustaining a culture of personal accountability. Recognizing that  
front-line supervisors are the key to driving a quantum leap toward our goal 
of eliminating safety incidents, we are working to develop a certification  
program that goes beyond current training to better prepare supervisors  
for this role. 

A key area of focus during 2012 was keeping safety complacency out of the 
workplace while placing additional emphasis on the most urgent issues. Our 
“Keeping Focused – Keeping Fresh” initiative reinvigorated overall safety 
awareness, and a “Hand Safety” program heightened the focus in an area 
that had been identified as the source of 40% of all accidents. 

In addition, our “7 Keys to Life” initiative raised the profile of seven high-risk 
areas of our activities and reinforced the associated safety procedures. Our 
plans call for the development of an email safety bulletin that will go out to 
all employees when one of the “keys” is compromised with a near miss or 
an actual event. 

While we will never be completely satisfied with our safety performance 
until we have eliminated all workplace safety incidents, we are proud to 
be among the leaders in our industry. As an example, KBR received two 
gold occupational health and safety awards from the Royal Society for the 
Prevention of Accidents for the third consecutive year. 

Leadership by Example
In addition to safety leadership, we strive to incorporate industry best  
practices for environmentally responsible and sustainable business practices. 
We have many opportunities to impact the environment, from the way we 
choose to conduct business, develop our employees, and promote energy-
efficient or environmentally-supportive engineering designs, to where we 
choose to put our volunteer time and charitable contributions. This demands 
an integrated approach that strikes a balance among customer requirements, 
corporate objectives and protection of health, safety and the environment.

Sustainability demands an enduring, balanced approach to economic  
activity, environmental responsibility and social progress. As a global  
company, KBR and its employees are in a position to make a significant 
impact, not only as a valued service provider to our clients, but as a positive 
steward of the environment and a good corporate citizen to the communities 
in which we live and work.  

2012 Community Matters
With businesses and employees touching six of the seven continents,  
KBR has a vital interest in thriving communities around the globe. KBR 
actively engages in finding sustainable solutions to the problems facing  
the communities where we live and work. With a primary focus on health, 
environment and education, we leverage our commitment through monetary 
and in-kind support, volunteerism and employee giving.

Our goal is to support initiatives that create mutual benefit and lead to 
shared progress. Our international partnership with The Nature Conservancy 
supports Oyster Reef Restoration off the U.S. Gulf Coast. Our support of  
the Indigenous Rangers Program, part of the organization’s Karrkard-Kanji 
Trust in Australia leads to shared progress. KBR also supports the  
development of the first tidal wetlands restoration methodology in  
conjunction with Restore America’s Estuaries. These are just a few  
examples of how we build a better world.

The volunteer spirit of KBR employees forms the heart and soul of our  
connection to the communities in which we operate. In 2012, KBR volunteers 
devoted over 13,000 hours to partnership with communities for a better 
future and donated over $3 million. IMPACT, a network of developing  
professionals that has flourished in more than eight countries, is just one 
example of community giving. Since its inception in 2006, IMPACT  
has raised more than $1.5 million for charity through KBR’s annual golf  
tournament in Houston, Texas.

At KBR, an uncompromising commitment to 

health, safety, the environment and being a 

positive force in our communities is at the 

heart of who we are, what we believe and 

how we conduct our business. 

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

FORM 10-K 

 Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

       For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012  

OR 

 Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from             to

Commission File Number 1-33146 

KBR, Inc. 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Delaware 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

20-4536774 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

601 Jefferson Street Suite 3400 
Houston, Texas 
(Address of principal executive offices)

77002 
Zip Code 
Telephone Number - Area code (713) 753-3011

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of each class 
Common Stock par value $0.001 per share

Name of each Exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None 

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 Web site, 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 
Non-accelerated filer 

  
   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) 

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  stock  held  by  non-affiliates  on  June 29,  2012,  was  approximately  $3.6  billion,  determined  using  the 
closing price of shares of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on that date of $24.71. 

As of January 31, 2013, there were 147,615,219 shares of KBR, Inc. Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding. 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 
Portions of the KBR, Inc. Company Proxy Statement for our 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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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 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Consolidated Statements of Income 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Balance Sheets 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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 Accounting Fees and Services 

PART IV 

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 

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Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements 

This report contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning 
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The 
Private  Securities  Litigation  Reform  Act  of  1995  provides  safe  harbor  provisions  for  forward  looking  information.  Some  of  the 
statements contained in this annual report are forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact 
are,  or  may  be  deemed  to  be,  forward-looking  statements.  The  words  “believe,”  “may,”  “estimate,”  “continue,”  “anticipate,” 
“intend,”  “plan,”  “expect”  and  similar  expressions  are  intended  to  identify  forward-looking  statements.  Forward-looking 
statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future financial performance and results of operations. 

We  have  based  these  statements  on  our  assumptions  and  analyses  in  light  of  our  experience  and  perception  of historical 
trends,  current  conditions,  expected  future  developments  and  other  factors  we  believe  are  appropriate  in  the  circumstances. 
Forward-looking  statements  by  their  nature  involve  substantial  risks  and  uncertainties  that  could  significantly  affect  expected 
results, and actual future results could differ materially from those described in such statements. While it is not possible to identify 
all  factors,  factors  that  could  cause  actual  future  results  to  differ  materially  include  the  risks  and  uncertainties  described  under 
“Risk Factors” contained in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Any of these factors, or a combination of these factors, 
could  materially  and  adversely  affect  our  future  financial  condition  or  results  of  operations  and  the  ultimate  accuracy  of  the 
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance, and our actual results 
and future developments may differ materially and adversely from those projected in the forward-looking statements. We caution 
against  putting  undue  reliance  on  forward-looking  statements  or  projecting  any  future  results  based  on  such  statements  or  on 
present or prior earnings levels. In addition, each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, 
and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement. 

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PART I 

Item 1.  Business 

General 

KBR, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “KBR”) is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting 
the energy, hydrocarbons, government services, minerals, civil infrastructure, power, industrial and commercial markets.  We offer 
a  wide  range  of  services  through  our  Hydrocarbons,  Infrastructure,  Government  and  Power  (“IGP”),  Services  and  Other  groups.  
Information  regarding  segment  disclosures  are  incorporated  by  reference  in  Note  5  to  our  consolidated  financial  statements  and 
“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” 

KBR, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware on March 21, 2006 prior to an exchange offer transaction that separated us from 
our  former  parent,  Halliburton  Company,  which  was  completed  on  April 5,  2007.    We  trace  our  history  and  culture  to  two 
businesses,  The  M.W.  Kellogg  Company  (Kellogg)  and  Brown &  Root,  Inc.  (Brown &  Root).    Kellogg  dates  back  to  a  pipe 
fabrication  business  which  was  founded  in  New  York  in  1901  and  has  been  creating  technology  for  petroleum  refining  and 
petrochemicals processing since 1919.  Brown & Root was founded in Houston, Texas in 1919 and built the world’s first offshore 
platform in 1947.  Brown & Root was acquired by Halliburton in 1962 and Kellogg was acquired by Halliburton in 1998 through its 
merger with Dresser Industries. 

Our Business Groups and Business Units 

We operate in four business groups which are consistent with our segment reporting under Financial Accounting Standards 
Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 280 - Segment Reporting: Hydrocarbons; IGP; Services; and Other as 
described below. 

Hydrocarbons.    Our  Hydrocarbons  business  group  provides  services  ranging  from  prefeasibility  studies  to  front-end 
engineering design (“FEED”) through construction and commissioning of process facilities in remote locations and developed areas 
around the world.  We are involved in hydrocarbon processing which includes constructing liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) plants in 
several countries.  Our global teams of engineers also provide process technology and project delivery for projects in the oil and 
gas, olefins, refining, petrochemical, biofuels and carbon capture markets.  The Hydrocarbons business group is comprised of the 
Gas Monetization, Oil & Gas, Downstream and Technology business units. 

Gas  Monetization  business  unit  –  Our  Gas  Monetization  business  unit  designs  and  constructs  facilities  that  enable  our 
customers to monetize their natural gas resources.  We design and build LNG and gas-to-liquids (“GTL”) facilities that allow for 
the economical development and transportation of resources across the globe.  Additionally, we make significant contributions in 
advancing gas processing development, equipment design and innovative construction methods. 

Oil &  Gas  business  unit  –  Our  Oil &  Gas  business  unit  delivers  onshore  and  offshore  oil  and  natural  gas  production 
facilities  which  include  platforms,  floating  production  and  subsea  facilities  and  pipelines.    We  also  provide  specialty  consulting 
services  which  include  field  development  studies  and  planning,  structural  integrity  management  and  proprietary  designs  for  ship 
and semi-submersible hulls. 

Downstream business unit – Our Downstream business unit serves clients in the petrochemical, refining, chemicals, biofuels 
and  syngas  markets  throughout  the  world.    We  utilize  our  differentiated  process  technologies,  but  also  execute  projects  and 
complexes  using  technologies  supplied  by  others.    Our  success  is  based  on  delivering  value  over  the  lifecycle  of  projects  in  the 
hydrocarbon market. 

Technology  business  unit  –  Our  Technology  business  unit  offers  highly  efficient,  differentiated  proprietary  process 
technologies  for  the  coal  monetization,  petrochemical,  refining  and  syngas  markets.  Our  Downstream  business  unit  is  often 
contracted  to  provide  project  management  and  engineering,  procurement  and  construction  (“EPC”)  delivery  of  our  process 
technology as part of fully integrated solutions worldwide.  

Infrastructure,  Government &  Power.    Our  IGP  business  group  delivers  effective  solutions  to  industrial  commercial, 
defense and governmental agencies worldwide, providing base operations, facilities management, border security, EPC services and 
logistics  support.    We  also  provide  project  management,  construction  management,  design  and  support  services  for  an  array  of 
complex infrastructure initiatives including aviation, road, rail, maritime, water, wastewater, building and pipeline projects.  For the 
industrial manufacturing and process markets, we provide a full range of pre-FEED, FEED and EPC services to a variety of heavy 
industrial  and  advanced  manufacturing  clients,  frequently  employing  our  clients’  proprietary  knowledge  and  technologies  in 
strategically  critical  projects.    For  the  power  market,  we  use  our  full-scope  EPC  expertise  to  execute  projects  which  play  a 
distinctive role in increasing the world’s power generation capacity from multiple fuel sources and in enhancing the efficiency and 
environmental  compliance  of  existing  power  facilities.    The  IGP  business  group  includes  the  North  American  Government  and 
Logistics (“NAGL”), International Government, Defence and Support Services (“IGDSS”), Infrastructure, Minerals and the Power 
and Industrial (“P&I”) business units. 

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North  American  Government  and  Logistics  business  unit  –  Our  NAGL  business  unit  offers  operations,  maintenance  and 
logistics support in both contingency and sustainment environments as well as construction and design/build services to the United 
States Department of Defense (“DoD”), Department of State (“DoS”) and other federal government agencies. 

International Government, Defence and Support Services business unit – Our IGDSS business unit supports armed forces 
and government departments around the world by providing logistics and field support, operations and maintenance of equipment, 
camps and bases, program and project management, construction management, training, visualization software and engineering and 
support  services.    We  provide  services  to  government  departments  in  the  United  Kingdom  (“U.K.”),  Europe,  Middle  East  and 
Australia. 

Infrastructure business unit – Our Infrastructure business unit provides engineering, construction and project management 
services across the world on complex infrastructure projects.  The Infrastructure business unit provides global focus and leadership 
in three key markets – transport (aviation, ports, rail and roads); water (water and wastewater); and facilities (includes buildings and 
pipelines). 

Minerals  business  unit  –  Our  Minerals  business  unit  provides  EPC  and  EPC  management  ("EPCm")  services  across  the 
world on complex mining and minerals projects.  The Minerals unit operates in three key markets – bulk materials handling (pit-to-
port-to-plant); minerals processing; and support infrastructure (camps, power, water, transport, port, marine, rail and road). 

Power &  Industrial  business  unit  –  Our  P&I  business  unit  provides  full-scope  EPC  services  for  the  industrial  and  power 
markets globally.  Within the Power product line, we deliver fossil fuel and renewable power generation projects, plant re-powering 
projects and emissions control projects to customers that include regulated utilities, power cooperatives, municipalities, independent 
power producers and industrial cogeneration providers.  Within the Industrial product line, we serve clients in the forest products, 
manufacturing, technology, life sciences, consumer products, metals and materials sectors.   

Services. 

  Our  Services  business  group  delivers  full-scope  construction,  construction  management,  fabrication, 
operations/maintenance, commissioning/startup and turnaround expertise worldwide to a broad variety of markets including oil and 
gas,  petrochemicals  processing,  mining,  power,  alternate  energy,  pulp  and  paper,  industrial  and  manufacturing  and  consumer 
product  industries.   Specifically,  Services  is  organized  around  four  major  product  lines;  U.S.  Construction,  Industrial  Services, 
Building Group and Canada Operations. 

Our  U.S.  Construction  product  line  delivers  direct  hire  construction  and  construction  management  for  stand-alone 
construction projects to a variety of markets and works closely with the Hydrocarbons group, Minerals and Power and Industrial 
business units to provide construction execution support on all domestic EPC projects. 

Our  Industrial  Services  product  line  is  a  diversified  global  maintenance  organization  providing  maintenance,  on-call 
construction,  turnaround  and  specialty  services  to  a  variety  of  markets  at  over  90  locations  where  we  have  embedded  KBR 
personnel.  This product line works with our other business units to identify potential for pull through opportunities and to identify 
upcoming EPC projects. 

Our  Building  Group  product  line  provides  commercial  general  contractor  services  to  education,  food  and  beverage, 

manufacturing, health care, hospitality and entertainment, life science and technology and mixed-use building clients. 

Our  Canada  Operations  product  line  is  a  diversified  construction  and  fabrication  operation  providing  direct  hire 
construction, construction management, module assembly, fabrication and maintenance services to our Canadian customers.  This 
product  line  serves  a  number  of  markets  including  oil  and  gas  customers  operating  in  the  oil  sands,  pulp  and  paper,  mining  and 
industrial markets. 

Other.    Included  in  Other  is  the  Ventures  business  unit  and  other  operations.    The  Ventures  business  unit  invests  KBR 
equity alongside clients’ equity in projects where one or more of KBR’s other business units has a direct role in technology supply, 
engineering,  construction,  construction  management  or  operations  and  maintenance.    Project  equity  investments  under  current 
management include defense equipment and housing, toll roads and petrochemicals. 

In addition to the Ventures business unit, other business operations are reported in our Other group including the Allstates 
staffing  business,  our  engineering  resource  operations  and  other  operations  that  do  not  individually  meet  the  criteria  for  group 
presentation under ASC 280. 

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Our Business Strategy 

Our business strategy is to create shareholder value by providing our customers differentiated capital project delivery and 
services  offerings  across  the  entire  engineering,  construction  and  operations  project  lifecycle  as  a  vertically  integrated  global 
contractor.  We execute our business strategy on a global scale delivering consistent results anywhere in the world.  An essential 
feature of our global strategy is to establish local operations in market geographies where demand for our services is expected to 
grow.    Our  core  skills  are  conceptual  design,  FEED,  engineering,  project  management,  procurement,  construction,  construction 
management,  logistics,  commissioning,  operations  and  maintenance.    We  will  complement  organic  growth  by  pursuing  targeted 
acquisitions that focus on expanding our capabilities and market coverage or accelerating business growth strategies.  Key features 
of our business unit strategies include: 

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The  Hydrocarbons  business  group  will  build  on  our  world-class  strength  and  experience  with  hydrocarbon 
processing projects and seek to expand our footprint in both offshore and onshore oil and gas services.  Our business 
will  grow  by  utilizing  our  leading  technology  and  execution  excellence  to  provide  high  value  process  facilities  to 
customers.    Our  Technology  business  unit  will  expand  its  portfolio  of  differentiated  process  technologies  and 
associated service, proprietary equipment and catalyst offerings and deliver through an expanded global platform. 
The Infrastructure, Government & Power business group will broaden our commercial, government operations, EPC 
logistics, construction and maintenance services internationally.  We will apply our design, project management and 
construction  skills  to  infrastructure,  industrial,  mining,  minerals  and  power  markets  utilizing  the  same  global 
delivery platform already in place for Hydrocarbons. 
The Services business group will capitalize on our brand reputation and core competencies to expand our direct hire 
construction, general contracting and industrial services operations both domestically and internationally with focus 
on safe operations and high value outcomes. 
The Ventures business unit will invest alongside our clients in selected projects to both earn a return on our capital 
and secure capital projects for our business units to design, build and maintain. 

Competition and Scope of Global Operations 

We  operate  in  highly  competitive  markets  throughout  the  world.    The  types  of  competition  with  respect  to  sales  of  our 

capital project and service offerings include: 

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customer relationships; 
successful prior execution of large projects in difficult locations; 
technical excellence and differentiation; 
high value in delivered projects and services measured by performance, quality, operability and cost; 
service  delivery,  including  the  ability  to  deliver  personnel,  processes,  systems  and  technology  on  an  “as  needed, 
where needed and when needed” basis with the required local content and presence; 
consistent superior service quality; 

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•  market leading health, safety and environmental standards and sustainable practices; 
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financial strength through liquidity and capital capacity and the ability to support warranties; 
breadth of proprietary technology and technical sophistication; and 
robust risk awareness and management processes. 

We conduct business in over 70 countries.  Based on the location of services provided, our operations in countries other than 
the United States accounted for 73% of our consolidated revenue during 2012, 78% of our consolidated revenue during 2011, and 
79% of our consolidated revenue during 2010.  Our international revenues in the Asia Pacific geographic region accounted for 24%, 
16%  and  10%  of  our  consolidated  revenue  during  2012,  2011  and  2010,  respectively.    Our  international  revenues  in  the  Africa 
geographic  region  accounted  for  21%,  23%  and  21%  of  our  consolidated  revenue  during  2012,  2011  and  2010,  respectively.  
Revenue  from  our  operations  in  Iraq,  primarily  related  to  our  work  for  the  U.S.  government,  was  6%,  21%  and  29%  of  our 
consolidated  revenue  in  2012,  2011  and  2010,  respectively.    See  Note  5  to  our  consolidated  financial  statements  for  selected 
geographic information. 

We  market  substantially  all  of  our  capital  project  and  service  offerings  through  our  business  units.    We  have  many 
substantial competitors in the markets that we serve.  The competitors include but are not limited to AMEC, Bechtel Corporation, 
CH2M  Hill  Companies  Ltd.,  Chicago  Bridge  and  Iron  Co.,  N.V.,  Chiyoda,  Fluor  Corporation,  Foster  Wheeler  Ltd.,  Jacobs 
Engineering  Group,  Inc.,  JGC  Corp,  John  Wood  Group  PLC,  McDermott  International,  Petrofac  PLC,  Saipem  S.p.A.,  Technip, 
URS  Corporation,  AECOM  Technology  Corporation  and  Worley  Parsons  Ltd.    Since  the  markets  for  our  services  are  vast  and 
extend across multiple geographic regions, we cannot make a meaningful estimate of the total number of our competitors. 

Our operations in some countries may be adversely affected by unsettled political conditions, acts of terrorism, civil unrest, 
force  majeure,  war  or  other  armed  conflict,  expropriation  or  other  governmental  actions,  inflation,  foreign  currency  exchange 
controls and fluctuations.  We strive to manage or mitigate these risks through  a variety of means including contract provisions, 
contingency planning, insurance schemes, hedging and other risk management activities.  See “Item 7.  Management’s Discussion 

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and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Financial Instruments Market Risk,” “Risk Factors - International 
and  political  events  may  adversely  affect  our  operations,”  and  Note  14  to  our  consolidated  financial  statements  for  information 
regarding our exposures to foreign currency fluctuations, risk concentration and financial instruments used to manage our risks. 

Significant Acquisitions and Other Transactions 

In November 2012, the joint venture in which we hold a 50% interest sold the office building in which we lease office space 
for our corporate headquarters and business unit offices in Houston, Texas, for $175 million.  Since we will continue to lease the 
office building from the new owner under essentially the same lease terms, the $44 million pre-tax gain on the sale will be deferred 
and amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining term of the lease, which expires in 2030.   

In  November  2012,  we  closed  on  the  sale  of  our  former  headquarters  campus  located  at  4100  Clinton  Drive  in  Houston, 
Texas for approximately $42 million in cash.  The sale resulted in a $27 million pre-tax gain on disposal of assets in "Operating 
income" in our consolidated statements of income. 

On  December 31,  2010,  we  obtained  control  of  the  remaining  44.94%  interest  in  our  M.W.  Kellogg  Limited  (“MWKL”) 
consolidated joint venture previously held by JGC Corporation.  MWKL is located in the U.K. and provides EPC services primarily 
for LNG, GTL and onshore oil and gas projects.  MWKL will continue to support our LNG and other Hydrocarbons projects. 

On  December 21,  2010,  we  completed  the  acquisition  of  100%  of  the  outstanding  common  shares  of  ENI  Holdings,  Inc. 
(“ENI”).    ENI  is  the  parent  to  the  Roberts &  Schaefer  Company  (“R&S”),  a  privately  held  EPC  services  company  for  material 
handling systems.  Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, R&S provides services and associated processing infrastructure to customers 
in  the  mining  and  minerals,  power,  industrial,  refining,  aggregates,  precious  and  base  metals  industries.    ENI  and  its  acquired 
businesses  have  been  integrated  into  our  IGP  business  group.    On  December  6,  2012,  ENI  Holdings,  LLC  filed  a  lawsuit  in 
Delaware  Chancery  Court  alleging  KBR  is  wrongfully  withholding  the  escrowed  holdback.    On  January  25,  2013,  we  filed  an 
answer denying the wrongful withholding allegation.  In addition we filed a counterclaim for indemnity and fraud under the terms 
of the Stock Purchase Agreement.  As of December 31, 2012, the escrowed holdback amount was $25 million.   

See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our recent acquisitions. 

Joint Ventures and Alliances 

We enter into joint ventures and alliances with other industry participants in order to reduce and diversify risk, increase the 
number  of  opportunities  that  can  be  pursued,  capitalize  on  the  strengths  of  each  party,  facilitate  relationships  between  us,  our 
venture  partners  and  different  potential  customers  and  allow  for  greater  flexibility  in  delivering  our  services  based  on  cost  and 
geographical efficiency.  Our significant joint ventures and alliances are described below.  All joint venture ownership percentages 
presented are as of December 31, 2012. 

JKC  is  a  joint  venture  consisting  of  JGC  Corporation,  KBR  and  Chiyoda  for  the  purpose  of  design,  procurement, 
fabrication,  construction,  commissioning  and  testing  of  the  Ichthys  Onshore  LNG  Export  Facility  in  Darwin,  Australia  ("Inpex 
LNG project").  The project will be executed using two joint ventures in which we own a 30% equity interest.  The investments are 
accounted for using the equity method of accounting and reported in our Hydrocarbons business group. 

Kellogg  Joint  Venture  (“KJV”)  is  a  joint  venture  consisting  of  JGC  Corporation,  Hatch  Associates  PTY  LTD  (“Hatch”), 
Clough  Projects  Australia  PTY  LTD  (“Clough”)  and  KBR  for  the  purpose  of  design,  procurement,  fabrication,  construction, 
commissioning and testing of the Gorgon Downstream LNG Project located on Barrow Island off the northwest coast of Western 
Australia.  We hold a 30% interest in the joint venture which is consolidated for financial accounting purposes and reported in our 
Hydrocarbons business group. 

Aspire Defence Holdings Limited (“Aspire Defence”) is a joint venture between us, Carillion Private Finance Limited and 
two financial investors formed to contract with the U.K. Ministry of Defence (“MoD”) to upgrade and provide a range of services to 
the British Army’s garrisons at Aldershot and around the Salisbury Plain in the United Kingdom.  We own a 45% interest in Aspire 
Defence which is reported in our Ventures business unit that is included in our Other group.  In addition, we own a 50% interest in 
each of the two joint ventures within our IGP group that provide the construction and related support services to Aspire Defence.  
We account for our investments in these entities using the equity method of accounting. 

Mantenimiento Marino de Mexico (“MMM”) is a joint venture formed under a Partners Agreement with Grupo R affiliated 
entities.    The  principal  Grupo  R  entity  is  Corporative  Grupo  R,  S.A.  de  C.V.  and  Discoverer  ASA,  Ltd.,  a  Cayman  Islands 
company.  The Partners’ Agreement covers five joint venture entities executing Mexican contracts with PEMEX.  The MMM joint 
venture was set up under Mexican maritime law in order to hold navigation permits to operate in Mexican waters.  The scope of the 
business is to render maintenance, repair and restoration services of offshore oil and gas platforms and provisions of quartering in 
the territorial waters of Mexico.  We own a 50% interest in MMM and in each of the four other joint ventures.  We account for our 
investment in these entities using the equity method of accounting within our Services business group. 

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Backlog 

Backlog  represents  the  dollar  amount  of  revenue  we  expect  to  realize  in  the  future  as  a  result  of  performing  work  on 
contracts  awarded  and  in  progress.    For  our  projects  related  to  unconsolidated  joint  ventures,  we  have  included  our  percentage 
ownership of the joint venture’s estimated revenue in backlog.  Our backlog was $14.9 billion and $10.9 billion at December 31, 
2012 and 2011, respectively.  We estimate that as of December 31, 2012, 48% of our backlog will be recognized as revenue within 
one year.  All backlog is attributable to firm orders at December 31, 2012 and 2011.  For additional information regarding backlog 
see our discussion within “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” 

Contracts 

Our  contracts  are  broadly  categorized  as  either  cost-reimbursable  or  fixed-price,  although  a  portion  of  our  contracts  are 

“hybrid” contracts containing both cost-reimbursable and fixed-price scopes. 

Fixed-price contracts are for a fixed sum to cover all costs and any profit element for a defined scope of work.  Fixed-price 
contracts entail more risk to us because they require us to predetermine both the quantities of work to be performed and the costs 
associated with executing the work.  Although fixed-price contracts involve greater risk than cost-reimbursable contracts, they also 
are potentially more profitable since the owner/customer pays a premium to transfer project risks to us. 

Cost-reimbursable contracts include contracts where the price is variable based upon our actual costs incurred for time and 
materials,  or  for  variable  quantities  of  work  priced  at  defined  unit  rates  and  reimbursable  labor  hour  contracts.    Profit  on  cost-
reimbursable contracts may be a fixed amount, a mark-up applied to costs incurred, or a combination of the two.  Cost reimbursable 
contracts are generally less risky than fixed-price contracts because the owner/customer retains many of the project risks. 

Our IGP business group provides substantial work under cost-reimbursable contracts with the DoD and other governmental 
agencies which are generally subject to applicable statutes and regulations.  If the government finds that we improperly charged any 
costs to a contract under the terms of the contract or applicable Federal Procurement Regulations, these costs are potentially not 
reimbursable or, if already reimbursed, we may be required to refund the costs to the customer.  Such conditions may also include 
financial penalties.  If performance issues arise under any of our government contracts, the government retains the right to pursue 
remedies, which could include termination under any affected contract.  Furthermore, the government has the contractual right to 
terminate or reduce the amount of work under our contracts at any time.  See “Risk Factors - Our U.S. government contracts work 
is regularly reviewed and audited by our customer, U.S. government auditors and others, and these reviews can lead to withholding 
or delay of payments to us, non-receipt of award fees, legal actions, fines, penalties and liabilities and other remedies against us.” 

Significant Customers 

We  provide  services  to  a  diverse  customer  base,  including  international  and  national  oil  and  gas  companies,  independent 
refiners,  petrochemical  producers,  fertilizer  producers  and  domestic  and  foreign  governments.    A  considerable  percentage  of 
revenue is generated from transactions with the Chevron Corporation (“Chevron”) primarily from our Hydrocarbons business group 
and the U.S. government from our IGP business group.  No other customers represented 10% or more of consolidated revenues in 
any of the periods presented.  The information in the following tables has summarized data related to our revenue from Chevron 
and the U.S. government. 

Revenues and percent of revenues from major 
customers by year: 

Millions of dollars, except percentage amounts 

Chevron revenue 

U.S. government revenue 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$ 

% 

$ 

% 

$ 

% 

$ 2,302

$

690

29% $ 2,047

22% 

 $  1,783 

9% $ 2,219

24% 

 $  3,277 

18%

32%

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Raw Materials 

Equipment  and  materials  essential  to  our  business  are  obtained  from  a  variety  of  sources  throughout  the  world.    The 
principal equipment and materials we use in our business are subject to availability and price fluctuations due to customer demand, 
producer capacity and market conditions.  We monitor the availability and price of equipment and materials on a regular basis.  Our 
procurement department actively leverages our size and buying power to ensure that we have access to key equipment and materials 
at  the  best  possible  prices  and  delivery  schedule.    While  we  do  not  currently  foresee  any  significant  lack  of  availability  of 
equipment and materials in the near term, the availability of these items may vary significantly from year to year and any prolonged 
unavailability or significant price increases for equipment and materials necessary to our projects and services could have a material 
adverse effect on our business.  See, “Risk Factors - The nature of our contracts, particularly those that are fixed-price, subject us 
to risks associated with cost over-runs, operating cost inflation and potential claims for liquidated damages.” and “Risk Factors - 
Current  or  future  economic  conditions  in  the  credit  markets  may  negatively  affect  ability  to  operate  our  or  our  customers’ 
businesses, finance working capital, implement our acquisition strategy and access our cash and short-term investments.” 

Intellectual Property 

We have developed or otherwise have the right to license leading technologies, including technologies held under license 
from  third  parties,  used  for  the  production  of  a  variety  of  petrochemicals  and  chemicals  and  in  the  areas  of  olefins,  refining, 
fertilizers, coal gasification and semi-submersible technology.  We also license a variety of technologies for the transformation of 
raw materials into commodity chemicals such as phenol and aniline used in the production of consumer end-products.  We are a 
licensor of ammonia process technologies used in the conversion of synthetic gas to ammonia.  We believe our technology portfolio 
and experience in the commercial application of these technologies and related know-how differentiates us, enhances our margins 
and  encourages customers  to  utilize  our  broad  range  of  engineering,  procurement, construction  and  construction  services  (“EPC-
CS”) services. 

Our rights to make use of technologies licensed to us are governed by written agreements of varying durations, including 
some with fixed terms that are subject to renewal based on mutual agreement.  Generally, each agreement may be further extended 
and we have historically been able to renew existing agreements before they expire.  We expect these and other similar agreements 
to be extended so long as it is mutually advantageous to both parties at the time of renewal.  For technologies we own, we protect 
our  rights,  know-how  and  trade  secrets  through  patents  and  confidentiality  agreements.    Our  expenditures  for  research  and 
development activities were immaterial in each of the past three fiscal years. 

Seasonality 

On  an  overall  basis,  our  operations  are  not  generally  affected  by  seasonality.    Weather  and  natural  phenomena  can 

temporarily affect the performance of our services. 

Employees 

As of December 31, 2012, we had approximately 27,000 employees, of which approximately 16% were subject to collective 
bargaining agreements.  Based upon the geographic diversification of our employees, we believe any risk of loss from employee 
strikes or other collective actions would not be material to the conduct of our operations taken as a whole. 

Health and Safety 

We are subject to numerous health and safety laws and regulations.  In the United States, these laws and regulations include: 
the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and comparable state legislation, the Mine Safety and Health Administration laws, 
and  safety  requirements  of  the  Departments  of  State,  Defense,  Energy  and  Transportation.    We  are  also  subject  to  similar 
requirements in other countries in which we have extensive operations, including the United Kingdom where we are subject to the 
various regulations enacted by the Health and Safety Act of 1974. 

These laws and regulations are frequently changing, and it is impossible to predict the effect of such laws and regulations on 
us in the future.  We actively seek to maintain a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly work place for all of our employees and 
those who work with us.  However, we provide some of our services in high-risk locations and, as a result, we may incur substantial 
costs to maintain the safety and security of our personnel. 

Environmental Regulation 

We are subject to numerous environmental, legal and regulatory requirements related to our operations worldwide.  In the 
United States, these laws and regulations include, among others: the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and 
Liability Act; the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act; the Clean Air Act; the Clean Water Act; and the Toxic Substances 
Control  Act.    In  addition  to  federal  and  state  laws  and  regulations,  other  countries  where  we  do  business  often  have  numerous 
environmental regulatory requirements by which we must abide in the normal course of our operations.  These requirements apply 
to our business groups where we perform construction and industrial maintenance services or operate and maintain facilities. 

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We  continue  to  monitor  conditions  at  sites  owned  or  previously  owned  and  until  further  information  is  available,  we  are 
only able to estimate a possible range of remediation costs.  These locations were primarily utilized for manufacturing or fabrication 
work and are no longer in operation.  The use of these facilities created various environmental issues including deposits of metals, 
volatile  and  semi-volatile  compounds  and  hydrocarbons  impacting  surface  and  subsurface  soils  and  groundwater.    The  range  of 
remediation  costs  could  change  depending  on  our  ongoing  site  analysis  and  the  timing  and  techniques  used  to  implement 
remediation  activities.    We  do  not  expect  that  costs  related  to  environmental  matters  will  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our 
consolidated  financial  position  or  results  of  operations.    Based  on  the  information  presently  available  to  us,  as  of  December 31, 
2012,  we  have  accrued  approximately  $6  million  for  the  assessment  and  remediation  costs  associated  with  all  environmental 
matters, which represents the low end of the range of estimated possible costs that could be as much as $11 million.  See Note 10 to 
our consolidated financial statements for more information on environmental matters. 

We  have  been  named  as  a  potentially  responsible  party  (“PRP”)  in  various  clean-up  actions  taken  by  federal  and  state 
agencies in the U.S. Based on the early stages of these actions, we are unable to determine whether we will ultimately be deemed 
responsible for any costs associated with these actions. 

Existing  or  pending  climate  change  legislation,  regulations,  international  treaties  or  accords  are  not  expected  to  have  a 
material direct effect on our business or the markets that we serve, nor on our results of operations or financial position.  However, 
climate  change  legislation  could  have  a  direct  effect  on  our  customers  or  suppliers,  which  could  have  an  indirect  effect  on  our 
business.  For example, our commodity-based markets depend on the level of activity of mineral and oil and gas companies and 
existing or future laws, regulations, treaties or international agreements related to climate change, including incentives to conserve 
energy  or  use  alternative  energy  sources,  could  have  an  indirect  impact  on  our  business  if  such  laws,  regulations,  treaties  or 
international  agreements  reduce  the  worldwide  demand  for  minerals,  oil  and  natural  gas.   We  will  continue  to  monitor 
developments in this area. 

Compliance 

We are subject to numerous compliance-related laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. 
Bribery Act, other applicable anti-bribery legislation and laws and regulations regarding trade and exports.  We are also governed 
by  our  own  Code  of  Business  Conduct  and  other  compliance-related corporate  policies  and  procedures  that  mandate compliance 
with these laws.  Conducting our business with ethics and integrity is a key priority for KBR.  Our Code of Business Conduct is a 
guide for every employee in applying legal and ethical practices to our everyday work.  The Code of Business Conduct describes 
not only our standards of integrity but also some of the specific principles and areas of the law that are most likely to affect our 
business.  We regularly train our employees regarding anti-bribery issues and our Code of Business Conduct. 

Website Access 

Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those 
reports  filed  or  furnished  pursuant  to  Section 13(a)  or  15(d)  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934  are  made  available  free  of 
charge  on  our  Internet  website  at  www.kbr.com  as  soon  as  reasonably  practicable  after  we  have  electronically  filed  the  material 
with, or furnished it to, the SEC.  The public may read and copy any materials we have filed with the SEC at the SEC’s Public 
Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549.  Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be 
obtained  by  calling  the  SEC  at  1-800-SEC-0330.    The  SEC  maintains  an  Internet  site  that  contains  our  reports,  proxy  and 
information statements and our other SEC filings.  The address of that site is www.sec.gov.  We have posted on our website our 
Code  of  Business  Conduct,  which  applies  to  all of  our  employees  and  Directors  and  serves  as  a  code  of  ethics  for  our  principal 
executive  officer,  principal  financial  officer,  principal  accounting  officer  and  other  persons  performing  similar  functions.    Any 
amendments  to  our  Code  of  Business  Conduct  or  any  waivers  from  provisions  of  our  Code  of  Business  Conduct  granted  to  the 
specified  officers  above  are  disclosed  on  our  website  within  four  business  days  after  the  date  of  any  amendment  or  waiver 
pertaining to these officers.  

Item 1A.  Risk Factors 

Risks Related to Operations of our Business 

Our results of operations depend on the award of new contracts and the timing of the performance of these contracts. 

A substantial portion of our revenue is directly or indirectly derived from new contract awards.  Delays in the timing of the 
awards  or  potential  cancellations  of  such  prospects  as  a  result  of  economic  conditions,  material  and  equipment  pricing  and 
availability or other factors could impact our long term projected results.  It is particularly difficult to predict whether or when we 
will receive large-scale international and domestic projects as these contracts frequently involve a lengthy and complex bidding and 
selection process, which is affected by a number of factors, such as market conditions, governmental and environmental approvals.  
Because a significant portion of our revenue is generated from such projects, our results of operations and cash flows can fluctuate 
significantly from quarter to quarter depending on the timing of our contract awards and the commencement or progress of work 
under awarded contracts.  In addition, many of these contracts are subject to financing contingencies and, as a result, we are subject 
to the risk that the customer will not be able to secure the necessary financing for the project. 

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The uncertainty of our contract award timing can also present difficulties in matching workforce size with contract needs.  
In  some  cases,  we  maintain  and  bear  the  cost  of  a  ready  workforce  that  is  larger  than  necessary  under  existing  contracts,  in 
anticipation of future workforce needs for expected contract awards.  If an expected contract award is delayed or not received, we 
may incur additional costs resulting from reductions in staff or redundancy of facilities, which could have a material adverse effect 
on us. 

The nature of our contracts, particularly those that are fixed-price, subject us to risks associated with cost over-runs, operating 
cost inflation and potential claims for liquidated damages. 

We  conduct  our  business  under  various  types  of  contracts  where  costs  are  estimated  in  advance  of  our  performance.  
Approximately 43% of the value of our backlog is attributable to fixed-price contracts where we bear a significant portion of the 
risk  of  cost  over-runs.    These  types  of  contracts  are  priced  based  in  part  on  cost  and  scheduling  estimates  which  are  based  on 
assumptions  including  prices  and  availability  of  labor,  equipment  and  materials  as  well  as  productivity,  performance  and  future 
economic  conditions.    If  these  estimates  prove  inaccurate,  there  are  errors  or  ambiguities  as  to  contract  specifications  or  if 
circumstances change due to, among other things, unanticipated technical problems, difficulties in obtaining permits or approvals, 
changes  in  local  laws  or  labor  conditions,  weather  delays,  changes  in  the  costs  of  equipment  and  materials  or  our  suppliers’  or 
subcontractors’  inability  to  perform,  then  cost  over-runs  may  occur.    We  may  not  be  able  to  obtain  compensation  for  additional 
work  performed  or  expenses  incurred.    Additionally,  we  may  be  required  to  pay  liquidated  damages  upon  our  failure  to  meet 
schedule or performance requirements of our contracts.  Our failure to accurately estimate the resources and time required for fixed-
price  contracts  or  our  failure  to  complete  our  contractual  obligations  within  the  time  frame  and  costs  committed  could  result  in 
reduced profits or, in certain cases, a loss for that contract.  If the contract is significant, or we encounter issues that impact multiple 
contracts, cost over-runs could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.   

If we are unable to attract and retain a sufficient number of affordable trained engineers and other skilled workers, our ability 
to pursue projects may be adversely affected and our costs may increase. 

Our  rate  of  growth  and  the  success  of  our  business  depends  upon  our  ability  to  attract,  develop  and  retain  a  sufficient 
number of affordable trained engineers and other skilled workers either through direct hire or acquisition of other firms employing 
such professionals.  The market for these professionals is competitive.  If we are unable to attract and retain a sufficient number of 
skilled personnel, our ability to pursue projects may be adversely affected, the costs of executing our existing and future projects 
may increase, and our financial performance may decline. 

We conduct a portion of our engineering and construction operations through joint ventures and partnerships exposing us to 
risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. 

We  conduct  a  portion  of  our  engineering,  procurement  and  construction  operations  through  large  project-specific  joint 
ventures, where control may be shared with unaffiliated third parties.  As with any joint venture arrangement, differences in views 
among the joint venture participants may result in delayed decisions or in failures to agree on major issues.  We also cannot control 
the actions of our joint venture partners, including any nonperformance, default or bankruptcy of our joint venture partners, and we 
typically share liabilities on a joint and several basis with our joint venture partners under these joint venture arrangements.  If our 
partners do not meet their contractual obligations, the joint venture may be unable to adequately perform and deliver its contracted 
services requiring us to make additional investments or perform additional services to ensure the adequate performance and delivery 
of  services  to  our  customer.    We  could  be  liable  for  both  our obligations  and  those  of  our  partners  which  may  result  in  reduced 
profits or, in some cases, significant losses on the project.  Additionally, these factors could have a material adverse affect on the 
business operations of the joint venture and, in turn, our business operations and reputation. 

Operating through joint ventures in which we have a minority interest could result in us having limited control over many 
decisions made with respect to projects and internal controls relating to projects.  These joint ventures may not be subject to the 
same requirements regarding internal controls and internal control reporting that we follow.  As a result, internal control issues may 
arise,  which  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  financial  condition  and  results  of  operation.    Additionally,  in  order  to 
establish  or  preserve  relationships  with  our  joint  venture  partners,  we  may  agree  to  risks  and  contributions  of  resources  that  are 
proportionately  greater  than  the  returns  we  could  receive,  which  could  reduce  our  income  and  returns  on  these  investments 
compared to what we may have received if the risks and resources we contributed were always proportionate to our returns. 

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The  nature  of  our  engineering  and  construction  business  exposes  us  to  potential  liability  claims  and  contract  disputes  which 
may exceed or are excluded from existing insurance coverage. 

We engage in engineering and construction activities for large facilities where design, construction or systems failures can 
result  in  substantial  injury  or  damage  to  employees  or  other  third  parties  exposing  us  to  legal  proceedings,  investigations  and 
disputes.    The  nature  of  our  business  results  in  clients,  subcontractors  and  vendors  occasionally  presenting  claims  against  us  for 
recovery of cost they incurred in excess of what they expected to incur or for which they believe they are not contractually liable.  
When  it  is  determined  that  we  have  liability,  we  may  not  be  covered  by  insurance  or,  if  covered,  the  dollar  amount  of  these 
liabilities  may  exceed  our  policy  limits.    Our  professional  liability  coverage  is  on  a  “claims-made”  basis  covering  only  claims 
actually made during the policy period currently in effect.  In addition, even where insurance is maintained for such exposures, the 
policies  have  deductibles,  which  result  in  us  assuming  exposure  for  a  layer  of  coverage  with  respect  to  any  such  claims.    Any 
liability not covered by our insurance, in excess of our insurance limits or, if covered by insurance but subject to a high deductible, 
could result in a significant loss for us, which may reduce our profits and cash available for operations. 

We  occasionally  bring  claims  against  project  owners  for  additional  cost  exceeding  the  contract  price  or  for  amounts  not 
included in the original contract price.  These types of claims occur due to matters such as owner-caused delays or changes from the 
initial project scope, which may result in additional cost, both direct and indirect.  Often, these claims can be the subject of lengthy 
arbitration or litigation proceedings, and it is often difficult to accurately predict when these claims will be fully resolved.  When 
these types of events occur and unresolved claims are pending, we may invest significant working capital in projects to cover cost 
overruns pending the resolution of the relevant claims.  A failure to promptly recover on these types of claims could have a material 
adverse impact on our liquidity and financial results. 

International and political events may adversely affect our operations. 

A significant portion of our revenue is derived from foreign operations, which exposes us to risks inherent in doing business 
in  each  of  the  countries  where  we  transact  business.    The  occurrence  of  any  of  the  risks  described  below  could  have  a  material 
adverse  effect  on  our  business  operations  and  financial  performance.    With  respect  to  any  particular  country,  these  risks  may 
include, but not limited to: 

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expropriation and nationalization of our assets in that country; 
political and economic instability; 
civil unrest, acts of terrorism, force majeure, war or other armed conflict; 
currency fluctuations, devaluations and conversion restrictions; 
confiscatory taxation or other adverse tax policies; 
governmental  activities  or  judicial  actions  that  limit  or  disrupt  markets,  restrict  payments,  limit  the  movement  of 
funds, result in the deprivation of contract rights or result in the inability for us to obtain or retain licenses required 
for operation. 

Due  to  the  unsettled  political  conditions  in  many  oil-producing  countries  and  other  countries  where  we  provide 
governmental logistical support, our financial performance is subject to the adverse consequences of war, the effects of terrorism, 
civil  unrest,  strikes,  currency  controls  and  governmental  actions.    Our  operations  are  conducted  in  areas  that  have  significant 
amounts of political risk.  In addition, military action or continued unrest in the Middle East could impact the supply and price of oil 
and gas, disrupt our operations in the region and elsewhere and increase our costs related to security worldwide. 

We may have additional tax liabilities associated with our domestic and international operations. 

We  are  subject  to  income  taxes  in  the  United  States  and  numerous  foreign  jurisdictions,  many  of  which  are  developing 
countries.    Significant  judgment  is  required  in  determining  our  worldwide  provision  for  income  taxes  due  to  lack  of  clear  and 
concise tax laws and regulations in certain developing jurisdictions.  It is not unlikely that laws may be changed or clarified and 
such  changes  may  adversely  affect  our  tax  provisions.    We  are  audited  by  various  U.S.  and  foreign  tax  authorities  and  in  the 
ordinary course of our business there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination may be uncertain.  
Although we believe that our tax estimates are reasonable, the final outcome of tax audits and related litigation could be materially 
different from that which is reflected in our financial statements. 

We  work  in  international  locations  where  there  are  high  security  risks,  which  could  result  in  harm  to  our  employees  and 
contractors or substantial costs. 

Some  of  our  services  are  performed  in  high-risk  locations,  such  as  Iraq,  Afghanistan,  Nigeria,  Algeria,  Egypt  and  Saudi 
Arabia where the country or location and surrounding area is suffering from political, social, economic issues, war or civil unrest.  
In  those  locations  where  we  have  employees or  operations,  we have  and  may  continue  to  incur  substantial  costs  to  maintain  the 
safety of our personnel.  Despite these precautions, we have suffered the loss of employees and contractors which could expose us 
to claims and litigation.  In the future, the safety of our personnel in these and other locations may continue to be at risk, exposing 
us to the potential loss of additional employees and contractors. 

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Demand  for  our  services  depends  on  demand  and  capital  spending  by  customers  in  their  target  markets,  many  of  which  are 
cyclical in nature. 

Demand  for  many  of  our  services  in  our  commodity-based  markets  depends  on  capital  spending  by  oil  and  natural  gas 
companies, including national and international oil companies, and by industrial, mining and power companies, which is directly 
affected by trends in oil, natural gas and commodities prices.  Capital expenditures for refining and distribution facilities by large 
oil and gas companies have a significant impact on the activity levels of our businesses.  Demand for LNG facilities for which we 
provide  construction  services  could  decrease  in  the  event  of  a  sustained  reduction  in  demand  for  crude  oil  or  natural  gas.  
Perceptions of longer-term lower oil and natural gas prices by oil and gas companies or longer-term higher material and contractor 
prices  impacting  facility  costs  can  similarly  reduce  or  defer  major  expenditures  given  the  long-term  nature  of  many  large-scale 
projects.    Prices  for  oil,  natural  gas  and  commodities  are  subject  to  large  fluctuations  in  response  to  relatively  minor  changes  in 
supply and demand, market uncertainty and a variety of other factors that are beyond our control.  Factors affecting the prices of oil, 
natural gas and other commodities include: 

•  worldwide political, social unrest, military and economic conditions; 
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the level of demand for oil, natural gas, industrial services and power generation; 
governmental  regulations  or  policies,  including  the  policies  of  governments  regarding  the  use  of  energy  and  the 
exploration for and production and development of their oil and natural gas reserves; 
a reduction in energy demand as a result of energy taxation or a change in consumer spending patterns; 
global economic growth or decline; 
the level of oil production by non-OPEC countries and the available excess production capacity within OPEC; 
global weather conditions and natural disasters; 
oil refining capacity; 
shifts in end-customer preferences toward fuel efficiency and the use of natural gas; 
potential acceleration of the development and expanded use of alternative fuels; 
environmental regulation, including limitations on fossil fuel consumption based on concerns about its relationship 
to climate change; and 
reduction in demand for the commodity-based markets in which we operate. 

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Historically, the markets for oil and natural gas have been volatile and are likely to continue to be volatile in the future. 

Our backlog is subject to unexpected adjustments and cancellations and, therefore, may not be a reliable indicator of our future 
revenue or earnings. 

As of December 31, 2012, our backlog was approximately $14.9 billion.  We cannot guarantee that the revenue projected in 
our  backlog  will  be  realized  or  profitable.    Many  of  our  contracts  are  subject  to  cancellation,  termination  or  suspension  at  the 
discretion of the customer.  From time to time, changes in project scope may occur with respect to contracts reflected in our backlog 
and could reduce the dollar amount of our backlog and the timing of the revenue and profits that we actually earn.  Projects may 
remain in our backlog for an extended period of time because of the nature of the project and the timing of the particular services or 
equipment required by the project.  Additionally, poor project performance could also impact our backlog and profits if it results in 
termination of the contract.  We cannot predict the impact that future economic conditions may have on our backlog which could 
include a diminished ability to replace backlog once projects are completed and/or could result in the termination, modification or 
suspension of projects currently in our backlog.  Such developments could have a material adverse affect on our financial condition, 
results of operations and cash flows. 

Intense competition in the engineering and construction industry could reduce our market share and profits. 

We  serve  markets  that  are  highly  competitive  and  in  which  a  large  number  of  multinational  companies  compete.    These 
highly  competitive  markets  require  substantial  resources  and  capital  investment  in  equipment,  technology  and  skilled  personnel.  
Our projects are frequently awarded through a competitive bidding process, which is standard in our industry.  We are constantly 
competing  for  project  awards  based  on  pricing  and  the  breadth  and  technical  sophistication  of  our  services.    Any  increase  in 
competition or reduction in our competitive capabilities could have a significant adverse impact on the margins we generate from 
our projects as well as our ability to maintain or increase market share. 

A portion of our revenues is generated by large, recurring business from certain significant customers.  A loss, cancellation or 
delay in projects by our customers in the future could negatively affect our revenues. 

We  provide  services  to  a  diverse  customer  base,  including  international  and  national  oil  and  gas  companies,  independent 
refiners,  petrochemical  producers,  fertilizer  producers  and  domestic  and  foreign  governments.    A  considerable  percentage  of 
revenue  is  generated  from  transactions  with  Chevron  primarily  from  our  Hydrocarbons  business  group  and  the  U.S.  government 
from our IGP business group.  Revenue from Chevron and the U.S. government in 2012 represented 29% and 9%, respectively, of 
our total consolidated revenue. 

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If we are unable to enforce our intellectual property rights or if our intellectual property rights become obsolete, our competitive 
position could be adversely impacted. 

We utilize a variety of intellectual property rights in the provisioning of services to our customers.  We view our portfolio of 
process and design technologies as one of our competitive strengths and we use it as part of our efforts to differentiate our service 
offerings.    We  may  not  be  able  to  successfully  preserve  these  intellectual  property  rights  in  the  future  and  these  rights  could  be 
invalidated, circumvented, challenged or infringed upon.  In addition, the laws of some foreign countries in which our services may 
be  sold  do  not  protect  intellectual  property  rights  to  the  same  extent  as  the  laws  of  the  United  States.    Because  we  license 
technologies  from  third  parties,  there  is  a  risk  that  our  relationships  with  licensors  may  terminate,  expire  or  be  interrupted  or 
harmed.  In some, but not all cases, we may be able to obtain the necessary intellectual property rights from alternative sources.  If 
we are unable to protect and maintain our intellectual property rights, or if there are any successful intellectual property challenges 
or  infringement  proceedings  against  us,  our  ability  to  differentiate  our  service  offerings  could  diminish.    In  addition,  if  our 
intellectual property rights or work processes become obsolete, we may not be able to differentiate our service offerings and some 
of  our  competitors  may  be  able  to  offer  more  attractive  services  to  our  customers.    As  a  result,  our  business  and  financial 
performance could be materially and adversely affected. 

Our current business strategy includes acquisitions which present certain risks and uncertainties. 

We seek business acquisition activities as a means of broadening our offerings and capturing additional market opportunities 
by  our  business  units  and  we  may  be  exposed  to  certain  additional  risks  resulting  from  these  activities.    These  risks  include  the 
following: 

•  Valuation methodologies may not accurately capture the value proposition; 
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Future  completed  acquisitions  may  not  be  integrated  within  our  operations  with  the  efficiency  and  effectiveness 
initially  expected  resulting  in  a  potentially  significant  detriment  to  the  associated  product  service  line  financial 
results, and pose additional risks to our operations as a whole; 

•  We may have difficulty managing the growth from acquisition activities; 
•  Key personnel within an acquired organization may resign from their related positions resulting in a significant loss 

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to our strategic and operational efficiency associated with the acquired company; 
The  effectiveness  of  our  daily  operations  may  be  reduced  by  the  redirection  of  employees  and  other  resources  to 
acquisition activities; 

•  We may assume liabilities of an acquired business (e.g. litigation, tax liabilities, contingent liabilities, environmental 
issues), including liabilities that were unknown at the time of the acquisition, that pose future risks to our working 
capital needs, cash flows and the profitability of related operations; 

•  We  may  assume  unprofitable  projects  that  pose  future  risks  to  our  working  capital  needs,  cash  flows  and  the 

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profitability of related operations; 
Business  acquisitions  may  include  substantial  transactional  costs  to  complete  the  acquisition  that  exceed  the 
estimated financial and operational benefits; 
Future  acquisitions  may  require  us  to  obtain  additional  equity  or  debt  financing,  which  may  not  be  available  on 
attractive terms.  Moreover, to the extent an acquisition transaction results in additional goodwill, it will reduce our 
tangible net worth, which might have an adverse effect on our credit capacity. 

An  impairment  of  all  or  part  of  our  goodwill  and/or  our  intangible  assets  could  have  a  material  adverse  impact  to  our  net 
earnings and net worth. 

As  of  December 31,  2012,  we  had  $779  million  of  goodwill  and  $99  million  of  intangible  assets  recorded  on  our 
consolidated  balance  sheet.    Goodwill  represents  the  excess  of  cost  over  the  fair  market  value of  net  assets  acquired  in  business 
combinations.    If  our  market  capitalization  drops  significantly  below  the  amount  of  net  equity  recorded  on  our  balance  sheet,  it 
might indicate a decline in our fair value and would require us to further evaluate whether our goodwill has been impaired.  We 
perform an annual and an interim analysis, if appropriate, of our goodwill to determine if it has become impaired.  The analysis 
requires us to make assumptions in estimates of fair value of our reporting units.  If actual results are significantly different from the 
estimates, we might be required to impair a portion of our goodwill, as occurred during 2012 with respect to our Minerals reporting 
unit, which is part of our IGP segment, resulting in a $178 million impairment of goodwill.  An impairment of all or a part of our 
goodwill and/or intangible assets could have a material adverse impact to our net earnings and net worth. 

We ship a significant amount of cargo using seagoing vessels exposing us to certain maritime risks. 

We execute different projects in remote locations around the world.  Depending on the type  of contract, location and the 
nature  of  the  work,  we  may  charter  vessels  under  time  and  bareboat  charter  parties  that  assume  certain  risks  typical  of  those 
agreements.  Such risks may include damage to the ship and liability for cargo and liability which charterers and vessel operators 
have to third parties “at law”.   In addition, we ship a significant amount of cargo and are subject to hazards of the shipping and 
transportation industry. 

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We rely on information technology systems to conduct our business, and disruption, failure or security breaches of these systems 
could adversely affect our business and results of operations. 

We  rely  heavily  on  information  technology  (IT)  systems  in  order  to  achieve  our  business  objectives.   We  also  rely  upon 
industry  accepted  security  measures  and  technology  to  securely maintain  confidential  and  proprietary  information  maintained  on 
our IT systems.  However, our portfolio of hardware and software products, solutions and services and our enterprise IT systems 
may be vulnerable to damage or disruption caused by circumstances beyond our control such as catastrophic events, power outages, 
natural disasters, computer system or network failures, computer viruses, cyber attacks or other malicious software programs.  The 
failure or disruption of our IT systems to perform as anticipated for any reason could disrupt our business and result in decreased 
performance, significant remediation costs, transaction errors, loss of data, processing inefficiencies, downtime, litigation and the 
loss of suppliers or customers.  A significant disruption or failure could have a material adverse effect on our business operations, 
financial  performance  and  financial  condition.    We  have  experienced  limited  and  infrequent  security  threats,  none  of  which  we 
considered to be significant to our business or results of operations. 

We  are  implementing  a  new  enterprise  resource  planning  software  system  ("ERP")  and  failure  to  implement  the  ERP 
successfully could adversely affect our business and results of operations. 

We are incurring costs associated with designing and implementing a new company-wide enterprise ERP with the objective 
of gradually migrating to the new system. We had capital expenditures of $53 million in 2012 for design and implementation.   In 
addition we incurred expenses related to the ERP initiative of $20 million during 2012. Capital expenditures and expenses for ERP 
for 2013 and beyond will depend upon the pace of conversion. If implementation is not executed successfully, this could result in 
business interruptions. If we do not complete the implementation of ERP timely and successfully, we may incur additional costs 
associated with completing this project and a delay in our ability to improve existing operations, support future growth and enable 
us to take advantage of new applications and technologies.  

Risks Related to U.S. Government Operations of our Business 

The  U.S.  government  awards  its  contracts  through  a  rigorous  competitive  process  and  our  efforts  to  obtain  future  contract 
awards from the U.S. government may be unsuccessful. 

The U.S. government conducts a rigorous competitive process for awarding most contracts.  In the services arena, the U.S. 
government uses multiple contracting approaches.  Historically, omnibus contract vehicles, such as LogCAP, have been used for 
work  that  is  done  on  a  contingency  or  as-needed  basis.    In  more  predictable  “sustainment”  environments,  contracts  may  include 
both  fixed-price  and  cost-reimbursable  elements.    The  U.S.  government  has  also  favored  multiple  award  task  order  contracts  in 
which  several  contractors  are  selected  as  eligible  bidders  for  future  work.    Such  processes  require  successful  contractors  to 
continually  anticipate  customer  requirements  and  develop  rapid-response  bid  and  proposal  teams  as  well  as  have  supplier 
relationships and delivery systems in place to react to emerging needs.  We will face rigorous competition and pricing pressures for 
any  additional  contract  awards  from  the  U.S.  government,  and  we  may  be  required  to  qualify  or  continue  to  qualify  under  the 
various multiple award task order contract criteria.  It may be more difficult for us to win future awards from the U.S. government 
and we may have other contractors sharing in any U.S. government awards that we win.  In addition, negative publicity regarding 
findings stemming from Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”) audits and Congressional investigations may adversely affect 
our  ability to  obtain  future  awards.    See  “Item  7.  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of 
Analysis - U.S. Government Matters.” 

Demand for our services provided under U.S. government contracts are directly affected by spending and capital expenditures 
by our customers. 

We derive a portion of our revenue from contracts with agencies and departments of the U.S. government which is directly 
affected  by  changes  in  government  spending  and  availability  of  adequate  funding.    Additionally,  U.S.  government  regulations 
generally include the right for government agencies to modify, delay, curtail, renegotiate or terminate contracts at their convenience 
any  time  prior  to  their  completion.    As  a  defense  contractor,  our  financial  performance  is  impacted  by  the  allocation  and 
prioritization of U.S. defense spending and sequestration is one of those impacts.  Factors that could impact current and future U.S. 
government spending include: 

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policy and/or spending changes implemented by the current administration, DoD or other government agencies; 
changes, delays or cancellations of U.S. government programs or requirements; 
adoption of new laws or regulations that affect companies providing services to the U.S. government; 
curtailment of the U.S. governments’ outsourcing of services to private contractors; and 
level of political instability due to war, conflict or natural disasters. 

We face uncertainty with respect to our U.S. government contracts due to the fiscal and economic challenges facing the U.S. 
government,  including  the  potential  for sequestration and  issues  surrounding  the  U.S.  national  debt  ceiling.    Potential  contract 
cancellations,  modifications  or  terminations  may  arise  from  resolution  of  these  issues  and  could  cause  our  revenues,  profits  and 
cash flows to be lower than our current projections.  The loss of work we perform for the U.S. government or other decreases in 
governmental spending and outsourcing could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and cash flow.   

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Our U.S. government contract work is regularly reviewed and audited by our customer, U.S. government auditors and others, 
and these reviews can lead to withholding or delay of payments to us, non-receipt of award fees, legal actions, fines, penalties 
and liabilities and other remedies against us. 

U.S. government contracts are subject to specific regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), the Truth 
in Negotiations Act, the Cost Accounting Standards (“CAS”), the Service Contract Act and DoD security regulations.  Failure to 
comply  with  any  of  these  regulations,  requirements  or  statutes  may  result  in  contract  price  adjustments,  financial  penalties  and 
contract  termination.    Our  U.S.  government  contracts  are  subject  to  audits,  cost  reviews  and  investigations  by  U.S.  government 
contracting  oversight  agencies  such  as  the  DCAA.    The  DCAA  reviews  the  adequacy  of,  and  our  compliance  with,  our  internal 
control  systems  and  policies,  including  our  labor,  billing,  accounting,  purchasing,  property,  estimating,  compensation  and 
management information systems.  The DCAA has the authority to conduct audits and reviews to determine if KBR is complying 
with the requirements under the FAR and CAS, pertaining to the allocation, period assignment, allowability and allocation of costs 
assigned  to  U.S.  government  contracts.    The  DCAA  presents  its  report  findings  to  the  Defense  Contract  Management  Agency 
(“DCMA”).  Should the DCMA determine that we have not complied with the terms of our contract and applicable statutes and 
regulations, payments to us may be disallowed which could result in adjustments to previously reported revenues and refunding of 
previously collected cash proceeds.  Additionally, we may be subject to qui tam litigation brought by private individuals on behalf 
of the U.S. government under the Federal False Claims Act, which could include claims for treble damages.   

Given the demands of working for the U.S. government, we expect that from time to time we will have disagreements or 
experience performance issues with our government customers.  If performance issues arise under any of our government contracts, 
the government retains the right to pursue remedies, which could include termination under any affected contract.  If any contract 
were so terminated, we may not receive award fees under the affected contract and our ability to secure future contracts could be 
adversely  affected,  although  we  would  expect  to  receive  payment  for  amounts  owed  for  our  allowable  costs  under  cost-
reimbursable contracts.  Other remedies that our government customers may seek for performance issues include sanctions such as 
forfeiture  of  profits,  suspension  of  payments,  fines  and  suspensions  or  debarment  from  doing  business  with  the  government.  
Further, the negative publicity that could arise from disagreements with our customers or sanctions as a result thereof, could have 
an adverse effect on our reputation in the industry, reduce our ability to compete for new contracts and may also have a material 
adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow. 

Risks Related to Governmental Regulations and Law 

We are subject to certain U.S. laws and regulations, which are the subject of rigorous enforcement by the U.S. government. 

To the extent that we export products, technical data and services outside of the United States we are subject to laws and 
regulations  governing  trade  and  exports,  including  but  not  limited  to,  the  International  Traffic  in  Arms  Regulations,  the  Export 
Administration Regulations and trade sanctions against embargoed countries, which are administered by the Office of Foreign Asset 
Control within the Department of the Treasury.  A failure to comply with these laws and regulations could result in civil and/or 
criminal  sanctions,  including  the  imposition  of  fines  upon  us  as  well  as  the  denial  of  export  privileges  and  debarment  from 
participation in U.S. government contracts.  Additionally, we may be subject to qui tam litigation brought by private individuals on 
behalf  of  the  U.S.  government  under  the  Federal  False  Claims  Act,  which  could  include  claims  for  treble  damages.    U.S. 
government  contract  violations  could  result  in  the  imposition  of  civil  and  criminal  penalties  or  sanctions,  contract  termination, 
forfeiture  of  profit  and/or  suspension  of  payment,  any  of  which  could  make  us  lose  our  status  as  an  eligible  U.S.  government 
contractor and cause us to suffer serious harm to our reputation.  Any suspension or termination of our U.S. government contractor 
status could have a negative adverse impact to our business, financial condition or results of operations. 

We  are  subject  to  anti-bribery  laws  in  the  U.S.  and  other  jurisdictions,  violations  of  which  could  include  suspension  or 
debarment of our ability to contract with the United States, state or local governments, U.S. government agencies or the U.K. 
MoD,  third  party  claims,  loss  of  customers,  adverse  financial  impact,  damage  to  reputation  and  adverse  consequences  on 
financing for current or future projects. 

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) in the U.S., the U.K. Anti-Bribery Act and similar anti-bribery laws in other 
jurisdictions  generally  prohibit  companies  and  their  intermediaries  from  making  improper  payments  to  non-U.S.  officials  for  the 
purpose of obtaining or retaining business.  Our policies mandate compliance with these anti-bribery laws.  We operate in many 
parts of the world that have experienced governmental corruption to some degree and, in certain circumstances, strict compliance 
with  anti-bribery  laws  may  conflict  with  local  customs  and  practices.    We  train  our  staff  concerning  FCPA  issues,  and  we  also 
inform our partners, subcontractors, agents and other third parties who work for us or on our behalf that they must comply with the 
requirements of the FCPA and other anti-corruption laws.  We also have procedures and controls in place to monitor internal and 
external compliance.  We cannot provide complete assurance that our internal controls and procedures will always protect us from 
the reckless or criminal acts committed by our employees or third parties working on our behalf.  If we are found to be liable for 
violations  of  these  laws  (either  due  to  our  own  acts  or  our  inadvertence,  or  due  to  the  acts  or  inadvertence  of  others),  we  could 
suffer from criminal or civil penalties or other sanctions which could have a material adverse effect on our business. 

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Risks Related to Financial Conditions and Markets 

Current or future economic conditions in the credit markets may negatively affect the ability to operate our or our customers’ 
businesses, finance working capital, implement our acquisition strategy, and access our cash and short-term investments. 

We finance most of our operations using cash provided by operations, but also depend on the availability of credit to grow 
our businesses.  Unfavorable economic conditions have brought uncertainty to the capital and credit markets in the U.S. and abroad, 
which  could  make  it  more  difficult  for  us  to  raise  additional  capital  or  obtain  additional  financing.    Our  ability  to  obtain  such 
additional capital or financing will depend in part upon prevailing market conditions as well as conditions in our business and our 
operating results, and those factors may affect our efforts to arrange additional financing on terms that are satisfactory to us.  We 
cannot be certain that additional funds will be available if needed to make future investments in certain projects, take advantage of 
acquisitions or other opportunities or respond to competitive pressures.  If additional funds are not available, or are not available on 
terms satisfactory to us, there could be a material adverse impact on our business and financial performance. 

Disruptions  of  the  credit  markets  could  also  adversely  affect  our  clients’  borrowing  capacity,  which  supports  the 
continuation  and  expansion  of  projects  worldwide,  and  could  result  in  contract  cancellations  or  suspensions,  project  delays  and 
payment delays or defaults by our clients.  In addition, clients may choose to make fewer capital expenditures or otherwise slow 
their spending on our services or to seek contract terms more favorable to them.  Our government clients may face budget deficits 
that prohibit them from funding proposed and existing projects or that cause them to exercise their right to terminate our contracts 
with little or no prior notice.  Furthermore, any financial difficulties suffered by our subcontractors or suppliers could increase our 
cost or adversely impact project schedules.  These disruptions could materially impact our backlog and financial performance. 

In  addition,  we  are  subject  to  the  risk  that  the  counterparties  to  our  Credit  Agreement  may  be  unable  to  meet  their 
obligations if they suffer catastrophic demand on their liquidity that will prevent them from fulfilling their contractual obligation to 
us.    We  also  routinely  enter  into  contracts  with  counterparties,  including  vendors,  suppliers  and  subcontractors  that  may  be 
negatively  impacted  by  events  in  the  credit  markets.    If  those counterparties  are  unable  to  perform  their  obligations  to  us  or  our 
clients, we may be required to provide additional services or make alternate arrangements on less favorable terms with other parties 
to  ensure  adequate  performance  and  delivery  of  service  to  our  clients.    These  circumstances  could  also  lead  to  disputes  and 
litigation with our partners or clients, which could have a material adverse impact on our reputation, business, financial condition 
and results of operations. 

Furthermore,  our  cash  balances  and  short-term  investments  are  maintained  in  accounts  held  at  major  banks  and  financial 
institutions located primarily in North America and the United Kingdom.  Deposits are in amounts that exceed available insurance.  
Although none of the financial institutions in which we hold our cash and investments have gone into bankruptcy, been forced into 
receivership or have been seized by their governments, there is a risk that this may occur in the future.  If this were to occur, we 
would be at risk of not being able to access our cash which may result in a temporary liquidity crisis that could impede our ability to 
fund operations. 

We may be unable to obtain new contract awards if we are unable to provide our customers with bonds, letters of credit or other 
credit enhancements. 

Customers may require us to provide credit enhancements, including surety bonds, letters of credit or bank guarantees.  We 
are  often  required  to  provide  performance  guarantees  to  customers  to  indemnify  the  customer  should  we  fail  to  perform  our 
obligations under the contract.  Failure to provide a bond on terms required by a customer may result in an inability to bid on or win 
a  contract  award.    Historically,  we  have  had  adequate  bonding  capacity  but  such  bonding  beyond  the  capacity  of  our  Credit 
Agreement is generally at the provider’s sole discretion.  Due to events that affect the banking and insurance markets generally, 
bonding may be difficult to obtain or may only be available at significant cost.  Moreover, many projects are often very large and 
complex, which often necessitates the use of a joint venture, often with a market competitor, to bid on and perform the contract.  
However, entering into joint ventures or partnerships exposes us to the credit and performance risk of third parties, many of whom 
may not be financially strong.  If our joint ventures or partners fail to perform, we could suffer negative results.  In addition, future 
projects may require us to obtain letters of credit that extend beyond the term of our current Credit Agreement.  Any inability to bid 
for  or  win  new  contracts  due  to  the  failure  of  obtaining  adequate  bonding,  letters  of  credit  and/or  other  customary  credit 
enhancements could have a material adverse effect on our business prospects and future revenue. 

Our  Credit  Agreement  imposes  restrictions that  limit  our  operating  flexibility and  may  result in  additional expenses,  and  this 
credit agreement may not be available if financial covenants are violated or if an event of default occurs. 

Our Credit Agreement provides a credit line of up to $1.0 billion, and expires in December 2016.  It contains a number of 
covenants restricting, among other things, our ability to incur liens and indebtedness, sell assets, repurchase our equity shares and 
make certain types of investments.  We are also subject to certain financial covenants, including maintenance of a maximum ratio 
of consolidated debt to consolidated EBITDA and a minimum consolidated net worth.  If we fail to meet the covenants, or an event 
of default occurs, the credit line would not be available unless the necessary waivers or amendments of lenders participating in the 
bank syndicate could be obtained. 

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A breach of any covenant or our inability to comply with the required financial ratios could result in a default under our 
Credit Agreement, and we can provide no assurance that we will be able to obtain the necessary waivers or amendments from our 
lenders to remedy a default.  In the event of any default not cured or waived, the lenders are not obligated to provide funding or 
issue  letters  of  credit  and  could  elect  to  require  us  to  apply  available  cash  to  collateralize  any  outstanding  letters  of  credit  and 
declare  any  outstanding  borrowings,  together  with  accrued  interest  and  other  fees,  to  be  immediately  due  and  payable,  thus 
requiring us to apply available cash to repay any borrowings then outstanding.  If we are unable to cash collateralize our letters of 
credit or repay borrowings with respect to our Credit Agreement when due, our lenders could proceed against the guarantees of our 
major domestic subsidiaries.  If any future indebtedness under our Credit Agreement is accelerated, we can provide no assurance 
that our assets would be sufficient to repay such indebtedness in full. 

Provisions  in  our  charter  documents,  Delaware  law  and  our  Credit  Agreement  may  inhibit  a  takeover  or  impact  operational 
control which could adversely affect the value of our common stock. 

Our  certificate  of  incorporation  and  bylaws,  as  well  as  Delaware  corporate  law,  contain  provisions  that  could  delay  or 
prevent a change of control or changes in our management that a stockholder might consider favorable.  These provisions include, 
among  others,  prohibiting  stockholder  action  by  written  consent,  advance  notice  for  raising  business  or  making  nominations  at 
meetings of stockholders and the issuance of preferred stock with rights that may be senior to those of our common stock without 
stockholder  approval.  These  provisions  would  apply  even  if  a  takeover  offer  may  be  considered  beneficial  by  some  of  our 
stockholders.  If a change of control or change in management is delayed or prevented, the market price of our common stock could 
decline.  Additionally, our Credit Agreement contains a default provision that is triggered upon a change in control of at least 25%. 

We are subject to significant foreign exchange and currency risks that could adversely affect our operations, and our ability to 
reinvest earnings from operations, as well as mitigate our foreign exchange risk through hedging transactions may be limited. 

We generally attempt to denominate our contracts in U.S. Dollars or in the currencies of our costs.  However, we do enter 
into contracts that subject us to currency risk exposure, primarily when our contract revenue is denominated in a currency different 
from  the  contract  costs.    A  significant  portion  of  our  consolidated  revenue  and  consolidated  operating  expenses  are  in  foreign 
currencies.    As  a  result,  we  are  subject  to  significant  foreign  currency  risks,  including  risks  resulting  from  changes  in  foreign 
exchange rates and limitations on our ability to reinvest earnings from operations in one country to fund the financing requirements 
of our operations in other countries. 

The governments of certain countries have or may in the future impose restrictive exchange controls on local currencies and 
it  may  not  be  possible  for  us  to  engage  in  effective  hedging  transactions  to  mitigate  the  risks  associated  with  fluctuations  of  a 
particular currency.  We are often required to pay all or a portion of our costs associated with a project in the local currency.  As a 
result, we generally attempt to negotiate contract terms with our customer, who is often affiliated with the local government, or has 
a significant local presence, to provide that we are only paid in the local currency for amounts that match our local expenses.  If we 
are unable to match our local currency costs with revenue in the local currency, we would be exposed to the risk of adverse changes 
in currency exchange rates. 

If we need to sell or issue additional common shares to finance future acquisitions, our existing shareholder ownership could be 
diluted. 

Part of our business strategy is to expand into new markets and enhance our position in existing markets both domestically 
and  internationally  through  the  acquiring  and  merging  of  complementary  businesses.    To  successfully  fund  and  complete  such 
potential acquisitions, we may issue additional equity securities that may result in dilution of our existing shareholder ownership 
earnings per share. 

We make equity investments in privately financed projects in which we could sustain significant losses. 

We participate in privately financed projects that enable governments and other customers to finance large-scale projects, 
such as major military equipment, capital project and service purchases.  These projects typically include the facilitation of non-
recourse financing, the design and construction of facilities and the provision of operation and maintenance services for an agreed 
upon period after the facilities have been completed.  We may incur contractually reimbursable costs and typically make an equity 
investment prior to an entity achieving operational status or receiving project financing.  If a project is unable to obtain financing, 
we could incur losses on our equity investments and any related contractual receivables.  After completion of these projects, the 
return on our equity investments can be dependent on the operational success of the project and market factors, which may not be 
under our control.  As a result, we could sustain a loss on our equity investment in these projects. 

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Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments 

None. 

Item 2.  Properties 

We own or lease properties in domestic and foreign locations. The following locations represent our major facilities. 

Location 

Houston, Texas 

Newark, Delaware 

Arlington, Virginia 

South Brisbane, Perth, 
Australia 

Birmingham, Alabama 

Leatherhead, United 
Kingdom 

Greenford, Middlesex 
United Kingdom 

Owned/Leased 

Leased(1)

Leased

Leased

Leased

Owned

Owned

Owned

Description 
Office facilities 

Office facilities 

Office facilities 

Office and project 
facilities 

Campus facility 

Campus facility 

Business Segment 

All and Corporate

All

IGP

All

All

All

Office facilities 

Hydrocarbons

(1) 

In November 2012, our 50% owned joint venture sold the office building in which we lease office space for our corporate 
headquarters  and  business  unit  offices  in  Houston,  Texas.  We  will  continue  to  lease  space  from  the  new  owner  under 
essentially the same terms through the expiration of the lease in 2030.   

We also own or lease numerous small facilities that include sales offices and project offices throughout the world and lease 
office  space  in  other  buildings  owned  by  unrelated  parties.    All  of  our  owned  properties  are  unencumbered  and  we  believe  all 
properties  that  we  currently  occupy  are  suitable  for  their  intended  use.    In  the  fourth  quarter  of  2012,  we  sold  a  former  campus 
facility located on Clinton Drive in Houston, Texas. 

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings 

Information  relating  to  various  commitments  and  contingencies  is  described  in  “Risk  Factors”  contained  in  Part  I  of  this 
Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  and  “Item  7.  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of 
Operations” and in Notes 9 and 10 to our consolidated financial statements and the information discussed therein is incorporated by 
reference into this Item 3. 

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures 

None. 

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PART II 

Item 5.  Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 

Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “KBR.” The following table sets forth, on 
a per share basis for the periods indicated, the high and low sale prices per share for our common stock as reported by the New 
York  Stock  Exchange  and  dividends  declared.    In  the  fourth  quarter  of  2012,  we  declared  dividends  of  $0.05  per  share  on 
October 22, 2012, and $0.08 per share on December 18, 2012. 

Fiscal Year 2012 

First quarter ended March 31, 2012 

Second quarter ended June 30, 2012 

Third quarter ended September 30, 2012 

Fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012 

Fiscal Year 2011 

First quarter ended March 31, 2011 

Second quarter ended June 30, 2011 

Third quarter ended September 30, 2011 

Fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011 

Common Stock Price Range 

High 

Low 

Dividends 
Declared 
Per Share 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

38.00

35.97

32.10

31.84

38.28

38.79

39.34

30.17

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

27.68 

22.73 

22.09 

25.95 

28.43 

33.79 

23.29 

20.86 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

0.05

0.05

0.05

0.13

0.05

0.05

0.05

0.05

At January 31, 2013, there were 126 shareholders of record. In calculating the number of shareholders, we consider clearing 

agencies and security position listings as one shareholder for each agency or listing. 

On August 26, 2011, KBR announced that its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to 
10 million of our outstanding common shares.  The authorization does not specify an expiration date.  The following is a summary 
of  share  repurchases  of  our  common  stock  settled  during  the  three  months  ended  December 31,  2012.  We  also  have  a  share 
maintenance  program  to  repurchase  shares  based  on  vesting  and  other  activity  under  our  equity  compensation  plans.    Shares 
purchased  under  "Employee  transactions"  in  the  table  below  reflects  shares  acquired  from  employees  in  connection  with  the 
settlement of income tax and related benefit withholding obligations arising from vesting of restricted stock units. 

Purchase Period 
October 1 – 30, 2012 

Repurchase program 

Employee transactions 

November 2 – 30, 2012 

Repurchase program 

Employee transactions 

December 7 – 31, 2012 

Repurchase program 

Employee transactions 

Total 

Repurchase program 

Employee transactions 

Total Number 
of Shares 
Purchased (b) 

Average 
Price Paid 
per Share 

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

Maximum Number of 
Shares  that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the 
Plans or Programs (a) 

— $

—

1,174

$

30.45

— $

66

111,500

3,631

111,500

4,871

$

$

$

$

$

—

26.97

29.34

29.67

29.34

29.82

—  

—  

—  

—  

3,901

—  

3,901

—  

7,588,665

—

7,588,665

—

7,584,764

—

7,584,764

—

(a) 

(b) 

Represents remaining common shares that may be repurchased pursuant to the August 26, 2011 announced share repurchase 
program. 
The  difference  between  total  number  of  shares  purchased  and  total  number  of  shares  purchased  as  part  of  publicly 
announced plans or programs pertains to repurchases under our share maintenance program. 

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Under our Credit Agreement, we are permitted to repurchase our common stock, provided that no such repurchases shall be 
made  from  the  proceeds  borrowed  under  the  Credit  Agreement,  and  that  the  aggregate  purchase  price  and  dividends  paid  after 
December 2, 2012, does not exceed the Distribution Cap.  At December 31, 2012, the remaining availability under the Distribution 
Cap was approximately $659 million.  The declaration, payment or increase of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our 
Board of Directors and will depend upon, among other things, future earnings, general financial condition and liquidity, success in 
business activities, capital requirements and general business conditions. 

Performance Graph 

The  chart  below  compares  the  cumulative  total  shareholder  return  on  our  common  shares  for  the  five-year  period  ended 
December 31, 2012, with the cumulative total return on the Dow Jones Heavy Construction Industry Index and the Russell 1000 
Index  for  the  same  period.    The  comparison  assumes  the  investment  of  $100  on  December 31,  2007,  and  reinvestment  of  all 
dividends.  The shareholder return is not necessarily indicative of future performance. 

KBR 

12/31/2007 

12/31/2008 

12/31/2009 

$ 

100.00

$

39.53

$

49.99

$

Dow Jones Heavy Construction 

Russell 1000 

100.00

100.00

44.74

60.98

50.92

76.52

12/31/2010    12/30/2011 
74.43 
 $ 
53.49 
86.69 

80.93 
65.12 
87.13 

  12/31/2012 

 $

80.45

64.62

98.76

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Item 6.  Selected Financial Data 

The following table presents selected financial data for the last five years.  You should read the following information in 
conjunction  with  “Item  7.  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations”  and  the 
consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

2012

Years Ended December 31, 
2010

2009 

2011

2008

(In millions, except for per share amounts) 

Statements of Operations Data: 

Total revenue 

Operating income 

Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets (a) 

Income from continuing operations, net of tax 

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax (b) 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Net income attributable to KBR 

Basic net income attributable to KBR per share: 

—Continuing operations 

—Discontinued operations (b) 

Basic net income attributable to KBR per share 

Diluted net income attributable to KBR per share: 

—Continuing operations 

—Discontinued operations (b) 

Diluted net income attributable to KBR per share 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 

Cash dividends declared per share (d) 

Balance Sheet Data (as of the end of period): 

Cash and equivalents 

Net working capital 

Total assets 

Non-recourse project-finance debt 

Total shareholders’ equity 

Other Financial Data: 

Backlog at year end 

Gross operating margin percentage 

Capital expenditures (c) 

Depreciation and amortization expense 

$

7,921

$

9,261

$

299

180

202

—

(58) 

144

0.97

—

0.97

0.97

—

0.97

148

149

0.28

1,053

1,391

5,767

94

2,511

14,931

3.8%

75

65

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

587

—

540

—

(60) 

480

3.18

—

3.18

3.16

—

3.16

150

151

0.20

966

1,158

5,673

98

2,442

10,931

6.3%

83

71

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

 $ 

12,105

$

11,581

10,099 
609  
5  
395  
—  
(68 ) 

327  

2.08 
—  
2.08 

2.07 
—  
2.07 
156  
157  
0.15 

786 
923  
5,417  
101  
2,204 

536

6

364

—

(74) 

290

1.80

—

1.80

1.79

—

1.79

160

161

0.20

941

1,350

5,327

—

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

2,296

12,041 

 $ 

14,098

6.0 % 

4.4%

66 

62 

 $ 

 $ 

41

55

541

—

356

11

(48) 

319

1.84

0.07

1.91

1.84

0.07

1.90

166

167

0.25

1,145

1,099

5,884

—

2,034

14,097

4.7%

37

49

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

(a)  In accordance with ASC 350-20, the goodwill of our Minerals reporting unit, which is part of our IGP segment, was written 
down to its implied fair value of $85 million from its carrying value of $263 million at December 31, 2011, resulting in an 
impairment charge of $178 million in the third quarter of 2012.  Included in 2009 is a goodwill impairment charge of $6 
million related to the Allstates staffing business.  Included in 2012 and 2010 are impairment of long-lived asset charges of 
$2 million and $5 million, respectively, primarily related to equipment, land and buildings.  

(b)  We completed the sale of the Production Services group in May 2006 and the disposition of our 51% interest in Devonport 
Management Limited (“DML”) in June 2007.  The results of operations of the Production Services group and DML for all 
periods presented have been reported as discontinued operations. 

(c)  Capital expenditures do not include expenditures related to the noncash investing activities for the purchase of computer 

software of $19 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. 

(d)  In 2012, we declared five dividends totaling $0.28 per share.  In each quarter during 2012, we declared a dividend $0.05 
per share.  In the fourth quarter of 2012, we declared an additional dividend of $0.08 per share on December 18, 2012. 

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Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

Introduction 

Management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements 

and related notes included in Item 8 of this Annual Report. 

Executive Overview 

Business Environment 

Hydrocarbon  Markets.    We  provide  a  full  range  of  engineering,  procurement  and  construction  services  for  large  and 
complex  upstream  and  downstream  projects,  including  LNG  and  GTL  facilities,  onshore  and  offshore  oil  and  gas  production 
facilities, refining, petrochemicals, biofuels and other projects throughout the world.  Our projects are generally long term in nature 
and  are  impacted  by  factors  including  market  conditions,  financing  arrangements,  governmental  approvals  and  environmental 
matters. Demand for our services depends primarily on our customers' capital expenditures in our market sectors.  

Capital  expenditures  in  our  petroleum  and  petrochemical  markets  are  driven  by  global  and  regional  economic  growth 
expectations  reflected  in  a  long global  spending  cycle.    The  spending  cycle  is  moderated  by  fluctuations  in  crude  oil  prices  and 
chemical  feedstock  costs  including  natural  gas  prices,  and  is  also  partially  subject  to  volatility  of  financial  markets.    The 
hydrocarbons  market  in  most  international  regions  is  improving  from  the  downturn  that  occurred  as  a  result  of  the  worldwide 
economic recession.  We now see long term growth in energy projects including demand for related licensed process technologies, 
offshore oil and gas production, LNG, biofuels, motor fuels, chemicals and fertilizers.  Upstream and downstream investment plans 
are advancing in such resource rich areas as the Middle East, Brazil, North Sea and East and West Africa.  LNG prospects continue 
to develop in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as in East Africa and North America as a result of the recent gas discoveries.  Each of 
these trends lends to our particular capability to deliver large projects in remote locations and harsh environments. 

Abundant shale gas supplies and resulting low prices in North America are driving renewed interest in petrochemical project 
investments.    Feasibility  studies  and  front-end  engineering  and  design  projects  continue  to  grow,  reflecting  clients’  intentions  to 
invest in capital intensive energy projects that utilize our process technologies and EPC project delivery skills. 

Infrastructure,  Government  and  Power  Markets  (“IGP”).    A  significant  portion  of  our  IGP  business  group’s  current 
activities supports the United States’ and the United Kingdom’s government operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and in other parts of 
the Middle East region.  As a defense contractor, our financial performance is impacted by the allocation and prioritization of U.S. 
defense  spending,  including  the  effects  of  sequestration.    The  logistics  support  services  we  provide  to  the  U.S.  government  are 
delivered under the LogCAP IV contract and other competitively bid contracts.  As a result of withdrawal of U.S. combat troops in 
Iraq, we demobilized our operations under the LogCAP III contract, which effectively ended in December 2011, while continuing 
to  support  the  U.S.  Department  of  State's  presence  in  Iraq  under  LogCAP  IV.    Although  we  expect  the  volume  of  services  we 
provide to the U.S. and U.K. governments in the Middle East to continue to decline as troop counts are drawn down, we anticipate 
increased  spending  for  logistics  and  infrastructure  for  these clients  as  troops  and  equipment  return  to  home  base.    We  also  view 
increased infrastructure spending by Middle Eastern governments as a core opportunity. 

We  operate  in  diverse  civil  infrastructure  markets,  including  transportation,  water  and  waste  treatment  and  facilities.    In 
addition to U.S. state, local and federal agencies, we provide these services to governments around the world including the U.K., 
Australia and the Middle East.  There has been a general trend of under-investment in public infrastructure, particularly related to 
the  quality  of  water,  wastewater,  roads  and  transit,  rail,  airports  and  educational  facilities,  where  demand  for  expanded  and 
improved  infrastructure  has  historically  outpaced  funding.    We  have  seen  increased  activity  related  to  these  types  of  projects 
particularly in the Middle East; however, the global economic recession has caused markets to remain flat in the U.S. and the U.K., 
which has resulted in delays or slow start-ups to major projects.   

In the industrial sector, we operate in a number of markets, including utility and non-utility power, forest products, advanced 
manufacturing,  mining,  minerals  and  metals  and  consumer  products,  both  domestically  and  internationally.    Forest  products, 
advanced manufacturing and consumer products are experiencing modest  market improvements.  However, the mining, minerals 
and  metals  markets  are  experiencing  a  decline  driven  by  U.S.  demand  for  commodities.    We  see  modest  market  improvements 
internationally related to mining, minerals and metals markets driven by international commodity demand growth.  In the power 
sector, we serve regulated utilities, power cooperatives, municipalities and various non-regulated providers, primarily in the U.S. 
and  U.K.  markets.    The  power  sector  continues  to  be  driven  by  long-term  economic  and  demographic  trends  and  changes  in 
environmental  regulations.    Projects  in  the  power  sector  are  currently  concentrated  in  emissions  control,  repowering,  renewable 
power and new gas-fired power generation.  

We  provide  a  wide  range  of  construction  and  maintenance  services  to  a  variety  of  industries  in  the  U.S.  and  Canada, 
including  forest  products,  power,  commercial  and  institutional  buildings,  general  industrial  and  manufacturing.  Demand  for 
industrial  construction  services  is  increasing  markedly  in  Canada,  while  the  commercial  building  market  shows  signs  of 
improvement.   

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For  a  more  detailed  discussion  of  the  results  of  operations  for  each  of  our  business  groups  and  business  units,  corporate 

general and administrative expense, income taxes and other items, see “Results of Operations” section. 

Summary of Consolidated Results 

2012 compared to 2011 

Consolidated revenue in 2012 decreased $1.3 billion, or 14%, to $7.9 billion compared to $9.3 billion in 2011 primarily due 
to declines in the IGP business group, mainly as a result of the December 2011 completion of operations in Iraq under the LogCAP 
III contract and lower progress on Minerals projects.  The decrease was also due to lower project activity and project completions 
on the Escravos, Skikda and Pearl GTL projects.  Partially offsetting these declines in revenue were aggregate increases of $612 
million on increased activity on the Gorgon project and the EPC phase of the Ichthys LNG project in 2012, as well as milestone 
incentive awards for the Gorgon LNG project.  Also, P&I revenue increased by $130 million in 2012 compared to 2011 primarily 
due  to  new  project  awards,  including  an  air  emissions  controls  system  project,  and  increased  volume  and  progress  on  existing 
projects awarded in late 2011 and early 2012, such as coal gasification and waste-to-energy expansion projects.   

Consolidated operating income in 2012 decreased $288 million, or 49%, to $299 million compared to $587 million in 2011 
mainly due to a $178 million goodwill impairment charge of our Minerals reporting unit and the decline in operations in NAGL of 
$145 million which was primarily due to the completion of operations in Iraq under the LogCAP III contract.  In addition, operating 
income from Services and Minerals declined $82 million and $54 million, respectively, in 2012.  Operating income from Services 
declined  due  to  increased  estimated  costs  to  complete  several  U.S.  construction  fixed-price  projects  and  the  decline  in  our  U.S. 
Construction business.  The decline in Minerals is a result of additional project costs and liquidated damages related to two projects 
in Indonesia associated with issues encountered during the commissioning and pre-commissioning phase of these projects.  Partially 
offsetting  this  decline  was  increased  income  in  2012  from  our  Gas  Monetization  reporting  unit  of  $188  million  as  a  result  of 
increased activity from the Gorgon, Skikda and Ichthys LNG projects, that included change orders which revised estimated cost to 
complete the Skikda LNG project, as well as milestone awards for the Gorgon LNG project.   

2011 compared to 2010 

Consolidated revenue in 2011 decreased $838 million, or 8%, to $9.3 billion compared to $10.1 billion in 2010 primarily 
due  to  declines  in  the  IGP  and  Services  business  groups.    The  decrease  in  IGP  business  group  revenue  included  a  $1.1  billion 
decline resulting from an overall reduction in volume for U.S. military support activities, primarily in Iraq, under our LogCAP III 
contract.    In  2011,  the  total  number  of  staff  working  on  the  LogCAP  III  contract  decreased  by  76%  including  direct  hires, 
subcontractors  and  local  hires  as  a  result  of  demobilization.    The  Services  business  group  experienced  a  $165  million  decline  in 
revenue for 2011 primarily driven by the completion of several large projects in the U.S. and Canada.  Revenue increased in our 
Hydrocarbons  business  group  by  $289  million  primarily  driven  by  further  progress  on  our  LNG  and  GTL  projects  in  Gas 
Monetization as well as additional phase awards and new technical service projects in Oil & Gas. 

Consolidated operating income in 2011 decreased $22 million, or 4%, to $587 million compared to $609 million in 2010.  
Operating income in 2011 from the IGP business group was down $6 million.  The decline was primarily due to lower activity on 
our  LogCAP  III  contract  but  offset  by  income  from  the  Aspire  project  as  well  as  increased  activity  on  NATO  contracts  in 
Afghanistan.  Services operating income declined $44 million primarily due to the completion or winding-down of several large 
projects  in  the  U.S.  and  Canada.    Operating  income  from  Hydrocarbons  increased  by  $8  million  largely  due  to  new  projects  in 
Oil &  Gas  and  Downstream.    Operating  income  from  Ventures  increased  by  $9  million  primarily  due  to  improved  performance 
from the EBIC ammonia plant in Egypt. 

Acquisition of Roberts & Schaefer Company 

On  December 21,  2010,  we  completed  the  acquisition  of  100%  of  the  outstanding  common  shares  of  ENI  Holdings,  Inc. 
(“ENI”).    ENI  is  the  parent  to  the  Roberts &  Schaefer  Company  (“R&S”),  a  privately  held,  EPC  services  company  for  material 
handling  and  processing  systems.    Headquartered  in  Chicago,  Illinois,  R&S  provides  services  and  associated  material  handling 
infrastructure to customers in the mining and minerals, power, industrial, refining, aggregates, precious and base metals industries.  
The purchase price was $280 million plus estimated working capital of $17 million which included cash acquired of $8 million.  
The total net cash paid at closing of $289 million is subject to an escrowed holdback.  As of December 31, 2012, the remaining 
escrowed  holdback  was  $25  million  and  primarily  related  to  security  for  indemnification  obligations.    R&S  and  its  acquired 
divisions have been integrated into the Minerals reporting unit.  As a result of our interim goodwill impairment test, we recorded a 
noncash goodwill impairment charge in our Minerals reporting unit, which is part of our IGP segment, of $178 million in the third 
quarter of 2012.  See Note 3 and Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the R&S acquisition and 
the goodwill impairment charge. On December 6, 2012, ENI Holdings, LLC filed a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court alleging 
KBR  is  wrongfully  withholding  the  escrowed  holdback.    On  January  25,  2013,  we  filed  an  answer  denying  the  wrongful 
withholding  allegation.    In  addition  we  filed  a  counterclaim  for  indemnity  and  fraud  under  the  terms  of  the  Stock  Purchase 
Agreement.  

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Acquisition of remaining interest in M.W. Kellogg Limited. 

On December 31, 2010, we obtained control of the remaining 44.94% interest of our MWKL subsidiary located in the U.K. 
for  £107 million  subject  to  certain  post-closing  adjustments.    The  acquisition  was  recorded  as  an  equity  transaction  that  reduced 
noncontrolling interests, accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and additional paid-in capital by $180 million.  We 
recognized direct transaction costs associated with the acquisition of $1 million as a direct charge to additional paid in capital.  The 
initial purchase price of $164 million was paid on January 5, 2011.  During the third quarter of 2011, we settled various post-closing 
adjustments that resulted in a decrease to “Paid-in capital in excess of par” of approximately $5 million.  We also agreed to pay the 
former  noncontrolling  interest  44.94%  of  future  proceeds  collected  on  certain  receivables  owed  to  MWKL.    Additionally,  the 
former noncontrolling interest agreed to indemnify us for 44.94% of certain MWKL liabilities to be settled and paid in the future.  
As of December 31, 2012, we have liabilities of $14 million classified on our balance sheet as “Other current liabilities” reflecting 
our accrual of 44.94% of proceeds from certain receivables owed to the former noncontrolling interest partner in MWKL.  See Note 
3 and Note 10 for additional details of obligations due to the former noncontrolling interest partner in MWKL. 

Sale of Interest in LNG Joint Venture 

On  January 5,  2011,  we  sold  our  50%  interest  in  a  joint  venture  to  our  joint  venture  partner  for  $22  million.    The  joint 
venture was formed to execute an EPC contract for construction of an LNG plant in Indonesia.  We recognized a gain on the sale of 
our  interest  of  $8  million  which  is  included  in  “Equity  in  earnings  of  unconsolidated  affiliates,  net”  in  our  consolidated  income 
statement. 

Critical Accounting Policies 

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States 
requires  management  to  select  appropriate  accounting  policies  and  to  make  estimates  and  judgments  that  affect  the  reported 
amounts  of  assets,  liabilities,  revenue  and  expenses.    Our  critical  accounting  policies  are  described  below  to  provide  a  better 
understanding  of  how  we  develop  our  assumptions  and  judgments  about  future  events  and  related  estimates  and  how  they  can 
impact  our  financial  statements.   A  significant accounting  estimate  is  one that  requires  our  most  difficult,  subjective  or  complex 
estimates and assessments and is fundamental to our results of operations. 

We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable according to 
the current facts and circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets 
and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  We believe the following are the critical accounting policies used in 
the preparation of our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United 
States, as well as the significant estimates and judgments affecting the application of these policies.  This discussion and analysis 
should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes. 

Engineering and Construction Contracts.  Revenue from long-term contracts to provide construction, engineering, design or 
similar  services  is  recognized  as  contract  performance  progresses  using  the  percentage-of-completion  method.    We  estimate  the 
progress towards completion to determine the amount of revenue and profit to be recognized in each reporting period, based upon 
estimates of the total cost to complete the project; estimates of the project schedule and completion date; estimates of the extent of 
progress  toward  completion;  and  amounts  of  any  probable  claims  and  change  orders  included  in  revenue.    Progress  is  generally 
based  upon  a  cost-to-cost  approach  but  we  also  use  alternative  methods  including  physical  progress,  labor  hours  or  others 
depending on the type of job.   

At the outset of each contract, we prepare a detailed analysis of our estimated cost to complete the project.  Risks relating to 
service delivery, usage, productivity and other factors are considered in the estimation process.  Our project personnel periodically 
evaluate the estimated costs, claims, change orders and percentage of completion at the project level.  The recording of profits and 
losses on long-term contracts requires an estimate of the total profit or loss over the life of each contract.  This estimate requires 
consideration of total contract value, change orders and claims, less costs incurred and estimated costs to complete.  We also take 
into  account  liquidated  damages  when  determining  total  contract  profit  or  loss.    Our  contracts  often  require  us  to  pay  liquidated 
damages should we not meet certain performance requirements, including completion of the project in accordance with a scheduled 
timeline.  We generally include an estimate of liquidated damages in contract costs when it is deemed probable that they will be 
paid.  Profits are recorded based upon the product of estimated contract profit at completion times the current percentage-complete 
for the contract. 

When calculating the amount of total profit or loss on a long-term contract, we include claims in contract value only when it 
is  probable  that  the  claim  will  result  in  additional  revenue  and  the  amount  can  be  reliably  estimated.    Including  claims  in  this 
calculation increases the operating income (or reduces the operating loss) that would otherwise be recorded without consideration of 
the claims.  Claims are recorded to the extent of costs incurred and include no profit element.  We are actively engaged in claims 
negotiations with our customers, and the success of claims negotiations has a direct impact on the profit or loss recorded for any 
related  long-term  contract.    Unsuccessful  claims  negotiations  could  result  in  decreases  in  estimated  contract  profits  or  additional 
contract losses, and successful claims negotiations could result in increases in estimated contract profits or recovery of previously 
recorded contract losses. 

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At  least  quarterly,  significant  projects  are  reviewed  in  detail  by  senior  management.    We  have  a  long  history of  working 
with multiple types of projects and in preparing cost estimates.  However, there are many factors that impact future costs, including 
but  not  limited  to  weather,  inflation,  labor  and  community  disruptions,  timely  availability  of  materials,  productivity  and  other 
factors  as  outlined  in  our  “Risk  Factors”  contained  in  Part  I  of  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K.    These  factors  can  affect  the 
accuracy of our estimates and materially impact our future reported earnings. 

For contracts containing multiple deliverables we analyze each activity within the contract to ensure that we adhere to the 

separation guidelines of ASC 605 - Revenue Recognition and ASC 605-25 - Multiple-Element Arrangements.   

Our  revenue  includes  revenue  from  services  provided  to  our  unconsolidated  affiliates  or  joint  ventures,  the  equity  in  the 

earnings of unconsolidated affiliates or joint ventures and gains and losses on disposal of our interest in joint ventures. 

Estimated Losses on Uncompleted Contracts and Changes in Contract Estimates.  We record provisions for estimated losses 
on uncompleted contracts in the period in which such losses are identified.  The cumulative effects of revisions to contract revenue 
and estimated completion costs are recorded in the accounting period in which the amounts become evident and can be reasonably 
estimated.  These revisions can include such items as the effects of change orders and claims, warranty claims, liquidated damages 
or other contractual penalties, adjustments for audit findings on U.S. government contracts and contract closeout settlements. 

Accounting for government contracts.  Most of the services provided to the United States government are governed by cost-
reimbursable contracts.  Generally, these contracts may contain base fees (a fixed profit percentage applied to our actual costs to 
complete  the  work),  fixed  fees  and  award  fees  (a  variable  profit  percentage  applied  to  definitized  costs,  which  is  subject  to  our 
customer’s discretion and tied to the specific performance measures defined in the contract, such as adherence to schedule, health 
and safety, quality of work, responsiveness, cost performance and business management). 

Revenue  is  recorded  at  the  time  services  are  performed,  and  such  revenue  includes  base  fees,  actual  direct  project  costs 
incurred  and  an  allocation  of  indirect  costs.    Indirect  costs are  applied  using  rates  approved  by  our  government  customers.    The 
general, administrative and overhead cost reimbursement rates are estimated periodically in accordance with government contract 
accounting regulations and may change based on actual costs incurred or based upon the volume of work performed.  Revenue is 
reduced  for  our  estimate  of  costs  that  either  are  in  dispute  with  our  customer  or  have  been  identified  as  potentially  unallowable 
pursuant to the terms of the contract or the federal acquisition regulations. 

For contracts containing multiple deliverables we analyze each activity within the contract to ensure that we adhere to the 

separation guidelines of ASC 605 - Revenue Recognition and ASC 605-25 - Multiple-Element Arrangements.   

Similar to many cost-reimbursable contracts, these government contracts are typically subject to audit and adjustment by our 
customer.  Each contract is unique; therefore, the level of confidence in our estimates for audit adjustments varies depending on 
how much historical data we have with a particular contract.  KBR excludes from billings to the U.S. government costs that are 
expressly  unallowable,  or  mutually  agreed  to  be  unallowable,  or  not  allocable  to  government  contracts  based  on  the  applicable 
regulations.  Revenue recorded for government contract work is reduced for our estimate of potentially unallowable costs related to 
issues  that  may  be  categorized  as  disputed  or  unallowable  as  a  result  of  cost  overruns  or  the  audit  process.    Our  estimates  of 
potentially unallowable costs are based upon, among other things, our internal analysis of the facts and circumstances, terms of the 
contracts and the applicable provisions of the FAR, quality of supporting documentation for costs incurred and subcontract terms, 
as applicable.  From time to time, we engage outside counsel to advise us in determining whether certain costs are allowable.  We 
also review our analysis and findings with the administrative contracting officer (“ACO”) as appropriate.  In some cases, we may 
not reach agreement with the DCAA or the ACO regarding potentially unallowable costs which may result in our filing of claims in 
various courts such as the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) or the United States Court of Federal Claims 
(“COFC”).    We  only  include  amounts  in  revenue  related  to  disputed  and  potentially  unallowable  costs  when  we  determine  it  is 
probable  that  such  costs  will  result  in  revenue.    We  generally  do  not  recognize  additional  revenue  for  disputed  or  potentially 
unallowable costs for which revenue has been previously reduced until we reach agreement with the DCAA and/or the ACO that 
such costs are allowable. 

Goodwill Impairment Testing.  Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair market value of net assets acquired in 
business  combinations  and,  in  accordance  with  ASC  350  Intangibles  -  Goodwill  and  Other,  we  are  required  to  test  goodwill  for 
impairment on an annual basis, and more frequently when negative conditions or other triggering events arise.  We test goodwill for 
impairment  annually  as  of  October 1.    As  of  December 31,  2012,  we  had  goodwill  totaling  $779  million  on  our  consolidated 
balance sheet.  Our operations are grouped into four segments: Hydrocarbons, IGP, Services and Other.  Within those segments we 
operate 11 business units which are also our operating segments as defined by ASC 280 - Segment Reporting and reporting units as 
defined by ASC 350.  In accordance with ASC 350, we conduct our goodwill impairment testing at the reporting unit level which 
consists  of  the  11  business  units  and  our  Allstates  reporting  unit.    The  reporting  units  include  Gas  Monetization,  Oil &  Gas, 
Downstream,  Technology,  North  American  Government &  Logistics,  International  Government,  Defense  and  Support  Services, 
Power & Industrial, Infrastructure, Minerals, Services, Ventures and the Allstates staffing reporting units. 

In the third quarter of 2012, during the course of our annual strategic planning process, we determined that both the actual 
and expected income and cash flows for our Minerals reporting unit were substantially lower than previous forecasts due to lower 
than expected project bookings and losses from ongoing projects acquired as part of the acquisition of R&S.  We also identified a 
deterioration in economic conditions in the minerals markets and less than expected actual and projected income and cash flows for 

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the Minerals reporting unit, which reduced forecasts of the sales, operating income and cash flows expected in 2013 and beyond. As 
a result of these triggering events, we performed an interim goodwill impairment test on our Minerals reporting unit and recorded a 
noncash goodwill impairment charge of $178 million in the third quarter of 2012. 

Our October 1, 2012, annual impairment test for goodwill was a quantitative analysis using a two-step process that involves 
comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill.  If the fair value of a reporting 
unit  exceeds  its  carrying  value,  the  goodwill  of  the  reporting  unit  is  not  considered  impaired;  therefore,  the  second  step  of  the 
impairment test is unnecessary.  If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we perform the second step of the 
goodwill  impairment  test  to  measure  the  amount  of  goodwill  impairment  loss  to  be  recorded,  as  necessary.    The  second  step 
compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to the carrying value of that goodwill.  We determine the implied 
fair value of the goodwill in the same manner as determining the amount of goodwill to be recognized in a business combination. 

Consistent with prior years, the fair values of reporting units in 2012 were determined using a combination of two methods, 
one  utilizing  market  earnings  multiples  (the  market  approach)  and  the  other  derived  from  discounted  cash  flow  models  with 
estimated cash flows based on internal forecasts of revenues and expenses over a ten year period plus a terminal value (the income 
approach). 

Under the market approach, we estimate fair value by applying earnings and revenue market multiples to a reporting unit’s 
operating performance for the trailing twelve-month period. The earnings multiples for the market approach ranged from 5.9 times 
to 8.1 times the earnings for each of our reporting units.  The income approach estimates fair value by discounting each reporting 
unit’s  estimated  future  cash  flows  using  a  weighted-average  cost  of  capital  that  reflects  current  market  conditions  and  the  risk 
profile of the reporting unit.  To arrive at our future cash flows, we use estimates of economic and market assumptions, including 
growth  rates  in  revenues,  costs,  estimates  of  future  expected  changes  in  operating  margins,  tax  rates  and  cash  expenditures.  The 
risk-adjusted discount rates applied to our future cash flows under the income approach ranged from 14.1% to 20.5%. We believe 
these two approaches are appropriate valuation techniques and we generally weight the two resulting values equally as an estimate 
of a reporting unit's fair value for the purposes of our impairment testing.  However, we may weigh one value more heavily than the 
other  when  conditions  merit  doing  so.  Other  significant  estimates  and  assumptions  include  terminal  value  growth  rates,  future 
estimates of capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements. The fair value derived from the weighting of 
these two methods provides appropriate valuations that, in the aggregate, reasonably reconcile to our market capitalization, taking 
into account observable control premiums. 

In addition to the earnings multiples and the discount rates disclosed above, certain other judgments and estimates are used 
in our goodwill impairment test.  Given our use of judgments and estimates in the performance of our goodwill impairment test, if 
market conditions change compared to those used in our market approach, or if actual future results of operations fall below the 
projections used in the income approach, our goodwill could become impaired in the future. 

At the annual testing date of October 1, 2012, our market capitalization exceeded the carrying value of our consolidated net 
assets by $2.6 billion and, except for the Minerals, Services and Downstream reporting units, the fair value of all our reporting units 
substantially exceeded their respective carrying amounts as of that date.  If future variances for projected growth rates and other 
market  inputs  are  significant,  the  fair  values  of  some  business units  may  not  substantially  exceed  their  carrying  values  in  future 
periods.   

The  fair  value  of  the  Services  reporting  unit  exceeded  its  carrying  value  by  approximately  16%  and  total  goodwill 
allocated to the reporting unit was $287 million at October 1, 2012.  The valuation model for the Services reporting unit assumes 
continuing  growth  in  the  Canadian  module  fabrication,  turnaround  and  construction  markets  as  well  as  additional  maintenance 
opportunities in the Middle East.  The fair value of the Downstream reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 
29%  and  total  goodwill  allocated  to  the  reporting  unit  was  $78  million  at  October  1,  2012.    The  valuation  model  for  the 
Downstream reporting unit assumes an emerging market growth opportunity in the Middle East and North America in EPC projects 
involving  ammonia,  syngas  and  chemicals.    The  carrying  value  of  the  Minerals  reporting  unit  exceeded  its  fair  value  by 
approximately 30%, thus failing Step 1.  We then performed Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test which compares the implied 
fair  value  of  Mineral's  goodwill  to  the  carrying  value  of  that  goodwill.    The  implied  fair  value  of  Mineral's  goodwill  exceed  its 
carrying value by approximately 14%. 

Deferred  taxes  and  tax  contingencies.    Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  recognized  for  the  expected  future  tax 
consequences  of  events  that  have  been  recognized  in  the  financial  statements  or  tax  returns.    A  deferred  tax  asset  or  liability  is 
recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the 
income tax basis of assets and liabilities.  A current tax asset or liability is recognized for the estimated taxes refundable or payable 
on tax returns for the current year.  The measurement of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on provisions of the 
enacted tax law, and the effects of potential future changes in tax laws or rates are not considered. 

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of 
the  deferred  tax  assets  will  not  be  realized.    The  ultimate  realization  of  deferred  tax  assets  is  dependent  upon  the  generation  of 
future  taxable  income  during  the  periods  in  which  those  temporary  differences  become  deductible.    A  valuation  allowance  is 
provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will not be realized.  We consider the scheduled reversal 
of  deferred  tax  liabilities,  projected  future  taxable  income  and  available  tax  planning  strategies  in  making  this  assessment.  
Additionally, we use forecasts of certain tax elements such as taxable income and foreign tax credit utilization and the evaluation of 

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tax  planning  strategies  in  making  an  assessment  of  realization.    Given  the  inherent  uncertainty  involved  with  the  use  of  such 
assumptions,  there  can  be  significant  variation  between  anticipated  and  actual  results.    As  of  December 31,  2012,  we  had  net 
deferred tax assets of $333 million, which are net of deferred tax liabilities of $264 million and a valuation allowance of $36 million 
primarily related to certain foreign branch net operating losses.   

We have operations in the United States and in numerous other countries.  Consequently, we are subject to the jurisdiction 
of a significant number of taxing authorities.  The income earned in these various jurisdictions is taxed on differing bases, including 
income actually earned, income deemed earned and revenue-based tax withholding.  The final determination of our worldwide tax 
liabilities  involves  the  interpretation  of  local  tax  laws,  tax  treaties  and  related  authorities  in  each  jurisdiction.    Changes  in  the 
operating environment, including changes in tax law and currency/repatriation controls, could impact the determination of our tax 
liabilities for a tax year. 

Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold to be recognized.  Income tax positions that 
previously  failed  to  meet  the  more-likely-than-not  threshold  are  recognized  in  the  first  subsequent  financial  reporting  period  in 
which  that  threshold  is  met.  Previously  recognized  tax  positions  that  no  longer  meet  the  more-likely-than-not  threshold  are 
derecognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is no longer met.  The company recognizes 
potential interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. 

Tax filings of our subsidiaries, unconsolidated affiliates and related entities are routinely examined in the normal course of 
business by tax authorities.  These examinations may result in assessments of additional taxes, which we work to resolve with the 
tax  authorities  and  through  the  judicial  process.    Predicting  the  outcome  of  disputed  assessments  involves  some  uncertainty.  
Factors  such  as  the  availability  of  settlement  procedures,  willingness  of  tax  authorities  to  negotiate  and  the  operation  and 
impartiality of judicial systems vary across the different tax jurisdictions and may significantly influence the ultimate outcome.  We 
review the facts for each assessment, and then utilize assumptions and estimates to determine the most likely outcome and provide 
taxes, interest and penalties as needed based on this outcome. 

Legal  and  Investigation  Matters.    As  discussed  in  Notes  9  and  10  of  our  consolidated  financial  statements,  as  of 
December 31, 2012 and 2011, we have accrued an estimate of the probable and estimable costs for the resolution of some of our 
legal  and  investigation  matters.    For  other  matters  for  which  the  liability  is  not  probable  and  reasonably  estimable,  we  have  not 
accrued any amounts.    Attorneys  in  our legal  department  monitor  and  manage all  claims  filed against  us and  review  all  pending 
investigations.    Generally,  the  estimate  of  probable  costs  related  to  these  matters  is  developed  in  consultation  with  internal  and 
outside  legal  counsel  representing  us.    Our  estimates  are  based  upon  an  analysis  of  potential  results,  assuming  a  combination  of 
litigation and settlement strategies.  The precision of these estimates and the likelihood of future changes depend on a number of 
underlying  variables  and  a  range  of  possible  outcomes.    We  attempt  to  resolve  these  matters  through  settlements,  mediation and 
arbitration  proceedings  when  possible.    If  the  actual  settlement  costs,  final  judgments  or  fines,  differ  from  our  estimates  after 
appeals,  our  future  financial  results  may  be  materially  and adversely  affected.   We  record  adjustments  to  our  initial  estimates  of 
these types of contingencies in the periods when the change in estimate is identified. 

Pensions.  Our pension benefit obligations and expenses are calculated using actuarial models and methods, in accordance 
with  ASC  715  -  Compensation  -  Retirement  Benefits.    Two  of  the  more  critical  assumptions  and  estimates  used  in  the  actuarial 
calculations are the discount rate for determining the current value of benefit obligations and the expected rate of return on plan 
assets.  Other assumptions and estimates used in determining benefit obligations and plan expenses, including demographic factors 
such as retirement age, mortality and turnover, are evaluated periodically and updated accordingly to reflect our actual experience. 

The  discount  rate  used  to  determine  the  benefit  obligations  was  determined  using  a  cash  flow  matching  approach,  which 
uses projected cash flows matched to spot rates along a high quality corporate yield curve to determine the present value of cash 
flows to calculate a single equivalent discount rate.  The expected long-term rate of return on assets was determined by a stochastic 
projection that takes into account asset allocation strategies, historical long-term performance of individual asset classes, an analysis 
of additional return (net of fees) generated by active management, risks using standard deviations and correlations of returns among 
the asset classes that comprise the plans' asset mix.  Plan assets are comprised primarily of equity securities, fixed income funds and 
securities,  hedge  funds,  real  estate  and  other  funds.    As  we  have  both  domestic and  international  plans, these assumptions  differ 
based  on  varying  factors  specific  to  each  particular  country  or  economic  environment.    During  2012,  plan  fiduciaries  of  our 
international plan implemented a revised investment strategy that reduces risk associated with fulfilling our pension obligations by 
further  diversifying  assets  from  equities  to  other  asset  classes  along  with  the  consideration  of  other  risk  reduction  strategies  that 
include liability hedging.  This revised investment strategy is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2013. 

The  discount  rate  utilized  to  calculate  the  projected  benefit obligation  at  the  measurement  date  for  our  U.S.  pension  plan 
decreased to 3.09% at December 31, 2012 from 3.74% at December 31, 2011.  The discount rate utilized to determine the projected 
benefit obligation at the measurement date for our U.K. pension plans, which constitutes all of our international plans and 95% of 
all  plans,  decreased  to  4.50%  at  December 31,  2012  from  4.90%  at  December 31,  2011.    An  additional  future  decrease  in  the 
discount rate of 25 basis points for our pension plans would increase our projected benefit obligation by an estimated $89 million 
and $2 million for the U.K. and U.S. plans, respectively, while a similar increase in the discount rate would reduce our projected 
benefit obligation by an estimated $83 million and $2 million for the U.K. and U.S. plans, respectively.  Our expected long-term 
rates  of  return  on  plan  assets  utilized  at  the  measurement  date  remained  unchanged  at  7.00%  for  our  U.S.  pension  plans  and 
decreased to 6.15% from 6.60% for our U.K. pension plans. 

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Unrecognized  actuarial  gains  and  losses  are  generally  recognized  over  a  period  of  10  to  15  years,  which  represents  a 
reasonable systematic method for amortizing gains and losses for the employee group.  Our unrecognized actuarial gains and losses 
arise  from  several  factors,  including  experience  and  assumption  changes  in  the  obligations  and  the  difference  between  expected 
returns  and  actual  returns  on  plan  assets.    The  difference  between  actual  and  expected  returns  is  deferred  as  an  unrecognized 
actuarial  gain  or  loss  and  is  recognized  as  future  pension  expense.    Our  pretax  unrecognized  actuarial  loss  in  accumulated  other 
comprehensive income at December 31, 2012 was $723 million, of which $36 million is expected to be recognized as a component 
of our expected 2013 pension expense compared to $27 million in 2012.  During 2012, we made contributions to fund our defined 
benefit plans of $30 million.  We currently expect to make contributions in 2013 of approximately $25 million. 

The  actuarial  assumptions  used  in  determining  our  pension  benefits  may  differ  materially  from  actual  results  due  to 
changing market and economic conditions, higher or lower withdrawal rates and longer or shorter life spans of participants.  While 
we believe that the assumptions used are appropriate, differences in actual experience or changes in assumptions may materially 
affect  our  financial  position  or  results  of  operations.    Our  actuarial  estimates  of  pension  benefit  expense  and  expected  pension 
returns of plan assets are discussed in Note 17 in the accompanying financial statements. 

Variable Interest Entities.  We account for variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in accordance with ASC 810 - Consolidation 
which  requires  the  consolidation  of  VIEs  in  which  a  company  has  both  the  power  to  direct  the  activities  of  the  VIE  that  most 
significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive the benefits from 
the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.  If a reporting enterprise meets these conditions then it has a controlling 
financial interest and is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.  An unconsolidated VIE is accounted for under the equity method of 
accounting. 

We assess all newly created entities and those with which we become involved to determine whether such entities are VIEs 
and, if so, whether or not we are their primary beneficiary.  Most of the entities we assess are incorporated or unincorporated joint 
ventures formed by us and our partner(s) for the purpose of executing a project or program for a customer, such as a governmental 
agency or a commercial enterprise, and are generally dissolved upon completion of the project or program.  Many of our long-term 
energy-related  construction  projects  in  our  Hydrocarbons  business  segment  are  executed  through  such  joint  ventures.    Typically, 
these joint ventures are funded by advances from the project owner, and accordingly, require little or no equity investment by the 
joint  venture  partners  but  may  require  subordinated  financial  support  from  the  joint  venture  partners  such  as  letters  of  credit, 
performance  and  financial  guarantees  or  obligations  to  fund  losses  incurred  by  the  joint  venture.    Other  joint  ventures,  such  as 
privately financed initiatives in our Ventures business unit, generally require the partners to invest equity and take an ownership 
position in an entity that manages and operates an asset post construction. 

As required by ASC 810, we perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether we are the primary beneficiary once an 
entity  is  identified  as  a  VIE.    Thereafter,  we  continue  to  re-evaluate  whether  we  are  the  primary  beneficiary  of  the  VIE  in 
accordance with ASC 810-10.  A qualitative assessment begins with an understanding of the nature of the risks in the entity as well 
as the nature of the entity’s activities including terms of the contracts entered into by the entity, ownership interests issued by the 
entity and how they were marketed and the parties involved in the design of the entity.  We then identify all of the variable interests 
held  by  parties  involved  with  the  VIE  including,  among  other  things,  equity  investments,  subordinated  debt  financing,  letters  of 
credit,  financial  and  performance  guarantees  and  contracted  service  providers.    Once  we  identify  the  variable  interests,  we 
determine those activities which are most significant to the economic performance of the entity and which variable interest holder 
has  the  power  to  direct  those  activities.    Though  infrequent,  some  of  our  assessments  reveal  no  primary  beneficiary  because  the 
power to direct the most significant activities that impact the economic performance is held equally by two or more variable interest 
holders who are required to provide their consent prior to the execution of their decisions.  Most of the VIEs with which we are 
involved have relatively few variable interests and are primarily related to our equity investment, significant service contracts and 
other subordinated financial support. 

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Results of Operations 

We  analyze  the  financial  results  for  each  of  our  four  business  groups  including  the  related  business  units  within 
Hydrocarbons  and  IGP.    The  business  groups  presented  are  consistent  with  our  reportable  segments  discussed  in  Note  5  to  our 
consolidated financial statements.  While certain business units and product service lines presented below do not meet the criteria 
for reportable segments in accordance with ASC 280 - Segment Reporting, we believe this supplemental information is relevant and 
meaningful to our investors.  In the first quarter of 2012, we began reporting Infrastructure and Minerals as separate business units.  
Prior periods have been conformed to the current presentation. 

For purposes of reviewing the results of operations, “business group income” is calculated as revenue less cost of services 
managed and reported by the business group and are directly attributable to the business group.  Business group income excludes 
unallocated corporate, general and administrative expenses and other non-operating income and expense items. 

Revenue by Business Group 

Years Ended December 31, 

Millions of dollars 

Revenue: (1) 

Hydrocarbons: 

2012 

2011 

$ 

% 

2010 

$ 

% 

2012 vs. 2011 

2011 vs. 2010 

Gas Monetization 

$ 

3,040 

 $

3,044

$

Oil & Gas 

Downstream 

Technology 

483 

575 

202 

488

557

169

Total Hydrocarbons 

4,300 

4,258

(4)

(5)

18

33

42

—

$

2,829 

 $ 

(1)%

3% 

20% 

1% 

426 

584 

130 

3,969 

215 

62 

(27)   

39 

289 

8% 

15% 

(5)%

30% 

7% 

Infrastructure, Government and Power 
(“IGP”): 

North American Government and 
Logistics 

International Government, 
Defence and Support Services 

Infrastructure 

Minerals 

Power and Industrial 

Total IGP 

Services 

Ventures 

Other 

725 

360 

255 

192 

372 

1,904 

1,633 

61 

23 

2,198

(1,473)

(67)%

3,307 

(1,109)   

(34)%

378

246

264

242

3,328

1,590

65

20

(18)

9

(72)

130

(1,424)

43

(4)

3

(5)%

4% 

(27)%

54% 

(43)%

3% 

(6)%

15% 

369 

236 

35 

352 

4,299 

1,755 

55 

21 

9 

10 

229 

(110)   

(971)   

(165)   

10 

(1)   

2% 

4% 

654% 

(31)%

(23)%

(9)%

18% 

(5)%

(8)%

Total revenue 

$ 

7,921 

 $

9,261

$

(1,340)

(14)% $

10,099 

 $ 

(838)   

(1)  We often participate in larger projects as a joint venture partner and provide services to the joint venture as a subcontractor.  
The  amount  included  in  our  revenue  represents  our  share  of  the  earnings  (loss)  from  joint  ventures  and  revenue  from 
services provided to joint ventures. 

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Income (loss) by Business Group 

Years Ending December 31, 

2012 vs. 2011 

2011 vs. 2010 

2012 

2011 

$ 

% 

2010 

$ 

% 

$

Millions of dollars 

Business group income (loss): 

Hydrocarbons: 

Gas Monetization 

Oil & Gas 

Downstream 

Technology 

Total job income 

Impairment of long-lived assets 

Gain (loss) on sale of assets 

Divisional overhead 

Total Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power (“IGP”): 

North American Government and Logistics 

International Government, Defence and Support 
Services 

Infrastructure 

Minerals 

Power and Industrial 

Total job income 

Impairment of goodwill 

Loss on sale of assets 

Divisional overhead 

Total IGP 

Services: 

Job income 

Gain (loss) on sale of assets 

Divisional overhead 

Total Services 

Ventures: 

Job income (loss) 

Gain on sale of assets 

Divisional overhead 

Total Ventures 

Other: 

Job income 

Impairment of long-lived assets 

Gain (loss) on sale of assets 

Divisional overhead 

Total Other 

$

445

115

75

94

729

—

—

(128)

601

67

113

59

(56)

34

217

(178)

(1)

(142)

(104)

42

—

(58)

(16)

40

—

(3)

37

15

(2)

33

(8)

38

257

104

77

75

513

—

1

(106)

408

212

128

62

(2)

29

429

—

(1)

(162)

266

124

1

(67)

58

45

1

(4)

42

16

—

1

(8)

9

$

188

73% 

 $ 

11% 

(3)% 

25% 

42% 

 $ 

252  
90 
117 
55 
514 

—  

(4)   

(100)% 

(21)% 

47% 

— 
(110)   

400 

(145)

(68)% 

11

(2)

19

216

—

(1)

(22)

193

(15)

(3)

(54)

5

(212)

(178)

—

20

(5)

(1)

1

(5)

(1)

(2)

32

—

29

12% 

(145)   

(370)

(139)% 

272 

(82)

(1)

9

(66)% 

(100)% 

13% 

(74)

(128)% 

(12)% 

(5)% 

n/m  

17% 

(49)% 

—  

—  

(11)% 

(100)% 

25% 

(12)% 

(6)% 

—  

n/m  

—  

322% 

(29)% 

230 

88 

56 

6 

37 

417 

— 

— 

172 

(1)   

(69)   

102 

33 

3 

(3)   

33 

12 

(1)   

(2)   

(7)   

2 

809 

12 

5

14

(40)

20

(1)

4

1

4

8

2% 

16% 

(34)%

36% 

—

100% 

—

4% 

2% 

(18)

(8)%

40

6

(8)

(8)

12

—

(1)

(17)

(6)

(48)

2

2

45% 

11% 

(133)%

(22)%

3% 

—

—

(12)%

(2)%

(28)%

200% 

3% 

(44)

(43)%

12

(2)

(1)

9

4

1

3

(1)

7

(26)

36% 

(67)%

(33)%

27% 

33% 

100% 

150% 

(14)%

350% 

(3)%

6

50% 

39 

Total business group income 

556

783

(227)

Unallocated amounts: 

Labor cost absorption income (expense) 

(35)

18

(53)

(294)% 

 
 
 
 
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
Income (loss) by Business Group 

Years Ending December 31, 

Millions of dollars 

Business group income (loss): 

2012 vs. 2011 

2011 vs. 2010 

2012 

2011 

$ 

% 

2010 

$ 

% 

Corporate general and administrative expense 

(222)

(214)

(8)

(4)%

(212)   

Total operating income 

$ 

299

$

587

$

(288)

(49)% $

609  

 $ 

(2) 

(22) 

(1)%

(4)%

n/m - not meaningful 

Hydrocarbons 

Gas Monetization.  Gas Monetization revenue decreased by $4 million in 2012 compared to 2011, primarily driven by lower 
volume of work associated with project completions or near completions on the Escravos, Skikda and Pearl GTL projects, as well 
as  the  FEED  phase  of  the  Ichthys  LNG  project.  The  decrease  in  2012  revenues  is  offset  by  increased  activity  and  milestone 
incentive awards on the Gorgon project and the start of the EPC phase of the Ichthys LNG project.  

Gas Monetization job income increased by $188 million in 2012 compared to 2011.  Job income increased $230 million as a 
result of increased activity from the Gorgon, Skikda and Ichthys LNG projects.  Included in the increased activity are change orders 
which revised estimated cost to complete for Skikda, as well as milestone awards for Gorgon.  Partially offsetting these increases in 
job  income  were  decreases  of  $47  million  primarily  due  to  lower  activity  and  project  completions  on  Escravos,  Pearl  and  other 
projects. 

Gas  Monetization  revenue  increased  by  $215  million  in  2011  compared  to  2010,  primarily  due  to  higher  progress  on  
Gorgon and Escravos which increased revenue by $232 million in the aggregate.  Revenue further increased by $121 million as a 
result of higher activity on a FEED project awarded in late 2010 and activity on other projects.  Partially offsetting the increases 
were declines in revenue of $142 million in the aggregate due to lower activity on Skikda and Pearl as well as the completion of 
other LNG and GTL projects in 2010. 

Gas Monetization job income increased by $5 million in 2011 compared to 2010.  Job income increased by $41 million as a 
result of increased activity on the EPCm portion of Gorgon, the sale of our interest in an unconsolidated joint venture, the reversal 
of  previously  accrued  commercial  agent  fees  on  a  completed  LNG  project  and  activity  on  other  projects.    These  increases  were 
partially  offset  by  a  decrease  of    $32  million  primarily  due  to  income  in  2010  related  to  change  orders  associated  with  the 
completion of an LNG project that did not recur in 2011 and lower subcontractor activity on Skikda. 

Oil & Gas.  Oil & Gas revenue decreased by $5 million and job income increased by $11 million in 2012 compared to 2011.  
The decrease in revenue is primarily due to the completion or near-completion of several long term projects in late 2011 and during 
2012.    These  project  completions  were  offset  by  other  long  term  technical  service  projects  and  increased  progress  on  existing 
projects primarily located in the North Sea and Azerbaijan, as well as the recognition of $8 million in license fee revenue for several 
semi-submersible  hulls.    The  increase  in  job  income  is  primarily  due  to  increased  progress  for  projects  in  the  North  Sea  and 
Azerbaijan, as well as the recognition of the license fees, partially offset by the completion or near completion of other projects. 

Oil & Gas revenue and job income increased by $62 million and $14 million, respectively, in 2011 compared to 2010.  New 
technical service projects and additional phases of existing projects primarily in the North Sea, Caspian Sea and Gulf of Mexico 
contributed  $127  million  to  the increase  in  2011  revenue,  partially  offset  by a  decrease  of  $75 million  due to  lower  volume  and 
progress on projects that were either completed or nearing completion during 2011.  Job income increased mainly as a result of new 
project awards, increased activity on existing projects and close-out activity on completed projects. 

Downstream.  Downstream revenue increased by $18 million and job income decreased by $2 million in 2012 compared to 
2011.   The increase in  revenue in  2012  is  primarily  driven  by additional  revenue  of  $20  million  related  to the $39  million  FAO 
claim settlement, of which $19 million was previously recorded.  The decrease in job income is driven primarily by the completion 
of engineering on a refinery project in Africa in early 2012 and lower volumes on projects in the Middle East.  These decreases are 
partially  offset  by  our  portion  of  the  FAO  settlement  of  $14  million,  as  well  as  activity  from  newly  awarded  projects  in  North 
America and Saudi Arabia. 

Downstream revenue and job income decreased by $27 million and $40 million, respectively, in 2011 compared to 2010.  
Revenue  decreased  by  $186  million  primarily  due  to  several  projects  that  were  either  completed  or  nearing  completion.  This 
decrease was partially offset by additional revenue of $122 million from newly awarded projects started in late 2010 or during 2011 
as well as increased activity on existing projects including the Yanbu and DuPont projects.  Job income decreased primarily due to 
the completion or near completion of projects in Africa and the Middle East, partly offset by additional activity from new projects. 

Technology.  Technology revenue and job income increased by $33 million and $19 million, respectively, in 2012 compared 
to 2011.  This increase is primarily due to the progress achieved on license and engineering projects in Egypt, the U.S., Uzbekistan, 
Russia,  India,  Bolivia  and  China  which  collectively  contributed  $55  million  to  revenues  and  $36  million  to  job  income.  The 

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increase  in  revenue  and  job  income  also  includes  $8  million  associated  with  the  completion  of  ammonia  license  and  basic 
engineering contracts in Venezuela.  Partially offsetting these increases were decreases in revenue and job income associated with 
the completion of engineering services on an ammonia project located in Brazil and on other projects. 

Technology  revenue  and  job  income  increased  by  $39  million  and  $20  million,  respectively,  in  2011  compared  to  2010, 
primarily due to the progress achieved on a new grassroots ammonia, urea and granulation project in Brazil and other petrochemical 
and ammonia projects located in China, India, Indonesia and Korea.  These new projects contributed $73 million to the increases in 
revenue  and  $36  million  to  the  increases  in  job  income.    Partially  offsetting  these  increases  were  decreases  in  revenue  and  job 
income associated with the completion of engineering services on several projects located in Turkmenistan, India, China, Korea and 
Angola. 

Infrastructure, Government and Power (“IGP”) 

North  American  Government  and  Logistics  (“NAGL”).    NAGL  revenue  decreased  by  $1.5  billion  in  2012  compared  to 
2011, due to the December 2011 completion of operations in Iraq under the LogCAP III contract.  Our services in the region have 
shifted to the LogCAP IV contract supporting the U.S. Department of State in Iraq. 

NAGL job income decreased by $145 million in 2012 compared to 2011, primarily due to the completion of services under 
the LogCAP III contract.  The decrease includes the unfavorable ruling from the U.S. COFC regarding costs associated with dining 
facility  services.    This  resulted  in  a  noncash,  pre-tax  charge  of  $28  million.    Partially  offsetting  the  decrease  was  higher  income 
related to the LogCAP IV contract. 

NAGL revenue decreased by $1.1 billion in 2011 compared to 2010 primarily due to an overall reduction in the volume of 
U.S.  military  support  activities  due  to  troop  drawdown  and  related  base  closures  in  Iraq  and  completion  of  work  in  Afghanistan 
under our LogCAP III contract.  Revenue from the LogCAP III contract declined $1.3 billion in 2011.  Revenue decreases were 
partially offset by an increase of $188 million associated with our LogCAP IV task order that began in mid-2010.   

NAGL  job  income  decreased  by  $18  million  in  2011  compared  to  2010.    Lower  volume  of  activity  on  our  LogCAP  III 
contract resulted in a reduction to income of $46 million.  Additionally, recognized LogCAP III award fees declined by $54 million 
in 2011 compared to 2010.  These declines in job income were partially offset by increases of $69 million related to fixed-fees and 
lower  adjustments  recognized  for  potentially  unallowable  costs  on  the  LogCAP  III  contract  and  higher  income  related  to  the 
LogCAP IV contract. 

International  Government,  Defence  and  Support  Services  (“IGDSS”).    IGDSS  revenue  decreased  by  $18  million  and  job 
income decreased by $15 million in 2012 compared to 2011, driven by lower activity on the Aspire Defence project and reduced 
margins  on  a  U.K.  MoD  contract  in  Afghanistan.    These  decreases  were  partially  offset  by  increased  activity  related  to  support 
services in Africa and a NATO contract in Afghanistan. 

IGDSS revenue increased by $9 million in 2011 compared to 2010 primarily due to commencement of service under new 
NATO  contracts  in  Afghanistan,  reduced  cost  estimates  for  the  remaining  period  of  performance  for  construction  activities  on 
Aspire Defence and various other new project awards.  These increases in revenue were partially offset by lower activity on the 
Temporary Deployable Accommodation project as well as absence of new task orders.   

IGDSS job income increased by $40 million in 2011 compared to 2010 primarily due to reduced cost estimates on Aspire 
Defence that produced $33 million of additional job income during 2011, increased activity on NATO contracts in Afghanistan and 
operations-related efficiencies in other contingency logistics and construction management projects.  

Infrastructure.  Infrastructure revenue increased by $9 million and job income decreased by $3 million in 2012 compared to 
2011.    The  increase  in  revenue  is  due  to  increased  activity  in  the  Middle  East  associated  with  the  expansion  of  the  Doha 
Expressway program.  The decrease in job income is a result of a decline in market conditions in the APAC market. 

Infrastructure revenue and job income increased by $10 million and $6 million in 2011 compared to 2010.  The increase in 
revenue is due a transport project in Qatar which commenced in late 2010.  This increase was partially offset by revenue reductions 
due to the completion of water projects in the U.K. and Australia as well lower activity on various infrastructure projects due to 
deferred government spending resulting from flooding in Queensland, Australia.  The increase in job income is primarily as a result 
of increased progress on a transport project in Qatar as well as $10 million in project incentives earned on a transport project in 
Australia.  These increases were partially offset by lower overall activity on various other infrastructure projects in the U.K. and 
Australia.   

Minerals.    Minerals  revenue  decreased  by  $72  million  in  2012  compared  to  2011,  due  to  a  decline  in  project  awards,  a 
general decline in economic conditions, as well as lower volume of work and progress on existing projects.  This includes a $56 
million reduction in revenue related to two projects in Indonesia.   

Minerals job income decreased by $54 million in 2012 compared to 2011.   The decrease is primarily due to various projects 
encountering  increased  operating  costs,  funding  of  liquidated  damages  and  other  project  items.  Job  income  related  to  the  two 
Indonesian projects declined $38 million as a result of additional project costs and liquidated damages related to two projects in 

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Indonesia  associated  with  issues  encountered  during  the  commissioning,  pre-commissioning  and  earthworks  phase  of  the  these 
projects.  Job income is down a further $16 million due to increased costs, liquidated damages and technical delays primarily for 
legacy R&S projects. 

In  the  third  quarter  of  2012,  during  the  course  of  our  annual  strategic  planning  process,  we  identified  deterioration  in 
economic conditions in the minerals markets and less than expected actual and projected income and cash flows due to lower than 
expected  project  bookings  and  losses  from  ongoing  projects  acquired  as  part  of the  R&S  acquisition.   As  a  result  of  our  interim 
goodwill impairment test, we recorded a noncash goodwill impairment charge of $178 million in the third quarter of 2012.  

Minerals  revenue  increased  by  $229  million  and  job  income  decreased  by  $8  million  in  2011  compared  to  2010.    The 
increase  in  revenue  is  primarily  due  to  the  inclusion  of  legacy  R&S  projects  acquired  in  December  2010  as  well  as  increased 
activity on a minerals project in Australia, which commenced late in 2010.  The decrease in job income is primarily due to project 
loss provisions totaling $25 million recognized on three projects acquired from R&S due to increased cost estimates at completion.  
These losses were partially offset by job income due to increased activity in 2011 on a minerals project in Australia. 

Power  and  Industrial  (“P&I”).    P&I  revenue  and  job  income  increased  by  $130  million  and  $5  million,  respectively,  in 
2012  compared  to  2011.    These  increases  are  due  to  new  projects  awarded  in  2012  and  increased  progress  on  existing  projects 
awarded  during  late  2011.    New  projects  include  air  emissions  controls  systems  in  Illinois  and  Kentucky,  with  existing  project 
growth  from  a  coal  gasification  project  in  Mississippi  and  a  waste-to-energy  expansion  project  in  Florida.    This  increase  was 
partially offset by reduced activity from projects completed or nearing completion during 2012. 

P&I revenue and job income decreased by $110 million and $8 million, respectively, in 2011 as compared to 2010 due to 
the completion of procurement, construction and fieldwork activities on various projects, including a waste-to-energy refurbishment 
and other projects during 2011.  These decreases were partially offset by increased progress on existing engineering projects and the 
award  of  several  new  projects  in  2011.    New  projects  include  a  coal  gasification  project  in  Mississippi  and  a  waste-to-energy 
expansion project in Florida. 

Services 

Services revenue increased by $43 million in 2012 as compared to 2011.  This increase is primarily driven by increases of 
$167  million  in  our  Canada  product  line and  $121  million  in  our  U.S.  Construction  product  line  due  to  several new  awards  and 
increased activity on new projects.  The increased activity in our Canada product line is primarily related to construction services 
for gas plants in Northern British Columbia and fabrication modules for oil sands projects.  The increase in our U.S. construction 
product line is primarily associated with the construction of a base oil facility, turnaround upgrades and rebuilds.  These increases 
were partially offset by lower revenue of $194 million from our Building Group product line due to the completion of several large 
hospital  and  other  projects.    Revenue  also  declined  $51  million  in  our  Industrial  Services  and  other  product  lines  due  to  the 
completion of a major turnaround project in 2011. 

Services job income decreased by $82 million in 2012 as compared to 2011 due to increased estimated costs to complete on 
several U.S. construction fixed-price projects and the decline in our U.S. Construction business.  The increase in costs are primarily 
related to lower productivity and higher wage rates, which gave rise to higher direct labor costs, indirect costs and other extension-
of-time-related cost.  This decline in the U.S. Construction business was partially offset by increased income from our Canadian 
product  line  related  to  construction  services  for  gas  plants  in  Northern  British  Columbia  and  fabrication  modules  for  oil  sands 
projects in Canada. 

Services  revenue  decreased  by  $165  million  in  2011  compared  to  2010.    Revenue  declined  by  $303  million  in  our  U.S. 
Construction  Group  and  $93  million  in  our  Canada  operations  primarily  as  a  result  of  completion  or  near  completion  of  several 
large projects.  These declines were partially offset by increases in revenue of $208 million in our Building Services group due to 
higher  activity  on  several  hospital  projects  and  $35  million  in  our  Industrial  Services  group  from  increased  construction, 
maintenance and services under a new multi-site contract throughout the Eastern and Gulf Coast regions of the U.S. 

Services job income decreased by $48 million in 2011 compared to 2010 primarily due to the decline in U.S. Construction 
Group  and  Canada  activity  resulting  from  completion  or  near  completion  of  several  projects  which  was  partially  offset  by  the 
increased Building Group project activity on the hospital projects. 

Ventures 

Ventures operations consist of investments in joint ventures accounted for under the equity method of accounting, net of tax.  
Ventures  revenue  and  job  income  decreased  by  $4  million  and  $5  million,  respectively,  in  2012  as  compared  to  2011,  due  to  a 
decline of $10 million on the EBIC ammonia plant in Egypt related to noncash hedge accounting adjustments, write-off of deferred 
losses related to the refinancing of EBIC debt, reduced productivity as a result of low gas feedstock pressure and plant closure for 
turnaround  maintenance.    This  decline  was  partially  offset  by  higher  revenue  and  job  income  of  $6  million  achieved  by  other 
Ventures projects, primarily due to lower debt interest costs and lower maintenance costs. 

Ventures revenue and job income increased by $10 million and $12 million, respectively, in 2011 as compared to 2010, due 

to increased sales volume and higher ammonia prices related to the EBIC ammonia plant in Egypt. 

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Services Revenue by Market Sector 

The Services business group provides construction management, direct hire construction and maintenance services to clients 
in a number of markets.  We believe customer focus, attention to highly productive delivery and a diverse market presence are the 
keys to our success in delivering construction and maintenance services.  Accordingly, the Services business group focuses on these 
key  success  factors.    The  analysis  below  is  supplementally  provided  to  present  the  revenue  generated  by  Services  based  on  the 
markets served, some of which are the same sectors served by our other business groups.   

Total KBR Revenue 

$

7,921

 $ 

(in millions) 

Hydrocarbons: 

Gas Monetization 

Oil & Gas 

Downstream 

Technology 

Total Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power (“IGP”): 

North American Government and Logistics 

International Government, Defence and Support Services 

Infrastructure 

Minerals 

Power and Industrial 

Total IGP 

Services 

Other 

(in millions) 
Hydrocarbons: 

Gas Monetization 

Oil & Gas 

Downstream 

Technology 

Total Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power (“IGP”): 

North American Government and Logistics 

International Government, Defence and Support Services 

Infrastructure 

Minerals 

Power and Industrial 

Total IGP 

Services 

Other 

Year Ending December 31, 2012 

Business 
Group 
Revenue 

Services 
Revenue 

Total 
Revenue by 
Market 
Sectors 

$

3,040

 $ 

483

575

202

4,300

725

360

255

192

372

1,904

1,633

84

—  $
331 
413 
— 
744 

60 

— 

— 

— 

829 

889 

(1,633) 

— 

—  $

3,040

814

988

202

5,044

785

360

255

192

1,201

2,793

—

84

7,921

Year Ending December 31, 2011 

Business 
Group 
Revenue 

Services 
Revenue 

Total 
Revenue by 
Market 
Sectors 

$

3,044

 $ 

488

557

169

4,258

2,198

378

246

264

242

3,328

1,590

85

—  $
165 
377 
— 
542 

80 
— 
— 
— 
968 
1,048 
(1,590) 
— 
—  $

3,044

653

934

169

4,800

2,278

378

246

264

1,210

4,376

—

85

9,261

43 

Total KBR Revenue 

$

9,261

 $ 

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
(in millions) 
Hydrocarbons: 

Gas Monetization 

Oil & Gas 

Downstream 

Technology 

Total Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power (“IGP”): 

North American Government and Logistics 

International Government, Defence and Support Services 

Infrastructure 

Minerals 

Power and Industrial 

Total IGP 

Services 

Other 

Year Ending December 31, 2010 

Business 
Group 
Revenue 

Services 
Revenue 

Total 
Revenue by 
Market 
Sectors 

$

2,829

$

426

584

130

3,969

3,307

369

236

35

352

4,299

1,755

76

 $ 

— 
297  
534  
—  
831  

97  
—  
—  
—  
827  
924  
(1,755 )   
—  
— 

 $ 

2,829

723

1,118

130

4,800

3,404

369

236

35

1,179

5,223

—

76

10,099

Total KBR Revenue 

$

10,099

$

Corporate, tax and other matters 

Labor  cost  absorption  income  (expense)  represents  costs  incurred  by  our  central  labor  and  resource  groups  net  of  the 
amounts charged to the operating business units.  Labor cost absorption expense was $(35) million in 2012 compared to income of 
$18 million in 2011 and $12 million in 2010.  The 2012 labor cost absorption expense difference of $(53) million compared to 2011 
was primarily due to lower chargeable hours and utilization in several of our engineering offices as a result of delays in awards of 
certain expected projects.  Labor cost absorption income difference of $6 million compared to 2010 was primarily due to higher 
chargeable hours and utilization in several of our engineering offices.   

General and administrative expense was $222 million in 2012, $214 million in 2011 and $212 million in 2010.  The increase 
in 2012 was primarily due to enterprise resource planning ("ERP") project expenses, higher pension costs driven by unfavorable 
changes  in  assumptions  that  impacted  2012  expense  and  other  risk  and  benefit  programs.  The  increases  were  partially  offset  by 
lower information technology support costs, lower legal costs and reductions associated with other cost containment measures. The 
increase in 2011 was due to higher information technology support costs, ERP project expenses and employee salary and benefits 
related expenses. The increases were partially offset by lower incentive compensation in 2011 as well as a reduction in expenses 
associated with legal restructuring of a foreign subsidiary completed in 2010.   

Net interest expense was $7 million, $18 million and $17 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The 2012 reduction 
in expense is primarily associated with favorable terms of our new Credit Agreement.  Interest income was substantially the same in 
all periods.   

We had foreign currency losses of $2 million in 2012, gains of $3 million in 2011 and losses of $4 million in 2010.  Foreign 
currency losses in 2012 were primarily due to the fluctuating Euro and currencies with limited hedge market such as the Algerian 
Dinar.  Foreign currency gains in 2011 were primarily due to the weakening U.S. Dollar against most major currencies.  Foreign 
currency losses in 2010 were primarily due to the weakening Euro and from currencies with no hedge market such as the Algerian 
Dinar.  Some of these positions were not fully hedged. 

The effective tax rate on pretax earnings was 29.9%, 5.6% and 32.6% for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 
2010, respectively.  Our U.S. statutory tax rate for all years was 35%.  In the third quarter of 2012, we recorded a noncash goodwill 
impairment  charge  of  $178  million  in  our  Minerals  reporting  unit,  which  is  not  deductible  for  U.S.  taxes.    Excluding  the 
nondeductible  goodwill  impairment  charge  and  discrete  items,  our  adjusted  effective  tax  rate  was  29.1%  for  year  ended 
December 31, 2012.  The adjusted effective tax rate includes increases of 3.9% as a result of incremental income taxes on certain 
undistributed foreign earnings in Australia that were previously deemed to be permanently reinvested.  Our adjusted effective tax 
rate excluding discrete items for 2012 was lower than our statutory rate of 35% primarily due to favorable tax rate differentials on 
foreign earnings and lower tax expense on foreign income from unincorporated joint ventures.  In 2012, we also recognized discrete 
net tax benefits of approximately $50 million including benefits primarily related to the recognition of previously unrecognized tax 
benefits  related  to  tax  positions  taken  in  prior  years  due  to  progress  in  resolving  transfer  pricing  matters  with  certain  taxing 

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jurisdictions,  statute  expirations  on  certain  domestic  tax  matters  and  other  reductions  to  foreign  tax  exposures,  tax  benefits 
associated with the interest on the Barracuda-Caratinga award, as well as discrete tax benefits related to deductions arising from an 
unconsolidated joint venture in Australia.  Provision for income taxes was $86 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. 

Excluding  discrete  items,  our  effective  tax  rate  was  approximately  29.3%  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2011.    The 
effective tax rate for 2011, excluding discrete items, was lower than the U.S. statutory rate due to favorable tax rate differentials on 
foreign earnings and lower tax expense on foreign income from unincorporated joint ventures.  In 2011, we recognized discrete tax 
benefits including a $69 million tax benefit related to the arbitration award against KBR associated with the Barracuda-Caratinga 
project in Brazil as well as $32 million in tax benefits related to the reduction of deferred tax liabilities associated with the pending 
liquidation of an unconsolidated joint venture in Australia resulting in a net effective tax rate of approximately 5.6%.  In September 
2011, an arbitration panel in the Barracuda-Caratinga arbitration awarded Petrobras $193 million which will be deductible for tax 
purposes, and for which we are indemnified by our former parent, Halliburton.  The indemnification payment from Halliburton to 
KBR will be treated by KBR for tax purposes as a contribution to capital and accordingly is not taxable income.  Consequently, the 
arbitration ruling resulted in a tax benefit during 2011.  In addition, we recognized other discrete tax benefits in 2011 totaling $34 
million primarily from favorable return to accrual adjustments, I.R.S. audit adjustments and the execution of tax planning strategies. 

The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2010 was lower than our statutory rate primarily due to favorable 
rate  differentials  on  foreign  earnings,  benefits  associated  with  income  from  unincorporated  joint  ventures  and  several  favorable 
discrete  tax  items  including  the  adjustment  of  prior  year  U.S.  income  taxes  and  utilization  of  additional  U.S.  foreign  tax  credits 
during 2010.   

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $58 million, $60 million and $68 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, 
respectively.    The  slight  decrease  in  2012  primarily  resulted  from  lower  earnings  on  projects  that  were  completed  or  near 
completion on our consolidated joint ventures.  The decrease in 2011 compared to 2010 resulted from lower noncontrolling interests 
due to the purchase of the remaining 44.94% interest in our MWKL subsidiary in 2011.  These declines were partially offset by 
higher earnings on certain LNG and GTL projects executed by consolidated joint ventures. 

Backlog 

Backlog generally represents the dollar amount of revenue we expect to realize in the future as a result of performing work 
on contracts awarded to us.  We generally include total expected revenue in backlog when a contract is awarded and/or the scope is 
definitized.  In many instances, arrangements included in backlog are complex, nonrepetitive in nature and may fluctuate depending 
on estimated revenue and contract duration.  Where contract duration is indefinite, projects included in backlog are limited to the 
estimated amount of expected revenue within the following twelve months.  Certain contracts provide maximum dollar limits, with 
actual authorization to perform work under the contract agreed upon on a periodic basis with the customer.  In these arrangements, 
only the amounts authorized are included in backlog.  For projects where we act solely in a project management capacity, we only 
include our management fee revenue of each project in backlog.  For certain long-term service contracts with a defined contract 
term, such as those associated with privately financed projects, the amount included in backlog is limited to five years. 

For our projects related to unconsolidated joint ventures, we have included in the table below our percentage ownership of 
the joint venture’s estimated revenue in backlog.  However, because these projects are accounted for under the equity method, only 
our share of future earnings from these projects will be recorded in our revenue.  Our backlog for projects related to unconsolidated 
joint ventures totaled $5.8 billion at December 31, 2012 and $1.7 billion at December 31, 2011.  We also consolidate joint ventures 
which  are  majority-owned  and  controlled  or  are  variable  interest  entities  in  which  we  are  the  primary  beneficiary.    Our  backlog 
included  in  the  table  below for projects  related to  consolidated  joint  ventures  with  noncontrolling  interests  includes  100%  of  the 
backlog associated with those joint ventures and totaled $2.1 billion at December 31, 2012 and $3.4 billion at December 31, 2011.  
All backlog is attributable to firm orders as of December 31, 2012 and 2011. Backlog attributable to unfunded government orders 
was $236 million at December 31, 2012 and $395 million as of December 31, 2011. 

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Backlog  

(in millions) 

Hydrocarbons: 

Gas Monetization 

Oil & Gas 

Downstream 

Technology 

Total Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power (“IGP”): 

North American Government and Logistics 

International Government, Defence and Support Services 

Infrastructure 

Minerals 

Power and Industrial 

Total IGP 

Services 

Ventures 

Total backlog 

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

7,745 
215 
740 
399 
9,099 

645 
975 
205 
131 
868 
2,824 
2,025 
983 
14,931 

 $ 

3,880

289

546

258

 $ 

4,973

899

1,086

265

237

777

3,264

1,766

928

 $ 

 $ 

10,931

$

$

$

$

We  estimate  that  as  of  December 31,  2012,  48%  of  our  backlog  will  be  executed  within  one  year.    As  of  December 31, 
2012, 43% of our backlog was attributable to fixed-price contracts and 57% was attributable to cost-reimbursable contracts.  For 
contracts that contain both fixed-price and cost-reimbursable components, we classify the components as either fixed-price or cost-
reimbursable  according  to  the  composition  of  the  contract  except  for  smaller  contracts  where  we  characterize  the  entire  contract 
based on the predominant component. 

Hydrocarbons  backlog  increased  $4.1  billion  due  to  the  award  of  the  Ichthys  LNG  project  in  Gas  Monetization  of  $5.6 
billion, as well as other Hydrocarbons awards of approximately $700 million.  These awards are partially offset by $2.2 billion of 
work  performed  on  existing  projects  in  Hydrocarbons.    IGP  Backlog  decreased  by  $440  million  primarily  as  a  result  of  work 
performed on existing projects across all IGP business units.  Services backlog increased $259 million as new awards of $2.0 billion 
primarily in our U.S. Construction and Canada product lines were offset by work performed of $1.7 billion on various construction 
projects in the U.S. and Canada. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Cash  and  equivalents  totaled  $1.1  billion  at  December 31,  2012  and  $966  million  at  December 31,  2011,  which  included 
$201 million and $244 million, respectively, of cash held by our joint ventures that we consolidate for accounting purposes.  Joint 
venture cash balances are limited to joint venture activities and are not available for use on other projects, general cash needs or 
distributions to us without approval of the board of directors of the respective joint ventures.  We expect to use joint venture cash 
for project costs and distribution of profits. 

Cash  generated  from  operations  is  our  primary  source  of  operating  liquidity.    Our  cash  balances  are  held  in  numerous 
locations throughout the world, the majority of which are outside of the U.S.  Of the $852 million in non-joint venture cash and 
equivalents held at December 31, 2012, approximately $610 million is held in foreign subsidiaries.  The remaining cash is non-joint 
venture  domestic  cash.    Demands  on  our  domestic  cash  have  increased  as  a  result  of  our  strategic  initiatives  including  business 
acquisitions,  share  repurchases  and  capital  expenditures.    We  fund  these  initiatives  through  our  existing  cash  and  investment 
balances and internally generated cash.  When appropriate, we may access offshore cash and equivalents.  Where local regulations 
limit  an  efficient  intercompany  transfer  of  amounts  held  outside  of  the  U.S.,  we  will  continue  to  utilize  these  funds  for  foreign 
activities primarily associated with project execution.  We believe that internally generated cash flows are sufficient to support our 
day-to-day business operations, both domestically and internationally, for at least the next 12 months. 

We  generally  do  not  provide  U.S.  federal  and  state  income  taxes  on  the  accumulated  but  undistributed  earnings  of  non-
United  States  subsidiaries  except  for  certain  entities  in  Mexico  and  certain  other  joint  ventures,  as  well  as  for  a  portion  of  our 
earnings  from  our  operations  in  Australia.   Taxes  are  provided  as  necessary  with  respect  to  earnings  that  are  considered  not 
permanently reinvested.  Beginning in the second quarter of 2012, we provided for U.S. federal and state income taxes on 50% of 
the  earnings  of  our  Australian  operations  during  the  period  ending  December 31,  2012.    We  will  continue  to  provide  for  U.S. 
federal and state taxes on this portion of the earnings of our Australian operations as we no longer intend to permanently reinvest 
these amounts.  For all other non-U.S. subsidiaries, no U.S. taxes are provided because such earnings are intended to be reinvested 
indefinitely to finance foreign activities.  These accumulated but undistributed foreign earnings could be subject to additional tax if 

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remitted, or deemed remitted, as a dividend.  Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liability is not 
practicable; however, the potential foreign tax credits associated with the deferred income would be available to reduce the resulting 
U.S. tax liabilities. As of December 31, 2012, foreign cash and equivalents that could be subject to additional U.S. income taxes and 
withholding taxes payable to the various foreign jurisdictions if remitted, or deemed remitted, as a dividend, excluding cash held by 
consolidated joint ventures, is estimated to be approximately $565 million. 

Our  operating  cash  flow  can  vary  significantly  from  year  to  year  and  are  affected  by  the  mix,  terms  and  percentage  of 
completion of our engineering and construction projects.  We often receive cash through advanced billings to our customers on our 
larger engineering and construction projects and those of our consolidated joint ventures.  Joint venture cash balances are limited to 
joint  venture  activities  and  are  not  available  for  general  cash  needs,  use  on  other  projects  or  distributions  to  us  without  proper 
approval by the respective joint venture.  As client cash advances are used in the execution of a project, they are recovered through 
regular or milestone billings to the customer.  To the extent our net investment in the operating assets of a project is greater than 
available  project  cash,  we  may  utilize  other  cash  on  hand,  or  availability  under  our  Credit  Agreement,  to  satisfy  any  periodic 
operating cash requirements. 

Engineering and construction projects generally require us to provide credit support to our customers in the form of letters of 
credit,  surety  bonds  or  guarantees.    Our  ability  to  obtain  new  project  awards  in  the  future  may  be  dependent  on  our  ability  to 
maintain  or  increase  our  letter  of  credit  and  surety  bonding  capacity,  which  may  be  further  dependent  on  the  timely  release  of 
existing letters of credit and surety bonds.  As the need for credit support arises, letters of credit will be issued under our Credit 
Agreement  or  arranged  with  our  banks  on  a  bilateral,  syndicated  or  other  basis.    We  believe  we  have  adequate  letter  of  credit 
capacity under our existing Credit Agreement and bilateral lines, as well as adequate surety bond capacity under our existing lines 
to support our operations and current backlog for the next twelve months. 

Our excess cash is generally invested in either time deposits with commercial banks or money market funds governed under 
rule 2a-7 of the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940 and rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s or Aaa by Moody’s Investors Service, 
respectively.  As of December 31, 2012, substantially all of our excess cash was held in time deposits with commercial banks with 
the primary objectives of preserving capital and maintaining liquidity. 

Cash flow activities summary 

Millions of dollars 

Cash flows provided by operating activities 

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities 

Cash flows used in financing activities 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 

Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 

Cash increase due to consolidation of a variable interest entity 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 

$

$

Years Ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

142

$

52

(116)

9

87

—

87

$

 $ 

650  
(88 )   

(377 )   

(5 )   

180  
—  
180  

 $ 

549

(397)

(336)

7

(177)

22

(155)

Operating activities.  Cash provided by operations in 2012 of $142 million resulted from our earnings, adjusted 
for items to reconcile to net income, of $317 million and distributions from unconsolidated affiliates of $102 million 
(net) partially offset by working capital uses related to the Gas Monetization, Services and NAGL business units.   

Cash provided by operations totaled $650 million in 2011, driven primarily by strong earnings and collections of advances 
and  distributions  from  unconsolidated  affiliates  of  $196 million.    Operating  cash  flow  was  primarily  driven  by  the  timing  of 
working capital requirements on several large projects.  Cash remitted for income taxes, net of refunds, was $201 million during 
2011.  In addition, we contributed $74 million to our pension plans during 2011, including a one-time contribution of $40 million 
which  had  been  previously  agreed  with  the  trustees  of  our  international  U.K.  plans.    Cash  held  by  consolidated  joint  ventures 
increased by $99 million. 

Cash provided by operating activities during 2010 was primarily driven by strong overall earnings, cash cycle improvements 
and active management of working capital to support project execution activities.  Cash provided by operations totaled $549 million 
and  included  $93 million  representing  distributions  of  earnings  from  our  unconsolidated  joint  ventures  and  $116 million 
representing advances from our clients.  Cash held by consolidated joint ventures decreased by $91 million. 

Investing activities. Cash provided by investing activities in 2012 totaled $52 million which was primarily due to proceeds 
of $127 million from the sale of our interest in the 601 Jefferson building and the Clinton Drive campus facility.  These proceeds 
were  offset  by  capital  expenditures  of  $75  million  associated  with  information  technology  projects  and  leasehold  and  facility 
improvements. 

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Cash used in investing activities in 2011 totaled $88 million which was primarily due to capital expenditures of $83 million 
largely related to information technology projects and leasehold improvements.  Additionally, we made investments totaling $11 
million  in  an  equity  method  joint  venture  associated  with  the  lease  of  our  corporate  headquarters  and  received  proceeds  of  $6 
million from the sale of an investment. 

Cash  used  in  investing  activities  for  2010  totaled  $397  million  and  related  to  the  net  cash  paid  of  $299  million  for  the 
acquisition of R&S and Energo Engineering.  Capital expenditures were $66 million in 2010.  During 2010, we paid $20 million for 
the exclusive right to certain technology under a 25-year licensing arrangement.  We also made investments totaling $12 million in 
several equity method joint ventures. 

Financing  activities.  Cash  used  in  financing  activities  in  2012  totaled  $116  million  and  included  $40  million  for  the 
repurchase  of  common  stock,  $37  million  for  dividend  payments  to  common  shareholders,  $36  million  for  distributions  to 
noncontrolling interests and $14 million for principal payments on other long-term borrowings consisting primarily of non-recourse 
debt of the Fasttrax VIE and computer software purchases financed in 2010.  The uses of cash were partially offset by $11 million 
of tax benefits associated with stock exercises and proceeds from the exercise of stock options. 

Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2011 totaled $377 million and included $178 million of 
payments to acquire the noncontrolling interest in MWKL, $118 million of payments to repurchase 4 million shares of our common 
stock, $63 million related to distributions to owners of noncontrolling interests in several of our consolidated joint ventures, $30 
million related to dividend payments to our shareholders and $15 million of payments on debt related to the Fasttrax VIE as well as 
the payment of financed computer software purchased in 2010.  These payments were partially offset by a return of cash of $17 
million used to collateralize standby letters of credit. 

Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2010 totaled $336 million and included $233 million of 
payments to repurchase approximately 10 million shares of our common stock, $91 million related to distributions to noncontrolling 
interests  of  several  of  our  consolidated  joint  ventures  and  $32  million  related  to  dividend  payments  to  shareholders.    These 
payments were partially offset by return of cash used to collateralize standby letters of credit of $28 million. 

Future  sources  of  cash.  Future  sources  of  cash  include  cash  flows  from  operations,  including  cash  advances  from  our 

clients, cash derived from working capital management and advances under our Credit Agreement. 

Future  uses  of  cash.  Future  uses  of  cash  will  primarily  relate  to  working  capital  requirements,  capital  expenditures  and 
acquisitions.    In  addition,  we  will  use  cash  to  fund  pension  obligations,  payments  under  operating  leases,  cash  dividends,  share 
repurchases  and  various  other  obligations  as  they  arise.    Our  capital  expenditures  will  be  focused  primarily  on  information 
technology,  real  estate,  facilities  and  equipment.    See  “Off  balance  sheet  arrangements  -  commitments  and  other  contractual 
obligations” below for a schedule of contractual obligations and other long-term liabilities that will require the use of cash. 

Credit Agreement 

On  December 2,  2011,  we  entered  into  a  $1  billion,  five-year  unsecured  revolving  credit  agreement  (the  “Credit 
Agreement”)  with  a  syndicate  of  international  banks.  The  Credit  Agreement  expires  in  December  2016  and  may  be  used  for 
working capital, the issuance of letters of credit and other general corporate purposes.  Amounts drawn under the Credit Agreement 
will bear interest at variable rates, per annum, based either on (i) the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) plus an applicable 
margin of 1.50% to 1.75%, or (ii) a base rate plus an applicable margin of 0.50% to 0.75%, with the base rate equal to the highest of 
(a) reference bank’s publicly announced base rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, or (c) LIBOR plus 1%.  The amount of the 
applicable margin to be applied will be determined by the Company’s ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated EBITDA for the 
prior four fiscal quarters, as defined in the Credit Agreement.  The Credit Agreement provides for fees on letters of credit issued 
under  the  Credit  Agreement  at  a  rate  equal  to  the  applicable  margin  for  LIBOR-based  loans,  except  for  performance  letters  of 
credit, which are priced at 50% of such applicable margin.  KBR pays an issuance fee of 0.15% of the face amount of a letter of 
credit.    KBR  also  pays  a  commitment  fee  of  0.25%, per  annum,  on  any  unused  portion  of  the  commitment  under  the  Credit 
Agreement.  As of December 31, 2012, there were $217 million in letters of credit and no advances outstanding. 

The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants which include financial covenants requiring maintenance of a ratio of 
consolidated debt to consolidated EBITDA not greater than 3.5 to 1 and a minimum consolidated net worth of $2 billion plus 50% 
of  consolidated  net  income  for  each  quarter  beginning  December 31,  2011  and  100%  of  any  increase  in  shareholders’  equity 
attributable to the sale of equity interests.  The noncash goodwill impairment of $178 million related to our Minerals reporting unit 
did not have a material impact on the financial covenants in our credit agreements. 

The Credit Agreement contains a number of other covenants restricting, among other things, our ability to incur additional 
liens and indebtedness, enter into asset sales, repurchase our equity shares and make certain types of investments.  Our subsidiaries 
are  restricted  from  incurring  indebtedness,  except  if  such  indebtedness  relates  to  purchase  money  obligations,  capitalized  leases, 
refinancing or renewals secured by liens upon or in property acquired, constructed or improved in an aggregate principal amount 
not to exceed $200 million at any time outstanding.  Additionally, our subsidiaries may incur unsecured indebtedness not to exceed 
$200  million  in  aggregate  outstanding  principal  amount  at  any  time.    We  are  also  permitted  to  repurchase  our  equity  shares, 
provided  that  no  such  repurchases  shall  be  made  from  proceeds  borrowed  under  the  Credit  Agreement,  and  that  the  aggregate 
purchase  price  and  dividends  paid  after  December 2,  2011,  does  not  to  exceed  the  Distribution  Cap  (equal  to  the  sum  of  $750 

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million  plus  the  lesser  of  (1) $400  million  and  (2)  the  amount  received  by  us  in  connection  with  the  arbitration  and  subsequent 
litigation of the PEMEX contracts as discussed in Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements).  At December 31, 2012, the 
remaining availability under the Distribution Cap was approximately $659 million. 

Currently,  we  do  not  believe  we  have  any  significant  exposure  to  the  ongoing  European  debt  crisis  through  our  banking 
relationships.  Although we maintain banking relationships with several U.K. and continental European banks, very few banks are 
located in the more economically distressed nations within the European Union, such as Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal or Spain. 

Nonrecourse Project Finance Debt 

Fasttrax Limited, a joint venture in which we indirectly own a 50% equity interest with an unrelated partner, was awarded a 
contract in 2001 with the U.K. MoD to provide a fleet of 92 heavy equipment transporters (“HETs”) to the British Army.  Under the 
terms of the arrangement, Fasttrax Limited operates and maintains the HET fleet for a term of 22 years.  The purchase of the HETs 
by  the  joint  venture  was  financed  through  a  series  of  bonds  secured  by  the  assets  of  Fasttrax  Limited  totaling  approximately 
£84.9 million  and  are  non-recourse  to  KBR  and  its  partner  including  £12.2 million  which  was  replaced  when  the  shareholders 
funded combined equity and subordinated debt of approximately £12.2 million.   

The guaranteed secured bonds were issued in two classes consisting of Class A 3.5% Index Linked Bonds in the amount of 
£56 million and Class B 5.9% Fixed Rate Bonds in the amount of £16.7 million.  Payments on both classes of bonds commenced in 
March 2005 and are due in semi-annual installments over the term of the bonds which end in 2021.  Subordinated notes payable to 
our  50%  partner  initially  bear  interest  at  11.25%  increasing  to  16%  over  the  term  of  the  note  through  2025.   Payments  on  the 
subordinated debt commenced in March 2006 and are due in semi-annual installments over the term of the note. 

The  combined  principal  installments  for  both  classes  of  bonds  and  subordinated  notes,  including  inflation  adjusted  bond 
indexation, are included in the commitments and contractual obligations table in the following section.  The secured bonds are an 
obligation  of  Fasttrax  Limited  and  will  never  be  a  debt  obligation  of  KBR  because  they  are  non-recourse  to  the  joint  venture 
partners.  Accordingly, in the event of a default on the term loan, the lenders may only look to the resources of Fasttrax Limited for 
repayment.    For  additional  information,  see  Note  8  of  our  consolidated  financial  statements.    See  our  "Commitments  and  other 
contractual obligations" table for the scheduled payments. 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 

Letters  of  credit,  surety  bonds  and  guarantees.    In  connection  with  certain  projects,  we  are  required  to  provide  letters  of 
credit, surety bonds or guarantees to our customers.  Letters of credit are provided to certain customers and counter-parties in the 
ordinary course of business as credit support for contractual performance guarantees, advanced payments received from customers 
and future funding commitments.  We have approximately $2.5 billion in committed and uncommitted lines of credit to support the 
issuance of letters of credit and as of December 31, 2012, and we have utilized $765 million of our present capacity under lines of 
credit.    Surety  bonds  are  also  posted  under  the  terms  of  certain  contracts  to  guarantee  our  performance.    The  letters  of  credit 
outstanding included  $217  million  issued  under  our  Credit  Agreement and  $548  million issued  under  uncommitted  bank lines at 
December 31, 2012.  Of the total letters of credit outstanding, $277 million relate to our joint venture operations and $9 million of 
the letters of credit have terms that could entitle a bank to require additional cash collateralization on demand.  As the need arises, 
future  projects  will  be  supported  by  letters  of  credit  issued  under  our  Credit  Agreement  or  other  lines  of  credit  arranged  on  a 
bilateral, syndicated or other basis.  We believe we have adequate letter of credit capacity under our Credit Agreement and bilateral 
lines of credit to support our operations for the next twelve months. 

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Commitments  and  other  contractual  obligations.    The  following  table  summarizes  our  significant  contractual  obligations 

and other long-term liabilities as of December 31, 2012:  

2013 

2014 

2015 

2016 

2017 

Payments Due 

Millions of dollars 

Operating leases 

Purchase obligations(a) 

Pension funding obligation (b) 

Nonrecourse project finance debt 

Total (c) 

$

$

95 
28  
25  
10  
158 

 $ 

$

82

16

20

10

$

75

4

20

10

 $ 

128

$

109

$

66

—

20

11

97

$

$

 $ 

  Thereafter 
429 
—  
108  
42  
579 

 $ 

—  

50

20

11

81

 $ 

Total 

797

48

213

94

 $ 

1,152

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

The  purchase  obligations  disclosed  above  do  not  include  purchase  obligations  that  we  enter  into  with  vendors  in  the 
normal course of business that support existing contracting arrangements with our customers.  The purchase obligations 
with our vendors can span several years depending on the duration of the projects.  In general, the costs associated with 
those purchase obligations are expensed to correspond with the revenue earned on the related projects. 
Included in our pension obligations are payments related to our agreement with the trustees of our international plan.  The 
agreement calls for minimum contributions of £13.3 million in 2013; £12.5 million in 2014-2019; £10.6 million in 2020 
and £10 million in 2021-2023.  The foreign funding obligations were converted to U.S. dollars using the conversion rate 
as  of  December 31,  2012.    We  are  in  discussions  with  the  Trustees  of  our  U.K.  pension  plan  concerning  the  Plan's 
triennial  valuation.   At  present,  it  is  uncertain  how  the  results  of  these  discussions  will  impact  our  future  funding 
obligations. 
Not  included  in  the  total  are  uncertain  tax  positions  recorded  pursuant  to  ASC  740  -  Income  Taxes  which  totaled  $95 
million  as  of  December 31,  2012.    The  ultimate  timing  of  when  these  obligations  will  be  settled cannot  be  determined 
with reasonable assurance and have been excluded from the table above.  Refer to Note 11 in our consolidated financial 
statements. 

Other factors affecting liquidity 

Government claims.  Included in receivables in our consolidated balance sheets are claims for costs incurred under various 
government contracts totaling $219 million at December 31, 2012, of which $104 million is included in “Accounts receivable” and 
$115 million is included in “Unbilled receivables on uncompleted contracts.”  These claims relate to contracts where our costs have 
exceeded  the  customer’s  funded  value  of  the  task  order.    The  $104  million  of  claims  included  in  Accounts  receivable  results 
primarily from de-obligated funding on certain task orders that were also subject to Form 1s relating to certain DCAA audit issues 
discussed  above.   We  believe  such  disputed  costs  will  be  resolved  in  our  favor  at  which  time  the  customer  will  be  required  to 
obligate funds from appropriations for the year in which resolution occurs.  The remaining claims balance of $115 million primarily 
represents  costs  for  which  incremental  funding  is  pending  in  the  normal  course  of  business.   The  claims  outstanding  at 
December 31, 2012 are considered to be probable of collection and have been previously recognized as revenue. 

Liquidated damages. Many of our engineering and construction contracts have milestone due dates that must be met or we 
may be subject to penalties for liquidated damages if claims are asserted and we were responsible for the delays.  These generally 
relate to specified activities that must be met within a project by a set contractual date or achievement of a specified level of output 
or  throughput  of  a  plant  we  construct.    Each  contract  defines  the  conditions  under  which  a  customer  may  make  a  claim  for 
liquidated damages.  However, in many instances, liquidated damages are not asserted by the customer, but the potential to do so is 
used in negotiating claims and closing out the contract. 

Based upon our evaluation of our performance and other legal analysis, we have not accrued for possible liquidated damages 
related  to  several  projects  totaling  $2  million  at  December 31,  2012  and  $11  million  at  December 31,  2011,  (including  amounts 
related to our share of unconsolidated subsidiaries), that we could incur based upon completing the projects as currently forecasted. 

Goodwill Impairment Review 

We  perform  our  annual  goodwill  impairment  review  as  of  October  1  of  each  year  and  also  perform  interim  impairment 
reviews if events occur or circumstances change that indicate it is likely that the fair value of a reporting unit is below its carrying 
amount.    Our  2011  annual  goodwill  impairment  review,  performed  as  of  October  1,  2011,  did  not  indicate  an  impairment  of 
goodwill for any of our reporting units. In the third quarter of 2012, during the course of our annual strategic planning process, we 
determined that both the actual and expected income and cash flows for our Minerals reporting unit were substantially lower than 
previous forecasts due to losses from ongoing projects acquired as part of the acquisition of R&S.  We also identified deterioration 
in economic conditions in the minerals markets and less than expected actual and projected income and cash flows for the Minerals 
reporting unit, which is part of our IGP segment.  This resulted in a reduction of our forecasts of the sales, operating income and 
cash flows expected in 2013 and beyond.  Therefore, we performed an interim goodwill impairment test during the third quarter of 
2012. 

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The first step in performing a goodwill impairment test is to identify potential impairment by comparing the estimated fair 
value of the reporting unit to its carrying value.  The result of the first step of our goodwill impairment test indicated the carrying 
value of our Minerals reporting unit exceeded its fair value.  Therefore, we performed the second step of the goodwill impairment 
test in order to measure the amount of the potential impairment loss.  The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the 
implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to the carrying value of that goodwill.  We determined the implied fair value of 
the  goodwill  in  the  same  manner  as  we  use  in  determining  the  amount  of  goodwill  to  be  recognized  in  a  business  combination.  
Applying  this  methodology,  we  assigned  the  fair  value  of  the  Minerals  reporting  unit  estimated  in  step  one  to  all  the  assets  and 
liabilities of the reporting unit.  The implied fair value of the Minerals reporting unit's goodwill is the excess of the fair value of the 
reporting  unit  over  the  amounts  assigned  to  its  assets  and  liabilities.    As  a  result  of  our  interim  goodwill  impairment  test,  we 
recorded  a  noncash  goodwill  impairment  charge  in  our  IGP  segment  of  $178  million  in  the  third  quarter  of  2012.  Due  to  the 
impairment, the Minerals reporting unit goodwill decreased from its December 31, 2011 balance of $263 million to $85 million at 
September  30,  2012.    The  impact  of  this  goodwill  impairment  resulted  in  a  reduction  of  our  IGP  segment's  goodwill  by  $178 
million  from  the  carrying  value  of  $403  million  at  December 31,  2011.    We  will  continue  to  monitor  the  recoverability  of  our 
goodwill. 

For  purposes  of  our  interim  impairment  test,  the  fair  value  of  the  Minerals  reporting  unit  was  determined  using  a 
combination  of  two  methods;  one  based  on  market  earnings  multiples  (the  market  approach),  and  a  discounted  cash  flow  model 
with estimates of cash flows based on internal forecasts of revenues and expenses over a 10 year period plus a terminal value period 
(the  income  approach).    The  market  approach  estimates  fair  value  by  applying  earnings  and  revenue  market  multiples  to  the 
reporting  unit's  operating  performance  for  the  trailing  twelve-month  period.    The  income  approach  estimates  fair  value  by 
discounting  the  reporting  unit's  estimated  future  cash  flows  using  a  weighted-average  cost  of  capital  that  reflects  current  market 
conditions and the risk profile of the business unit. 

To  arrive  at  the  Minerals  reporting  unit's  future  cash  flows,  we  used  estimates  of  economic  and  market  assumptions, 
including  growth  rates  in  revenues,  costs  and  estimates  of  future  expected  changes  in  operating  margins,  tax  rates  and  cash 
expenditures.  Other  significant  estimates  and  assumptions  include  terminal  value  growth  rates,  future  estimates  of  capital 
expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements.  Under the income approach, we applied a risk-adjusted discount 
rate of 16% to the future cash flows from the Minerals reporting unit.  In addition to the earnings multiples and the discount rate, 
certain other judgments and estimates are used to prepare the goodwill impairment test. If market conditions change compared to 
those used in our market approach, or if actual future results of operations fall below the projections used in the income approach, 
our goodwill could become further impaired in the future. 

Transactions with Former Parent 

In connection with our initial public offering in November 2006 and the separation of our business from Halliburton, we 
entered into various agreements, including, among others, a master separation agreement, transition services agreements and a tax 
sharing  agreement.    Pursuant  to  our  master  separation  agreement,  we  agreed  to  indemnify  Halliburton  for,  among  other  matters, 
past, present and future liabilities related to our business and operations.  We agreed to indemnify Halliburton for liabilities under 
various  outstanding  and  certain additional credit  support  instruments  relating  to our  businesses  and  for  liabilities  under  litigation 
matters related to our business.  Halliburton agreed to indemnify us for, among other things, liabilities unrelated to our business, for 
certain other agreed matters relating to the investigation of FCPA and related corruption allegations and the Barracuda-Caratinga 
project and for other litigation matters related to Halliburton’s business.  See Note 10.  Under the transition services agreements, 
Halliburton provided various interim corporate support services to us and we provided various interim corporate support services to 
Halliburton.  The tax sharing agreement provides for certain allocations of U.S. income tax liabilities and other agreements between 
us and Halliburton with respect to tax matters. 

As of December 31, 2012, “Due to former parent, net” was $49 million and comprised primarily of estimated amounts owed 
to  Halliburton  under  the  tax  sharing  agreement  for  income  taxes  expected  to  be  owed  to  the  IRS  or  other  tax  authorities.  Our 
estimate  of  amounts  due  to  Halliburton  under  the  tax  sharing  agreement  relates  to  income  tax  adjustments  paid  by  Halliburton 
subsequent to our separation that were directly attributable to us, primarily for the years from 2001 through 2006.  Some or all of 
these amounts may change as a result of our pending tax disputes with Halliburton described below. 

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2011,  Halliburton  provided  notice  and  demanded  payment  for  amounts  significantly  greater 
than our accrued liability that it alleges are owed by us under the tax sharing agreement for various other tax-related transactions 
pertaining to periods prior to our separation from Halliburton.  We believe that the amount in the demand is invalid based on our 
assessment of Halliburton’s methodology for computing the claim.  Based on advice from internal and external legal counsel, we do 
not believe that Halliburton has a legal entitlement to payment of the amount in the demand.  However, although we believe we 
have appropriately accrued for amounts potentially owed to Halliburton based on our interpretation of the tax sharing agreement, 
there may be changes to the amounts ultimately paid to or received from Halliburton under the tax sharing agreement upon final 
settlement.  On July 3, 2012, KBR requested an arbitration panel be appointed to resolve certain intercompany issues arising under 
the  master  separation  agreement  in  effect  between  the  companies  before  issues  in  dispute  under  the  tax  sharing  agreement  were 
submitted to the designated “accounting referee” as provided for under the terms of the tax sharing agreement.  We believe these 
intercompany issues were settled and released as a result of our separation from Halliburton in 2007.  On July 10, 2012, Halliburton 
filed a complaint in Texas State Court seeking to compel resolution of all issues, including intercompany issues believed by KBR to 
be governed by the master separation agreement, under the tax sharing agreement.  In October 2012, the Court denied Halliburton's 

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request, and we moved forward with the selection of arbitrators to decide the intercompany issues.  We are set for an arbitration 
hearing  in  May  2013.   The  remaining  tax-related  issues  in  dispute  will  be  resolved  by the  "accounting  referee"  as  provided  for 
under the terms of the tax sharing agreement. 

As of December 31, 2012, included in “Other assets” is an income tax receivable of approximately $22 million related to a 
foreign tax credit generated as a result of a final settlement we paid to a foreign taxing authority in 2011 for a disputed tax matter 
that arose prior to our separation from Halliburton.  In order to claim the tax credit, we requested, and Halliburton agreed to and did 
file an amended U.S. Federal tax return for the period in which the disputed tax liability arose.  However, Halliburton notified us 
that it does not intend to remit to us the refund received or to be received by Halliburton as a result of the amended return. KBR 
disputes  Halliburton’s  position  on  this  matter  and  believes  it  has  legal  entitlement  to  the  $22  million  refund.    We  intend  to 
vigorously pursue collection of this amount and certain other unrecorded counterclaims.  

As discussed above under “Barracuda-Caratinga Project Arbitration,” we have recorded an indemnification receivable due 
from Halliburton of approximately $219 million, including interest, associated with our estimated liability in the bolts matter which 
is included in “Other current assets” as of December 31, 2012.  In January 2013, Halliburton paid $219 million to the claimant and 
the matter is considered concluded.  We believe the arbitration award payable to Petrobras will be deductible for tax purposes when 
paid and the indemnification payment will be treated by KBR for tax purposes as a contribution to capital and accordingly is not 
taxable.  In 2011 and 2012, we recorded discrete tax benefits of $71 million and $8 million, respectively.  At December 31, 2012 
the deferred tax balance is $79 million.  We have reviewed this matter in light of the direct payment by Halliburton to Barracuda & 
Caratinga  Leasing  Company  B.V.  ("BCLC")  and  its  public  announcement  that  they  have  recorded  a  tax  benefit  related  to  this 
transaction.  Based on advice from outside legal counsel, we have determined that it is more likely than not that we are the proper 
taxpayer  to  recognize  this  benefit  although  the  underlying  uncertainties  with  respect  to  the  tax  treatment  of  the  transaction  may 
ultimately lead to alternate outcomes. 

Halliburton indemnities. Halliburton has agreed to indemnify us and certain of our greater than 50%-owned subsidiaries for 
fines  or  other  monetary  penalties  or  direct  monetary  damages,  including  disgorgement,  as  a  result  of  claims  made  or  assessed 
against us by U.S. and certain foreign governmental authorities or a settlement thereof, relating to investigations under the FCPA or 
analogous applicable foreign statutes related investigations with respect to the construction and subsequent expansion by TSKJ of a 
natural gas liquefaction complex in Nigeria.  Halliburton has also agreed to indemnify us for out-of-pocket cash costs and expenses, 
or cash settlement or cash arbitration awards in lieu thereof, we may incur as a result of the replacement of certain subsea flow-line 
bolts installed in connection with the Barracuda-Caratinga project.  As discussed under the heading “Barracuda-Caratinga Project 
Arbitration,”  we  have  recorded  an  indemnification  receivable  due  from  Halliburton  of  approximately  $219  million,  including 
interest, associated with our estimated liability in the bolts matter which is included in “Other current assets” as of December 31, 
2012.  In January 2013, Halliburton paid $219 million to the claimant and the matter is considered concluded.  See Note 10 to our 
consolidated financial statements for further discussion. 

Financial Instruments Market Risk 

We invest excess cash and equivalents in short-term securities, primarily time deposits, which carry a fixed rate of return for 

a given duration of time.  Additionally, a substantial portion of our cash balances are maintained in foreign countries. 

We have foreign currency exchange rate risk resulting from our international operations.  We do not comprehensively hedge 
the exposure to currency rate changes; however, we selectively manage these exposures through the use of derivative instruments to 
mitigate our market risk from these exposures.  The objective of our risk management program is to protect our cash flows related 
to sales or purchases of goods and services from market fluctuations in currency rates.  We do not use derivative instruments for 
speculative  trading  purposes.    We  generally  utilize  currency  options  and  forward  exchange  contracts  to  hedge  foreign  currency 
transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business.  As of December 31, 2012, we had forward foreign exchange contracts 
of  up  to  33  months  in  duration  to  exchange  major  world  currencies.  The  total  gross  notional  amount  of  these  contracts  at 
December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $517 million, $352 million and $403 million, respectively.  These contracts had fair values 
of $(1) million, $5 million and $6 million at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. 

Transactions with Joint Ventures 

We perform many of our projects through incorporated and unincorporated joint ventures.  In addition to participating as a 
joint  venture  partner,  we  often  provide  engineering,  procurement,  construction,  operations  or  maintenance  services  to  the  joint 
venture as  a  subcontractor.    Where  we  provide services  to a  joint  venture  that we  control and  therefore consolidate  for  financial 
reporting purposes, we eliminate intercompany revenues and expenses on such transactions.  In situations where we account for our 
interest in the joint venture under the equity method of accounting, we do not eliminate any portion of our revenues or expenses.  
We recognize the profit on our services provided to joint ventures that we consolidate and joint ventures that we record under the 
equity method of accounting primarily using the percentage-of-completion method. 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

Information related to new accounting standards is described in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements. 

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U.S. Government Matters 

Award Fees 

In accordance with the provisions of the LogCAP III contract, we recognized revenue on our services rendered on a task 
order basis based on either a cost-plus-fixed-fee or cost-plus-base-fee and award fee arrangement. The fees were determined as a 
percentage rate applied to a negotiated estimate of the total costs for each task order. 

In 2010, we received award fees of $94 million for the period of performance from May 2008 through May 2010 for task 
orders in Iraq and Afghanistan which we recorded as an increase to revenue.  In 2011, we were awarded and recognized revenue of 
$41  million  for  award  fees  for  the  periods  of  performance  from  March  2010  through  February  2011  on  task  orders  in  Iraq.   No 
award fee pools are available for periods of performance subsequent to February 2011. 

In August of 2010, we executed a contract modification to the LogCAP III contract on the base life support task order in 
Iraq that resulted in an increase to our base fee on costs incurred and an increase in the maximum award fee on negotiated costs for 
the period of performance from September 2010 through February 2011.  During the first quarter of 2011, we finalized negotiations 
with  our  customer  and  converted  the  task  order  from  cost-plus-base-fee  and  award  fee  to  cost-plus-fixed-fee  for  the  period  of 
performance  beginning  in  March  2011.    We  recognize  revenues  for  the  fixed-fee  component  on  the  basis  of  proportionate 
performance as services are performed. 

Government Compliance Matters 

The  negotiation,  administration  and  settlement  of  our  contracts  with  the  U.S.  government,  consisting  primarily  of  DoD 
contracts, are subject to audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”), which serves in an advisory role to the Defense 
Contract Management Agency (“DCMA”), which is responsible for the administration of our contracts. The scope of these audits 
include, among other things, the allowability, allocability and reasonableness of incurred costs, approval of annual overhead rates, 
compliance  with  the  Federal  Acquisition  Regulation  (“FAR”)  and  Cost  Accounting  Standards  (“CAS”),  compliance  with  certain 
unique  contract  clauses  and  audits  of  certain  aspects  of  our  internal  control  systems.  Issues  identified  during  these  audits  are 
typically  discussed  and  reviewed  with  us,  and  certain  matters  are  included  in  audit  reports  issued  by  the  DCAA,  with  its 
recommendations  to  our  customer’s  Administrative  Contracting  Officer  (“ACO”).  We  attempt  to  resolve  all  issues  identified  in 
audit reports by working directly with the DCAA and the ACO.  When agreement cannot be reached, the DCAA may issue a Form 
1, “Notice of Contract Costs Suspended and/or Disapproved,” which recommends withholding the previously paid amounts or it 
may  issue  an  advisory  report  to  the  ACO.  KBR  is  permitted  to  respond  to  these  actions  and  provide  additional  support.    At 
December 31, 2012, we have open Form 1s from the DCAA recommending suspension of payments totaling approximately $333 
million  associated  with  our  contract  costs  incurred  in  prior  years,  of  which  $140  million  has  been  withheld  from  our  current 
billings. As a consequence, for certain of these matters, we have withheld $57 million from our subcontractors under the payment 
terms of those contracts. In addition, we have outstanding demand letters received from our customer requesting that we remit a 
total of $98 million of disapproved costs for which we do not believe we have a legal obligation to pay. We continue to work with 
our ACOs, the DCAA and our subcontractors to resolve these issues. However, for certain of these matters, we have filed claims 
with the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) or the United States Court of Federal Claims (“U.S. COFC”). 

KBR  excludes  from  billings  to  the  U.S.  government  costs  that  are  potentially  unallowable,  expressly  unallowable,  or 
mutually agreed to be unallowable, or not allocable to government contracts pursuant to applicable regulations.  Revenue recorded 
for government contract work is reduced at the time we identify and estimate potentially refundable costs related to issues that may 
be categorized as disputed or unallowable as a result of cost overruns or the audit process.  Our estimates of potentially unallowable 
costs  are  based  upon,  among  other  things,  our  internal  analysis  of  the  facts  and  circumstances,  terms  of  the  contracts  and  the 
applicable  provisions  of  the  FAR  and  CAS,  quality  of  supporting  documentation  for  costs  incurred  and  subcontract  terms  as 
applicable.  From time to time, we engage outside counsel to advise us on certain matters in determining whether certain costs are 
allowable.  We also review our analysis and findings with the ACO as appropriate.  In some cases, we may not reach agreement 
with the DCAA or the ACO regarding potentially unallowable costs which may result in our filing of claims in various courts such 
as the ASBCA or the U.S. COFC.  We only include amounts in revenue related to disputed and potentially unallowable costs when 
we  determine  it  is  probable  that  such  costs  will  result  in  the  collection  of  revenue.    We  generally  do  not  recognize  additional 
revenue for disputed or potentially unallowable costs for which revenue has been previously reduced until we reach agreement with 
the DCAA and/or the ACO that such costs are allowable. 

Certain issues raised as a result of contract audits and other investigations are discussed below. 

Private Security.  In 2007, we received a Form 1 from the Department of the Army ("Army") informing us of their intent to 
adjust payments under the LogCAP III contract associated with the cost incurred for the years 2003 through 2006 by certain of our 
subcontractors to provide security to their employees. Based on that notice, the Army withheld its initial assessment of $20 million. 
The  Army  based  its  initial  assessment  on  one  subcontract  wherein,  based  on  communications  with  the  subcontractor,  the  Army 
estimated  6%  of  the  total  subcontract  costs  related  to  the  private  security.    We  subsequently  received  Form  1s  from  the  DCAA 
disapproving  an  additional  $83  million  of  costs  alleged  to  have  been  incurred  by  us  and  our  subcontractors  to  provide  security 
during  the  same  periods.    Since  that  time,  the  Army  withheld  an  additional  $25  million  in  payments  from  us  bringing  the  total 
payments withheld to $45 million as of December 31, 2012 out of the Form 1s issued to date of $103 million. 

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The  Army  indicated  that  they  believe  our  LogCAP  III  contract  prohibits  us  and  our  subcontractors  from  billing  costs  of 
privately armed security. We believe that, while the LogCAP III contract anticipates that the Army will provide force protection to 
KBR employees, it does not prohibit us or any of our subcontractors from using private security services to provide force protection 
to  KBR  or  subcontractor  personnel.  In  addition,  a  significant  portion  of  our  subcontracts  are  competitively  bid  fixed  price 
subcontracts. As a result, we do not receive details of the subcontractors’ cost estimate nor are we legally entitled to it.  Further, we 
have not paid our subcontractors any additional compensation for security services.  Accordingly, we believe that we are entitled to 
reimbursement by the Army for the cost of services provided by us or our subcontractors, even if they incurred costs for private 
force protection services.  Therefore, we do not agree with the Army’s position that such costs are unallowable and that they are 
entitled to withhold amounts incurred for such costs. 

We have provided at the Army’s request information that addresses the use of armed security either directly or indirectly 
charged to LogCAP III.  In 2007, we filed a complaint in the ASBCA to recover $44 million of the amounts withheld from us.  In 
2009,  KBR  and  the  Army  agreed  to  stay  the  case  pending  further  discussions  with  the  U.S.  Department  of  Justice  ("DOJ")  as 
discussed further below.  The ASBCA denied the Army's latest request to stay the proceedings.  In April 2012, the ASBCA ruled, 
as requested by KBR, that our contract with the Army does not prohibit the use of private security contractors by either KBR or its 
subcontractors.   However,  our  motion  to  dismiss  was  denied  on  grounds  that  potential  fact  issues  remain  related  to  the 
reasonableness of the private security costs charged to the contract.  Because of continuing delays in getting documents from the 
U.S.  government  attorneys  during  the  discovery  process,  the  hearing  date  has  passed  and  all  claims  have  been  consolidated  for 
hearing.  The three private security-related appeals currently pending before the ASBCA now have been consolidated for a single, 
four-week hearing starting April 1, 2013.  These appeals potentially involve the alleged use of private security contractors (“PSCs”) 
by both KBR and up to 33 of its LOGCAP III subcontractors.  We believe these sums were properly billed under our contract with 
the  Army.    At  this  time,  we  believe  the  likelihood  that  a  loss  related  to  this  matter  has  been  incurred  is  remote.    We  have  not 
adjusted our revenues or accrued any amounts related to this matter. 

Containers.    In  June  2005,  the  DCAA  recommended  withholding  certain  costs  associated  with  providing  containerized 
housing  for  soldiers  and  supporting  civilian  personnel  in  Iraq.  The  DCMA  agreed  that  the  costs  be  withheld  pending  receipt  of 
additional explanation or documentation to support the subcontract costs.  During the first quarter of 2011, we received a Form 1 
from the DCAA disapproving $25 million in costs related to containerized housing that had previously been deemed allowable. As 
of December 31, 2012, $51 million of costs have been suspended under Form 1s of which $26 million have been withheld from us 
by  our  customer.  We  have  withheld  $30  million  from  our  subcontractor  related  to  this  matter.  In  April  2008,  we  filed  a 
counterclaim in arbitration against our LogCAP III subcontractor, First Kuwaiti Trading Company, to recover the $51 million we 
paid  to  the  subcontractor  for  containerized  housing  as  further  described  under  the  caption  First  Kuwaiti  Trading  Company 
arbitration below.  During the first quarter of 2011, we filed a complaint before the ASBCA to contest the Form 1s and to recover 
the amounts withheld from us by our customer.  That complaint was dismissed without prejudice in January 2013.  We are free to 
re-file  the  complaint  in  the  future.    We  believe  that  the  costs  incurred  associated  with  providing  containerized  housing  are 
reasonable, and we intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this matter.  We do not believe that we face a risk of significant loss 
from any disallowance of these costs in excess of the amounts we have withheld from subcontractors and the loss accruals we have 
recorded.  At this time, we believe that the likelihood that we have incurred a loss related to this matter is remote. This matter is 
also the subject of a separate claim filed by the DOJ for alleged violation of the False Claims Act as discussed further below under 
the heading “Investigations, Qui Tams and Litigation.” 

Dining facilities.  In 2006, the DCAA raised questions regarding our billings and price reasonableness of costs related to 
dining facilities in Iraq. We responded to the DCMA that our costs are reasonable. As of December 31, 2012, we have outstanding 
Form  1s  from  the  DCAA  disapproving  $106  million  in  costs  related  to  these  dining  facilities  until  such  time  we  provide 
documentation to support the price reasonableness of the rates negotiated with our subcontractor and demonstrate that the amounts 
billed were in accordance with the contract terms. We believe the prices obtained for these services were reasonable and intend to 
vigorously defend ourselves on this matter. We filed claims in the U.S. COFC or ASBCA to recover $55 million of the $59 million 
withheld from us by the customer.  In April 2012, the U.S. COFC ruled that KBR's negotiated price for certain DFAC services were 
not reasonable and that we are entitled to $12 million of the total $41 million withheld from us by our customer related to one of our 
subcontractors, Tamimi.  As a result of this ruling, we recognized a noncash, pre-tax charge of $28 million as a reduction to revenue 
related to the disallowed portion of the questioned costs in the second quarter of 2012.  We appealed the U.S. COFC ruling.  Prior 
to the U.S. COFC ruling, Tamimi filed for arbitration against us in 2009 to recover the payments we withheld from Tamimi pending 
the resolution of Form 1s with our customer.  In December 2010, the arbitration panel ruled that our subcontract terms were not 
sufficient  to  hold  retention  from  Tamimi  for  price  reasonableness  matters  and  awarded  the  subcontractor  $38  million  including 
interest and certain legal costs.  We paid the award to Tamimi during the third quarter of 2011.  We do not believe we have the 
ability to recover the disallowed portion of the questioned costs previously paid to Tamimi.  With respect to remaining questions 
raised regarding billing in accordance with contract terms, as of December 31, 2012, we believe it is reasonably possible that we 
could incur losses in excess of the amount accrued for possible subcontractor costs billed to the customer that were possibly not in 
accordance with contract terms.  However, we do not believe we face a risk of significant loss from any disallowance of these costs 
in  excess  of  amounts  withheld  from  subcontractors.    As  of  December 31,  2012,  we  had  withheld  $17  million  in  payments  from 
several of our subcontractors pending the resolution of these remaining matters with our customer. 

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In March 2011, the DOJ filed a counterclaim in the U.S. COFC alleging KBR employees accepted bribes from Tamimi in 
exchange for awarding a master agreement for DFAC services to Tamimi.  The DOJ seeks disgorgement of all funds paid to KBR 
under the master agreement as well as all award fees paid to KBR under the related task orders.  Trial in the U.S. COFC took place 
during the fourth quarter of 2011.  In conjunction with the April 2012 ruling on the Tamimi matter discussed above, the U.S. COFC 
issued a judgment in favor of KBR on the common law fraud counterclaim ruling that the fraud allegations brought by the DOJ 
were without merit.  The DOJ has filed a notice of appeal. Briefing is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2013. 

In  August  2011,  another  DFAC  subcontractor,  Gulf  Catering  Company,  filed  for  arbitration  in  the  London  Court  of 
International Arbitration to recover $11 million for payments we have withheld from them pending resolution of outstanding Form 
1s with our customer.  The hearing was held in November 2012 in London and we expect a decision in the second quarter of 2013.  
As noted above, we have claims pending in the U.S. COFC to recover these amounts from the U.S. government. 

Transportation costs. In 2007, the DCAA raised a question about our compliance with the provisions of the Fly America 
Act.  During the first quarter of 2011, we received a Form 1 from the DCAA totaling $6 million for alleged violations of the Fly 
America Act in 2004.  Subject to certain exceptions, the Fly America Act requires Federal employees and others performing U.S. 
government-financed  foreign  air  travel  to  travel  by  U.S.  flag  air  carriers.    There  are  times  when  we  transported  personnel  in 
connection with our services for the U.S. military where we may not have been in compliance with the Fly America Act and its 
interpretations  through  the  Federal  Acquisition  Regulations  and  the  Comptroller  General.    Included  in  our  December 31,  2012 
and 2011 accompanying balance sheets is an accrued estimate of the cost incurred for these potentially noncompliant flights.  The 
DCAA  may  consider  additional  flights  to  be  noncompliant  resulting  in  potentially  larger  amounts  of  disallowed  costs  than  the 
amount we have accrued.  At this time, we cannot estimate a range of reasonably possible losses that may have been incurred, if 
any, in excess of the amount accrued.  We will continue to work with our customer to resolve this matter. 

In  the  first  quarter  of  2011,  we  received a  Form 1  from  the  DCAA  disapproving  certain  transportation  costs totaling  $27 
million associated with replacing employees who were deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for less than 179 days.  The DCAA claims 
these  replacement  costs  violate  the  terms  of  the  LogCAP  III  contract  which  expressly  disallow  certain  costs  associated  with  the 
contractor  rotation  of  employees  who  have  deployed  less  than  179  days  including  costs  for  transportation,  lodging,  meals, 
orientation and various forms of per diem allowances.  We disagree with the DCAA’s interpretation and application of the contract 
terms as it was applied to circumstances outside of our control including sickness, death, termination for cause or resignation and 
that such costs should be allowable.  We do not believe we face a risk of significant loss from any disallowance of these costs in 
excess of the loss accruals we have recorded. 

Construction services. From February 2009 through September 2010, we received Form 1s from the DCAA disapproving 
$25  million  in  costs  related  to  work  performed  under  our  CONCAP  III  contract  with  the  U.S.  Navy  to  provide  emergency 
construction services primarily to government facilities damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. The DCAA claims the costs 
billed  to  the  U.S.  Navy  primarily  related  to  subcontract  costs  that  were  either  inappropriately  bid,  included  unallowable  profit 
markup  or  were  unreasonable.    In  February  2012,  the  Contracting  Officer  rendered  a  Contracting  Officer  Final  Determination 
(“COFD”) allowing $10 million and disallowing $15 million of direct costs.  We filed an appeal with the ASBCA in June 2012.  As 
of December 31, 2012, the U.S. Navy has withheld $10 million from us.  We believe we undertook adequate and reasonable steps to 
ensure that proper bidding procedures were followed and the amounts billed to the customer were reasonable and not in violation of 
the FAR.  As of December 31, 2012, we have accrued our estimate of probable loss related to this matter; however, it is possible we 
could incur additional losses. 

Investigations, Qui Tams and Litigation 

The following matters relate to ongoing litigation or investigations involving U.S. government contracts. 

McBride Qui Tam suit.  In September 2006, we became aware of a qui tam action filed against us in the U.S. District Court 
in the District of Columbia by a former employee alleging various wrongdoings in the form of overbillings to our customer on the 
LogCAP III contract.  This case was originally filed pending the government’s decision whether or not to participate in the suit.  In 
June 2006, the government formally declined to participate.  The principal allegations are that our compensation for the provision of 
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (“MWR”) facilities under LogCAP III is based on the volume of usage of those facilities and that 
we deliberately overstated that usage.  In accordance with the contract, we charged our customer based on actual cost, not based on 
the number of users.  It was also alleged that, during the period from November 2004 into mid-December 2004, we continued to bill 
the  customer  for  lunches,  although  the  dining  facility  was  closed  and  not  serving  lunches.    There  are  also  allegations  regarding 
housing containers and our provision of services to our employees and contractors. On July 5, 2007, the court granted our motion to 
dismiss  the  qui  tam  claims  and  to  compel  arbitration  of  employment  claims  including  a  claim  that  the  plaintiff  was  unlawfully 
discharged.  The majority of the plaintiff’s claims were dismissed but the plaintiff was allowed to pursue limited claims pending 
discovery and future motions. Substantially all employment claims were sent to arbitration under the Company’s dispute resolution 
program and were subsequently resolved in our favor.  In January 2009, the Relator filed an amended complaint which is pending a 
ruling  on  a  discovery  matter  before  further  motions  can  be  filed.    On  September  17,  2012,  the  Relator  filed  an  objection  to  the 
Magistrate's ruling, essentially appealing the ruling to the U.S. District Court.  The motion remained pending for several years.  On 
November  19,  2012,  the  U.S.  District  Court  affirmed  and  adopted  the  prior  ruling,  limiting  the  Relator's  claims  to  our  sites  and 
dates previously claimed.  We are now moving  forward to complete the remaining depositions and thereafter file our motion for 
summary judgment.  No trial date has been set, pending resolution of dispositive motions.  We believe the Relator's claim is without 
merit and that the likelihood that a loss has been incurred is remote.  As of December 31, 2012, no amounts have been accrued. 

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First Kuwaiti Trading Company arbitration.  In April 2008, First Kuwaiti Trading Company ("FKTC" or "First Kuwaiti"), 
one of our LogCAP III subcontractors, filed for arbitration of a subcontract under which KBR had leased vehicles related to work 
performed on our LogCAP III contract.  The FKTC arbitration is conducted under the rules of the London Court on International 
Arbitration and the venue is in the District of Columbia.  First Kuwaiti alleged that we did not return or pay rent for many of the 
vehicles and seeks damages in the amount of $134 million.  We filed a counterclaim to recover amounts which may ultimately be 
determined due to the government for the $51 million in suspended costs as discussed in the preceding section of this footnote titled 
“Containers.”  To date, arbitration hearings for four subcontracts have taken place primarily related to claims involving unpaid rents 
and damages on lost or unreturned vehicles.  The arbitration panel has awarded $16 million to FKTC for claims involving unpaid 
rents  and  damages  on  lost  or  unreturned  vehicles,  repair  costs  on  certain  vehicles,  damages  suffered  as  a  result  of  late  vehicle 
returns and interest thereon, net of maintenance, storage and security costs awarded to KBR. In addition, we have stipulated that we 
owe FKTC $26 million in connection with five other subcontracts. No payments are expected to occur until all claims are arbitrated 
and awards finalized. The final hearing on FKTC's claims was heard before the arbitration panel in January 2013, and there is one 
more claim that will be submitted to the arbitration panel for decision without the need for a hearing.  We believe any damages 
ultimately awarded to First Kuwaiti will be billable under the LogCAP III contract.  Accordingly, we have accrued amounts payable 
and a related unbilled receivable for the amounts awarded to First Kuwaiti pursuant to the terms of the contract. 

Electrocution  litigation.    During  2008,  a  lawsuit  was  filed  against  KBR  in  Pittsburgh,  PA,  in  the  Allegheny  County 
Common Pleas Court alleging that the Company was responsible for an electrical incident which resulted in the death of a soldier.  
This incident occurred at the Radwaniyah Palace Complex.  It is alleged in the suit that the electrocution incident was caused by 
improper electrical maintenance or other electrical work.  KBR denies that its conduct was the cause of the event and denies legal 
responsibility.  Plaintiffs are claiming unspecified damages for personal injury, death and loss of consortium by the parents.  On 
July 13, 2012, the Court granted our motions to dismiss, concluding that the case is barred by the Political Question Doctrine and 
preempted by the Combatant Activities Exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act.  The plaintiffs filed their notice of appeal with 
the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in the Western District of Pennsylvania, and filed their first brief October 12, 2012.  We filed 
our brief on November 30, 2012.  The Appellants filed their reply brief on December 20, 2012.  Oral argument is expected in the 
first half of 2013. 

Burn Pit litigation. From November 2008 through February 2011, KBR was served with over 50 lawsuits in various states 
alleging  exposure  to  toxic  materials  resulting  from  the  operation  of  burn  pits  in  Iraq  or  Afghanistan  in  connection  with  services 
provided  by  KBR  under  the  LogCAP  III  contract.  Each  lawsuit  has  multiple  named  plaintiffs  collectively  representing 
approximately 250 individual plaintiffs.  The lawsuits primarily allege negligence, willful and wanton conduct, battery, intentional 
infliction of emotional harm, personal injury and failure to warn of dangerous and toxic exposures which has resulted in alleged 
illnesses  for  contractors  and  soldiers  living  and  working  in  the  bases  where  the  pits  are  operated.    The  plaintiffs  are  claiming 
unspecified  damages.    All  of  the  pending  cases  were  removed  to  Federal  Court  and  have  been  consolidated  for  multi-district 
litigation treatment before the U.S. Federal District Court in Baltimore, Maryland.  In December 2010, the Court stayed virtually all 
discovery  proceedings  pending  a  decision  from  the  Fourth  Circuit  Court  of  Appeals  on  three  other  cases  involving  the  Political 
Question Doctrine and other jurisdictional issues.  In May 2012, the Court denied plaintiffs' request for jurisdictional discovery.  In 
June 2012, KBR filed a renewed motion to dismiss which was heard in July 2012 and we expect a ruling in the first half of 2013.  
Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and because the litigation is at a preliminary stage, we cannot at this time accurately 
predict the ultimate outcome nor can we reliably estimate a range of possible loss, if any, related to this matter.  Accordingly, as of 
December 31, 2012, no amounts have been accrued. 

Sodium  Dichromate  litigation.    From  December  2008  through  September  2009,  five  cases  were  filed  in  various  Federal 
District  Courts  against  KBR  by  national  guardsmen  and  other  military  personnel  alleging  exposure  to  sodium  dichromate  at  the 
Qarmat Ali Water Treatment Plant in Iraq in 2003.  After dismissals for lack of jurisdiction, the majority of the cases were re-filed 
and consolidated into two cases, with one pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and one pending in 
the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.  A new, single plaintiff case was filed on November 30, 2012 in the District of 
Oregon  Eugene  Division.    Collectively,  the  suits  represent  approximately  170  individual  plaintiffs  all  of  which  are  current  and 
former national guardsmen or British soldiers who claim they were exposed to sodium dichromate while providing security services 
or escorting KBR employees who were working at the water treatment plant, claim that the defendants knew or should have known 
that the potentially toxic substance existed and posed a health hazard, and claim that the defendants negligently failed to protect the 
plaintiffs from exposure.  The plaintiffs are claiming unspecified damages.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) was 
contractually obligated to provide a benign site free of war and environmental hazards before KBR's commencement of work on the 
site.    KBR  notified  the  USACE  within  two  days  after  discovering  the  potential  sodium  dichromate  issue  and  took  effective 
measures  to  remediate  the  site.   KBR  services  provided  to  the  USACE  were  under  the  direction  and  control  of  the  military  and 
therefore,  KBR  believes  it  has  adequate  defenses  to  these  claims.   KBR  also  has  asserted  the  Political  Question  Doctrine  and 
government  contractor  defenses.   Additionally,  the  U.S.  government  and  other  studies  on  the  effects  of  exposure  to  the  sodium 
dichromate contamination at the water treatment plant have found no long term harm to the soldiers.  

On August 16, 2012, the court in the case pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Court denied 
KBR's motion to dismiss plaintiffs' claims.  August 29, 2012, the court certified its order for immediate appeal under 28 U.S.C. § 
1292(b) to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and stayed proceedings in the District Court pending the appeal.  
On November 28, 2012, the Fifth Circuit granted KBR permission to appeal, and the appeal is underway. 

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In the Oregon case, the Court denied KBR's motion to dismiss, and thereafter denied our request to certify the ruling for 
immediate appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  On October 9, 2012, the case proceeded to trial on the merits and resulted 
in an adverse jury verdict against KBR.  On November 2, 2012, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon issued a 
verdict in favor of the plaintiffs on their claims, and awarded them approximately $10 million in actual damages and $75 million in 
punitive damages.  The potential financial impact is unknown until a final judgment is entered by the U.S. District Court for the 
District of Oregon, which may differ from the jury verdict.  We filed post-verdict motions asking the court to overrule the verdict or 
order a new trial.  The court has set a hearing for these motions in late February 2013.  We have also requested that the court allow 
us to appeal many legal issues to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals before additional trials are held.  Following the final judgment, 
our actions may include appealing the decision, seeking to enforce our rights under the Restore Iraqi Oil contract ("RIO contract") 
with the U.S. Army, including seeking reimbursement for all incurred costs for which we are entitled pursuant to the contract under 
the Federal Acquisition Regulations.  The timing of the final judgment and our ensuing actions are unknown at this time, and a jury 
verdict is not a final judgment in the case.  Therefore, as of December 31, 2012, no amounts have been accrued. 

During the period of time since the first litigation was filed against us, we have incurred legal defense costs that we believe 
are  reimbursable  under  the  related  customer  contract.    We  have  billed  for  these  costs  and  we  have  filed  claims  to  recover  the 
associated  costs  incurred  to  date.    On  November  16,  2012,  we  filed  a  suit  against  the  U.S.  government  in  the  U.S.  COFC  for 
denying indemnity in the sodium dichromate cases.  The RIO contract required KBR personnel to begin work in Iraq as soon as the 
invasion began in March 2003.  Due to KBR's inability to procure adequate insurance coverage for this work, the Secretary of the 
Army approved the inclusion of an indemnification provision in the RIO Contract pursuant to Public Law 85-804.  The claim is for 
more than $15 million in legal fees KBR has incurred in defending these cases and for any judgment that is issued against KBR in 
the  litigation.    We  are  awaiting  the  government's  response.    On  December  21,  2012,  we  also  sent  the  USACE  RIO  Contracting 
Officer a certified claim for $23 million in legal costs associated with all of the sodium dichromate cases.  If this claim is denied, 
the claim will be consolidated with the existing U.S. COFC case. 

Convoy Ambush Litigation.  In April 2004, a fuel convoy in route from Camp Anaconda to Baghdad International Airport 
for the U.S. Army under our LogCAP III contract was ambushed, resulting in deaths and severe injuries to truck drivers hired by 
KBR.  In 2005, survivors of the drivers killed and those that were injured in the convoy filed suit in state court in Houston, Texas, 
against KBR and several of its affiliates, claiming KBR deliberately intended that the drivers in the convoy would be attacked and 
wounded or killed.  The suit also alleges KBR committed fraud in its hiring practices by failing to disclose the dangers associated 
with working in the Iraq combat zone.  The case was removed to U.S. Federal District Court in Houston, Texas.  After numerous 
motions  and  rulings  in  the  trial  court  and  appeals  to  U.S.  Fifth  Circuit  Court  of  Appeals,  in  January  2012,  the  appellate  Court 
granted KBR's appeal on dispositive motions and dismissed the claims of all remaining plaintiffs on the grounds that their claims 
are banned by the exclusive remedy provisions of the Defense Base Act. Prior to the dismissal of the claims against KBR by the 
appellate Court, KBR settled the claims of one of the plaintiffs.  The remaining plaintiffs sought a rehearing of the dismissal by the 
Fifth Circuit which was denied in April 2012.  We believe the cost of settling with one of the plaintiffs is reimbursable under the 
related customer contract.  We intend to bill for these costs, and if necessary, file claims with either the U.S. COFC or ASBCA to 
recover the associated revenues recognized to date.  In July 2012, the plaintiffs filed a petition for a writ of certiorari in the U.S. 
Supreme Court.  In October 2012, the plaintiffs were denied their petition for a writ of certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court.  We 
consider this matter concluded. 

DOJ False Claims Act complaint - Private Security.  In April 2010, the DOJ filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court in 
the District of Columbia alleging certain violations of the False Claims Act related to the use of private security firms.  We believed 
these sums were properly billed under our contract with the Army and that the use of private security was not prohibited under the 
LogCAP III contract.  After basic discovery from the DOJ, on November 14, 2012, the U.S. government filed a voluntary Motion to 
Dismiss Without Prejudice, seeking Court permission to end this litigation against us.  On November 15, 2012, the Court granted 
the motion.  Because this dismissal was filed without prejudice, the suit could be refiled, although we believe this outcome is highly 
unlikely.  We consider this matter concluded. 

DOJ False Claims Act complaint - Containers.  In November 2012, the DOJ filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for 
the  Central  District  of  Illinois  in  Rock  Island,  IL,  related  to  our  settlement  of  delay  claims  by  our  subcontractor,  FKTC,  in 
connection with FKTC's provision of living trailers for the bed down mission in Iraq in 2003-2004.  The DOJ alleges that KBR 
knew that FKTC had submitted inflated costs; that KBR did not verify the costs; that FKTC had contractually assumed the risk for 
the costs which KBR submitted to the government; that KBR concealed information about FKTC's costs from the government; that 
KBR claimed that an adequate price analysis had been done when in fact one had not been done; and that KBR submitted false 
claims for reimbursement to the government in connection with FKTC's services during the bed down mission.  Our contractual 
dispute with the Army over this settlement has been ongoing since 2005.  We believe these sums were properly billed under our 
contract  with  the  Army  and  are  not  prohibited  under  the  LogCAP  III  contract,  and  we  strongly  contend  that  no  fraud  was 
committed.  Our responsive pleadings are due March 11, 2013.  We intend to seek transfer of the case to the Eastern District of 
Virginia, move to dismiss the complaint, and seek as speedy a trial as possible. 

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Legal Proceedings 

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) investigations 

In February 2009, KBR LLC, entered a guilty plea to violations of the FCPA in the United States District Court, Southern 
District of Texas, Houston Division (the “Court”), related to the Bonny Island investigation. The plea agreement reached with the 
DOJ resolved all criminal charges in the DOJ’s investigation and called for the payment of a criminal penalty of $402 million, of 
which Halliburton was obligated to pay $382 million under the terms of the Master Separation Agreement (“MSA”), while we were 
obligated to pay $20 million.  In addition, we settled a civil enforcement action by the SEC which called for Halliburton and KBR, 
jointly and severally, to make payments totaling $177 million, which was paid by Halliburton pursuant to the indemnification under 
the  MSA.    We  also  agreed  to  a  period  of  organizational  probation,  during  which  we  retained  a  monitor  who  assessed  our 
compliance  with  the  plea  agreement  and  evaluated  our  FCPA  compliance  program  over  a  three  year  period  that  ended  on 
February 17, 2012. At the end of the three year period the monitor certified that KBR’s current anti-corruption compliance program 
is appropriately designed and implemented to ensure compliance with the FCPA and other applicable anti-corruption laws. 

In February 2011, M.W. Kellogg Limited (“MWKL”) reached a settlement with the U.K. Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) in 
which  the  SFO  accepted  that  MWKL  was  not  party  to  any  unlawful  conduct  and  assessed  a  civil  penalty  of  approximately  $11 
million including interest and reimbursement of certain costs of the investigation, which was paid during the first quarter of 2011.  
The settlement terms included a full release of all claims against MWKL, its current and former parent companies, subsidiaries and 
other related parties including their respective current or former officers, directors and employees with respect to the Bonny Island 
project.    Due  to  the  indemnity  from  Halliburton  under  the  MSA,  we  received  approximately  $6  million  from  Halliburton  in  the 
second quarter of 2011. 

With the settlement of the DOJ, SEC, SFO and other investigations, all known investigations in the Bonny Island project 
have  been  concluded.    We  are  not  aware  of  any  other  corruption  allegations  against  us by  governmental  authorities  in  foreign 
jurisdictions. 

Commercial Agent Fees 

Prior  to  separation,  it  was  identified  by  our  former  parent  in  performing  its  investigation  of  anti-corruption  activities  that 
certain of these agents may have engaged in activities that were in violation of anti-corruption laws at that time and the terms of 
their  agent  agreements  with  us.    Accordingly,  we  ceased  the  receipt  of  services  from  and  payment  of  fees  to  these  agents.  In 
September  2010,  we  executed  a  final  settlement  agreement  with  one  of  our  agents  in  question  after  the  agent  was  reviewed  and 
approved under our policies on business conduct.  Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the agent had, among other things, 
confirmed their understanding of and compliance with KBR’s policies on business conduct and represented that they have complied 
with anti-corruption laws as they relate to prior services provided to KBR.  We negotiated final payment for fees to this agent on 
several  projects  in  our  Hydrocarbons  segment  resulting  in  an  overall  reduction  of  estimated  project  costs  of  approximately  $60 
million in 2010.  We released the remaining agent fee accruals in 2011 on the Bonny Island project which resulted in an increase of 
$4 million to operating income. 

Barracuda-Caratinga Project Arbitration 

In  June  2000,  we  entered  into  a  contract  with  BCLC,  the  project  owner  and  claimant,  to  develop  the  Barracuda  and 
Caratinga crude oilfields, which are located off the coast of Brazil.  Petrobras is a contractual representative that controls the project 
owner.    In  November  2007,  we  executed  a  settlement  agreement  with  the  project  owner  to  settle  all  outstanding  project  issues 
except for the bolts arbitration discussed below.  

At Petrobras’ direction, we replaced certain bolts located on the subsea flowlines that failed through mid-November 2005, 
and we understand that additional bolts failed thereafter, which were replaced by Petrobras. These failed bolts were identified by 
Petrobras when it conducted inspections of the bolts.  In March 2006, Petrobras notified us they submitted this matter to arbitration 
claiming $220 million plus interest for the cost of monitoring and replacing the defective stud bolts and, in addition, all of the costs 
and  expenses  of  the  arbitration  including  the  cost  of  attorneys’  fees.    The  arbitration  was  conducted  in  New  York  under  the 
guidelines of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (“UNCITRAL”). 

In  September  2011,  the  arbitration  panel  awarded  the  claimant  approximately  $193  million.    The  damages  awarded  were 
based on the panel’s estimate to replace all subsea bolts, including those that did not manifest breaks, as well as legal and other 
costs incurred by the claimant in the arbitration and interest thereon since the date of the award.  The panel rejected our argument, 
and the case law relied upon by us, that we were only liable for bolts that were discovered to be broken prior to the expiration of the 
warranty period that ended on June 30, 2006.  As of December 31, 2012, we have a liability of $219 million, including interest, to 
Petrobras for the failed bolts which is included in “Other current liabilities.”  The liability incurred by us in connection with the 
arbitration  is  covered  by  an  indemnity  from  our  former  parent,  Halliburton.  Accordingly,  we  have  recorded  an  indemnification 
receivable  from  Halliburton  of  $219  million  pursuant  to  the  indemnification  under  the  master  separation  agreement  which  is 
included  in  “Other  current  assets”  as  of  December 31,  2012.    We  believe  the  arbitration  award  payable  to  Petrobras  will  be 
deductible for tax purposes when paid and the indemnification payment will be treated by KBR for tax purposes as a contribution to 
capital  and  accordingly  is  not  taxable.    In  2011  and  2012,  we  recorded  a  discrete  tax  benefit  of  $71  million  and  $8  million, 
respectively.  At December 31, 2012 the deferred tax balance is $79 million.  We have reviewed this matter in light of the direct 

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payment  by  Halliburton  to  BCLC  and  its  public  announcement  that  they  have  recorded  a  tax  benefit  related  to  this  transaction.  
Based on advice from outside legal counsel, we have determined that it is more likely than not that we are the proper taxpayer to 
recognize this benefit although the underlying uncertainties with respect to the tax treatment of the transaction may ultimately lead 
to  alternate  outcomes.    See  Note  16  ("Transactions  with  Former  Parent")  to  our  consolidated  financial  statements  for  additional 
information. 

PEMEX Arbitration 

In 1997 and 1998, we entered into three contracts with PEMEX, the project owner, to build offshore platforms, pipelines 
and related structures in the Bay of Campeche, offshore Mexico.  The three contracts were known as Engineering, Procurement and 
Construction (“EPC”) 1, EPC 22 and EPC 28.  All three projects encountered significant schedule delays and increased costs due to 
problems with design work, late delivery and defects in equipment, increases in scope and other changes.  PEMEX took possession 
of the offshore facilities of EPC 1 in March 2004 after having achieved oil production but prior to our completion of our scope of 
work pursuant to the contract. 

We  filed  for  arbitration  with  the  International  Chamber  of  Commerce  (“ICC”)  in  2004  claiming  recovery  of  damages  of 
approximately $323 million for the EPC 1 project.  PEMEX subsequently filed counterclaims totaling $157 million.  In December 
2009, the ICC ruled in our favor, and we were awarded a total of approximately $351 million including legal and administrative 
recovery fees as well as interest.  PEMEX was awarded approximately $6 million on counterclaims, plus interest on a portion of 
that sum.  In connection with this award, we recognized a gain of $117 million net of tax in 2009. The arbitration award is legally 
binding and on November 2, 2010, we received a judgment in our favor in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New 
York  to  recognize  the  award  in  the  U.S.  of  approximately  $356  million  plus  Mexican  value  added  tax  and  interest  thereon  until 
paid.  PEMEX initiated an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and asked for a stay of the enforcement of the 
judgment  while  on  appeal.    The  stay  was  granted,  but  PEMEX  was  required  to  post  collateral  of  $395  million  with  the  court 
registry.    On  February  16,  2012,  the  Second  Circuit  issued  an  order  remanding  the  case  to  the  District  Court  to  consider  if  the 
decision of the Collegiate Court in Mexico, described below, would have affected the trial court’s ruling.   

After remand to the trial court, both parties filed briefs and hearings were conducted in May, July and September 2012 at 
which time the matter was put on informal stay and KBR was ordered to file suit in Mexican courts in order to determine if such 
remedies were, in fact, available. As requested by the trial court in New York, we filed suit in Mexico on November 6, 2012 in the 
Tax and Administrative Court. On December 3, 2012, the Mexican Tax and Administrative Court decided not to admit the lawsuit, 
and the suit could not proceed.  This result indicates that we do not have a remedy in Mexico where we can fully and fairly present 
our claims.  The District Court was informed of the outcome in the Mexican Tax and Administrative Court.  We now have a hearing 
set in Federal District Court in New York in April 2013. 

Following the Second Circuit's order remanding the case to the District Court, PEMEX filed a motion seeking release of the 
collateral posted with the court registry and on January 17, 2013, the District Court granted PEMEX's motion.  The District Court 
ruled that such bonds are intended to secure judgments until an appeal is final and since a determination is yet to be made on the 
mandate from the Second Circuit, there was no longer a justification for holding the collateral.  We believe the ICC Award was 
proper and enforceable in U.S courts or courts of other countries in which PEMEX has assets.  However, an unfavorable ruling by 
the U.S trial court or courts in other jurisdictions could have a material adverse impact to our results of operations. 

PEMEX attempted to nullify the award in Mexico which was rejected by the Mexican trial court in June 2010. PEMEX then 
filed  an  “amparo”  action  on  the  basis  that  its  constitutional  rights  had  been  violated  which  was  denied  by  the  Mexican  court  in 
October 2010.  PEMEX subsequently appealed the adverse decision with the Collegiate Court in Mexico on the grounds that the 
arbitration  tribunal  did  not  have  jurisdiction  and  that  the  award  violated  the  public  order  of  Mexico.    Although  these  arguments 
were  presented  in  the  initial  nullification and  amparo  action, and  were  rejected  in  both  cases,  in  September  2011,  the  Collegiate 
Court  in  Mexico  that  PEMEX  by  unilaterally  administratively  rescinding  the  contract  in  2004,  deprived  the  arbitration  panel  of 
jurisdiction thereby nullifying the arbitration award.  The Collegiate Court ruled that PEMEX, by administratively rescinding the 
contract  in  2004,  deprived  the  arbitration  panel  of  jurisdiction  thereby  nullifying  the  arbitration  award.    The  Collegiate  Court's 
decision is contrary to the ruling received from the ICC as well as all other Mexican courts which have denied PEMEX’s repeated 
attempts  to  nullify  the  arbitration  award.    We  also  believe  the  Collegiate  Court's  decision  is  contrary  to  Mexican  law  governing 
contract arbitration.  However, we do not expect the Collegiate Court's decision to affect the outcome of the U.S. appeal discussed 
above or our ability to ultimately collect the ICC arbitration award in the U.S. due to the significant assets of PEMEX in the U.S.  
The circumstances of this matter are unique and in the unlikely event we are not able to collect the arbitration award in the U.S., we 
will pursue other remedies including filing a North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) arbitration to recover the award as 
an unlawful expropriation of assets by the government of Mexico and collection efforts in other jurisdictions. 

We have recently instituted collection proceedings in Luxembourg on the ICC award.  We have asked for seizure orders on 
the assets of PEMEX with a number banks that we believe may have assets subject to seizure.  We will pursue our remedies in the 
U.S., Luxembourg and any other jurisdiction that we determine have assets which can be used to pay the award. 

During 2008, we were successful in litigating and collecting on valid international arbitration awards against PEMEX on the 
EPC 22 and EPC 28 projects. Additionally, PEMEX has sufficient assets in the U.S. which we believe we will be able to attach as a 
result of the recognition of the ICC arbitration award in the U.S. Although it is possible we could resolve and collect the amounts 
due from PEMEX in the next 12 months, we believe the timing of the collection of the award is uncertain and therefore, we have 

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continued  to  classify  the  amount  due  from  PEMEX  as  a  long  term  receivable  included  in  “Noncurrent  unbilled  receivable  on 
uncompleted contracts” as of December 31, 2012.  No adjustments have been made to our receivable balance since recognition of 
the initial award in 2009.  Although we believe we will ultimately collect the award, our failure to do so could result in the write off 
of the receivable amount included in "Noncurrent unbilled receivable on uncompleted contracts." 

In connection with the EPC 1 project, we have approximately $80 million in outstanding performance bonds furnished to 
PEMEX  when  the  project  was  awarded.  The  bonds  were  written  by  a  Mexican  bond  company  and  backed  by  a  U.S.  insurance 
company  which is  indemnified  by  KBR.    As  a  result  of  the  ICC  arbitration award  in  December 2009,  the  panel determined that 
KBR had performed on the project, and we believe recovery on the bonds by PEMEX was precluded by the ICC Award.  PEMEX 
filed an action in Mexico in June 2010 against the Mexican bond company to collect the bonds even though the arbitration award 
determined the limited amounts to be paid to PEMEX on their counterclaims.  In May 2011, the Mexican trial court ruled PEMEX 
could  collect  the  bonds  even  though  PEMEX  at  the  time  was  unsuccessful  in  its  attempts  to  nullify  the  arbitration  award.    The 
decision  was  immediately  appealed  by  the  bonding  company,  and  PEMEX  was  not  able  to  call  the  bonds  while  on  appeal.  In 
October 2011, we were officially notified that the appellate court ruled in favor of PEMEX, therefore allowing PEMEX to call the 
bonds.  In December 2011, we and the Mexican bond company stayed payment of the bonds by filing a direct amparo action in the 
Mexican court, and  we  filed  a  bond  to  cover interest  of  approximately  $23  million  accruing  during  the  pendency  of  our  amparo 
action.    During  the  third  quarter  of  2012,  the  Collegiate  Court  hearing  the  amparo  action  asked  the  lower  court  to  review  the 
proceedings.    We  filed  a  revision  appeal  with  the  Mexican  Supreme  Court,  and  in  January  2013,  this  Court  denied  our  amparo 
action.  As a result of this denial, if PEMEX were to collect the bonds and any accrued interest, the U.S. insurance company would 
make payment to the Mexican bonding company.  We would then be required to indemnify the U.S. insurance company.  In the 
event the bonds were called, we would pursue collection of any sums paid in the enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for 
the Southern District of New York, the courts of Luxembourg, or by the filing of a NAFTA arbitration to recover the bonds as an 
unlawful  expropriation  of  assets  by  the  government  of  Mexico.    We  have  not  recorded  any  amounts  related  to  the  contingent 
payment of the performance bonds. 

FAO Litigation 

In April 2001, our subsidiary, MWKL, entered into lump-sum contracts with Fina Antwerp Olefins ("FAO"), a joint venture 
between ExxonMobil and Total, to perform EPC services for FAO’s revamp and expansion of an existing olefins plant in Belgium.  
The contracts had an initial value of approximately €113 million.  Upon execution of the contracts, MWKL was confronted with a 
multitude  of  changes  and  issues  on  the  project  resulting  in  significant  cost  overruns  and  schedule  delays.   The  project  was 
completed  in  October  2003.   In  2005,  after  unsuccessful  attempts  to  engage  FAO  in  negotiations  to  settle  MWKL’s  outstanding 
claims,  MWKL  filed  suit  against  FAO  in  the  Commercial  Court  of  Antwerp,  Belgium,  seeking  to  recover  amounts  for  rejected 
change requests, disruption, schedule delays and other items.  MWKL sought the appointment of a court expert to determine the 
technical aspects of the disputes between the parties upon which the judge could rely for allocating liability and determining the 
final amount of MWKL’s claim against FAO.  FAO filed a counterclaim in 2006 claiming recovery of additional costs for various 
matters  including,  among  others,  project  management,  temporary  offices,  security,  financing  costs,  deficient  work  items  and 
disruption  of  activities,  some  of  which  we  believe  is  either  barred  by  the  language  in  the  contract  or  has  not  been  adequately 
supported.  On December 10, 2012, the dispute was settled out of court and FAO paid $39 million to MWKL and agreed to cease 
pursuing  their  counterclaims.    We  recorded  additional  revenue  of  $20  million  in  2012  related  to  the  $39  million  FAO  claim 
settlement, of which $19 million was previously recorded.  Our portion of job income from the FAO settlement was $14 million.  
We have an obligation to our former noncontrolling interest partner of $14 million associated with the settlement received.  This 
obligation is included in "Other current liabilities" in the December 31, 2012 consolidated balance sheet.  We consider this matter 
concluded. 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Discussion about Market Risk 

Information relating to market risk is included in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
and  Results  of  Operations”  under  the  caption  “Financial  Instruments  Market  Risk”  and  Note  14  of  our  consolidated  financial 
statements and the information discussed therein is incorporated by reference into this Item 7A. 

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

Consolidated Statements of Income for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010     

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December  31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

The related financial statement schedules are included under Part IV, Item 15 of this annual report. 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders 
KBR, Inc.: 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of KBR, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, 
and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  income,  comprehensive  income,  shareholders’  equity,  and  cash  flows  for  each  of  the 
years  in  the  three-year  period  ended  December 31,  2012.    These  consolidated  financial  statements  are  the  responsibility  of  the 
Company’s  management.    Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  these  consolidated  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 KBR, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of 
the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), KBR, 
Inc.’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December 31,  2012,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control  - 
Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report 
dated  February 20,  2013  expressed  an  unqualified  opinion  on  the  effectiveness  of  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting. 

/s/ KPMG LLP 

Houston, Texas 
February 20, 2013  

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KBR, Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Income 
(In millions, except for per share data) 

Revenue: 

Services 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net 

Total revenue 
Operating costs and expenses: 

Cost of services 

General and administrative 

Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets 

Gain on disposition of assets, net 

Total operating costs and expenses 

Operating income 

Interest expense, net 

Foreign currency gains (losses), net 

Other non-operating expense 

Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests 

Provision for income taxes 

Net income 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Net income attributable to KBR 

Net income attributable to KBR per share:
Basic 

Diluted 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 

Cash dividends declared per share 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

7,770

$ 

151

7,921

7,252

222

180

(32)

7,622

299

(7)

(2)

(2)

288

(86)

202

(58)

 $

9,103  
158 
9,261 

8,463 
214 
— 
(3)   

8,674 
587 
(18)   

3 
— 
572 
(32)   
540 
(60)   

$

$

$

$

144

$ 

480  

 $

$ 

$ 

0.97

0.97

148

149

0.28

$ 

3.18  
3.16  
150 
151 
0.20  

 $

 $

 $

9,962

137

10,099

9,273

212

5

—

9,490

609
(17)
(4)
(2)
586
(191)
395
(68)
327

2.08

2.07

156

157

0.15

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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KBR, Inc. 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 
(In millions) 

Net income 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: 

Net cumulative translation adjustments (“CTA”): 

Cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax 

Reclassification adjustment for CTA included in net income 

Net cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax of $(8), $(1) and $(3) 

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax: 

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax 

Reclassification adjustment for pension liability losses included in net income 

Net pension liability adjustments, net of taxes of $(14), $(32) and $4 

Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives: 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives, net of tax 

Reclassification adjustments for losses included in net income 

Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of taxes of $1, $(1) and $(1) 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 

Comprehensive income 

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Comprehensive income attributable to KBR 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

202

540 

395

(11)

(7)

(18)

(77)

27

(50)

2

4

6

(62)

140

(58)

82

(17)   

(2)   

(19)   

(110)   

21 
(89)   

(5)   

2 
(3)   

(111)   

429 
(59)   

370 

7

(2)

5

5

19

24

1

(1)

—

29

424

(72)

352

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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KBR, Inc. 
Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(In millions, except share data) 

Assets

Current assets: 
Cash and equivalents 
Receivables: 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts of $15 and $24
Unbilled receivables on uncompleted contracts

Total receivables 
Current deferred income tax asset 
Other current assets 
Total current assets 
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $356 and $364 (including net PPE of 
$72 and $75 owned by a variable interest entity – see Note 15) 
Goodwill 
Intangible assets, net 
Equity in and advances to related companies 
Noncurrent deferred tax asset
Noncurrent unbilled receivables on uncompleted contracts
Other noncurrent assets 
Total assets 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

Current liabilities: 
Accounts payable 
Due to former parent, net 
Advance billings on uncompleted contracts 
Reserve for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts
Employee compensation and benefits 
Current non-recourse project-finance debt of a variable interest entity (Note 15)
Other current liabilities 
Total current liabilities 
Noncurrent employee compensation and benefits
Noncurrent non-recourse project-finance debt of a variable interest entity (Note 15)
Other noncurrent liabilities 
Noncurrent income tax payable 
Noncurrent deferred tax liability 
Total liabilities 
KBR Shareholders’ equity: 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 173,218,898 and 172,367,045 shares 
issued, and 147,584,764 and 148,143,420 shares outstanding 

Paid-in capital in excess of par ("PIC") 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL")
Retained earnings 
Treasury stock, 25,634,134 shares and 24,223,625 shares, at cost
Total KBR shareholders’ equity 
Noncontrolling interests ("NCI") 
Total shareholders’ equity 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

$ 

1,053

$

966

1,196
704
1,900
251
464
3,668

390
779
99
217
203
294
117
5,767

756
49
536
56
242
10
628
2,277
511
84
217
90
77
3,256

$

$

1,200
454
1,654
297
518
3,435

384
951
113
190
128
313
152
5,666

761
53
618
22
226
10
587
2,277
470
88
177
141
71
3,224

—

—

—
2,049
(610)
1,709
(606)
2,542
(31)
2,511
5,767

$

—
2,005
(548)
1,607
(569)
2,495
(53)
2,442
5,666

$ 

$ 

$ 

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KBR, Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity 
(In millions) 

Balance at January 1, 

Deferred tax and foreign currency adjustments to PIC 

Share-based compensation 

Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options 

Post-closing adjustment related to acquisition of former NCI partner 

Tax benefit increase related to share-based plans 

Dividends declared to shareholders 

Adjustments pursuant to an agreement with former parent 

Repurchases of common stock 

Issuance of ESPP shares 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests 

Investments from noncontrolling interests 

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests 

Consolidation of Fasttrax Limited 

Other noncontrolling interests activity 

Comprehensive income 

Balance at December 31, 

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

2,442

$

2,204  

 $ 

2,296

17

16

7

—

4

(42)

—

(40)

3

(36)

—

—

—

—

140

— 

19 

7 

(5)   

3 

(30)   

— 

(118)   

3 

(63)   

— 

— 

— 

(7)   

429 

$

2,511

$

2,442  

 $ 

—

17

5

—

—

(23)

(8)

(233)

3

(108)

17

(181)

(4)

(1)

424

2,204

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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KBR, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
(In millions) 

Cash flows from operating activities: 

Net income 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

202 

 $ 

540

$

395

Depreciation and amortization 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates 

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense 

Gain on disposition of assets, net 

Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets 

Other 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 

Receivables 

Unbilled receivables on uncompleted contracts 

Accounts payable 

Advance billings on uncompleted contracts 

Accrued employee compensation and benefits 

Reserve for loss on uncompleted contracts 

Collection (repayment) of advances from (to) unconsolidated affiliates, net 

Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates 

Other, net 

Total cash flows provided by operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities: 

Acquisition or disposition of businesses, net of cash acquired 

Capital expenditures 

Proceeds from sale of assets and investments 

(Investment in) / return of capital from equity method joint ventures 

Investment in licensing arrangement 

Total cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities: 

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest 

Payments to reacquire common stock 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net 

Payments of dividends to shareholders 

Net proceeds from issuance of stock 

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 

Payments on short-term and long-term borrowings 

Return of cash collateral on letters of credit, net 

Total cash flows used in financing activities 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 

Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 

Cash increase due to consolidation of a variable interest entity 

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 

Cash and equivalents at end of period 

65 

(151)   

18 

(32)   

180 

35 

(9)   

(238)   

(14)   

(93)   

(8)   

34 

(6)   

108 

51 

142 

(3)   

(75)   

127 
3 
— 
52 

— 
(40)   

(36)   

(37)   

7 
4 
(14)   

— 
(116)   

9 
87 
— 
966 
1,053 

 $ 

$

71

(158)

(173)

(3)

—

17

265

(32)

(110)

61

31

(4)

14

182

(51)

650

—

(83)

6

(11)

—

(88)

(178)

(118)

(63)

(30)

7

3

(15)

17

(377)

(5)

180

—

786

966

$

62

(137)

14

—

5

30

(181)

222

(177)

116

9

(13)

(16)

93

127

549

(299)

(66)

—

(12)

(20)

(397)

—

(233)

(91)

(32)

5

—

(13)

28

(336)

7

(177)

22

941

786

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KBR, Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Continued 
(In millions) 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: 

Cash paid for interest 

Cash paid for income taxes (net of refunds) 

Noncash operating activities 

Other assets change for Barracuda arbitration and FCPA matters (Note 10) 

$

$

$

15

81

22

$

$

$

Other liabilities change for Barracuda arbitration and FCPA matters (Note 10)  $

(22) $

22  

201  

 $ 

 $ 

16

64

 $ 

185  
(185 )   $ 

130

(130)

Noncash investing activities 

Purchase of computer software 

Noncash financing activities 

Obligation to former noncontrolling interest partner in MWKL (Note 3) 

$

$

— $

—  

 $ 

(19)

6

$

—  

 $ 

180

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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KBR, Inc. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Note 1. Description of Company and Significant Accounting Policies 

KBR, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was formed on March 21, 2006.  KBR, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “KBR”) is 
a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbons, government services, minerals, civil 
infrastructure,  power,  industrial  and  commercial  markets.    Headquartered  in  Houston,  Texas,  we  offer  a  wide  range  of  services 
through our Hydrocarbons; Infrastructure, Government and Power (“IGP”); Services; and Other business segments.  See Note 5 for 
additional financial information about our business segments. 

Principles of consolidation 

Our consolidated financial statements include the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of KBR and our 
majority-owned,  controlled  subsidiaries  and  variable  interest  entities  where  we  are  the  primary  beneficiary  (see  Note  15).    The 
equity method is used to account for investments in affiliates in which we have the ability to exert significant influence over the 
affiliates’ operating and financial policies.  The cost method is used when we do not have the ability to exert significant influence.  
All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. 

Use of estimates 

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States 
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and related 
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  We believe the most significant estimates and judgments are associated with revenue 
recognition on engineering and construction contracts and government contracts, recognition of estimated losses on uncompleted 
contracts, recoverability assessments that must be periodically performed with respect to goodwill and intangible asset balances and 
deferred  tax  assets,  estimation  of  pension  obligations,  assessment  of  variable  interest  entities  as  well  as  the  determination  of 
liabilities  related  to  contingencies.    If  the  underlying  estimates  and  assumptions  upon  which  the  financial  statements  are  based 
change in the future, actual amounts may differ from those included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation on the consolidated statement of 

comprehensive income, consolidated balance sheets and the consolidated statements of cash flows. 

Engineering and construction contracts 

Revenue  from  contracts  to  provide  construction,  engineering,  design  or  similar  services  is  reported  on  the  percentage-of-
completion  method  of  accounting.    Progress  is  generally  measured  based  upon  man-hours,  costs  incurred  or  physical  progress, 
depending  on the  type  of  job.   All  known  or  anticipated  losses  on  contracts  are  provided  for  in  the  period  they  become  evident.  
Claims and change orders that are in the process of negotiation with customers for additional work or changes in the scope of work 
are  included  in  contract  value  when  collection  is  deemed  probable  and  the  value  can  be  reliably  estimated.    Our  contracts  often 
require  us  to  pay  liquidated  damages  should  we  not  meet  certain  performance  requirements,  including  completion  of  the  project 
within a scheduled time.  We generally include an estimate of liquidated damages in contract costs when it is deemed probable that 
they will be paid. 

Our  revenue  includes  revenue  from  services  provided  to  our  unconsolidated  affiliates  or  joint  ventures,  the  equity  in  the 

earnings of unconsolidated affiliates or joint ventures and gains and losses on disposal of our interest in joint ventures. 

Government contracts 

Most  of  the  services  provided  to  the  United  States  government  are  governed  by  cost-reimbursable  contracts.    Generally, 
these contracts may contain base fees (a fixed profit percentage applied to our actual costs to complete the work), fixed fees and 
award fees (a variable profit percentage applied to definitized costs, which is subject to our customer’s discretion and tied to the 
specific  performance  measures  defined  in  the  contract,  such  as  adherence  to  schedule,  health  and  safety,  quality  of  work, 
responsiveness, cost performance and business management). 

Revenue  is  recorded  at  the  time  services  are  performed,  and  such  revenues  include  base  fees,  actual  direct  project  costs 
incurred  and  an  allocation  of  indirect  costs.  Indirect  costs  are  applied  using  rates  approved  by  our  government  customers.    The 
general, administrative and overhead cost reimbursement rates are estimated periodically in accordance with government contract 
accounting regulations and may change based on actual costs incurred or based upon the volume of work performed.  Revenue is 
reduced  for  our  estimate  of  costs  that  either  are  in  dispute  with  our  customer  or  have  been  identified  as  potentially  unallowable 
pursuant to the terms of the contract or the federal acquisition regulations. 

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Accounting for multiple deliverables contracts 

For contracts containing multiple deliverables, we analyze each activity within the contract to ensure that we adhere to the 
separation  guidelines  for  revenue  arrangements  with  multiple  deliverables  in  accordance  with  Financial  Accounting  Standards 
Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605 - Revenue Recognition.   

Accounting for pre-contract costs 

Pre-contract  costs  incurred  in  anticipation  of  a  specific  contract  award  are  deferred  only  if  the  costs  can  be  directly 
associated with a specific anticipated contract and their recoverability from that contract is probable.  Pre-contract costs related to 
unsuccessful  bids  are  written  off  no  later  than  the  period  we  are  informed  that  we  are  not  awarded  the  specific  contract.    Costs 
related  to  one-time  activities  such  as  introducing  a  new  product  or  service,  conducting  business  in  a  new  territory,  conducting 
business with a new class of customer or commencing new operations are expensed when incurred. 

Legal expenses 

We expense legal costs in the period in which such costs are incurred. 

Cash and equivalents 

We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  Cash and 
equivalents  include  cash  related  to  contracts  in  progress  as  well  as  cash  held  by  our  joint  ventures  that  we  consolidate  for 
accounting  purposes.    Joint  venture  cash  balances  are  limited  to  joint  venture  activities  and  are  not  available  for  other  projects, 
general cash needs or distribution to us without approval of the board of directors of the respective joint ventures.  Cash held by our 
joint  ventures  that  we  consolidate  for  accounting  purposes  totaled  approximately  $201  million  at  December 31,  2012  and  $244 
million at December 31, 2011.  We expect to use the cash on these projects to pay project costs. 

Restricted cash primarily consists of amounts held in deposit with certain banks to collateralize standby letters of credit as 
well as amounts held in deposit with certain banks to establish foreign operations.  Our restricted cash is included in “Other current 
assets” and “Other assets” on our consolidated financial statements.  Our restricted cash balances were $2 million at December 31, 
2012 and $5 million at December 31, 2011. 

Allowance for bad debts 

We  establish  an  allowance  for  bad  debts  through  a  review  of  several  factors  including  historical  collection  experience, 

current aging status of the customer accounts, financial condition of our customers and whether the receivables involve retentions. 

Goodwill and other intangibles 

Goodwill  represents  the  excess of  cost  over  the  fair  market  value  of  net assets acquired  in  business  combinations  and, in 
accordance with ASC 350 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, we are required to test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, 
and  more  frequently  when  negative  conditions  or  other  triggering  events  arise.  We  test  goodwill  for  impairment  annually  as  of 
October 1.    Our  operations  are  grouped  into  four  segments:  Hydrocarbons,  IGP,  Services  and Other.    Within  those  segments  we 
operate  11  business  units  which  are  also  our  operating  segments  as  defined  by  ASC  280  -  Segment  Reporting  and  are  reporting 
units as defined by ASC 350.  In accordance with ASC 350, we conduct our goodwill impairment testing at the reporting unit level 
which  consists  of  the  11  business  and  reporting  units  and  our  Allstates  reporting  unit.    The  reporting  units  include  Gas 
Monetization,  Oil &  Gas,  Downstream,  Technology,  North  American  Government &  Logistics  ("NAGL"),  International 
Government,  Defence  and  Support  Services  ("IGDSS"),  Power &  Industrial  ("P&I"),  Infrastructure, Minerals,  Services,  Ventures 
and the Allstates staffing business. 

Our October 1, 2012 annual impairment test for goodwill was a quantitative analysis using a two-step process that involves 
comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill.  If the fair value of a reporting 
unit  exceeds  its  carrying  value,  the  goodwill  of  the  reporting  unit  is  not  considered  impaired;  therefore,  the  second  step  of  the 
impairment test is unnecessary.  If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we perform the second step of the 
goodwill  impairment  test  to  measure  the  amount  of  goodwill  impairment  loss  to  be  recorded,  as  necessary.    The  second  step 
compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to the carrying value of that goodwill.  We determine the implied 
fair value of the goodwill in the same manner as determining the amount of goodwill to be recognized in a business combination.  
See Note 6 regarding our interim and annual impairment tests. 

Consistent with prior years, the fair values of reporting units in 2012 were determined using a combination of two methods, 
one utilizing market earnings multiples of peer companies identified for each reporting unit (the market approach), and the other 
derived from discounted cash flow models with estimated cash flows based on internal forecasts of revenues and expenses over a 
ten year period plus a terminal value (the income approach). 

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The market approach estimates fair value by applying earnings and revenue market multiples to a reporting unit’s operating 
performance for the trailing twelve-month period. The income approach estimates fair value by discounting each reporting unit’s 
estimated future cash flows using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions and the risk profile of 
the reporting unit.  To arrive at our future cash flows, we use estimates of economic and market assumptions, including growth rates 
in revenues, costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins, tax rates and cash expenditures.  We believe these 
two approaches are appropriate valuation techniques and we generally weight the two resulting values equally as an estimate of a 
reporting unit's fair value for the purposes of our impairment testing.  However, we may weigh one value more heavily than the 
other  when  conditions  merit  doing  so.  Other  significant  estimates  and  assumptions  include  terminal  value  growth  rates,  future 
estimates of capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements.  The fair value derived from the weighting of 
these two methods provides appropriate valuations that, in the aggregate, reasonably reconcile to our market capitalization, taking 
into account observable control premiums. 

Given our use of judgments and estimates in the performance of our goodwill impairment test, if market conditions change 
compared  to  those  used  in  our  market  approach,  or  if  actual  future  results  of  operations  fall  below  the  projections  used  in  the 
income approach, our goodwill could become impaired in the future. 

Impairment of long-lived assets 

When events or changes in circumstances indicate that long-lived assets other than goodwill may be impaired, an evaluation 
is performed to determine if the asset is impaired and to measure the amount of the impairment, if necessary.  For an asset classified 
as held for use, the estimated future undiscounted cash flow associated with the asset is compared to the asset’s carrying amount to 
determine  if  a  write-down  to  fair  value  is  required.    When  an  asset  is  classified  as  held  for  sale,  we  cease  depreciation  or 
amortization and adjust the asset’s book value to the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. 

We evaluate equity method investments for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying 
value  of  such  investments  may  have  experienced  an  other-than-temporary  decline  in  value.  When  evidence  of  loss  in  value  has 
occurred,  we  compare  the  estimated  fair  value  of  the  investment  to  its  carrying  value  to  determine  whether  an  impairment  has 
occurred.  We assess the fair value of our equity method investments using commonly accepted techniques, and may use more than 
one method, including, but not limited to, recent third party comparable sales, internally developed discounted cash flow analysis 
and analysis from outside advisors.  If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value and we consider the decline in value to 
be other than temporary, the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized in the financial statements as an 
impairment. 

Pensions 

Our pension benefit obligations and expenses are calculated using actuarial models and methods, in accordance with ASC 
715 - Compensation - Retirement Benefits. Two of the more critical assumptions and estimates used in the actuarial calculations are 
the  discount  rate  for  determining  the  current  value  of  benefit  obligations  and  the  expected  rate  of  return  on  plan  assets.  Other 
assumptions  and  estimates  used  in  determining  benefit  obligations  and  plan  expenses  include  demographic  factors  such  as 
retirement age and mortality, which are evaluated periodically and updated accordingly to reflect our actual experience. 

Unrecognized  actuarial  gains  and  losses  are  generally  recognized  over  a  period  of  10  to  15  years,  which  represents  a 
reasonable systematic method for amortizing gains and losses for the employee group. Our unrecognized actuarial gains and losses 
arise from factors including experience and assumptions changes in the obligations and the difference between expected returns and 
actual returns on plan assets. The difference between actual and expected returns is deferred as an unrecognized actuarial gain or 
loss and is recognized as future pension expense. 

The  actuarial  assumptions  used  in  determining  our  pension  benefits  may  differ  materially  from  actual  results  due  to 
changing market and economic conditions, higher or lower withdrawal rates and longer or shorter life spans of participants.  While 
we believe that the assumptions used are appropriate, differences in actual experience or changes in assumptions may materially 
affect  our  financial  position  or  results  of  operations.  Our  actuarial  estimates  of  pension  benefit  expense  and  expected  pension 
returns of plan assets are discussed further in Note 17 in the accompanying financial statements. 

Income taxes 

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  recognized  for  the  expected  future  tax  consequences  of  events  that  have  been 
recognized in the financial statements or tax returns.  A current tax asset or liability is recognized for the estimated taxes refundable 
or  payable  on  tax  returns  for  the  current year.   A  deferred tax  asset  or  liability  is  recognized  for  the  estimated  future  tax  effects 
attributable to temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the income tax basis of assets and liabilities.  The 
measurement  of  current  and  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  is  based  on  provisions  of  the  enacted  tax  law,  and  the  effects  of 
potential future changes in tax laws or rates are not considered until enacted. 

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of 
the  deferred  tax  assets  will  not  be  realized.    The  ultimate  realization  of  deferred  tax  assets  is  dependent  upon  the  generation  of 
future  taxable  income  during  the  periods  in  which  those  temporary  differences  become  deductible.    A  valuation  allowance  is 
provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will not be realized. We consider the scheduled reversal 

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of  deferred  tax  liabilities,  projected  future  taxable  income  and  available  tax  planning  strategies  in  making  this  assessment.  
Additionally,  we  use  forecasts  of  certain  tax  elements  such  as  taxable  income  and  foreign  tax  credit  utilization  in  making  this 
assessment  of  realization.    Given  the  inherent  uncertainty  involved  with  the  use  of  such  assumptions,  there  can  be  significant 
variation between anticipated and actual results. 

We have operations in numerous countries other than the United States.  Consequently, we are subject to the jurisdiction of 
a significant number of taxing authorities. The income earned in these various jurisdictions is taxed on differing bases, including 
income actually earned, income deemed earned and revenue-based tax withholding.  The final determination of our tax liabilities 
involves  the  interpretation  of  local  tax  laws,  tax  treaties  and  related  authorities  in  each  jurisdiction.    Changes  in  the  operating 
environment, including changes in tax law and currency/repatriation controls, could impact the determination of our tax liabilities 
for a tax year. 

Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold to be recognized.  Income tax positions that 
previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recognized in the financial reporting period in which that threshold 
is met.  Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are derecognized in the financial 
reporting  period  in  which  that  threshold  is  no  longer  met.    The  company  recognizes  potential  interest  and  penalties  related  to 
unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. 

Tax filings of our subsidiaries, unconsolidated affiliates and related entities are routinely examined by tax authorities in the 
normal course of business.  These examinations may result in assessments of additional taxes, which we work to resolve with the 
tax  authorities  and  through  the  judicial  process.    Predicting  the  outcome  of  disputed  assessments  involves  some  uncertainty.  
Factors  such  as  the  availability  of  settlement  procedures,  willingness  of  tax  authorities  to  negotiate  and  the  operation  and 
impartiality of judicial systems vary across the different tax jurisdictions and may significantly influence the ultimate outcome.  We 
review the facts for each assessment, and then utilize assumptions and estimates to determine the most likely outcome and provide 
taxes, interest and penalties as needed based on this outcome. 

Derivative instruments 

At  times,  we  enter  into  derivative  financial  transactions  to  hedge  existing  or  projected  exposures  to  changing  foreign 
currency  exchange  rates.    We  do  not  enter  into  derivative  transactions  for  speculative  or  trading  purposes.  We  recognize  all 
derivatives at fair value on the balance sheet.  Derivatives that are not accounted for as hedges under ASC 815 - Derivatives and 
Hedging, are adjusted to fair value and such changes are reflected through the results of operations.  If the derivative is designated 
as a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives are either offset against the change in fair 
value of the hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until the 
hedged item is recognized in earnings. 

The  ineffective  portion  of  a  derivative’s  change  in  fair  value  is  recognized  in  earnings.    Recognized  gains  or  losses  on 
derivatives  entered  into  to  manage  foreign  exchange  risk  are  included  in  foreign  currency  gains  and  losses  in  the  consolidated 
statements of income. 

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Concentration of credit risk 

We have revenues and receivables from transactions with individual external customers that amount to 10% or more of our 
revenues.  A significant percentage of service revenue is generated from transactions with Chevron Corporation (“Chevron”), which 
is derived primarily from our Hydrocarbons segment, and from transactions with the United States government, which is derived 
from our IGP segment.  No other customers represented 10% or more of consolidated revenues in any of the periods presented.  In 
addition, our receivables are generally not collateralized.  The following tables present summarized data related to our transactions 
with Chevron and the U.S. government. 

Revenues from major customers: 

Millions of dollars 

Chevron revenue 

U.S. government revenue 

Percentages of revenues and accounts receivable from major customers: 

Millions of dollars, except percentage amounts 

Chevron revenues percentage 

U.S. government revenue percentage 

Chevron receivables percentage 

U.S. government receivables percentage 

Noncontrolling interest 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

$

2,302 
690 

 $ 

 $ 

2,047

2,219

$

$

1,783

3,277

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

29% 

9% 

10% 

22% 

22%

24%

8%

26%

18%

32%

11%

33%

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries in our consolidated balance sheets principally represents noncontrolling 
shareholders’ proportionate share of the equity in our consolidated subsidiaries.  Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries 
is adjusted each period to reflect the noncontrolling shareholders’ allocation of income or the absorption of losses by noncontrolling 
shareholders on certain majority-owned, controlled investments. 

Foreign currency translation 

We determine the functional currency of our foreign entities based upon the currency of the primary environment in which 
they operate. Where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, translation of assets and liabilities to U.S. dollars is based on 
exchange rates at the balance sheet date.  Translation of revenue and expenses to U.S. dollars is based on the average rate during the 
period.  Translation gains or losses, net of income tax effects, are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive 
loss.  Gains or losses from foreign currency transactions are included in results of operations, with the exception of intercompany 
foreign  transactions  that  are  of  a  long-term  investment  nature,  which  are  recorded  in  “Other  comprehensive  income”  on  our 
consolidated balance sheets. 

Variable Interest Entities 

The majority of our joint ventures are variable interest entities ("VIEs").  We account for VIEs in accordance with ASC 810 - 
Consolidation which requires the consolidation of VIEs in which a company has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE 
that  most  significantly  impact  the  VIE’s  economic  performance  and  the  obligation  to  absorb  losses  or  the  right  to  receive  the 
benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.  If a reporting enterprise meets these conditions, then it has a 
controlling financial interest and is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.  An unconsolidated VIE is accounted for under the equity 
method of accounting. 

We assess all newly created entities and those with which we become involved to determine whether such entities are VIEs 
and, if so, whether or not we are their primary beneficiary.  Most of the entities we assess are incorporated or unincorporated joint 
ventures  formed  by  us  and  our  partner(s)  for  the  purpose  of  executing  a  project  or  program  for  a  customer  and  are  generally 
dissolved  upon  completion  of  the  project  or  program.    Many  of  our  long-term  energy-related  construction  projects  in  our 
Hydrocarbons  business  group  are  executed  through  such  joint  ventures.    Typically,  these  joint  ventures  are  funded  by  advances 
from  the  project  owner,  and  accordingly,  require  little  or  no  equity  investment  by  the  joint  venture  partners  but  may  require 
subordinated  financial  support  from  the  joint  venture  partners  such  as  letters  of  credit,  performance  and  financial  guarantees  or 
obligations to fund losses incurred by the joint venture.  Other joint ventures, such as privately financed initiatives in our Ventures 
business unit, generally require the partners to invest equity and take an ownership position in an entity that manages and operates 
an asset post construction. 

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As required by ASC 810-10, we perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether we are the primary beneficiary once 
an  entity  is  identified  as  a  VIE.    Thereafter,  we  continue  to  re-evaluate  whether  we  are  the  primary  beneficiary  of  the  VIE  in 
accordance with ASC 810-10.  A qualitative assessment begins with an understanding of the nature of the risks in the entity as well 
as the nature of the entity’s activities including terms of the contracts entered into by the entity, ownership interests issued by the 
entity and how they were marketed and the parties involved in the design of the entity.  We then identify all of the variable interests 
held  by  parties  involved  with  the  VIE  including,  among  other  things,  equity  investments,  subordinated  debt  financing,  letters  of 
credit,  financial  and  performance  guarantees  and  contracted  service  providers.    Once  we  identify  the  variable  interests,  we 
determine those activities which are most significant to the economic performance of the entity and which variable interest holder 
has  the  power  to  direct  those  activities.    Though  infrequent,  some  of  our  assessments  reveal  no  primary  beneficiary  because  the 
power to direct the most significant activities that impact the economic performance is held equally by two or more variable interest 
holders who are required to provide their consent prior to the execution of their decisions.  Most of the VIEs with which we are 
involved have relatively few variable interests and are primarily related to our equity investment, significant service contracts and 
other subordinated financial support. 

Share-based compensation 

We apply the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718-10 for share-based payments to account for and report equity-
based compensation.  ASC 718-10 requires equity-based compensation expense to be measured based on the grant-date fair value of 
the award.  For performance-based awards, compensation expense is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the award and 
the fair value of that award is remeasured subsequently at each reporting date through the settlement date.  Changes in fair value 
during  the  requisite  service  period  or  the  vesting  period  are  recognized  as  compensation  cost  on  a  straight  line  basis  over  that 
period.  See Note 13 for detailed information on share-based compensation and incentive plans. 

Additional Balance Sheet Information 

Included  in  “Other  current  assets”  on  our  consolidated  balance  sheets  are  “Advances  to  subcontractors”  and  included  in 
“Other  current  liabilities”  on  our  consolidated  balance  sheets  are  "Income  taxes  payable"  and  “Retainage  payables  to 
subcontractors.”  Our  “Advances  to  subcontractors”,  "Income  taxes  payable"  and  “Retainage  payables  to  subcontractors”  for  the 
years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are presented below:  

Millions of dollars 

Advances to subcontractors 

Income taxes payable 

Retainage payables to subcontractors 

Note 2. Income per Share 

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

$ 

$ 

$ 

37 
116 
136 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

167

54

202

Basic  income  per  share  is  based  upon  the  weighted  average  number  of  common  shares  outstanding  during  the  period. 
Dilutive income per share includes additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potential common shares with a 
dilutive  effect  had  been  issued using  the  treasury  stock  method.  A  reconciliation  of  the  number  of  shares  used  for  the  basic  and 
diluted income per share calculations is as follows: 

Millions of Shares 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 

Stock options and restricted shares 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

148

1

149

150 
1 
151 

156

1

157

For  purposes  of  applying  the  two-class  method  in  computing  earnings  per  share,  net  earnings  allocated  to  participating 
securities was approximately $1 million, a negligible amount per share, for the fiscal year 2012, $2 million, or $0.02 per share, for 
fiscal year 2011 and $2 million, or $0.01 per share, for fiscal year 2010. The diluted earnings per share calculation did not include 
1.3  million,  0.5  million  and  1.1  million  antidilutive  weighted  average  shares  for  the  years  ended  December 31,  2012,  2011  and 
2010, respectively. 

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Note 3. Business Combinations and Other Transactions 

Business Combinations 

ENI Holdings, Inc.(the “Roberts & Schaefer Company”).  On December 21, 2010, we completed the acquisition of 100% 
of the outstanding common shares of ENI Holdings, Inc. (“ENI”).  ENI is the parent to the Roberts & Schaefer Company (“R&S”), 
a  privately  held  EPC  services  company  for  material  handling  and  processing  systems.    Headquartered  in  Chicago,  Illinois,  R&S 
provides  services  and  associated  processing  infrastructure  to  customers  in  the  mining  and  minerals,  power,  industrial,  refining, 
aggregates, precious and base metals industries.  R&S and its acquired divisions have been integrated into our Minerals reporting 
unit. 

The  purchase  price  was  $280  million  plus  estimated  working  capital  of  $17  million  which  included  cash  acquired  of  $8 
million.    The  total  net  cash  paid  at  closing  of  $289  million  is  subject  to  an  escrowed  holdback.    As  of  December 31,  2012,  the 
remaining escrowed holdback was $25 million and primarily related to security for indemnification obligations.  On December 6, 
2012,  ENI  Holdings,  LLC  filed  a  lawsuit  in  Delaware  Chancery  Court  alleging  KBR  is  wrongfully  withholding  the  escrowed 
holdback.    On  January  25,  2013,  we  filed  an  answer  denying  the  wrongful  withholding  allegation.    In  addition  we  filed  a 
counterclaim for indemnity and fraud under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement.  

The  acquisition  generated  goodwill  of  approximately  $250  million,  which  is  not  deductible  for  income  tax  purposes.  
Goodwill  was  recognized  primarily  as  a  result  of  acquiring  an  assembled  workforce,  expertise  and  capabilities  in  the  material 
handling and processing systems market, cost saving opportunities and other synergies.  During 2011, we recorded an increase to 
goodwill of approximately $4 million primarily associated with additional purchase consideration payable to the seller, based upon 
our estimates of post-closing working capital adjustments and final valuation of acquired intangible assets.  In the third quarter of 
2012, during the course of our annual strategic planning process, we determined that both the actual and expected income and cash 
flows for our Minerals reporting unit were substantially lower than previous forecasts due to lower than expected project bookings 
and  losses  from  ongoing  projects  acquired  as  part  of  the  acquisition  of  R&S.    We  also  identified  a  deterioration  in  economic 
conditions in the minerals markets and less than expected actual and projected income and cash flows for the Minerals reporting 
unit,  which  reduced  forecasts  of  the  sales,  operating  income  and  cash  flows  expected  in  2013  and  beyond.    As  a  result  of  these 
triggering  events,  we  performed  an  interim  goodwill  impairment  test  on  our  Minerals  reporting  unit.  As  a  result  of  our  interim 
goodwill impairment test, we recorded a noncash goodwill impairment charge in our Minerals reporting unit for $178 million.  See 
Note 6 for details regarding the impairment of our Minerals reporting unit. 

Of the total purchase price on this acquisition, $56 million was allocated to customer relationships, trade names and other 
intangibles.  Customer  relationships  represent  existing  contracts  and  the  underlying  customer  relationships  and  backlog  are 
amortized  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  period  in  which  the  economic  benefits  are  expected  to  be  realized.    Tradename 
intangibles include the Roberts & Schaefer and Soros brands which are amortized on a straight-lined basis over an estimated useful 
life of 8 - 10 years. 

Other Transactions 

M.W.  Kellogg Limited  (“MWKL”).  On  December 31,  2010,  we  obtained  control of  the  remaining  44.94% interest  in  our 
MWKL subsidiary located in the U.K for approximately £107 million subject to certain post-closing adjustments.  The acquisition 
was  recorded  as  an  equity  transaction  that  reduced  noncontrolling  interests,  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  and 
additional paid-in capital by $180 million.  We recognized direct transaction costs associated with the acquisition of approximately 
$1 million as a direct charge to additional paid in capital.  The initial purchase price of $164 million was paid on January 5, 2011.  
During the third quarter of 2011, we settled various post-closing adjustments that resulted in a decrease to “Paid-in capital in excess 
of par” of approximately $5 million.  We also agreed to pay the former noncontrolling interest 44.94% of future proceeds collected 
on certain receivables owed to MWKL and the former noncontrolling interest agreed to indemnify us for 44.94% of certain MWKL 
liabilities to be settled and paid in the future.  As of December 31, 2012, we have liabilities of approximately $14 million classified 
on  our  consolidated  balance  sheet  as  “Other  current  liabilities”  reflecting  our  accrual  of  44.94%  of  proceeds  from  certain 
receivables owed to the former noncontrolling interest partner in MWKL.  See Note 10 for additional information about obligations 
due to the former noncontrolling interest partner in MWKL. 

LNG  Joint  Venture.    On  January 5,  2011,  we  sold  our  50%  interest  in  a  joint  venture  to  our  joint  venture  partner  for 
approximately  $22  million.    The  joint  venture  was  formed  to  execute  an  EPC  contract  for  construction  of  an  LNG  plant  in 
Indonesia.  We recognized a gain on the sale of our interest of approximately $8 million which is included in “Equity in earnings of 
unconsolidated affiliates, net” in our consolidated income statement. 

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Note 4. Percentage-of-Completion Contracts 

Revenue  from  contracts  to  provide  construction,  engineering,  design  or  similar  services  is  reported  on  the  percentage-of-
completion  method  of  accounting  using  measurements  of  progress  toward  completion  appropriate  for  the  work  performed.  
Commonly used measurements are costs incurred, man-hours and physical progress. 

Billing  practices  for  these  projects  are  governed  by  the  contract  terms  of  each  project  based  upon  costs  incurred, 
achievement  of  milestones  or  pre-agreed  schedules.    Billings  do  not  necessarily  correlate  with  revenue  recognized  using  the 
percentage-of-completion  method  of  accounting.    Billings  in  excess  of  recognized  revenue  are  recorded  in  “Advance  billings  on 
uncompleted  contracts.”    When  billings  are  less  than  recognized  revenue,  the  difference  is  recorded  in  “Unbilled  receivables  on 
uncompleted contracts.”  With the exception of claims and change orders that we are in the process of negotiating with customers, 
unbilled receivables are usually billed during normal billing processes following achievement of the contractual requirements. 

Recording of profits and losses on percentage-of-completion contracts requires an estimate of the total profit or loss over the 
life of each contract.  This estimate requires consideration of contract value, change orders and claims reduced by costs incurred 
and  estimated  costs  to  complete.    Anticipated  losses  on  contracts  are  recorded  in  full  in  the  period  they  become  evident.    We 
generally do not delay income recognition until projects have reached a specified percentage of completion.  Generally, profits are 
recorded  from  the  commencement  date  of  the  contract  based  upon  the  total  estimated  contract  profit  multiplied  by  the  current 
percentage complete for the contract. 

Unapproved change orders and claims 

When  calculating  the  amount  of  total  profit  or  loss  on  a  long-term  contract,  we  include  unapproved  change  orders  and 
claims  in  contract  value  only  when  it  is  probable  that  they  will  result  in  additional  revenue  and  the  amount  can  be  reliably 
estimated.    Including  unapproved  change  orders  and  claims  in  this  calculation  increases  the  operating  income  (or  reduces  the 
operating loss) that would otherwise be recorded without consideration of these items. 

When  recording  the  revenue  and  the  associated  unbilled  receivable  for  claims  and  unapproved  change  orders,  we  only 
accrue an amount equal to the costs incurred and include no profit element.  The amounts of unapproved change orders and claims 
included in determining the profit or loss on contracts and recorded in current and noncurrent unbilled receivables on uncompleted 
contracts are as follows: 

Millions of dollars 

Claims 

Unapproved change orders 

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

$ 

126 

 $ 

35 

31

6

As of December 31, 2012, claims and unapproved change orders related to several projects.  Included in the table above are 
claims  associated  with  the  reimbursable  portion  of  an  EPC  contract  to  construct  an  LNG  facility  for  which  we  have  recognized 
additional contract revenue totaling $107 million. The claims on this project represent incremental subcontractor costs that we are 
legally entitled to recover from the customer under the terms of the EPC contract.  See Note 9 for a discussion of U.S. government 
claims, which are not included in the table above. 

For  our  unconsolidated  subsidiaries,  our  share  of  claims  and  unapproved  change  orders  was  $3  million  and  $43  million, 

respectively, as of December 31, 2012. 

Liquidated damages 

Many of our engineering and construction contracts have milestone due dates that if not met could subject us to penalties for 
liquidated damages if claims are asserted and we were responsible for the delays.  These generally relate to specified activities that 
must be completed within a project by a set contractual date or achievement of a specified level of output or throughput of a plant 
we construct.  Each contract defines the conditions under which a customer may make a claim for liquidated damages.  However, in 
some instances, liquidated damages are not asserted by the customer, but the potential to do so is used in negotiating claims and 
closing out the contract. 

Based upon our evaluation of our performance and other legal analysis, we have not accrued for possible liquidated damages 
related  to  several  projects  totaling  $2  million  at  December 31,  2012  and  $11  million  at  December 31,  2011,  (including  amounts 
related to our share of unconsolidated subsidiaries), that we could incur based upon completing the projects as currently forecasted. 

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Note 5. Business Segment Information 

We provide a wide range of services and the management of our business is heavily focused on major projects within each 
of our reportable segments.  At any given time, a relatively few number of projects and joint ventures represent a substantial part of 
our  operations.   Our  equity  in earnings  and  losses  of  unconsolidated  affiliates  that  are  accounted  for  using  the  equity  method  of 
accounting is included in revenue of the applicable segment. 

The following is a description of our reportable segments: 

Hydrocarbons.    Our  Hydrocarbons  business  segment  provides  services  ranging  from  prefeasibility  studies  to  designing 
through construction and commissioning of process facilities in remote locations and developed areas around the world.  We are 
involved  in  hydrocarbon  processing  which  includes  constructing  liquefied  natural  gas  (“LNG”)  plants  in  several  countries.    Our 
global teams of engineers also provide process technology and project delivery for projects in the biofuel, carbon capture, oil and 
gas,  olefins  and  petrochemical  markets.    The  Hydrocarbons  business  segment  includes  the  Gas  Monetization,  Oil &  Gas, 
Downstream and Technology business units. 

Our Gas Monetization business unit designs and constructs facilities that enable our customers to monetize their natural gas 
resources.    We  design  and  build  LNG  and  gas-to-liquids  (“GTL”)  facilities  that  allow  for  the  economical  development  and 
transportation  of  resources  from  locations  across  the  globe.    Additionally,  we  make  significant  contributions  in  advancing  gas 
processing development, equipment design and innovative construction methods.  Our Oil & Gas business unit delivers onshore and 
offshore oil and natural gas production facilities which include platforms, floating production and subsea facilities and pipelines.  
We  also  provide  specialty  consulting  services  which  include  field  development  studies  and  planning,  structural  integrity 
management  and  proprietary  designs  for  ship  and  semi-submersible  hulls.    Our  Downstream  business  unit  provides  a  complete 
range  of  engineering,  procurement,  construction  and  construction  services  (“EPC-CS”)  services,  as  well  as  program  and  project 
management,  consulting,  front-end  engineering  and  design  (“FEED”)  for  refineries,  petrochemical  and  other  plants.    Our 
Technology business unit provides expertise related to differentiated process technologies for the coal monetization, petrochemical, 
refining and syngas markets. 

Infrastructure,  Government &  Power.    Our  IGP  business  segment  serves  the  Infrastructure,  Government &  Power 
industries  delivering  effective  solutions  to  defense  and  governmental  agencies  worldwide,  providing  base  operations,  facilities 
management, border security, engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) services and logistics support.  We also provide 
project  management, construction  management,  design and  support  services  for  an  array  of  complex  infrastructure  initiatives 
including  aviation,  road,  rail,  maritime,  water,  wastewater,  building  and  pipeline projects.    For  the  industrial  manufacturing  and 
process  markets,  we  provide  a  full  range  of  EPC  services  to  a  variety  of  heavy  industrial  and  advanced  manufacturing  markets, 
frequently employing our clients’ proprietary knowledge and technologies in strategically critical projects.  For the power market, 
we use our full-scope EPC expertise to execute projects which play a distinctive role in increasing the world’s power generation 
capacity from multiple fuel sources and in enhancing the efficiency and environmental compliance of existing power facilities.  The 
IGP business segment includes NAGL, IGDSS, Infrastructure, Minerals and the P&I business units. 

Services.  Our  Services  segment  delivers  full-scope  construction,  construction  management,  fabrication,  operations/ 
maintenance, commissioning/startup and turnaround expertise to customers worldwide in a variety of markets including oil and gas, 
petrochemicals and hydrocarbon processing, power, alternate energy, pulp and paper, industrial and manufacturing and consumer 
product  industries. Specifically,  Services  is  organized  around  four  major  product  lines:  U.S.  Construction,  Industrial  Services, 
Building  Group  and  Canada.    Our  U.S.  Construction  product  line  delivers  direct  hire  construction,  construction  management  for 
construction only projects to a variety of markets and works closely with the Hydrocarbons group, Minerals and P&I business units 
to  provide  construction  execution  support  on  all  domestic  EPC  projects.    Our  Industrial  Services  product  line  is  a  diversified 
maintenance  organization  operating  on  a  global  basis  providing  maintenance,  on-call  construction,  turnaround  and  specialty 
services to a variety of markets.  This product line works with all of our other operating units to identify potential for pull through 
opportunities and to identify upcoming EPC projects at one of the 90 plus locations where we have embedded KBR personnel.  Our 
Building  Group  product  line  provides  general  commercial  contractor  services  to  education,  food  and  beverage,  manufacturing, 
health care, hospitality and entertainment, life science and technology and mixed-use building clients. Our Canada product line is a 
diversified construction and fabrication operation providing direct hire construction, module assembly, fabrication and maintenance 
services to our Canadian customers.  This product line serves a number of markets including oil and gas customers operating in the 
oil sands, pulp and paper, mining and industrial markets. 

Certain  of  our  business  units  meet  the  definition  of  operating  segments  contained  in  ASC  280  -  Segment  Reporting,  but 
individually do not meet the quantitative thresholds as a reportable segment, nor do they share a majority of the aggregation criteria 
with another operating segment.  These operating segments are reported on a combined basis as “Other” and include our Ventures 
and Allstates business units as well as corporate expenses not included in the operating segments’ results.  Our segment information 
has been prepared in accordance with ASC 280 - Segment Reporting. 

Our reportable segments follow the same accounting policies as those described in Note 1 (Significant Accounting Policies).  
Our equity in pretax earnings and losses of unconsolidated affiliates that are accounted for using the equity method of accounting is 
included in revenue and operating income of the applicable segment. 

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Reportable segment performance is evaluated by our chief operating decision maker using operating segment income which 
is  defined  as  operating  segment  revenue  less  the  cost  of  services  and  segment  overhead  directly  attributable  to  the  operating 
segment.  Reportable segment income excludes certain cost of services and general and administrative expenses directly attributable 
to the operating segment that is managed and reported at the corporate level and corporate general and administrative expenses.  We 
believe this is the most accurate measure of the ongoing profitability of our operating segments. 

Labor  cost  absorption  in  the  following  table  represents  income  or  expense  generated  by  our  central  service  labor  and 
resource groups for amounts charged to the operating segments.  Additionally in the following table, depreciation and amortization 
associated with corporate assets are allocated to our operating segments for determining operating income or loss. 

The tables below present information on our reportable segments. 

Operations by Reportable Segment 

Millions of dollars 
Revenue: 

Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power 

Services 

Other 

Total revenue 

Segment operating income (loss):
Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power 

Services 

Other 

Segment operating income 

Unallocated amounts: 

Labor cost absorption income (expense) 

Corporate general and administrative expense 

Total operating income 

Capital Expenditures: 
Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power 

Services 

Other 

Total 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net:
Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power 

Services 

Other 

Total 

Depreciation and amortization: 
Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power 

Services 

Other 

Total 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

4,300

$ 

 $ 

3,969

4,299

1,755

76

 $ 

10,099

 $ 

4,258 
3,328 
1,590 
85 
9,261 

408 
266 
58 
51 
783 

1,904

1,633

84

7,921

$ 

601

$ 

(104)

(16)

75

556

(35)

(222)

400

272

102

35

809

12

(212)

609

1

8

2

55

66

40

40

33

24

137

3

6

12

41

62

18 
(214)   

299

$ 

587 

 $ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

1

1

5

68

75

34

56

33

28

151

$ 

1

13

8

43

65

$ 

$ 

— 
3 
3 
77 
83 

32 
67 
26 
33 
158 

2 
14 
9 
46 
71 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Within  KBR,  not  all assets  are  associated  with  specific  segments.    Those  assets  specific  to  segments  include  receivables, 
inventories, certain identified property, plant and equipment and equity in and advances to related companies and goodwill.  The 
remaining assets, such as cash and the remaining property, plant and equipment, are considered to be shared among the segments 
and are therefore reported in "Other." 

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Balance Sheet Information by Reportable Segment 

Millions of dollars 
Total assets: 

Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power 

Services 

Other (a) 

Total assets 

Goodwill: 
Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power 

Services 

Other 

Total 

Equity in/advances to related companies:
Hydrocarbons 

Infrastructure, Government and Power 

Services 

Other 

Total 

(a) Includes intercompany obligations. 

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

3,311  $
2,551 
1,020 
(1,115) 
5,767  $

2,836

2,827

604

(601)

5,666

255  $
225 
287 
12 
779  $

39  $
(76) 
54 
200 
217  $

249

403

287

12

951

9

(51)

36

196

190

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Revenue by country is determined based on the location of services provided.  Long-lived assets by country are determined 

based on the location of tangible assets. 

Selected Geographic Information 

Millions of dollars 
Revenue: 

United States 

Asia Pacific (includes Australia) 

Africa 

Europe 

Other Middle East 

Iraq 

Canada 

Other Countries 

Total 

Millions of dollars 
Property, Plant & Equipment: 

United States 

United Kingdom 

Other Countries 

Total 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

$

2,127 
1,940 
1,625 
648 
571 
445 
431 
134 
7,921 

 $ 

1,994

$

1,439

2,113

587

707

1,969

299

153

2,082

1,030

2,094

585

995

2,891

310

112

 $ 

9,261

$

10,099

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

$ 

238

$

92

60

$ 

390

$

225

97

62

384

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Note 6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets 

Goodwill 

The table below summarizes our goodwill by segment. 

Millions of dollars 

Hydrocarbons 

IGP 

Services 

Other 

Total 

Balance at December 31, 2010 

$ 

249

$

399

$

287

$

R&S purchase price adjustment 

Balance at December 31, 2011 

Other additions 

Impairment of Minerals 

—

249

6

—

Balance at December 31, 2012 

$ 

255

$

4

403

—

(178)

225

$

—

287

—

—

287

$

12 
— 
12 
— 
— 
12 

 $ 

 $ 

947

4

951

6

(178)

779

Goodwill Impairment Review 

We perform our annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1 of each year and also perform interim impairment reviews 
if events occur or circumstances change that indicate it is likely that the fair value of a reporting unit is below its carrying value.  In 
the  third  quarter  of  2012,  during  the  course  of  our  annual  strategic  planning  process,  we  determined  that  both  the  actual  and 
expected income and cash flows for our Minerals reporting unit were substantially lower than previous forecasts due to losses from 
ongoing  projects  acquired  as  part  of  the  acquisition  of  R&S.    We  also  identified  a  deterioration  in  economic  conditions  in  the 
minerals markets and less than expected actual and projected income and cash flows for the Minerals reporting unit, which reduced 
forecasts of the sales, operating income and cash flows expected in 2013 and beyond.  As a result of these triggering events, we 
performed an interim goodwill impairment test on our Minerals reporting unit during the third quarter of 2012. 

The first step in performing a goodwill impairment test is to identify potential impairment by comparing the estimated fair 
value of the reporting unit to its carrying value.  The result of the first step of our goodwill impairment test indicated the carrying 
value of our Minerals reporting unit exceeded its fair value.  Therefore, we performed the second step of the goodwill impairment 
test in order to measure the amount of the potential impairment loss.  The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the 
implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to the carrying value of that goodwill.  We determine the implied fair value of 
goodwill  in  the  same  manner  as  we  use  in  determining  the  amount  of  goodwill  to  be  recognized  in  a  business  combination.  
Applying  this  methodology,  we  assigned  the  fair  value  of  the  Minerals  reporting  unit  estimated  in  step  one  to  all  the  assets  and 
liabilities of the reporting unit.  The implied fair value of the Minerals reporting unit's goodwill is the excess of the fair value of the 
reporting  unit  over  the  amounts  assigned  to  its  assets  and  liabilities.    Our  goodwill  impairment  is  a  nonrecurring  fair  value 
measurement that required significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 fair value measurements) in the calculation.  As a result of our 
interim goodwill impairment test, we recorded a noncash goodwill impairment charge in our Minerals reporting unit, which is part 
of  our  IGP  segment,  for  $178  million.  Due  to  this  impairment,  goodwill  for  the  reporting  unit  decreased  from  its  December 31, 
2011 balance of $263 million to $85 million at December 31, 2012. 

Consistent with prior years, the fair values of reporting units in 2012 were determined using a combination of two methods, 
one  utilizing  market  earnings  multiples  (the  market  approach)  and  the  other  derived  from  discounted  cash  flow  models  with 
estimated cash flows based on internal forecasts of revenues and expenses over a ten year period plus a terminal value period (the 
income  approach).    To  arrive  at  the  Minerals  reporting  unit's  future  cash  flows,  we  use  estimates  of  economic  and  market 
assumptions, including growth rates in revenues, costs and estimates of future expected changes in operating margins, tax rates and 
cash  expenditures.  Other  significant  estimates  and  assumptions  include  terminal  value  growth  rates,  future  estimates  of  capital 
expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements.  The market approach estimates fair value by applying earnings 
and  revenue  market  multiples  to  the  reporting  unit's  operating  performance  for  the  trailing  twelve-month  period.  The  income 
approach  estimates  fair  value  by  discounting  the  reporting  unit's  estimated  future  cash  flows  using  a  weighted-average  cost  of 
capital that reflects current market conditions and the risk profile of the business unit.  Under the income approach, we applied a 
risk-adjusted discount rate of 16% to the future cash flows from the Minerals reporting unit.  In addition to the earnings multiples 
and the discount rates, certain other judgments and estimates are used to prepare the goodwill impairment test.  If market conditions 
change compared to those used in our market approach, or if actual future results of operations fall below the projections used in the 
income approach, our goodwill could become further impaired in the future. 

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Intangible Assets 

Intangible  assets  are  comprised  of  customer  relationships,  contracts,  backlog,  trade  name  licensing  agreements  and 

other. The cost and accumulated amortization of our intangible assets were as follows: 

Millions of dollars 

Intangibles not subject to amortization 

Intangibles subject to amortization 

Total intangibles 

Accumulated amortization of intangibles 

Net intangibles 

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

$ 

11

$

192

203

(104)

$ 

99

$

11

191

202

(89)

113

Intangibles subject to amortization are amortized over their estimated useful lives of up to 25 years.  These intangible assets 
are  tested  annually  for  impairment  or  more  often  if  events  or  circumstances  change  that  would  create  a triggering  event.    We 
performed an undiscounted cash flow analysis due to a triggering event identified in the Minerals reporting unit during our annual 
strategic  planning  process  in  the  third  quarter  of  2012.    No  impairment  of  the  intangibles  was  identified.    Our  intangibles 
amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 is presented below: 

Millions of dollars 

2010 

2011 

2012 

Our expected intangibles amortization expense in the next five years is presented below: 

Millions of dollars 

2013 

2014 

2015 

2016 

2017 

Intangibles 
amortization expense 

12

16

15

Expected future 
intangibles 
amortization expense 

14

12

11

10

10

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

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Note 7. Property, Plant and Equipment 

Other than those assets that have been written down to their fair values due to impairment, property, plant and equipment are 
reported at cost less accumulated depreciation, which is generally provided on the straight-line method over the estimated useful 
lives of the assets. Accelerated depreciation methods are also used for tax purposes, wherever permitted.  Upon sale or retirement of 
an asset, the related costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized. 

Property, plant and equipment are composed of the following: 

Millions of dollars 

Land 

Buildings and property improvements 

Equipment and other 

Total 

Less accumulated depreciation 

Net property, plant and equipment 

Estimated 
Useful 
Lives in Years 

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

N/A $

5-44

3-25

$

 $ 

19 
210 
517 
746 
(356)   

390 

 $ 

31

244

473

748

(364)

384

In November 2012, the joint venture in which we hold a 50% interest sold the office building in which we lease office space 
for our corporate headquarters and business unit offices in Houston, Texas, for $175 million.  Since we will continue to lease the 
office building from the new owner under essentially the same lease terms, the $44 million pre-tax gain on the sale will be deferred 
and  amortized  using  the  straight-line  method  over  the  remaining  term  of  the  lease,  which  expires  in  2030.    The  deferred  gain  is 
recorded in "Other current liabilities" and "Other noncurrent liabilities" on our consolidated balance sheet. 

In  November  2012,  we  closed  on  the  sale  of  our  former  headquarters  campus  located  at  4100  Clinton  Drive  in  Houston, 
Texas for approximately $42 million in cash.  The sale resulted in a $27 million pre-tax gain on disposal of assets in "Operating 
income" in our consolidated statements of income. 

Note 8. Debt and Other Credit Facilities 

Credit Agreement 

On  December 2,  2011,  we  entered  into  a  $1  billion,  five-year  unsecured  revolving  credit  agreement  (the  “Credit 
Agreement”)  with  a  syndicate  of  international  banks.  The  Credit  Agreement  expires  in  December  2016  and  may  be  used  for 
working capital, the issuance of letters of credit and other general corporate purposes.  Amounts drawn under the Credit Agreement 
will bear interest at variable rates, per annum, based either on (i) the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) plus an applicable 
margin of 1.50% to 1.75%, or (ii) a base rate plus an applicable margin of 0.50% to 0.75%, with the base rate equal to the highest of 
(a) reference bank’s publicly announced base rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, or (c) LIBOR plus 1%.  The amount of the 
applicable margin to be applied will be determined by the Company’s ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated EBITDA for the 
prior four fiscal quarters, as defined in the Credit Agreement.  The Credit Agreement provides for fees on letters of credit issued 
under  the  Credit  Agreement  at  a  rate  equal  to  the  applicable  margin  for  LIBOR-based  loans,  except  for  performance  letters  of 
credit, which are priced at 50% of such applicable margin.  KBR pays an issuance fee of 0.15% of the face amount of a letter of 
credit.    KBR  also  pays  a  commitment  fee  of  0.25%, per  annum,  on  any  unused  portion  of  the  commitment  under  the  Credit 
Agreement.  As of December 31, 2012, there were $217 million in letters of credit and no advances outstanding. 

The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants which include financial covenants requiring maintenance of a ratio of 
consolidated debt to consolidated EBITDA not greater than 3.5 to 1 and a minimum consolidated net worth of $2 billion plus 50% 
of  consolidated  net  income  for  each  quarter  beginning  December 31,  2011,  and  100%  of  any  increase  in  shareholders’  equity 
attributable to the sale of equity interests.  The noncash goodwill impairment of $178 million related to our Minerals reporting unit 
did not have a material impact on the financial covenants in our credit agreements. 

The Credit Agreement contains a number of other covenants restricting, among other things, our ability to incur additional 
liens and indebtedness, enter into asset sales, repurchase our equity shares and make certain types of investments.  Our subsidiaries 
are  restricted  from  incurring  indebtedness,  except  if  such  indebtedness  relates  to  purchase  money  obligations,  capitalized  leases, 
refinancing or renewals secured by liens upon or in property acquired, constructed or improved in an aggregate principal amount 
not to exceed $200 million at any time outstanding.  Additionally, our subsidiaries may incur unsecured indebtedness not to exceed 
$200  million  in  aggregate  outstanding  principal  amount  at  any  time.    We  are  also  permitted  to  repurchase  our  equity  shares, 
provided  that  no  such  repurchases  shall  be  made  from  proceeds  borrowed  under  the  Credit  Agreement,  and  that  the  aggregate 
purchase  price  and  dividends  paid  after  December 2,  2011,  does  not  to  exceed  the  Distribution  Cap  (equal  to  the  sum  of  $750 
million  plus  the  lesser  of  (1) $400  million  and  (2)  the  amount  received  by  us  in  connection  with  the  arbitration  and  subsequent 
litigation of the PEMEX contracts as discussed in Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements).  At December 31, 2012, the 
remaining availability under the Distribution Cap was approximately $659 million. 

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Letters of credit, surety bonds and guarantees 

In connection with certain projects, we are required to provide letters of credit, surety bonds or guarantees to our customers. 
Letters  of  credit  are  provided  to  certain  customers  and  counter-parties  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business  as  credit  support  for 
contractual  performance  guarantees,  advanced  payments  received  from  customers  and  future  funding  commitments.    We  have 
approximately  $2.5  billion  in  committed  and  uncommitted  lines  of  credit  to  support  the  issuance  of  letters  of  credit  and  as  of 
December 31, 2012, we have utilized $765 million of our present capacity under lines of credit.  Surety bonds are also posted under 
the terms of certain contracts to guarantee our performance.  The letters of credit outstanding included $217 million issued under 
our Credit Agreement and $548 million issued under uncommitted bank lines at December 31, 2012.  Of the total letters of credit 
outstanding, $277 million relate to our joint venture operations and $9 million of the letters of credit have terms that could entitle a 
bank to require additional cash collateralization on demand.  As the need arises, future projects will be supported by letters of credit 
issued under our Credit Agreement or other lines of credit arranged on a bilateral, syndicated or other basis.  We believe we have 
adequate  letter  of  credit  capacity  under  our  Credit  Agreement  and  bilateral  lines  of  credit  to  support  our  operations  for  the  next 
twelve months. 

Nonrecourse Project Finance Debt 

Fasttrax Limited, a joint venture in which we indirectly own a 50% equity interest with an unrelated partner, was awarded a 
contract in 2001 with the U.K. Ministry of Defence (“MoD”) to provide a fleet of 92 heavy equipment transporters (“HETs”) to the 
British Army.  Under the terms of the arrangement, Fasttrax Limited operates and maintains the HET fleet for a term of 22 years. 
The purchase of the HETs by the joint venture was financed through a series of bonds secured by the assets of Fasttrax Limited 
totaling approximately £84.9 million and are non-recourse to KBR and its partner including £12.2 million which was replaced when 
the  shareholders  funded  combined  equity  and  subordinated  debt  of  approximately  £12.2  million.    The  secured  bonds  are  an 
obligation  of  Fasttrax  Limited  and  will  never  be  a  debt  obligation  of  KBR  because  they  are  non-recourse  to  the  joint  venture 
partners.  Accordingly, in the event of a default on the term loan, the lenders may only look to the resources of Fasttrax Limited for 
repayment. 

Consolidated amount of non-recourse project-finance debt of a VIE 

Millions of dollars 

Current non-recourse project-finance debt of a VIE consolidated by KBR 

Noncurrent non-recourse project-finance debt of a VIE consolidated by KBR 

Total non-recourse project-finance debt of a VIE consolidated by KBR 

December 31, 2012 

$ 

$ 

$ 

10

84

94

The guaranteed secured bonds were issued in two classes consisting of Class A 3.5% Index Linked Bonds in the amount of 
£56  million  and  Class  B  5.9%  Fixed  Rate  Bonds  in  the  amount  of  £16.7  million.   Principal  payments  on  both  classes  of  bonds 
commenced in March 2005 and are due in semi-annual installments over the term of the bonds which mature in 2021.  Subordinated 
notes  payable  to  the  50%  partner  initially  bear  interest  at  11.25%  increasing  to  16%  over  the  term  of  the  notes  through  2025.  
Payments on the subordinated debt commenced in March 2006 and are due in semi-annual installments over the term of the notes.   

The  following  table  summarizes  the  combined  principal  installments  for  both  classes  of  bonds  and  subordinated  notes, 

including inflation adjusted bond indexation over the next five years and beyond as of December 31, 2012: 

Millions of dollars 

2013 

2014 

2015 

2016 

2017 

Beyond 2017 

Note 9. U.S. Government Matters 

Debt Payments 

10

10

10

11

11

42

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

We provide substantial work under our government contracts to the United States Department of Defense (“DoD”) and other 
governmental agencies. These contracts include our worldwide United States Army logistics contracts, known as LogCAP III and 
IV. 

Given the demands of working in Iraq and elsewhere for the U.S. government, we have disagreements and have experienced 
performance issues with the various government customers for which we work. When performance issues arise under any of our 
government  contracts,  the  government  retains  the  right  to  pursue  remedies,  which  could  include  termination,  under  any  affected 
contract. If any contract were so terminated, our ability to secure future contracts could be adversely affected, although we would 
receive payment for amounts owed for our allowable costs under cost-reimbursable contracts. Other remedies that could be sought 

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by  our  government  customers  for  any  improper  activities  or  performance  issues  include  sanctions  such  as  forfeiture  of  profits, 
suspension  of  payments,  fines  and  suspensions  or  debarment  from  doing  business  with  the  government.  Further,  the  negative 
publicity that could arise from disagreements with our customers or sanctions as a result thereof could have an adverse effect on our 
reputation  in  the  industry,  reduce  our  ability  to  compete  for  new  contracts  and  may  also  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our 
business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow. 

We  have  experienced  and  expect  to  be  a  party  to  various  claims  against  us  by  employees,  third  parties,  soldiers, 
subcontractors and others that have arisen out of our work in Iraq such as claims for wrongful termination, personal injury claims 
by  third  parties  and  army  personnel,  and  subcontractor  claims.  While  we  believe  we  conduct  our  operations  safely,  the 
environments in which we operate often lead to these types of claims. We believe the vast majority of these claims are governed by 
the Defense Base Act or precluded by other defenses. We have a dispute resolution program under which most employment claims 
are subject to binding arbitration. However, as a result of amendments to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010, 
certain  types  of  employee  claims  cannot  be  compelled  to  binding  arbitration.  An  unfavorable  resolution  or  disposition  of  these 
matters could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flow. 

Award Fees 

In accordance with the provisions of the LogCAP III contract, we recognized revenue on our services rendered on a task 
order basis based on either a cost-plus-fixed-fee or cost-plus-base-fee and award fee arrangement. The fees were determined as a 
percentage rate applied to a negotiated estimate of the total costs for each task order. 

In 2010, we received award fees of $94 million for the period of performance from May 2008 through May 2010 for task 
orders in Iraq and Afghanistan which we recorded as an increase to revenue.  In 2011, we were awarded and recognized revenue of 
$41  million  for  award  fees  for  the  periods  of  performance  from  March  2010  through  February  2011  on  task  orders  in  Iraq.   No 
award fee pools are available for periods of performance subsequent to February 2011. 

In August of 2010, we executed a contract modification to the LogCAP III contract on the base life support task order in 
Iraq that resulted in an increase to our base fee on costs incurred and an increase in the maximum award fee on negotiated costs for 
the period of performance from September 2010 through February 2011.  During the first quarter of 2011, we finalized negotiations 
with  our  customer  and  converted  the  task  order  from  cost-plus-base-fee  and  award  fee  to  cost-plus-fixed-fee  for  the  period  of 
performance  beginning  in  March  2011.    We  recognize  revenues  for  the  fixed-fee  component  on  the  basis  of  proportionate 
performance as services are performed. 

Government Compliance Matters 

The  negotiation,  administration  and  settlement  of  our  contracts  with  the  U.S.  government,  consisting  primarily  of  DoD 
contracts, are subject to audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”), which serves in an advisory role to the Defense 
Contract Management Agency (“DCMA”), which is responsible for the administration of our contracts. The scope of these audits 
include, among other things, the allowability, allocability and reasonableness of incurred costs, approval of annual overhead rates, 
compliance  with  the  Federal  Acquisition  Regulation  (“FAR”)  and  Cost  Accounting  Standards  (“CAS”),  compliance  with  certain 
unique  contract  clauses  and  audits  of  certain  aspects  of  our  internal  control  systems.  Issues  identified  during  these  audits  are 
typically  discussed  and  reviewed  with  us,  and  certain  matters  are  included  in  audit  reports  issued  by  the  DCAA,  with  its 
recommendations  to  our  customer’s  Administrative  Contracting  Officer  (“ACO”).  We  attempt  to  resolve  all  issues  identified  in 
audit reports by working directly with the DCAA and the ACO.  When agreement cannot be reached, the DCAA may issue a Form 
1, “Notice of Contract Costs Suspended and/or Disapproved,” which recommends withholding the previously paid amounts or it 
may  issue  an  advisory  report  to  the  ACO.  KBR  is  permitted  to  respond  to  these  actions  and  provide  additional  support.    At 
December 31, 2012, we have open Form 1s from the DCAA recommending suspension of payments totaling approximately $333 
million  associated  with  our  contract  costs  incurred  in  prior  years,  of  which  $140  million  has  been  withheld  from  our  current 
billings. As a consequence, for certain of these matters, we have withheld $57 million from our subcontractors under the payment 
terms of those contracts. In addition, we have outstanding demand letters received from our customer requesting that we remit a 
total of $98 million of disapproved costs for which we do not believe we have a legal obligation to pay. We continue to work with 
our ACOs, the DCAA and our subcontractors to resolve these issues. However, for certain of these matters, we have filed claims 
with the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) or the United States Court of Federal Claims (“U.S. COFC”). 

KBR  excludes  from  billings  to  the  U.S.  government  costs  that  are  potentially  unallowable,  expressly  unallowable,  or 
mutually agreed to be unallowable, or not allocable to government contracts pursuant to applicable regulations.  Revenue recorded 
for government contract work is reduced at the time we identify and estimate potentially refundable costs related to issues that may 
be categorized as disputed or unallowable as a result of cost overruns or the audit process.  Our estimates of potentially unallowable 
costs  are  based  upon,  among  other  things,  our  internal  analysis  of  the  facts  and  circumstances,  terms  of  the  contracts  and  the 
applicable  provisions  of  the  FAR  and  CAS,  quality  of  supporting  documentation  for  costs  incurred  and  subcontract  terms  as 
applicable.  From time to time, we engage outside counsel to advise us on certain matters in determining whether certain costs are 
allowable.  We also review our analysis and findings with the ACO as appropriate.  In some cases, we may not reach agreement 
with the DCAA or the ACO regarding potentially unallowable costs which may result in our filing of claims in various courts such 
as the ASBCA or the U.S. COFC.  We only include amounts in revenue related to disputed and potentially unallowable costs when 

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we  determine  it  is  probable  that  such  costs  will  result  in  the  collection  of  revenue.    We  generally  do  not  recognize  additional 
revenue for disputed or potentially unallowable costs for which revenue has been previously reduced until we reach agreement with 
the DCAA and/or the ACO that such costs are allowable. 

Certain issues raised as a result of contract audits and other investigations are discussed below. 

Private Security.  In 2007, we received a Form 1 from the Department of the Army ("Army") informing us of their intent to 
adjust payments under the LogCAP III contract associated with the cost incurred for the years 2003 through 2006 by certain of our 
subcontractors to provide security to their employees. Based on that notice, the Army withheld its initial assessment of $20 million. 
The  Army  based  its  initial  assessment  on  one  subcontract  wherein,  based  on  communications  with  the  subcontractor,  the  Army 
estimated  6%  of  the  total  subcontract  costs  related  to  the  private  security.    We  subsequently  received  Form  1s  from  the  DCAA 
disapproving  an  additional  $83  million  of  costs  alleged  to  have  been  incurred  by  us  and  our  subcontractors  to  provide  security 
during  the  same  periods.    Since  that  time,  the  Army  withheld  an  additional  $25  million  in  payments  from  us  bringing  the  total 
payments withheld to $45 million as of December 31, 2012 out of the Form 1s issued to date of $103 million. 

The  Army  indicated  that  they  believe  our  LogCAP  III  contract  prohibits  us  and  our  subcontractors  from  billing  costs  of 
privately armed security. We believe that, while the LogCAP III contract anticipates that the Army will provide force protection to 
KBR employees, it does not prohibit us or any of our subcontractors from using private security services to provide force protection 
to  KBR  or  subcontractor  personnel.  In  addition,  a  significant  portion  of  our  subcontracts  are  competitively  bid  fixed  price 
subcontracts. As a result, we do not receive details of the subcontractors’ cost estimate nor are we legally entitled to it.  Further, we 
have not paid our subcontractors any additional compensation for security services.  Accordingly, we believe that we are entitled to 
reimbursement by the Army for the cost of services provided by us or our subcontractors, even if they incurred costs for private 
force protection services.  Therefore, we do not agree with the Army’s position that such costs are unallowable and that they are 
entitled to withhold amounts incurred for such costs. 

We have provided at the Army’s request information that addresses the use of armed security either directly or indirectly 
charged to LogCAP III.  In 2007, we filed a complaint in the ASBCA to recover $44 million of the amounts withheld from us.  In 
2009,  KBR  and  the  Army  agreed  to  stay  the  case  pending  further  discussions  with  the  U.S.  Department  of  Justice  ("DOJ")  as 
discussed further below.  The ASBCA denied the Army's latest request to stay the proceedings.  In April 2012, the ASBCA ruled, 
as requested by KBR, that our contract with the Army does not prohibit the use of private security contractors by either KBR or its 
subcontractors.   However,  our  motion  to  dismiss  was  denied  on  grounds  that  potential  fact  issues  remain  related  to  the 
reasonableness of the private security costs charged to the contract.  Because of continuing delays in getting documents from the 
U.S.  government  attorneys  during  the  discovery  process,  the  hearing  date  has  passed  and  all  claims  have  been  consolidated  for 
hearing.  The three private security-related appeals currently pending before the ASBCA now have been consolidated for a single, 
four-week hearing starting April 1, 2013.  These appeals potentially involve the alleged use of private security contractors by both 
KBR  and  up  to  33  of  its  LOGCAP  III  subcontractors.    We  believe  these  sums  were  properly  billed  under  our  contract  with  the 
Army.  At this time, we believe the likelihood that a loss related to this matter has been incurred is remote.  We have not adjusted 
our revenues or accrued any amounts related to this matter. 

Containers.    In  June  2005,  the  DCAA  recommended  withholding  certain  costs  associated  with  providing  containerized 
housing  for  soldiers  and  supporting  civilian  personnel  in  Iraq.  The  DCMA  agreed  that  the  costs  be  withheld  pending  receipt  of 
additional explanation or documentation to support the subcontract costs.  During the first quarter of 2011, we received a Form 1 
from the DCAA disapproving $25 million in costs related to containerized housing that had previously been deemed allowable. As 
of December 31, 2012, $51 million of costs have been suspended under Form 1s of which $26 million have been withheld from us 
by  our  customer.  We  have  withheld  $30  million  from  our  subcontractor  related  to  this  matter.  In  April  2008,  we  filed  a 
counterclaim in arbitration against our LogCAP III subcontractor, First Kuwaiti Trading Company, to recover the $51 million we 
paid  to  the  subcontractor  for  containerized  housing  as  further  described  under  the  caption  First  Kuwaiti  Trading  Company 
arbitration below.  During the first quarter of 2011, we filed a complaint before the ASBCA to contest the Form 1s and to recover 
the amounts withheld from us by our customer.  That complaint was dismissed without prejudice in January 2013.  We are free to 
re-file  the  complaint  in  the  future.    We  believe  that  the  costs  incurred  associated  with  providing  containerized  housing  are 
reasonable, and we intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this matter.  We do not believe that we face a risk of significant loss 
from any disallowance of these costs in excess of the amounts we have withheld from subcontractors and the loss accruals we have 
recorded.  At this time, we believe that the likelihood that we have incurred a loss related to this matter is remote. This matter is 
also the subject of a separate claim filed by the DOJ for alleged violation of the False Claims Act as discussed further below under 
the heading “Investigations, Qui Tams and Litigation.” 

Dining facilities.  In 2006, the DCAA raised questions regarding our billings and price reasonableness of costs related to 
dining facilities in Iraq. We responded to the DCMA that our costs are reasonable. As of December 31, 2012, we have outstanding 
Form  1s  from  the  DCAA  disapproving  $106  million  in  costs  related  to  these  dining  facilities  until  such  time  we  provide 
documentation to support the price reasonableness of the rates negotiated with our subcontractor and demonstrate that the amounts 
billed were in accordance with the contract terms. We believe the prices obtained for these services were reasonable and intend to 
vigorously defend ourselves on this matter. We filed claims in the U.S. COFC or ASBCA to recover $55 million of the $59 million 
withheld from us by the customer.  In April 2012, the U.S. COFC ruled that KBR's negotiated price for certain DFAC services were 
not reasonable and that we are entitled to $12 million of the total $41 million withheld from us by our customer related to one of our 
subcontractors, Tamimi.  As a result of this ruling, we recognized a noncash, pre-tax charge of $28 million as a reduction to revenue 
related to the disallowed portion of the questioned costs in the second quarter of 2012.  We appealed the U.S. COFC ruling.  Prior 

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to the U.S. COFC ruling, Tamimi filed for arbitration against us in 2009 to recover the payments we withheld from Tamimi pending 
the resolution of Form 1s with our customer.  In December 2010, the arbitration panel ruled that our subcontract terms were not 
sufficient  to  hold  retention  from  Tamimi  for  price  reasonableness  matters  and  awarded  the  subcontractor  $38  million  including 
interest and certain legal costs.  We paid the award to Tamimi during the third quarter of 2011.  We do not believe we have the 
ability to recover the disallowed portion of the questioned costs previously paid to Tamimi.  With respect to remaining questions 
raised regarding billing in accordance with contract terms, as of December 31, 2012, we believe it is reasonably possible that we 
could incur losses in excess of the amount accrued for possible subcontractor costs billed to the customer that were possibly not in 
accordance with contract terms.  However, we do not believe we face a risk of significant loss from any disallowance of these costs 
in  excess  of  amounts  withheld  from  subcontractors.    As  of  December 31,  2012,  we  had  withheld  $17  million  in  payments  from 
several of our subcontractors pending the resolution of these remaining matters with our customer. 

In March 2011, the DOJ filed a counterclaim in the U.S. COFC alleging KBR employees accepted bribes from Tamimi in 
exchange for awarding a master agreement for DFAC services to Tamimi.  The DOJ seeks disgorgement of all funds paid to KBR 
under the master agreement as well as all award fees paid to KBR under the related task orders.  Trial in the U.S. COFC took place 
during the fourth quarter of 2011.  In conjunction with the April 2012 ruling on the Tamimi matter discussed above, the U.S. COFC 
issued a judgment in favor of KBR on the common law fraud counterclaim ruling that the fraud allegations brought by the DOJ 
were without merit.  The DOJ has filed a notice of appeal. Briefing is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2013. 

In  August  2011,  another  DFAC  subcontractor,  Gulf  Catering  Company,  filed  for  arbitration  in  the  London  Court  of 
International Arbitration to recover $11 million for payments we have withheld from them pending resolution of outstanding Form 
1s with our customer.  The hearing was held in November 2012 in London and we expect a decision in the second quarter of 2013.  
As noted above, we have claims pending in the U.S. COFC to recover these amounts from the U.S. government. 

Transportation costs. In 2007, the DCAA raised a question about our compliance with the provisions of the Fly America 
Act.  During the first quarter of 2011, we received a Form 1 from the DCAA totaling $6 million for alleged violations of the Fly 
America Act in 2004.  Subject to certain exceptions, the Fly America Act requires Federal employees and others performing U.S. 
government-financed  foreign  air  travel  to  travel  by  U.S.  flag  air  carriers.    There  are  times  when  we  transported  personnel  in 
connection with our services for the U.S. military where we may not have been in compliance with the Fly America Act and its 
interpretations  through  the  Federal  Acquisition  Regulations  and  the  Comptroller  General.    Included  in  our  December 31,  2012 
and 2011 accompanying balance sheets is an accrued estimate of the cost incurred for these potentially noncompliant flights.  The 
DCAA  may  consider  additional  flights  to  be  noncompliant  resulting  in  potentially  larger  amounts  of  disallowed  costs  than  the 
amount we have accrued.  At this time, we cannot estimate a range of reasonably possible losses that may have been incurred, if 
any, in excess of the amount accrued.  We will continue to work with our customer to resolve this matter. 

In  the  first  quarter  of  2011,  we  received a  Form 1  from  the  DCAA  disapproving  certain  transportation  costs totaling  $27 
million associated with replacing employees who were deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for less than 179 days.  The DCAA claims 
these  replacement  costs  violate  the  terms  of  the  LogCAP  III  contract  which  expressly  disallow  certain  costs  associated  with  the 
contractor  rotation  of  employees  who  have  deployed  less  than  179  days  including  costs  for  transportation,  lodging,  meals, 
orientation and various forms of per diem allowances.  We disagree with the DCAA’s interpretation and application of the contract 
terms as it was applied to circumstances outside of our control including sickness, death, termination for cause or resignation and 
that such costs should be allowable.  We do not believe we face a risk of significant loss from any disallowance of these costs in 
excess of the loss accruals we have recorded. 

Construction services. From February 2009 through September 2010, we received Form 1s from the DCAA disapproving 
$25  million  in  costs  related  to  work  performed  under  our  CONCAP  III  contract  with  the  U.S.  Navy  to  provide  emergency 
construction services primarily to government facilities damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. The DCAA claims the costs 
billed  to  the  U.S.  Navy  primarily  related  to  subcontract  costs  that  were  either  inappropriately  bid,  included  unallowable  profit 
markup  or  were  unreasonable.    In  February  2012,  the  Contracting  Officer  rendered  a  Contracting  Officer  Final  Determination 
(“COFD”) allowing $10 million and disallowing $15 million of direct costs.  We filed an appeal with the ASBCA in June 2012.  As 
of December 31, 2012, the U.S. Navy has withheld $10 million from us.  We believe we undertook adequate and reasonable steps to 
ensure that proper bidding procedures were followed and the amounts billed to the customer were reasonable and not in violation of 
the FAR.  As of December 31, 2012, we have accrued our estimate of probable loss related to this matter; however, it is possible we 
could incur additional losses. 

Investigations, Qui Tams and Litigation 

The following matters relate to ongoing litigation or investigations involving U.S. government contracts. 

McBride Qui Tam suit.  In September 2006, we became aware of a qui tam action filed against us in the U.S. District Court 
in the District of Columbia by a former employee alleging various wrongdoings in the form of overbillings to our customer on the 
LogCAP III contract.  This case was originally filed pending the government’s decision whether or not to participate in the suit.  In 
June 2006, the government formally declined to participate.  The principal allegations are that our compensation for the provision of 
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (“MWR”) facilities under LogCAP III is based on the volume of usage of those facilities and that 
we deliberately overstated that usage.  In accordance with the contract, we charged our customer based on actual cost, not based on 
the number of users.  It was also alleged that, during the period from November 2004 into mid-December 2004, we continued to bill 
the  customer  for  lunches,  although  the  dining  facility  was  closed  and  not  serving  lunches.    There  are  also  allegations  regarding 

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housing containers and our provision of services to our employees and contractors. On July 5, 2007, the court granted our motion to 
dismiss  the  qui  tam  claims  and  to  compel  arbitration  of  employment  claims  including  a  claim  that  the  plaintiff  was  unlawfully 
discharged.  The majority of the plaintiff’s claims were dismissed but the plaintiff was allowed to pursue limited claims pending 
discovery and future motions. Substantially all employment claims were sent to arbitration under the Company’s dispute resolution 
program and were subsequently resolved in our favor.  In January 2009, the Relator filed an amended complaint which is pending a 
ruling  on  a  discovery  matter  before  further  motions  can  be  filed.    On  September  17,  2012,  the  Relator  filed  an  objection  to  the 
Magistrate's ruling, essentially appealing the ruling to the U.S. District Court.  The motion remained pending for several years.  On 
November  19,  2012,  the  U.S.  District  Court  affirmed  and  adopted  the  prior  ruling,  limiting  the  Relator's  claims  to  our  sites  and 
dates previously claimed.  We are now moving  forward to complete the remaining depositions and thereafter file our motion for 
summary judgment.  No trial date has been set, pending resolution of dispositive motions.  We believe the Relator's claim is without 
merit and that the likelihood that a loss has been incurred is remote.  As of December 31, 2012, no amounts have been accrued. 

First Kuwaiti Trading Company arbitration.  In April 2008, First Kuwaiti Trading Company ("FKTC" or "First Kuwaiti"), 
one of our LogCAP III subcontractors, filed for arbitration of a subcontract under which KBR had leased vehicles related to work 
performed on our LogCAP III contract.  The FKTC arbitration is conducted under the rules of the London Court on International 
Arbitration and the venue is in the District of Columbia.  First Kuwaiti alleged that we did not return or pay rent for many of the 
vehicles and seeks damages in the amount of $134 million.  We filed a counterclaim to recover amounts which may ultimately be 
determined due to the government for the $51 million in suspended costs as discussed in the preceding section of this footnote titled 
“Containers.”  To date, arbitration hearings for four subcontracts have taken place primarily related to claims involving unpaid rents 
and damages on lost or unreturned vehicles.  The arbitration panel has awarded $16 million to FKTC for claims involving unpaid 
rents  and  damages  on  lost  or  unreturned  vehicles,  repair  costs  on  certain  vehicles,  damages  suffered  as  a  result  of  late  vehicle 
returns and interest thereon, net of maintenance, storage and security costs awarded to KBR. In addition, we have stipulated that we 
owe FKTC $26 million in connection with five other subcontracts. No payments are expected to occur until all claims are arbitrated 
and awards finalized. The final hearing on FKTC's claims was heard before the arbitration panel in January 2013, and there is one 
more claim that will be submitted to the arbitration panel for decision without the need for a hearing.  We believe any damages 
ultimately awarded to First Kuwaiti will be billable under the LogCAP III contract.  Accordingly, we have accrued amounts payable 
and a related unbilled receivable for the amounts awarded to First Kuwaiti pursuant to the terms of the contract. 

Electrocution  litigation.    During  2008,  a  lawsuit  was  filed  against  KBR  in  Pittsburgh,  PA,  in  the  Allegheny  County 
Common Pleas Court alleging that the Company was responsible for an electrical incident which resulted in the death of a soldier.  
This incident occurred at the Radwaniyah Palace Complex.  It is alleged in the suit that the electrocution incident was caused by 
improper electrical maintenance or other electrical work.  KBR denies that its conduct was the cause of the event and denies legal 
responsibility.  Plaintiffs are claiming unspecified damages for personal injury, death and loss of consortium by the parents.  On 
July 13, 2012, the Court granted our motions to dismiss, concluding that the case is barred by the Political Question Doctrine and 
preempted by the Combatant Activities Exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act.  The plaintiffs filed their notice of appeal with 
the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in the Western District of Pennsylvania, and filed their first brief October 12, 2012.  We filed 
our brief on November 30, 2012.  The Appellants filed their reply brief on December 20, 2012.  Oral argument is expected in the 
first half of 2013. 

Burn Pit litigation. From November 2008 through February 2011, KBR was served with over 50 lawsuits in various states 
alleging  exposure  to  toxic  materials  resulting  from  the  operation  of  burn  pits  in  Iraq  or  Afghanistan  in  connection  with  services 
provided  by  KBR  under  the  LogCAP  III  contract.  Each  lawsuit  has  multiple  named  plaintiffs  collectively  representing 
approximately 250 individual plaintiffs.  The lawsuits primarily allege negligence, willful and wanton conduct, battery, intentional 
infliction of emotional harm, personal injury and failure to warn of dangerous and toxic exposures which has resulted in alleged 
illnesses  for  contractors  and  soldiers  living  and  working  in  the  bases  where  the  pits  are  operated.    The  plaintiffs  are  claiming 
unspecified  damages.    All  of  the  pending  cases  were  removed  to  Federal  Court  and  have  been  consolidated  for  multi-district 
litigation treatment before the U.S. Federal District Court in Baltimore, Maryland.  In December 2010, the Court stayed virtually all 
discovery  proceedings  pending  a  decision  from  the  Fourth  Circuit  Court  of  Appeals  on  three  other  cases  involving  the  Political 
Question Doctrine and other jurisdictional issues.  In May 2012, the Court denied plaintiffs' request for jurisdictional discovery.  In 
June 2012, KBR filed a renewed motion to dismiss which was heard in July 2012 and we expect a ruling in the first half of 2013.  
Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and because the litigation is at a preliminary stage, we cannot at this time accurately 
predict the ultimate outcome nor can we reliably estimate a range of possible loss, if any, related to this matter.  Accordingly, as of 
December 31, 2012, no amounts have been accrued. 

Sodium  Dichromate  litigation.    From  December  2008  through  September  2009,  five  cases  were  filed  in  various  Federal 
District  Courts  against  KBR  by  national  guardsmen  and  other  military  personnel  alleging  exposure  to  sodium  dichromate  at  the 
Qarmat Ali Water Treatment Plant in Iraq in 2003.  After dismissals for lack of jurisdiction, the majority of the cases were re-filed 
and consolidated into two cases, with one pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and one pending in 
the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.  A new, single plaintiff case was filed on November 30, 2012 in the District of 
Oregon  Eugene  Division.    Collectively,  the  suits  represent  approximately  170  individual  plaintiffs  all  of  which  are  current  and 
former national guardsmen or British soldiers who claim they were exposed to sodium dichromate while providing security services 
or escorting KBR employees who were working at the water treatment plant, claim that the defendants knew or should have known 
that the potentially toxic substance existed and posed a health hazard, and claim that the defendants negligently failed to protect the 
plaintiffs from exposure.  The plaintiffs are claiming unspecified damages.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) was 
contractually obligated to provide a benign site free of war and environmental hazards before KBR's commencement of work on the 
site.    KBR  notified  the  USACE  within  two  days  after  discovering  the  potential  sodium  dichromate  issue  and  took  effective 

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measures  to  remediate  the  site.   KBR  services  provided  to  the  USACE  were  under  the  direction  and  control  of  the  military  and 
therefore,  KBR  believes  it  has  adequate  defenses  to  these  claims.   KBR  also  has  asserted  the  Political  Question  Doctrine  and 
government  contractor  defenses.   Additionally,  the  U.S.  government  and  other  studies  on  the  effects  of  exposure  to  the  sodium 
dichromate contamination at the water treatment plant have found no long term harm to the soldiers.  

On August 16, 2012, the court in the case pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Court denied 
KBR's motion to dismiss plaintiffs' claims.  August 29, 2012, the court certified its order for immediate appeal under 28 U.S.C. § 
1292(b) to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and stayed proceedings in the District Court pending the appeal.  
On November 28, 2012, the Fifth Circuit granted KBR permission to appeal, and the appeal is underway. 

In the Oregon case, the Court denied KBR's motion to dismiss, and thereafter denied our request to certify the ruling for 
immediate appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  On October 9, 2012, the case proceeded to trial on the merits and resulted 
in an adverse jury verdict against KBR.  On November 2, 2012, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon issued a 
verdict in favor of the plaintiffs on their claims, and awarded them approximately $10 million in actual damages and $75 million in 
punitive damages.  The potential financial impact is unknown until a final judgment is entered by the U.S. District Court for the 
District of Oregon, which may differ from the jury verdict.  We filed post-verdict motions asking the court to overrule the verdict or 
order a new trial.  The court has set a hearing for these motions in late February 2013.  We have also requested that the court allow 
us to appeal many legal issues to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals before additional trials are held.  Following the final judgment, 
our actions may include appealing the decision, seeking to enforce our rights under the Restore Iraqi Oil contract ("RIO contract") 
with the U.S. Army, including seeking reimbursement for all incurred costs for which we are entitled pursuant to the contract under 
the Federal Acquisition Regulations.  The timing of the final judgment and our ensuing actions are unknown at this time, and a jury 
verdict is not a final judgment in the case.  Therefore, as of December 31, 2012, no amounts have been accrued. 

During the period of time since the first litigation was filed against us, we have incurred legal defense costs that we believe 
are  reimbursable  under  the  related  customer  contract.    We  have  billed  for  these  costs  and  we  have  filed  claims  to  recover  the 
associated  costs  incurred  to  date.    On  November  16,  2012,  we  filed  a  suit  against  the  U.S.  government  in  the  U.S.  COFC  for 
denying indemnity in the sodium dichromate cases.  The RIO contract required KBR personnel to begin work in Iraq as soon as the 
invasion began in March 2003.  Due to KBR's inability to procure adequate insurance coverage for this work, the Secretary of the 
Army approved the inclusion of an indemnification provision in the RIO Contract pursuant to Public Law 85-804.  The claim is for 
more than $15 million in legal fees KBR has incurred in defending these cases and for any judgment that is issued against KBR in 
the  litigation.    We  are  awaiting  the  government's  response.    On  December  21,  2012,  we  also  sent  the  USACE  RIO  Contracting 
Officer a certified claim for $23 million in legal costs associated with all of the sodium dichromate cases.  If this claim is denied, 
the claim will be consolidated with the existing U.S. COFC case. 

Convoy Ambush Litigation.  In April 2004, a fuel convoy in route from Camp Anaconda to Baghdad International Airport 
for the U.S. Army under our LogCAP III contract was ambushed, resulting in deaths and severe injuries to truck drivers hired by 
KBR.  In 2005, survivors of the drivers killed and those that were injured in the convoy filed suit in state court in Houston, Texas, 
against KBR and several of its affiliates, claiming KBR deliberately intended that the drivers in the convoy would be attacked and 
wounded or killed.  The suit also alleges KBR committed fraud in its hiring practices by failing to disclose the dangers associated 
with working in the Iraq combat zone.  The case was removed to U.S. Federal District Court in Houston, Texas.  After numerous 
motions  and  rulings  in  the  trial  court  and  appeals  to  U.S.  Fifth  Circuit  Court  of  Appeals,  in  January  2012,  the  appellate  Court 
granted KBR's appeal on dispositive motions and dismissed the claims of all remaining plaintiffs on the grounds that their claims 
are banned by the exclusive remedy provisions of the Defense Base Act. Prior to the dismissal of the claims against KBR by the 
appellate Court, KBR settled the claims of one of the plaintiffs.  The remaining plaintiffs sought a rehearing of the dismissal by the 
Fifth Circuit which was denied in April 2012.  We believe the cost of settling with one of the plaintiffs is reimbursable under the 
related customer contract.  We intend to bill for these costs, and if necessary, file claims with either the U.S. COFC or ASBCA to 
recover the associated revenues recognized to date.  In July 2012, the plaintiffs filed a petition for a writ of certiorari in the U.S. 
Supreme Court.  In October 2012, the plaintiffs were denied their petition for a writ of certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court.  We 
consider this matter concluded. 

DOJ False Claims Act complaint - Private Security.  In April 2010, the DOJ filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court in 
the District of Columbia alleging certain violations of the False Claims Act related to the use of private security firms.  We believed 
these sums were properly billed under our contract with the Army and that the use of private security was not prohibited under the 
LogCAP III contract.  After basic discovery from the DOJ, on November 14, 2012, the U.S. government filed a voluntary Motion to 
Dismiss Without Prejudice, seeking Court permission to end this litigation against us.  On November 15, 2012, the Court granted 
the motion.  Because this dismissal was filed without prejudice, the suit could be refiled, although we believe this outcome is highly 
unlikely.  We consider this matter concluded. 

DOJ False Claims Act complaint - Containers.  In November 2012, the DOJ filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for 
the  Central  District  of  Illinois  in  Rock  Island,  IL,  related  to  our  settlement  of  delay  claims  by  our  subcontractor,  FKTC,  in 
connection with FKTC's provision of living trailers for the bed down mission in Iraq in 2003-2004.  The DOJ alleges that KBR 
knew that FKTC had submitted inflated costs; that KBR did not verify the costs; that FKTC had contractually assumed the risk for 
the costs which KBR submitted to the government; that KBR concealed information about FKTC's costs from the government; that 
KBR claimed that an adequate price analysis had been done when in fact one had not been done; and that KBR submitted false 
claims for reimbursement to the government in connection with FKTC's services during the bed down mission.  Our contractual 
dispute with the Army over this settlement has been ongoing since 2005.  We believe these sums were properly billed under our 

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contract  with  the  Army  and  are  not  prohibited  under  the  LogCAP  III  contract,  and  we  strongly  contend  that  no  fraud  was 
committed.  Our responsive pleadings are due March 11, 2013.  We intend to seek transfer of the case to the Eastern District of 
Virginia, move to dismiss the complaint, and seek as speedy a trial as possible. 

Other Matters 

Claims. Included in receivables in our consolidated balance sheets are claims for costs incurred under various government 
contracts totaling $219 million at December 31, 2012, of which $104 million is included in “Accounts receivable” and $115 million 
is included in “Unbilled receivables on uncompleted contracts.”  These claims relate to contracts where our costs have exceeded the 
customer’s funded value of the task order.  The $104 million of claims included in Accounts receivable results primarily from de-
obligated funding on certain task orders that were also subject to Form 1s relating to certain DCAA audit issues discussed above.  
We believe such disputed costs will be resolved in our favor at which time the customer will be required to obligate funds from 
appropriations for the year in which resolution occurs.  The remaining claims balance of $115 million primarily represents costs for 
which  incremental  funding  is  pending  in  the  normal  course  of  business.   The  claims  outstanding  at  December 31,  2012  are 
considered to be probable of collection and have been previously recognized as revenue. 

Note 10. Other Commitments and Contingencies 

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) investigations 

In February 2009, KBR LLC, entered a guilty plea to violations of the FCPA in the United States District Court, Southern 
District of Texas, Houston Division (the “Court”), related to the Bonny Island investigation. The plea agreement reached with the 
DOJ resolved all criminal charges in the DOJ’s investigation and called for the payment of a criminal penalty of $402 million, of 
which Halliburton was obligated to pay $382 million under the terms of the Master Separation Agreement (“MSA”), while we were 
obligated to pay $20 million.  In addition, we settled a civil enforcement action by the SEC which called for Halliburton and KBR, 
jointly and severally, to make payments totaling $177 million, which was paid by Halliburton pursuant to the indemnification under 
the  MSA.    We  also  agreed  to  a  period  of  organizational  probation,  during  which  we  retained  a  monitor  who  assessed  our 
compliance  with  the  plea  agreement  and  evaluated  our  FCPA  compliance  program  over  a  three  year  period  that  ended  on 
February 17, 2012. At the end of the three year period the monitor certified that KBR’s current anti-corruption compliance program 
is appropriately designed and implemented to ensure compliance with the FCPA and other applicable anti-corruption laws. 

In February 2011, M.W. Kellogg Limited (“MWKL”) reached a settlement with the U.K. Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) in 
which  the  SFO  accepted  that  MWKL  was  not  party  to  any  unlawful  conduct  and  assessed  a  civil  penalty  of  approximately  $11 
million including interest and reimbursement of certain costs of the investigation, which was paid during the first quarter of 2011.  
The settlement terms included a full release of all claims against MWKL, its current and former parent companies, subsidiaries and 
other related parties including their respective current or former officers, directors and employees with respect to the Bonny Island 
project.    Due  to  the  indemnity  from  Halliburton  under  the  MSA,  we  received  approximately  $6  million  from  Halliburton  in  the 
second quarter of 2011. 

With the settlement of the DOJ, SEC, SFO and other investigations, all known investigations in the Bonny Island project 
have  been  concluded.    We  are  not  aware  of  any  other  corruption  allegations  against  us by  governmental  authorities  in  foreign 
jurisdictions. 

Commercial Agent Fees 

Prior  to  separation,  it  was  identified  by  our  former  parent  in  performing  its  investigation  of  anti-corruption  activities  that 
certain of these agents may have engaged in activities that were in violation of anti-corruption laws at that time and the terms of 
their  agent  agreements  with  us.    Accordingly,  we  ceased  the  receipt  of  services  from  and  payment  of  fees  to  these  agents.    In 
September  2010,  we  executed  a  final  settlement  agreement  with  one  of  our  agents  in  question  after  the  agent  was  reviewed  and 
approved under our policies on business conduct.  Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the agent had, among other things, 
confirmed their understanding of and compliance with KBR’s policies on business conduct and represented that they have complied 
with anti-corruption laws as they relate to prior services provided to KBR.  We negotiated final payment for fees to this agent on 
several  projects  in  our  Hydrocarbons  segment  resulting  in  an  overall  reduction  of  estimated  project  costs  of  approximately  $60 
million in 2010.  We released the remaining agent fee accruals in 2011 on the Bonny Island project which resulted in an increase of 
$4 million to operating income. 

Barracuda-Caratinga Project Arbitration 

In June 2000, we entered into a contract with Barracuda & Caratinga Leasing Company B.V. ("BCLC"), the project owner 
and  claimant,  to  develop  the  Barracuda  and  Caratinga  crude  oilfields,  which  are  located  off  the  coast  of  Brazil.    Petrobras  is  a 
contractual representative that controls the project owner.  In November 2007, we executed a settlement agreement with the project 
owner to settle all outstanding project issues except for the bolts arbitration discussed below.  

At Petrobras’ direction, we replaced certain bolts located on the subsea flowlines that failed through mid-November 2005, 
and we understand that additional bolts failed thereafter, which were replaced by Petrobras. These failed bolts were identified by 
Petrobras when it conducted inspections of the bolts.  In March 2006, Petrobras notified us they submitted this matter to arbitration 

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claiming $220 million plus interest for the cost of monitoring and replacing the defective stud bolts and, in addition, all of the costs 
and  expenses  of  the  arbitration  including  the  cost  of  attorneys’  fees.    The  arbitration  was  conducted  in  New  York  under  the 
guidelines of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (“UNCITRAL”). 

In  September  2011,  the  arbitration  panel  awarded  the  claimant  approximately  $193  million.    The  damages  awarded  were 
based on the panel’s estimate to replace all subsea bolts, including those that did not manifest breaks, as well as legal and other 
costs incurred by the claimant in the arbitration and interest thereon since the date of the award.  The panel rejected our argument, 
and the case law relied upon by us, that we were only liable for bolts that were discovered to be broken prior to the expiration of the 
warranty period that ended on June 30, 2006.  As of December 31, 2012, we have a liability of $219 million, including interest, to 
Petrobras for the failed bolts which is included in “Other current liabilities.”  The liability incurred by us in connection with the 
arbitration  is  covered  by  an  indemnity  from  our  former  parent,  Halliburton.  Accordingly,  we  have  recorded  an  indemnification 
receivable  from  Halliburton  of  $219  million  pursuant  to  the  indemnification  under  the  master  separation  agreement  which  is 
included  in  “Other  current  assets”  as  of  December 31,  2012.    We  believe  the  arbitration  award  payable  to  Petrobras  will  be 
deductible for tax purposes when paid and the indemnification payment will be treated by KBR for tax purposes as a contribution to 
capital  and  accordingly  is  not  taxable.    In  2011  and  2012,  we  recorded  discrete  tax  benefits  of  $71  million  and  $8  million, 
respectively.  At December 31, 2012 the deferred tax balance is $79 million.  We have reviewed this matter in light of the direct 
payment  by  Halliburton  to  BCLC  and  its  public  announcement  that  they  have  recorded  a  tax  benefit  related  to  this  transaction.  
Based on advice from outside legal counsel, we have determined that it is more likely than not that we are the proper taxpayer to 
recognize this benefit although the underlying uncertainties with respect to the tax treatment of the transaction may ultimately lead 
to  alternate  outcomes.    See  Note  16  ("Transactions  with  Former  Parent")  to  our  consolidated  financial  statements  for  additional 
information. 

PEMEX Arbitration   

In 1997 and 1998, we entered into three contracts with PEMEX, the project owner, to build offshore platforms, pipelines 
and related structures in the Bay of Campeche, offshore Mexico.  The three contracts were known as Engineering, Procurement and 
Construction (“EPC”) 1, EPC 22 and EPC 28.  All three projects encountered significant schedule delays and increased costs due to 
problems with design work, late delivery and defects in equipment, increases in scope and other changes.  PEMEX took possession 
of the offshore facilities of EPC 1 in March 2004 after having achieved oil production but prior to our completion of our scope of 
work pursuant to the contract. 

We  filed  for  arbitration  with  the  International  Chamber  of  Commerce  (“ICC”)  in  2004  claiming  recovery  of  damages  of 
approximately $323 million for the EPC 1 project.  PEMEX subsequently filed counterclaims totaling $157 million.  In December 
2009, the ICC ruled in our favor, and we were awarded a total of approximately $351 million including legal and administrative 
recovery fees as well as interest.  PEMEX was awarded approximately $6 million on counterclaims, plus interest on a portion of 
that sum.  In connection with this award, we recognized a gain of $117 million net of tax in 2009. The arbitration award is legally 
binding and on November 2, 2010, we received a judgment in our favor in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New 
York  to  recognize  the  award  in  the  U.S.  of  approximately  $356  million  plus  Mexican  value  added  tax  and  interest  thereon  until 
paid.  PEMEX initiated an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and asked for a stay of the enforcement of the 
judgment  while  on  appeal.    The  stay  was  granted,  but  PEMEX  was  required  to  post  collateral  of  $395  million  with  the  court 
registry.    On  February  16,  2012,  the  Second  Circuit  issued  an  order  remanding  the  case  to  the  District  Court  to  consider  if  the 
decision of the Collegiate Court in Mexico, described below, would have affected the trial court’s ruling.   

After remand to the trial court, both parties filed briefs and hearings were conducted in May, July and September 2012 at 
which time the matter was put on informal stay and KBR was ordered to file suit in Mexican courts in order to determine if such 
remedies were, in fact, available. As requested by the trial court in New York, we filed suit in Mexico on November 6, 2012 in the 
Tax and Administrative Court. On December 3, 2012, the Mexican Tax and Administrative Court decided not to admit the lawsuit, 
and the suit could not proceed.  This result indicates that we do not have a remedy in Mexico where we can fully and fairly present 
our claims.  The District Court was informed of the outcome in the Mexican Tax and Administrative Court.  We now have a hearing 
set in Federal District Court in New York in April 2013. 

Following the Second Circuit's order remanding the case to the District Court, PEMEX filed a motion seeking release of the 
collateral posted with the court registry and on January 17, 2013, the District Court granted PEMEX's motion.  The District Court 
ruled that such bonds are intended to secure judgments until an appeal is final and since a determination is yet to be made on the 
mandate from the Second Circuit, there was no longer a justification for holding the collateral.  We believe the ICC Award was 
proper and enforceable in U.S courts or courts of other countries in which PEMEX has assets.  However, an unfavorable ruling by 
the U.S trial court or courts in other jurisdictions could have a material adverse impact to our results of operations. 

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PEMEX attempted to nullify the award in Mexico which was rejected by the Mexican trial court in June 2010. PEMEX then 
filed  an  “amparo”  action  on  the  basis  that  its  constitutional  rights  had  been  violated  which  was  denied  by  the  Mexican  court  in 
October 2010.  PEMEX subsequently appealed the adverse decision with the Collegiate Court in Mexico on the grounds that the 
arbitration  tribunal  did  not  have  jurisdiction  and  that  the  award  violated  the  public  order  of  Mexico.    Although  these  arguments 
were  presented  in  the  initial  nullification and  amparo  action, and  were  rejected  in  both  cases,  in  September  2011,  the  Collegiate 
Court  in  Mexico  that  PEMEX  by  unilaterally  administratively  rescinding  the  contract  in  2004,  deprived  the  arbitration  panel  of 
jurisdiction thereby nullifying the arbitration award.  The Collegiate Court ruled that PEMEX, by administratively rescinding the 
contract  in  2004,  deprived  the  arbitration  panel  of  jurisdiction  thereby  nullifying  the  arbitration  award.    The  Collegiate  Court's 
decision is contrary to the ruling received from the ICC as well as all other Mexican courts which have denied PEMEX’s repeated 
attempts  to  nullify  the  arbitration  award.    We  also  believe  the  Collegiate  Court's  decision  is  contrary  to  Mexican  law  governing 
contract arbitration.  However, we do not expect the Collegiate Court's decision to affect the outcome of the U.S. appeal discussed 
above or our ability to ultimately collect the ICC arbitration award in the U.S. due to the significant assets of PEMEX in the U.S.  
The circumstances of this matter are unique and in the unlikely event we are not able to collect the arbitration award in the U.S., we 
will pursue other remedies including filing a North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) arbitration to recover the award as 
an unlawful expropriation of assets by the government of Mexico and collection efforts in other jurisdictions. 

We have recently instituted collection proceedings in Luxembourg on the ICC award.  We have asked for seizure orders on 
the assets of PEMEX with a number banks that we believe may have assets subject to seizure.  We will pursue our remedies in the 
U.S., Luxembourg and any other jurisdiction that we determine have assets which can be used to pay the award. 

During 2008, we were successful in litigating and collecting on valid international arbitration awards against PEMEX on the 
EPC 22 and EPC 28 projects. Additionally, PEMEX has sufficient assets in the U.S. which we believe we will be able to attach as a 
result of the recognition of the ICC arbitration award in the U.S. Although it is possible we could resolve and collect the amounts 
due from PEMEX in the next 12 months, we believe the timing of the collection of the award is uncertain and therefore, we have 
continued  to  classify  the  amount  due  from  PEMEX  as  a  long  term  receivable  included  in  “Noncurrent  unbilled  receivable  on 
uncompleted contracts” as of December 31, 2012.  No adjustments have been made to our receivable balance since recognition of 
the initial award in 2009.  Although we believe we will ultimately collect the award, our failure to do so could result in the write off 
of the receivable amount included in "Noncurrent unbilled receivable on uncompleted contracts." 

In connection with the EPC 1 project, we have approximately $80 million in outstanding performance bonds furnished to 
PEMEX  when  the  project  was  awarded.  The  bonds  were  written  by  a  Mexican  bond  company  and  backed  by  a  U.S.  insurance 
company  which is  indemnified  by  KBR.    As  a  result  of  the  ICC  arbitration award  in  December 2009,  the  panel determined that 
KBR had performed on the project, and we believe recovery on the bonds by PEMEX was precluded by the ICC Award.  PEMEX 
filed an action in Mexico in June 2010 against the Mexican bond company to collect the bonds even though the arbitration award 
determined the limited amounts to be paid to PEMEX on their counterclaims.  In May 2011, the Mexican trial court ruled PEMEX 
could  collect  the  bonds  even  though  PEMEX  at  the  time  was  unsuccessful  in  its  attempts  to  nullify  the  arbitration  award.   The 
decision  was  immediately  appealed  by  the  bonding  company,  and  PEMEX  was  not  able  to  call  the  bonds  while  on  appeal.  In 
October 2011, we were officially notified that the appellate court ruled in favor of PEMEX, therefore allowing PEMEX to call the 
bonds.  In December 2011, we and the Mexican bond company stayed payment of the bonds by filing a direct amparo action in the 
Mexican court, and  we  filed  a  bond  to  cover interest  of  approximately  $23  million  accruing  during  the  pendency  of  our  amparo 
action.    During  the  third  quarter  of  2012,  the  Collegiate  Court  hearing  the  amparo  action  asked  the  lower  court  to  review  the 
proceedings.    We  filed  a  revision  appeal  with  the  Mexican  Supreme  Court,  and  in  January  2013,  this  Court  denied  our  amparo 
action.  As a result of this denial, if PEMEX were to collect the bonds and any accrued interest, the U.S. insurance company would 
make payment to the Mexican bonding company.  We would then be required to indemnify the U.S. insurance company.  In the 
event the bonds were called, we would pursue collection of any sums paid in the enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for 
the Southern District of New York, the courts of Luxembourg, or by the filing of a NAFTA arbitration to recover the bonds as an 
unlawful  expropriation  of  assets  by  the  government  of  Mexico.  We  have  not  recorded  any  amounts  related  to  the  contingent 
payment of the performance bonds. 

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FAO Litigation 

In April 2001, our subsidiary, MWKL, entered into lump-sum contracts with Fina Antwerp Olefins ("FAO"), a joint venture 
between ExxonMobil and Total, to perform EPC services for FAO’s revamp and expansion of an existing olefins plant in Belgium.  
The contracts had an initial value of approximately €113 million.  Upon execution of the contracts, MWKL was confronted with a 
multitude  of  changes  and  issues  on  the  project  resulting  in  significant  cost  overruns  and  schedule  delays.   The  project  was 
completed  in  October  2003.   In  2005,  after  unsuccessful  attempts  to  engage  FAO  in  negotiations  to  settle  MWKL’s  outstanding 
claims,  MWKL  filed  suit  against  FAO  in  the  Commercial  Court  of  Antwerp,  Belgium,  seeking  to  recover  amounts  for  rejected 
change requests, disruption, schedule delays and other items.  MWKL sought the appointment of a court expert to determine the 
technical aspects of the disputes between the parties upon which the judge could rely for allocating liability and determining the 
final amount of MWKL’s claim against FAO.  FAO filed a counterclaim in 2006 claiming recovery of additional costs for various 
matters  including,  among  others,  project  management,  temporary  offices,  security,  financing  costs,  deficient  work  items  and 
disruption  of  activities,  some  of  which  we  believe  is  either  barred  by  the  language  in  the  contract  or  has  not  been  adequately 
supported.  On December 10, 2012, the dispute was settled out of court and FAO paid $39 million to MWKL and agreed to cease 
pursuing  their  counterclaims.    We  recorded  additional  revenue  of  $20  million  in  2012  related  to  the  $39  million  FAO  claim 
settlement, of which $19 million was previously recorded.  Our portion of job income from the FAO settlement was $14 million. 
We have an obligation to our former noncontrolling interest partner of $14 million associated with the settlement received.  This 
obligation is included in "Other current liabilities" in the December 31, 2012 consolidated balance sheet. We consider this matter 
concluded. 

Environmental 

We are subject to numerous environmental, legal and regulatory requirements related to our operations worldwide. In the 
United States, these laws and regulations include, among others: the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and 
Liability Act; the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act; the Clean Air Act; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; and the 
Toxic  Substances  Control  Act.  In  addition to  federal  and  state  laws  and  regulations,  other  countries  where  we  do  business  often 
have  numerous  environmental  regulatory  requirements  by  which  we  must  abide  in  the  normal  course  of  our  operations.  These 
requirements  apply  to  our  business  segments  where  we  perform  construction  and  industrial  maintenance  services  or  operate  and 
maintain facilities. 

We continue to monitor conditions at sites we own or owned and until further information is available, we are only able to 
estimate a possible range of remediation costs. These locations were primarily utilized for manufacturing or fabrication work and 
are no longer in operation. The use of these facilities created various environmental issues including deposits of metals, volatile and 
semi-volatile  compounds  and  hydrocarbons  impacting  surface  and  subsurface  soils  and  groundwater.  The  range  of  remediation 
costs could change depending on our ongoing site analysis and the timing and techniques used to implement remediation activities. 
We do not expect costs related to environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or 
results  of  operations.  Based  on  the  information  presently  available  to  us,  we  have  accrued  approximately  $6  million  for  the 
assessment and remediation costs associated with all environmental matters, which represents the low end of the range of estimated 
possible costs that could be as much as $11 million. 

We  have  been  named  as  a  potentially  responsible  party  (“PRP”)  in  various  clean-up  actions  taken  by  federal  and  state 
agencies in the U.S. Based on the early stages of these actions, we are unable to determine whether we will ultimately be deemed 
responsible for any costs associated with these actions. 

Leases 

We are obligated under operating leases, principally for the use of land, offices, equipment, field facilities and warehouses.  
We recognize minimum rental expenses over the term of the lease.  When a lease contains a fixed escalation of the minimum rent or 
rent holidays, we recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term and record the difference between 
the recognized rental expense and the amounts payable under the lease as deferred lease credits.  We have certain leases for office 
space  where  we  receive allowances  for  leasehold  improvements.    We  capitalize  these  leasehold  improvements  as  property,  plant 
and equipment and deferred lease credits.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their economic useful lives or 
the lease term.  Total rent expense was $149 million, $145 million and $165 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  

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Future total rental payments on noncancelable operating leases are as follows: 

Millions of dollars 

2013 

2014 

2015 

2016 

2017 

Beyond 2017 

Future rental 
payments 

95

82

75

66

50

429

$

$

$

$

$

$

601 Jefferson Building Lease.  In November 2012, the joint venture in which we hold a 50% interest sold the 601 Jefferson 
building in which we lease office space in Houston, Texas.  We will continue to lease the building from the new owner under the 
same lease agreement and terms, except for the elimination of an early termination and contraction option, for which we were paid 
an $11 million modification fee.  This lease incentive will be amortized over the remaining term of the lease, which runs through 
June 30, 2030 and includes renewal options for three consecutive additional periods from 5 to 10 years each at prevailing market 
rates. Annual base rent for the leased office space escalates ratably over the lease term from $10 million to $13 million. 

500  Jefferson  Building  Lease.  The  term  of  the  lease  runs  through  June 30,  2030  and  includes  renewal  options  for  three 
consecutive  additional  periods  from  5  to  10  years  each  at  prevailing  market  rates.    Annual  base  rent  for  the  leased  office  space 
escalates ratably over the lease term from $2 million to $4 million.  For a small fee we have agreed to change our early termination 
option date for all or a portion of the leased premises from 2022 to 2026. 

Other 

As  of  December 31,  2012,  we  had  no  commitment  to  provide  funds  to  our  privately  financed  projects  compared  to  $17 

million as of December 31, 2011.  Commitments to fund these projects were supported by letters of credit as discussed in Note 8.  

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Note 11. Income Taxes 

The components of the (provision)/benefit for income taxes are as follows: 

Millions of dollars 

Current income taxes: 

Federal 

Foreign 

State 

Total current 

Deferred income taxes: 

Federal 

Foreign 

State 

Total deferred 

Provision for income taxes 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

61

$

(19 )   $ 

(130)

1

(68)

12

(42)

12

(18)

$

(86) $

(183)   

(3)   

(205)   

110 
62 
1 
173 
(32 )   $ 

(56)

(118)

(3)

(177)

(15)

1

—

(14)

(191)

The United States and foreign components of income from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling 

interests were as follows: 

Millions of dollars 
United States 

Foreign 

Total 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

$

(366) $

654

288

$

12  
560 
572  

 $ 

 $ 

105

481

586

The reconciliations between the actual provision for income taxes on continuing operations and that computed by applying 
the  United  States  statutory  rate  to  income  from  continuing  operations  before  income  taxes  and  noncontrolling  interests  are  as 
follows: 

U.S. statutory federal rate 

Rate differentials on foreign earnings 

Non-deductible goodwill impairment 

State and local income taxes 

Foreign, federal and state tax adjustments 

Barracuda arbitration award indemnification 

Tax benefit from Australian joint venture losses 

Taxes on unremitted Australian earnings 

Valuation allowance 

Uncertain tax position changes 

Taxes on unconsolidated affiliates 

Taxes on unincorporated joint ventures 

U.K. tax rate change 

Other permanent items, net 
Total effective tax rate on pretax earnings 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

35.0%

(7.9) 

21.6

0.2

(2.9) 

(2.8) 

(3.2) 

3.9

3.4

(9.9) 

(3.2) 

(5.0) 

3.5

(2.8) 

29.9%

35.0% 

(3.8) 
— 
0.4 
(5.4) 

(12.1) 

(5.6) 
— 
(1.4) 

(1.8) 
— 
(1.8) 

1.2 
0.9 
5.6% 

35.0%

(2.9) 

—

0.2

(2.5) 

—

—

—

0.2

4.1

—

(2.6) 

0.5

0.6

32.6%

We  generally  do  not  provide  U.S.  federal  and  state  income  taxes  on  the  accumulated  but  undistributed  earnings  of  non-
United  States  subsidiaries  except  for  certain  entities  in  Mexico  and  certain  other  joint  ventures,  as  well  as  for  a  portion  of  our 
earnings  from  our  operations  in  Australia.  Taxes  are  provided  as  necessary  with  respect  to  earnings  that  are  considered  not 
permanently reinvested.  For all other non-U.S. subsidiaries, no U.S. taxes are provided because such earnings are intended to be 
reinvested  indefinitely  to  finance  foreign  activities.    These  accumulated  but  undistributed  foreign  earnings  could  be  subject  to 

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additional tax if remitted, or deemed remitted, as a dividend.  Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income 
tax liability is not practicable; however, the potential foreign tax credit associated with the deferred income would be available to 
reduce the resulting U.S. tax liabilities. 

KBR is subject to a tax sharing agreement primarily covering periods prior to the April 2007 separation from Halliburton.  
The  tax  sharing  agreement  provides,  in  part,  that  KBR  will  be  responsible  for  any  audit  settlements  directly  attributable  to  its 
business  activity  for  periods  prior  to  its  separation  from  our  former  parent.    As  of  December 31,  2012,  we  have  recorded  a  $49 
million  payable  to  our  former  parent  for  tax  related  items  under  the  tax  sharing  agreement.    See  Note  16  for  further  discussion 
related to our transactions with our former parent. 

The primary components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities and the related valuation allowances are as follows: 

Millions of dollars 

Gross deferred tax assets: 

Depreciation and amortization 

Employee compensation and benefits 

Construction contract accounting 

Foreign tax credit carryforwards 

Loss carryforwards 

Insurance accruals 

Allowance for bad debt 

Accrued liabilities 

Barracuda arbitration award indemnification 

Other 

Total 

Gross deferred tax liabilities: 

Construction contract accounting 

Intangibles 

Depreciation and amortization 

Other 

Total 

Valuation Allowances: 

Loss carryforwards 

Net deferred income tax asset 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

13  $
185 
125 
24 
74 
29 
9 
69 
79 
26 
633  $

(140) $

(47)

(38)

(39)

7

183

131

—

49

29

11

48

71

29

558

(92)

(40)

(27)

(48)

(264) $

(207)

(36)

333  $

(25)

326

At  December 31,  2012,  we  had  foreign  net  operating  loss  carryforwards  of  approximately  $292  million  of  which  $165 
million will expire by 2022 and $127 million can be carried forward indefinitely.  We also had foreign tax credit carryforwards of 
$24 million that may be carried forward to 2022. 

For the year ended December 31, 2012, our valuation allowance increased to $36 million from $25 million primarily as a 
result of increases of net operating losses in jurisdictions other than our primary countries of operations where we are not likely to 
utilize the deferred tax asset, partially offset by reductions in our valuation allowances in Australia and Canada.   

 KBR is the parent of a group of domestic companies that are members of a U.S. consolidated federal income tax return. We 
also file income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to examination 
by tax authorities for U.S. federal or state and local income tax for years before 2006, or for non-U.S. income tax for years before 
1998. 

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We account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with guidance in ASC 740 which prescribes the minimum recognition 
threshold a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return is required to meet before being recognized in the financial 
statements. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of uncertain tax positions is as follows: 

Millions of dollars 

Balance at January 1 

Increases in tax positions for current year 

Increases in tax positions for prior years 

Decreases in tax positions for prior years 

Reductions in tax positions for audit settlements 

Reductions in tax positions for statute expirations 

Other 
Balance at December 31 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

120

$

6

13

(25)

(11)

(9)

1

95

$

$

 $ 

95  
37 
11 
(5)   

(7)   

(11)   

— 
120  

 $ 

41

64

—

(9)

—

—

(1)

95

The total amount of uncertain tax positions that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate was approximately $81 
million as of December 31, 2012.  The difference between this amount and the amounts reflected in the tabular reconciliation above 
relates primarily to deferred U.S. federal and non-U.S. income tax benefits on uncertain tax positions related to U.S. federal and 
non-U.S.  income  taxes.    In  the  next  twelve  months,  it  is  reasonably  possible  that  our  uncertain  tax  positions  could  change  by 
approximately $17 million due to the expirations of the statute of limitations. 

We  recognize  interest  and  penalties  related  to  uncertain  tax  positions  within  the  provision  for  income  taxes  in  our 
consolidated statement of income.  Our accrual for interest and penalties was $11 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 
$20 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.  During the year ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, we recognized $(6) 
million, $4 million and $10 million, respectively in net interest and penalties charges (benefit) related to uncertain tax positions. 

As of December 31, 2012, a portion of the uncertain tax positions and accrued interest and penalties were expected to be 
settled for cash within one year and therefore that portion is classified as current income tax payables with the remaining balance of 
uncertain tax positions and related accrued interest and penalties classified as noncurrent income tax payables.   

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Note 12. Shareholders’ Equity 

The following tables summarize our activity in shareholders’ equity: 

Millions of dollars 

Total 

PIC 

Retained 
Earnings 

Treasury 
Stock 

  AOCL 

NCI 

Balance at December 31, 2009 

$

2,296

$

2,103

$

854

(225)   $ 

(444) $

Share-based compensation 

Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options

Dividends declared to shareholders 
Adjustment pursuant to an agreement with former 
parent 

Repurchases of common stock 

Issuance of ESPP shares 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests 

Investments by noncontrolling interests 

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests 

Consolidation of Fasttrax Limited 

Other noncontrolling interests activity 

Net income 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax 

17

5

(23)

(8)

(233)

3

(108)

17

(181)

(4)

(1)

395

29

17

5

—

(8)

—

—

—

—

(136)

—

—

—

—

—

—

(23)

—

—

(1)

—

—

—

—

—

327

—

Balance at December 31, 2010 

$

2,204

$

1,981

$

1,157

$

Share-based compensation 

Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options

Post-closing adjustment related to acquisition of 
former NCI partner 

Tax benefit increase related to share-based plans 

Dividends declared to shareholders 

Repurchases of common stock 

Issuance of ESPP shares 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests 

Other noncontrolling interests activity 

Net income 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax 

19

7

(5)

3

(30)

(118)

3

(63)

(7)

540

(111)

19

7

(5)

3

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(30)

—

—

—

—

480

—

— 

— 

— 

— 
(233)   

4 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
(454)   $ 

— 
— 

— 

— 

— 

(118)   

3 

— 

— 

— 

— 

8

—

—

—

—

—

—

(108)

17

(26)

(4)

(1)

68

4

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(19)

—

—

—

25

(438) $

(42)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(110)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(63)

(7)

60

(1)

Balance at December 31, 2011 

$

2,442

$

2,005

$

1,607

$

(569)   $ 

(548) $

(53)

Deferred tax and foreign currency adjustments (a) 

Share-based compensation 

Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options

Tax benefit increase related to share-based plans 

Dividends declared to shareholders 

Repurchases of common stock 

Issuance of ESPP shares 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests 

Net income 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax (a) 

17

16

7

4

(42)

(40)

3

(36)

202

(62)

17

16

7

4

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(42)

—

—

—

144

—

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(40)   

3 

— 

— 

— 

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(62)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(36)

58

—

Balance at December 31, 2012 

$

2,511

$

2,049

$

1,709

$

(606)   $ 

(610) $

(31)

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(a)  During  the  third  quarter  of  2012,  we  recorded  out-of-period  adjustments  in  our  deferred  tax  accounts,  most  of  which 
relate to years before 2010.  These adjustments are not material to 2012 or the periods to which they relate.  The out-of-
period  adjustments  were  $3  million  to  our  current  period  tax  expense  and  $9  million  to  our  equity  accounts.    The 
adjustments recorded to our equity accounts were $16 million to PIC and $(7) million to AOCL.   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax 

Millions of dollars 

Accumulated CTA, net of tax of $27, $19 and $18 

Accumulated pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $203, $189 and $157 

Accumulated unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax of $0, $1 and $0 
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss 

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

$

(88) $ 

(70)   $ 

(521)

(1)

(471 )   

(7 )   

(610) $ 

(548)   $ 

(52)

(382)

(4)

(438)

Accumulated comprehensive loss for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 include approximately $18 million, 

$16 million and $14 million for the amortization of actuarial loss, net of taxes. 

Shares of common stock 

Millions of shares and dollars 

Balance at December 31, 2010 

Common stock issued 

Balance at December 31, 2011 

Common stock issued 

Balance at December 31, 2012 

Shares of treasury stock 

Millions of shares and dollars 

Balance at December 31, 2010 

Treasury stock acquired, net of ESPP shares issued 

Balance at December 31, 2011 

Treasury stock acquired, net of ESPP shares issued 

Balance at December 31, 2012 

Dividends 

Shares 

171.4

1.0

172.4

0.8

173.2

Shares 

Amount 

20.3 
3.9 
24.2 
1.4 
25.6 

 $ 

 $ 

454

115

569

37

606

We declared dividends totaling $42 million in 2012 and $30 million in 2011.  As of December 31, 2012, we had accrued 

dividends payable of $12 million. 

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Note 13. Share-based Compensation and Incentive Plans 

Stock Plans 

In  2012,  2011  and  2010  share-based  compensation  awards  were  granted  to  employees  under  KBR  share-based 

compensation plans. 

KBR Stock and Incentive Plan (Amended May 2012) 

In November 2006, KBR established the KBR Stock and Incentive Plan ("KBR Stock Plan"), which provides for the grant 

of any or all of the following types of share-based compensation listed below: 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

stock options, including incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options; 
stock appreciation rights, in tandem with stock options or freestanding; 
restricted stock; 
restricted stock units; 
cash performance awards; and 
stock value equivalent awards. 

In May 2012, the KBR Stock Plan was amended to add 2 million shares of our common stock available for issuance under 
the  KBR  Stock  Plan.    Additionally,  this  amendment  increased  the  sublimit  under  the  Stock  Plan  in  the  form  of  restricted  stock 
awards, restricted stock unit awards or pursuant to performance awards by 2 million.  Under the terms of the KBR Stock Plan, 12 
million shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance to employees and non-employee directors.  The plan specifies that 
no more than 5.5 million shares can be awarded as restricted stock or restricted stock units or pursuant to cash performance awards.  
At  December 31,  2012,  approximately  5.4  million  shares  were  available  for  future  grants  under  the  KBR  Stock  Plan,  of  which 
approximately 2.6 million shares remained available for restricted stock awards or restricted stock unit awards. 

KBR Stock Options 

Under KBR’s Stock Plan, effective as of the closing date of the KBR initial public offering, stock options are granted with 
an exercise price not less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of the grant and a term no greater than 10 
years.  The term and vesting periods are established at the discretion of the Compensation Committee at the time of each grant. We 
amortize  the  fair  value  of  the  stock  options  over  the  vesting  period  on  a  straight-line  basis.    Options  are  granted  from  shares 
authorized by our Board of Directors.  Total number of stock options granted and the assumptions used to determine the fair value 
of granted options were as follows: 

KBR stock options assumptions summary 

Granted stock options (millions of shares) 

Weighted average expected term (in years) 
Weighted average grant-date fair value per share 

KBR stock options range assumptions summary 

Expected volatility range 

Expected dividend yield range 

Risk-free interest rate range 

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

0.8 
              6.3 

0.6

              6.2 

$ 

14.93   $

16.78

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

Range 

2011 

Range 

Start 

End 

Start 

End 

41.41%

0.57%

0.86%

53.10% 

0.80% 

1.48% 

44.01%

0.52%

1.22%

53.17%

0.79%

2.76%

For KBR stock options granted in 2012, 2011 and 2010, the fair value of options at the date of grant was estimated using the 
Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model.  The expected volatility of KBR options granted in each year is based upon a blended 
rate that uses the historical and implied volatility of common stock for KBR and selected peers.  The expected term of KBR options 
granted in each year is based upon the average of the life of the option and the vesting period of the option.  The simplified estimate 
of expected term is utilized as we lack sufficient history to estimate an expected term for KBR options.  The estimated dividend 
yield is based upon KBR’s annualized dividend rate divided by the market price of KBR’s stock on the option grant date. The risk-
free interest rate is based upon the yield of U.S. government issued treasury bills or notes on the option grant date. 

The following table presents stock options granted, exercised, forfeited and expired under KBR share-based compensation 

plans for the year ended December 31, 2012. 

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KBR stock options activity summary 

Outstanding at December 31, 2011 

Number of Shares 

2,900,199

$

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise Price 
per Share 
19.75

Weighted 
Average 
Remaining 
Contractual 
Term (years) 

Aggregate 
Intrinsic Value
(in millions) 
28.58

6.75   $ 

Granted 

Exercised 

Forfeited 

Expired 

Outstanding at December 31, 2012 

Exercisable at December 31, 2012 

782,243

(497,596)

(129,191)

(42,137)

3,013,518

1,750,243

$

$

34.26

10.48

31.93

21.60

24.00

17.62

6.86   $ 

5.54   $ 

24.76

22.73

The total intrinsic values of options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $9 million, $10 
million and $4 million, respectively.  As of December 31, 2012, there was $12 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of 
estimated  forfeitures,  related  to  non-vested  KBR  stock  options,  expected  to  be  recognized  over  a  weighted  average  period  of 
approximately 1.88 years.  Stock option compensation expense was $8 million in 2012, $7 million in 2011 and $5 million in 2010.  
Total  income  tax  benefit  recognized  in  net  income  for  share-based  compensation  arrangements  was  $3  million  in  2012  and  $2 
million in 2011 and 2010. 

KBR Restricted stock 

Restricted  shares  issued  under  the  KBR’s  Stock  Plan  are  restricted  as  to  sale  or  disposition.    These  restrictions  lapse 
periodically  over  an  extended  period  of  time  not  exceeding  10 years.    Restrictions  may also  lapse  for  early retirement  and  other 
conditions  in  accordance  with  our  established  policies.  Upon  termination  of  employment,  shares  on  which  restrictions  have  not 
lapsed must be returned to us, resulting in restricted stock forfeitures.  The fair market value of the stock on the date of grant is 
amortized and ratably charged to income over the period during which the restrictions lapse on a straight-line basis.  For awards 
with performance conditions, an evaluation is made each quarter as to the likelihood of meeting the performance criteria. Share-
based compensation is then adjusted to reflect the number of shares expected to vest and the cumulative vesting period met to date. 

The following table presents the restricted stock awards and restricted stock units granted, vested and forfeited during 2012 

under KBR’s Stock Plan. 

Restricted stock activity summary 

Nonvested shares at December 31, 2011 

Granted 

Vested 

Forfeited 

Nonvested shares at December 31, 2012 

Weighted 
Average 
Grant-Date 
Fair Value per 
Share 

Number of 
Shares 

 $ 

833,498 
280,247 
(370,991)   

(77,724)   
665,030 

 $ 

24.95

33.13

25.26

28.36

27.83

The weighted average grant-date fair value per share of restricted KBR shares granted to employees during 2012, 2011 and 
2010  were  $33.13,  $35.16  and  $21.28,  respectively.    Restricted  stock  compensation  expense  was  $8  million  for  2012  and  $12 
million for 2011 and 2010.  Total income tax benefit recognized in net income for share-based compensation arrangements was $3 
million  in  2012  and  $4  million  in  both  2011  and  2010.    As  of  December 31,  2012,  there  was  $13  million  of  unrecognized 
compensation  cost,  net  of  estimated  forfeitures,  related  to  KBR’s  nonvested  restricted  stock  and  restricted  stock  units,  which  is 
expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.3 years.  The total fair value of shares vested was $12 million in 
2012, $16 million in 2011 and  $13 million in 2010 based on the weighted-average fair value on the vesting date.  The total fair 
value of shares vested was $9 million in 2012, $11 million in 2011 and $12 million in 2010 based on the weighted-average fair 
value on the date of grant. 

KBR Cash Performance Based Award Units (“Cash Performance Awards”) 

Under KBR’s Stock Plan, for Cash Performance Awards granted in the year 2012 and 2011 performance is based 100% on 
average  Total  Shareholder  Return  (“TSR”),  as  compared  to  the  average  TSR  of  KBR’s  peers.    For  Cash  Performance  Awards 
granted in the year 2010, performance is based 75% on average TSR, as compared to the average TSR of KBR’s peers, and 25% on 
KBR’s Return on Capital (“ROC”).  The cash performance award units may only be paid in cash. In accordance with the provisions 
of ASC 718-10, the TSR portion of the performance award units are classified as liability awards and remeasured at the end of each 

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reporting period at fair value until settlement. The fair value approach uses the Monte Carlo valuation method which analyzes the 
companies comprising KBR’s peer group, considering volatility, interest rate, stock beta and TSR through the grant date.  The ROC 
calculation  is  based  on  the  company’s  weighted  average  net  income  from  continuing  operations  plus  (interest  expense  x  (1-
effective tax  rate)),  divided  by  average  monthly  capital  from  continuing  operations.    The  ROC  portion  of  the  Cash  Performance 
Award is also classified as a liability award and remeasured at the end of each reporting period based on our estimate of the amount 
to be paid at the end of the vesting period. 

Under  KBR’s  Stock  Plan,  in  2012,  we  granted  29  million  performance  based  award  units  (“Cash  Performance  Awards”) 
with  a  three-year  performance  period  from  January 1,  2012  to  December 31,  2014.    In  2011,  we  granted  28  million  Cash 
Performance  Awards  with  a  three-year  performance  period  from  January 1,  2011  to  December 31,  2013.    In  2010,  we  granted 
25.2 million Cash Performance Awards with a performance period from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012.  At December 31, 
2012, Cash Performance Awards forfeited, net of previous plan payout, totaled $8 million in 2012, $6 million in 2011 and 2010.  At 
December 31, 2012, the outstanding balance for Cash Performance Awards is 67.4 million units.  No Cash  Performance Awards 
will vest until such earned Cash Performance Awards, if any, are paid, subject to approval of the performance results by the Board 
of Directors Compensation Committee. 

Cost  for  the  Cash  Performance  Awards  is  accrued  over  the  requisite  service  period.    For  the  years  ended  December 31, 
2012, 2011 and 2010, we recognized $18 million, $34 million and $26 million, respectively, in expense for the Cash Performance 
Awards.    The  expense  associated  with  these  Cash  Performance  Awards  is  included  in  cost  of  services  and  general  and 
administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income. The liability for awards included in “Employee compensation and 
benefits” on the consolidated balance sheet were $48 million at December 31, 2012 of which $32 million will become due within 
one year, and $52 million at December 31, 2011. 

KBR Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) 

Under  the  KBR  ESPP,  eligible  employees  may  withhold  up  to  10%  of  their  earnings,  subject  to  some  limitations,  to 
purchase shares of KBR’s common stock.  Unless KBR’s Board of Directors shall determine otherwise, each six-month offering 
period commences at the beginning of February and August of each year.  Employees who participate in the ESPP will receive a 
5%  discount  on  the  stock  price  at  the  end  of  each  six-month  purchase  period.  During  2012  and  2011,  our  employees  purchased 
approximately 138,000 and 105,000 shares, respectively, through the KBR ESPP.  These shares were reissued from our treasury 
share account. 

Share-based compensation 

The grant-date fair value of employee share options is estimated using option-pricing models.  If an award is modified after 
the  grant  date,  incremental  compensation  cost  is  recognized  immediately  before  the  modification.    Share-based  compensation 
expense consists of $10 million recorded to cost of services on the consolidated income statement, while the remaining $6 million is 
recorded to general and administrative expenses on the consolidated income statement.  The benefits of tax deductions in excess of 
the compensation cost recognized for the options (excess tax benefits) are classified as additional paid-in-capital, and cash retained 
as a result of these excess tax benefits is presented in the statement of cash flows as financing cash inflows. 

Share-based compensation summary table 

Millions of dollars 

Share-based compensation 

Total income tax benefit recognized in net income for share-based compensation 
arrangements 

Incremental compensation cost 

Tax benefit increase (decrease) related to share-based plans 

Years ended December 31 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

$

$

$

16  

 $ 

6  
1  
4  

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

19

6

1

3

$

$

$

$

17

6

2

—

Incremental compensation cost resulted from modifications of previously granted share-based awards which allowed certain 
employees  to  retain  their  awards  after  leaving  the  company.    Excess  tax  benefits  realized  from  the  exercise  of  share-based 
compensation awards has been recognized as paid-in capital in excess of par. 

Note 14. Financial Instruments and Risk Management 

Foreign  currency  risk.  Techniques  in  managing  foreign  currency  risk  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  foreign  currency 
investing  and  the  use  of  currency  derivative  instruments.    We  selectively  manage  significant  exposures  to  potential  foreign 
exchange  losses  considering  current  market  conditions,  future  operating  activities  and  the  associated  cost  in  relation  to  the 
perceived  risk  of  loss.    The  purpose  of  our  foreign  currency  risk  management  activities  is  to  protect  us  from  the  risk  that  the 
eventual U.S. dollar cash flow resulting from the sale and purchase of products and services in foreign currencies will be adversely 
affected by changes in exchange rates. 

We  manage  our  foreign  currency  exposure  through  the  use  of  currency  derivative  instruments  as  it  relates  to  the  major 
currencies, which are generally the currencies of the countries in which we do the majority of our international business.  These 

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instruments generally have an expiration date of two years or less.  Forward exchange contracts, which are commitments to buy or 
sell  a  specified  amount  of  a  foreign  currency  at  a  specified  price  and  time,  are  generally  used  to  manage  identifiable  foreign 
currency commitments.    Forward  exchange  contracts  and  foreign  exchange  option  contracts,  which  convey  the  right,  but  not  the 
obligation to sell or buy a specified amount of foreign currency at a specified price, are generally used to manage exposures related 
to assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency.  None of the forward or option contracts are exchange traded.  While 
derivative  instruments  are  subject  to  fluctuations  in  value,  the  fluctuations  are  generally  offset  by  the  value  of  the  underlying 
exposures.  The use of some contracts may limit our ability to benefit from favorable fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. 

Foreign currency contracts are not utilized to manage exposures in some currencies due primarily to the lack of available 
markets or cost  considerations (non-traded currencies).  We attempt to  manage our working capital position to minimize foreign 
currency commitments in non-traded currencies and recognize that pricing for the services and products offered in these countries 
should cover the cost of exchange rate devaluations.  We have historically incurred transaction losses in non-traded currencies. 

Assets,  liabilities  and  forecasted  cash  flow  denominated  in  foreign  currencies.  We  use  the  derivative  instruments 
described above to manage the foreign currency exposures related to specific assets and liabilities, that are denominated in foreign 
currencies; however, we have not elected to account for these instruments as hedges for accounting purposes.  Additionally, we use 
the derivative instruments described above to manage forecasted cash flow denominated in foreign currencies generally related to 
long-term engineering and construction projects.  We designate these contracts related to engineering and construction projects as 
cash  flow  hedges.    The  ineffective  portion  of  these  hedges  is  included  in  operating  income  in  the  accompanying  consolidated 
statements of income.  During 2012, 2011 and 2010 no hedge ineffectiveness was recognized.  Unrealized gains and losses include 
amounts  attributable  to  cash  flow  hedges  placed  by  our  consolidated  and  unconsolidated  subsidiaries  and  are  included  in  other 
comprehensive  income  in  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets.    We  had  $1  million  in  unrealized  gains,  no  unrealized 
gains  and  $2  million  in  unrealized  net  losses  on  these  cash  flow  hedges  as  of  December 31,  2012,  2011  and  2010,  respectively.  
Changes in the timing or amount of the future cash flow being hedged could result in hedges becoming ineffective and, as a result, 
the  amount  of  unrealized  gain  or  loss  associated  with  that  hedge  would  be  reclassified  from  other  comprehensive  income  into 
earnings.  At December 31, 2012, the maximum length of time over which we are hedging our exposure to the variability in future 
cash flow associated with foreign currency forecasted transactions is 33 months. 

Notional  amounts  and  fair  market  values.  The  notional  amounts  of  open  forward  contracts  and  options  held  by  our 
consolidated subsidiaries were $517 million, $352 million and $403 million at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  
The notional amounts of our foreign exchange contracts do not generally represent amounts exchanged by the parties, and thus, are 
not a measure of our exposure or of the cash requirements relating to these contracts.  The amounts exchanged are calculated by 
reference to the notional amounts and by other terms of the derivatives, such as exchange rates.  These contract assets (liabilities) 
had a fair value of $(1) million and $5 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

Credit risk. Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash equivalents, 
investments and trade receivables.  It is our practice to place our cash equivalents in time deposits and high-quality securities with 
various  banks,  financial  institutions  and  investment  managers.    We  derive  the  majority  of  our  revenues  from  engineering  and 
construction services to the energy industry and services provided to the United States government.  There are concentrations of 
receivables  in  the  United  States  and  the  United  Kingdom.    We  maintain  an  allowance  for  losses  based  upon  the  expected 
collectability of all trade accounts receivable. 

There  are  no  significant  concentrations  of  credit  risk  with  any  individual  counterparty  related  to  our  derivative  contracts.  
We  select  counterparties  based  on  their  profitability,  balance  sheet  and  a  capacity  for  timely  payment  of  financial  commitments 
which is unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events. 

Interest rate risk. Certain of our unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint-ventures are exposed to interest rate risk through their 
variable rate borrowings.  This variable-rate exposure is managed with interest rate swaps.  We had unrealized net losses on the 
interest  rate  swaps  held  by  our  unconsolidated  subsidiaries  and  joint-ventures  of  approximately  $2  million,  $4  million  and  $5 
million as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. 

Fair market value of financial instruments.  The carrying amount of variable rate long-term debt approximates fair market 
value because these instruments reflect market changes to interest rates.  The carrying amount of short-term financial instruments, 
cash and equivalents, receivables and accounts payable, as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets, approximates fair market 
value due to the short maturities of these instruments.  The currency derivative instruments are carried on the balance sheet at fair 
value and are based upon third party quotes.  The financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are not 
material for any periods presented. 

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Note 15. Equity Method Investments and Variable Interest Entities 

We conduct some of our operations through joint ventures which are in partnership, corporate, undivided interest and other 
business  forms  and  are  principally accounted  for  using  the  equity  method  of  accounting.    Additionally, the  majority  of  our  joint 
ventures  are  also  variable  interest  entities  which  are  further  described  under  “Variable  Interest  Entities”.    The  following  is  a 
description of our significant investments accounted for on the equity method of accounting that are not variable interest entities. 

Equity Method Investments 

MMM.  MMM  is  a  joint  venture  formed  under  a  Partners  Agreement  related  to  the  Mexico  contract  with  PEMEX.    The 
MMM joint venture was set up under Mexican maritime law in order to hold navigation permits to operate in Mexican waters.  The 
scope of the business is to render services for maintenance, repair and restoration of offshore oil and gas platforms and provisions 
of quartering in the territorial waters of Mexico.  KBR holds a 50% interest in the MMM joint venture. 

Consolidated summarized financial information for all jointly owned operations including variable interest entities that are 

accounted for using the equity method of accounting is as follows: 

Balance Sheets 

Millions of dollars 

Current assets 

Noncurrent assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Noncurrent liabilities 

Member’s equity 

Total liabilities and member’s equity 

Statements of Operations 

Millions of dollars 

Revenue 

Operating income 

Net income 

Unconsolidated VIEs 

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$

$

$

3,129

4,159

7,288

2,460

4,424

404

$ 

7,288

$

2,151

3,828

5,979

1,111

4,468

400

5,979

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

$

$

$

3,442 
777 
363 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

2,638   $
666   $
314   $

2,497

617

334

The following is a summary of the significant variable interest entities in which we have a significant variable interest, but 

we are not the primary beneficiary: 

Unconsolidated VIEs 
(in millions, except for percentages) 

Aspire Defence project 

Inpex LNG project 

U.K. Road projects 

EBIC Ammonia project 

Fermoy Road project 

Year ended December 31, 2012 

VIE Total assets 

VIE Total liabilities   

Maximum 
exposure to  
loss 

$

$

$

$

$

2,981

1,417

1,387

675

255

$

$

$

$

$

2,926 
1,324 
1,539 
379 
253 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

27

63

33

50

4

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Unconsolidated VIEs 
(in millions, except for percentages) 

Aspire Defence project 

U.K. Road projects 

EBIC Ammonia project 

Fermoy Road project 

Year ended December 31, 2011 

VIE Total assets 

  VIE Total liabilities 

$

$

$

$

2,954 
1,393 
693 
228 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

2,916

1,520

389

249

Aspire  Defence  project.  In  April  2006,  Aspire  Defence,  a  joint  venture  between  us,  Carillion  Plc.  and  two  financial 
investors, was awarded a privately financed project contract by the U.K. MoD to upgrade and provide a range of services to the 
British  Army’s  garrisons  at  Aldershot  and  around  Salisbury  Plain  in  the  United  Kingdom.    In  addition  to  a  package  of  ongoing 
services  to  be  delivered  over  35  years,  the  project  includes  a  nine-year  construction  program  to  improve  soldiers’  single  living, 
technical and administrative accommodations, along with leisure and recreational facilities.  Aspire Defence manages the existing 
properties  and  is  responsible  for  design,  refurbishment,  construction  and  integration  of  new  and  modernized  facilities.    We 
indirectly  own  a  45%  interest  in  Aspire  Defence,  the  project  company  that  is  the  holder  of  the  35-year  concession  contract.    In 
addition,  we  own  a  50%  interest  in  each  of  two  joint  ventures  that  provide  the  construction  and  the  related  support  services  to 
Aspire Defence.  As of December 31, 2012, our performance through the construction phase is supported by $26 million in letters 
of credit. Furthermore, our financial and performance guarantees are joint and several, subject to certain limitations, with our joint 
venture partners.  The project is funded through equity and subordinated debt provided by the project sponsors and the issuance of 
publicly held senior bonds which are nonrecourse to us.  The entities we hold an interest in are variable interest entities; however, 
we are not the primary beneficiary of these entities.  We account for our interests in each of the entities using the equity method of 
accounting.  Our maximum exposure to construction and operating joint venture losses is limited to the funding of any future losses 
incurred  by  those  entities  under  their  respective  contracts  with  the  project  company.    As  of  December 31,  2012,  our  assets  and 
liabilities associated with our investment in this project, within our consolidated balance sheet, were $27 million and $1 million, 
respectively.  The $26 million difference between our recorded liabilities and aggregate maximum exposure to loss was primarily 
related to our equity investments and other receivables in the project as of December 31, 2012. 

Inpex LNG project.  In January 2012, we signed an agreement to provide fixed-price and cost-reimbursable EPC services to 
construct  the  Inpex  Ichthys  Onshore  LNG  Export  Facility  in  Darwin,  Australia  (“Inpex  LNG  project”).    The  project  will  be 
executed using two joint ventures in which we own a 30% equity interest. In 2012, revenue and job income for services provided to 
our joint venture partners on this project was $130 million and $13 million, respectively.  The investments are accounted for using 
the equity method of accounting.  At December 31, 2012, our assets and liabilities associated with our investment in this project 
recorded  in  our  condensed  consolidated  balance  were  $63  million  and  $20  million,  respectively.   The  $43  million  difference 
between  our  recorded  liabilities  and  aggregate  maximum  exposure  to  loss  was  related  to  our  equity  investment  and  other 
receivables due from the entity as of December 31, 2012.  The joint venture executes a project that has a lump sum component, and 
we have an exposure to losses if the project exceeds the lump sum component to the extent of our ownership percentage in the joint 
venture. 

U.K. Road projects. We are involved in four privately financed projects, executed through joint ventures, to design, build, 
operate and maintain roadways for certain government agencies in the United Kingdom.  We have a 25% ownership interest in each 
of these joint ventures and account for them using the equity method of accounting.  The joint ventures have obtained financing 
through third parties that is nonrecourse to the joint venture partners.  These joint ventures are variable interest entities; however, 
we are not the primary beneficiary.  Our maximum exposure to loss represents our equity investments in these ventures. 

EBIC Ammonia project. We have an investment in a development corporation that has an indirect interest in the Egypt Basic 
Industries  Corporation  (“EBIC”)  ammonia  plant  project  located  in  Egypt.    We  performed  the  engineering,  procurement  and 
construction (“EPC”) work for the project and completed our operations and maintenance services for the facility in the first half of 
2012.  We  own  65%  of  this  development  corporation  and  consolidate  it  for  financial  reporting  purposes.    The  development 
corporation  owns  a  25%  ownership  interest  in  a  company  that  consolidates  the  ammonia  plant  which  is  considered  a  variable 
interest entity.  The development corporation accounts for its investment in the company using the equity method of accounting. 
The variable interest entity is funded through debt and equity.  Indebtedness of EBIC under its debt agreement is non-recourse to us. 
We are not the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity.  As of December 31, 2012, our assets and liabilities associated 
with our investment in this project, within our consolidated balance sheet, were $80 million and $3 million, respectively.  The $47 
million difference between our recorded liabilities and aggregate maximum exposure to loss was related to our investment balance 
and other receivables in the project as of December 31, 2012. 

Fermoy  Road  project.  We  participate  in  a  privately  financed  project  executed  through  certain  joint  ventures  formed  to 
design, build, operate and maintain a toll road in southern Ireland.  The joint ventures were funded through debt and were formed 
with minimal equity.  These joint ventures are variable interest entities; however, we are not the primary beneficiary.  We have up 
to a 25% ownership interest in the project’s joint ventures, and we are accounting for these interests using the equity method of 
accounting. 

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Consolidated VIEs 

The following is a summary of the significant VIEs where we are the primary beneficiary:  

Consolidated VIEs 
(in millions, except for percentages) 
Gorgon LNG project 

Escravos Gas-to-Liquids project 

Fasttrax Limited project 

Consolidated VIEs 
(in millions, except for percentages) 
Gorgon LNG project 

Escravos Gas-to-Liquids project 

Fasttrax Limited project 

Year ended December 31, 2012 

VIE Total assets 

  VIE Total liabilities 

580 
267 
101 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

620

320

105

Year ended December 31, 2011 

VIE Total assets 

  VIE Total liabilities 

546 
326 
103 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

607

381

108

$

$

$

$

$

$

Gorgon LNG project.  We have a 30% ownership in an Australian joint venture which was awarded a contract by Chevron 
for cost-reimbursable FEED and EPC management ("EPCm") services to construct a LNG plant.  The joint venture is considered a 
VIE, and, because we are the primary beneficiary, we consolidate this joint venture for financial reporting purposes.  

Escravos  Gas-to-Liquids  (“GTL”)  project.  During  2005,  we  formed  a  joint  venture  to  engineer  and  construct  a  gas 
monetization  facility.  We  own  a  50%  equity  interest  in  the  joint  venture  and  determined  that  we  are  the  primary  beneficiary; 
accordingly,  we  have  consolidated  the  joint  venture  for  financial  reporting  purposes.    There  are  no  consolidated  assets  that 
collateralize the joint venture’s obligations.  However, at December 31, 2012 and 2011, the joint venture had approximately $117 
million  and  $119  million  of  cash,  respectively,  which  mainly  relate  to  advanced  billings  in  connection  with  the  joint  venture’s 
obligations under the EPC contract. 

Fasttrax Limited project.  In December 2001, the Fasttrax Joint Venture (the “JV”) was created to provide to the U.K. MoD 
a fleet of 92 new heavy equipment transporters (“HETs”) capable of carrying a 72-ton Challenger II tank.  The JV owns, operates 
and maintains the HET fleet and provides heavy equipment transportation services to the British Army.  The purchase of the assets 
was completed in 2004, and the operating and service contracts related to the assets extend through 2023.  The JV’s entity structure 
includes a parent entity and its 100%-owned subsidiary, Fasttrax Ltd (the “SPV”).  KBR and its partner own each 50% of the parent 
entity,  which  is  considered  a  variable  interest  entity.    We  determined  that  we  are  the  primary  beneficiary  of  this  project  entity 
because we control the activities that most significantly impact economic performance of the entity.   Therefore, we consolidate this 
VIE. 

The  JV’s  purchase  of  the  assets  was  funded  through  the  issuance  of  several  series  guaranteed  secured  bonds  totaling 
approximately £84.9 million issued by the SPV including £12.2 million which was replaced in 2005 when the shareholders funded 
combined  equity  and  subordinated  debt  of  approximately  £12.2  million.  For  further  details  regarding  our  non-recourse  project-
finance debt of a VIE consolidated by KBR, including the total amount of debt outstanding at December 31, 2012, please refer to 
Note 8.  Assets collateralizing the JV’s senior bonds include cash and equivalents of $25 million and property, plant and equipment 
of approximately $72 million, net of accumulated depreciation of $53 million as of December 31, 2012. 

Note 16. Transactions with Former Parent 

In connection with our initial public offering in November 2006 and the separation of our business from Halliburton, we 
entered into various agreements, including, among others, a master separation agreement, transition services agreements and a tax 
sharing  agreement.    Pursuant  to  our  master  separation  agreement,  we  agreed  to  indemnify  Halliburton  for,  among  other  matters, 
past, present and future liabilities related to our business and operations.  We agreed to indemnify Halliburton for liabilities under 
various  outstanding  and  certain additional credit  support  instruments  relating  to our  businesses  and  for  liabilities  under  litigation 
matters related to our business.  Halliburton agreed to indemnify us for, among other things, liabilities unrelated to our business, for 
certain other agreed matters relating to the investigation of FCPA and related corruption allegations and the Barracuda-Caratinga 
project and for other litigation matters related to Halliburton’s business.  See Note 10.  Under the transition services agreements, 
Halliburton provided various interim corporate support services to us and we provided various interim corporate support services to 
Halliburton.  The tax sharing agreement provides for certain allocations of U.S. income tax liabilities and other agreements between 
us and Halliburton with respect to tax matters. 

As of December 31, 2012, “Due to former parent, net” was $49 million and comprised primarily of estimated amounts owed 
to  Halliburton  under  the  tax  sharing  agreement  for  income  taxes  expected  to  be  owed  to  the  IRS  or  other  tax  authorities.  Our 
estimate  of  amounts  due  to  Halliburton  under  the  tax  sharing  agreement  relates  to  income  tax  adjustments  paid  by  Halliburton 
subsequent to our separation that were directly attributable to us, primarily for the years from 2001 through 2006.  Some or all of 
these amounts may change as a result of our pending tax disputes with Halliburton described below. 

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During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2011,  Halliburton  provided  notice  and  demanded  payment  for  amounts  significantly  greater 
than our accrued liability that it alleges are owed by us under the tax sharing agreement for various other tax-related transactions 
pertaining to periods prior to our separation from Halliburton.  We believe that the amount in the demand is invalid based on our 
assessment of Halliburton’s methodology for computing the claim.  Based on advice from internal and external legal counsel, we do 
not believe that Halliburton has a legal entitlement to payment of the amount in the demand.  However, although we believe we 
have appropriately accrued for amounts potentially owed to Halliburton based on our interpretation of the tax sharing agreement, 
there may be changes to the amounts ultimately paid to or received from Halliburton under the tax sharing agreement upon final 
settlement.  On July 3, 2012, KBR requested an arbitration panel be appointed to resolve certain intercompany issues arising under 
the  master  separation  agreement  in  effect  between  the  companies  before  issues  in  dispute  under  the  tax  sharing  agreement  were 
submitted to the designated “accounting referee” as provided for under the terms of the tax sharing agreement.  We believe these 
intercompany issues were settled and released as a result of our separation from Halliburton in 2007.  On July 10, 2012, Halliburton 
filed a complaint in Texas State Court seeking to compel resolution of all issues, including intercompany issues believed by KBR to 
be governed by the master separation agreement, under the tax sharing agreement.  In October 2012, the Court denied Halliburton's 
request, and we moved forward with the selection of arbitrators to decide the intercompany issues.  We are set for an arbitration 
hearing  in  May  2013.   The  remaining  tax-related  issues  in  dispute  will  be  resolved  by the  "accounting  referee"  as  provided  for 
under the terms of the tax sharing agreement. 

As of December 31, 2012, included in “Other assets” is an income tax receivable of approximately $22 million related to a 
foreign tax credit generated as a result of a final settlement we paid to a foreign taxing authority in 2011 for a disputed tax matter 
that arose prior to our separation from Halliburton.  In order to claim the tax credit, we requested, and Halliburton agreed to and did 
file an amended U.S. Federal tax return for the period in which the disputed tax liability arose.  However, Halliburton notified us 
that it does not intend to remit to us the refund received or to be received by Halliburton as a result of the amended return. KBR 
disputes  Halliburton’s  position  on  this  matter  and  believes  it  has  legal  entitlement  to  the  $22  million  refund.    We  intend  to 
vigorously pursue collection of this amount and certain other unrecorded counterclaims.  

As discussed above under “Barracuda-Caratinga Project Arbitration,” we have recorded an indemnification receivable due 
from Halliburton of approximately $219 million, including interest, associated with our estimated liability in the bolts matter which 
is included in “Other current assets” as of December 31, 2012.  In January 2013, Halliburton paid $219 million to the claimant and 
the matter is considered concluded.  We believe the arbitration award payable to Petrobras will be deductible for tax purposes when 
paid and the indemnification payment will be treated by KBR for tax purposes as a contribution to capital and accordingly is not 
taxable.  In 2011 and 2012, we recorded discrete tax benefits of $71 million and $8 million, respectively.  At December 31, 2012 
the deferred tax balance is $79 million.  We have reviewed this matter in light of the direct payment by Halliburton to BCLC and its 
public announcement that they have recorded a tax benefit related to this transaction.  Based on advice from outside legal counsel, 
we have determined that it is more likely than not that we are the proper taxpayer to recognize this benefit although the underlying 
uncertainties with respect to the tax treatment of the transaction may ultimately lead to alternate outcomes. 

Note 17. Retirement Plans 

We have various plans that cover our employees. These plans include defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans. 

•  Our defined contribution plans provide retirement benefits in return for services rendered.  These plans provide an 
individual account for each participant and have terms that specify how contributions to the participant’s account 
are  to  be  determined  rather  than  the  amount  of  pension  benefits  the  participant  is  to  receive.    Contributions  to 
these plans are based on pretax income and/or discretionary amounts determined on an annual basis.  Our expense 
for  the  defined  contribution  plans  totaled  $81  million  in  2012,  $71  million  in  2011  and  $64  million  in  2010.  
Additionally, we participate in a Canadian multi-employer plan to which we contributed $10 million in both 2012 
and 2011 and $12 million in 2010; 

•  Our defined benefit plans are funded pension plans, which define an amount of pension benefit to be provided, 

usually as a function of age, years of service or compensation. 

We account for our defined benefit pension plan in accordance with ASC 715 - Compensation - Retirement Benefits, which 

requires an employer to: 

• 

• 

recognize on its balance sheet the funded status (measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets 
and the benefit obligation) of pension plan; 
recognize,  through  comprehensive  income,  certain  changes  in  the  funded  status  of  a  defined  benefit  plan  in  the 
year in which the changes occur; 

•  measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year; and 
•  disclose additional information. 

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Benefit obligation and plan assets 

We  used  a  December 31  measurement  date  for  all  plans  in  2012  and  2011.    Plan  asset,  expenses  and  obligation  for 

retirement plans are presented in the following tables. 

Benefit obligation 

United States 

Int’l 

  United States 

Int’l 

Pension Benefits 

Millions of dollars 
Change in projected benefit obligation 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period 

$

Service cost 

Interest cost 

Foreign currency exchange rate changes 

Actuarial (gain) loss 

Other 

Benefits paid 

Projected benefit obligation at end of period 

Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period

$

$

2012 

2011 

88

—

3

—

5

—

(5)

91

91

$

1,660

 $ 

2

81

63

115

(2)

(57)

$

$

1,862

1,862

 $ 

 $ 

81  $
— 
4 
— 
8 
— 
(5) 

88  $
88  $

1,538

1

86

25

62

(2)

(50)

1,660

1,660

Plan assets 

Millions of dollars 
Change in plan assets 

Pension Benefits 

United States 

Int’l 

  United States 

Int’l 

2012 

2011 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period 

$

64

$

1,354

 $ 

Actual return on plan assets 

Employer contributions 

Foreign currency exchange rate changes 

Benefits paid 

Other 

Fair value of plan assets at end of period 

Funded status 

Millions of dollars 

Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheet 

Noncurrent liabilities 

$

$

$

9

3

—

(5)

—

71

$

(20) $

117

27

52

(57)

(2)

1,491

(371)

 $ 

 $ 

65  $
(2 ) 
6  
—  
(5 ) 
—  
64  $
(24)  $

1,286

33

68

19

(50)

(2)

1,354

(306)

United States 

Int’l 

  United States 

Int’l 

2012 

2011 

(20) $

(371)

 $ 

(24)  $

(306)

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit 
obligations at measurement date 

Discount rate 

3.09%

4.50%  

3.74% 

4.90%

Assumed long-term rates of return on plan assets and discount rates for estimating benefit obligations vary for the different 
plans according to the local economic conditions. The expected long-term rate of return on assets was determined by a stochastic 
projection that takes into account asset allocation strategies, historical long-term performance of individual asset classes, an analysis 
of additional return (net of fees) generated by active management, risks using standard deviations and correlations of returns among 
the  asset  classes  that  comprise  the  plans’  asset  mix.  The  discount  rate  used  to  determine  the  benefit  obligations  was  determined 
using a cash flow matching approach, which uses projected cash flows matched to spot rates along a high quality corporate yield 
curve  to  determine  the  present  value  of  cash  flows  to  calculate  a  single  equivalent  discount  rate.    Because  all  plans  have  been 
frozen, there is no rate of compensation increase. 

Plan  fiduciaries  of  the  Company’s  retirement  plans  set  investment  policies  and  strategies  and  oversee  its  investment 
direction,  which  includes  selecting  investment  managers,  commissioning  asset-liability  studies  and  setting  long-term  strategic 
targets. Long-term strategic investment objectives include preserving the funded status of the plan and balancing risk and return and 
have a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers. Targeted asset allocation ranges are guidelines, not 
limitations and occasionally plan fiduciaries will approve allocations above or below a target range. 

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During 2012, the plan fiduciaries for the Company's international plan implemented a new investment program taking into 
account their distinct liabilities, liquidity needs and regulatory requirements.  Under the new program, investments were reallocated 
from a portfolio of equities and bonds to a more diversified mix of equities, bonds, real estate and other return seeking investments.  
The goal of the program reflected in the 2013 targeted asset allocation is to maintain a reasonable long-term expected return for 
plan assets while reducing underlying portfolio risk. 

The target asset allocation for the International and Domestic plans for 2013 are as follows: 

Target Allocation - Asset Class 

Equity funds and securities 

Fixed income funds and securities 

Hedge funds 

Real estate funds 

Other 

Total 

2013 Targeted 

Asset Allocation 

International 

Domestic 

19%   

56%   

8%   

5%   

12%   

100%   

63%

37%

—

—

—

100%

The range of targeted asset allocations for the International plans for 2013 and 2012, by asset class, are as follows: 

International Plans - Asset Class 

Equity funds and securities 

Fixed income funds and securities 

Hedge funds 

Real estate funds 

Other 

2013 Targeted 

Percentage Range 

2012 Targeted 

Percentage Range 

Minimum 

Maximum 

Minimum 

  Maximum 

—

—

—

—

—

51%

100%

20%

10%

35%

56% 

35% 
— 
— 
— 

61%

40%

—

—

2%

The range of targeted asset allocations for the Domestic plans for 2013 and 2012, by asset class, are as follows: 

Domestic Plans - Asset Class 

Equity funds, securities and other 

Fixed income funds and securities 

2013 Targeted 

Percentage Range 

2012 Targeted 

Percentage Range 

Minimum 

Maximum 

Minimum 

  Maximum 

51%

29%

76%

44%

51 % 

29 % 

77%

43%

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ASC 820-10 addresses fair value measurements and disclosures, defining fair value, establishing a framework for using fair 
value to measure assets and liabilities and expanding disclosures about fair value measurements. This standard applies whenever 
other  standards  require  or  permit  assets  or  liabilities  to  be  measured  at  fair  value.  ASC  820-10  establishes  a  three-tier  value 
hierarchy, categorizing the inputs used to  measure fair value. The inputs and methodology used for valuing securities are not an 
indication  of  the  risk  associated  with  investing  in  those  securities.  The  following  is  a  description  of  the  primary  valuation 
methodologies and classification used for assets measured at fair value. 

Fair  values  of  our  Level  1  assets  are  based  on  observable  inputs  such  as  unadjusted  quoted  prices  for  identical  assets  or 
liabilities  in  active  markets.  These  consist  of  our  Equity  Securities  valued  at  the  closing  price  reported  on  the  active  market  on 
which the individual securities are traded and Equity and Fixed Income Funds, which have readily determinable or published net 
asset values and may be liquidated in the near term without restrictions. 

Fair values of our Level 2 assets are based on inputs other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable either 
directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices that are in inactive markets; inputs other 
than  quoted  prices  that  are  observable  for  the  asset  or  liability;  and  inputs  that  are  derived  principally  from  or  corroborated  by 
observable market data by correlation or other means.  Our level 2 assets include Equity Funds and Fixed Income Funds, which are 
valued using net asset values provided by the investment managers and may be liquidated at net asset value within 90 days without 
restrictions.   

Fair values of our Level 3 assets are based on unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data and require us to 
develop our own assumptions.  Such funds are valued using net asset values provided by the investment managers, have inherent 
liquidity  restrictions  that  may  affect  our  ability  to  sell  the  investment  at  its  net  asset  value  within  90  days  or  reflect  funds  with 
lagged valuation data.  A summary of total investments for KBR’s pension plan assets measured at fair value is presented below.  

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Millions of dollars 
Asset Category at December 31, 2012 
United States plan assets 

Equity funds 

Equity securities 

Fixed income funds 

Government bonds 

Corporate bonds 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Total U.S. plan assets 

International plan assets 
Equity funds 

Equity securities 

Fixed income funds 

Hedge funds 

Real estate funds 

Other funds 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Other 

Total international plan assets 

Total plan assets at December 31, 2012 

Millions of dollars 
Asset Category at December 31, 2011 
United States plan assets 

Equity funds 

Equity securities 

Fixed income funds 

Government bonds 

Corporate bonds 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Total U.S. plan assets 

International plan assets 
Equity funds 

Equity securities 

Fixed income funds 

Government bonds 

Corporate bonds 

Hedge funds 

Real estate funds 

Other funds 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Other 

Total international plan assets 

Total plan assets at December 31, 2011 

110 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using 

Total 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

$

$

$

25

22

10

4

9

1

71

357

40

784

115

62

110

13

10

$

$

$

19

22

10

—

—

—

51

94

39

410

—

—

—

11

3

1,491

1,562

$

$

557

608

$

$

6 
— 
— 
4 
9 
1 
20 

263 
1 
330 
27 
35 
57 
2 
— 
715 
735 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

44

88

27

53

—

7

 $ 

 $ 

219

219

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using 

Total 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

$

$

$

21

20

10

4

8

1

64

463

293

8

259

261

—

8

—

51

11

$

$

$

16

20

10

—

—

—

46

463

293

—

—

1

—

—

—

51

—

$

$

1,354

1,418

$

$

808

854

$

$

5  
— 
— 
4 
8 
1 
18  

—  
— 
8 
259 
260 
— 
8 
— 
— 
1 
536  
554  

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

10

10

10

 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The  fair  value  measurement  of  plan  assets  using  significant  unobservable  inputs  (level  3)  changed  each  year  due  to  the 

following: 

Level 3 fair value measurement rollforward  

Millions of dollars 
International plan assets 

Balance at December 31, 2010  $ 

Purchases, sales and settlements 

Balance at December 31, 2011  $ 
Return on assets held at end of 
year
Purchases, sales and settlements 

Foreign exchange impact 
Balance at December 31, 2012  $ 

Total 

Fixed Income 
Funds 

Hedge Funds 

Real Estate 
Funds 

  Other Funds 

Other 

14

(4)

10

6

198

5

219

—

—

—

2

41

1

44

—

—

—

3

83

2

88

—  
—  
—  
1  
25  
1  
27  

—

—

—

—

52

1

53

14

(4)

10

—

(3)

—

7

The  amounts  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss  that  have  not  yet  been  recognized  as  components  of  net  periodic 

benefit cost at December 31, 2012, net of tax were as follows: 

Millions of dollars 

Net actuarial loss, net of tax of $16 and $188, respectively 

Total in accumulated other comprehensive loss 

Expected cash flows 

Pension Benefits 

United States 

Int’l 

$ 

$ 

25  $
25  $

496

496

Contributions. Funding requirements for each plan are determined based on the local laws of the country where such plan 
resides. In certain countries the funding requirements are mandatory while in other countries they are discretionary. We expect to 
contribute $24 million to our international pension plans and $1 million to our domestic plan in 2013.  We are in discussions with 
the Trustees of our U.K. pension plan concerning the Plan's triennial valuation.  At present, it is uncertain how the results of these 
discussions will impact our future funding obligations. 

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Benefit payments. The following table presents the expected benefit payments over the next 10 years. 

Millions of dollars 

2013 

2014 

2015 

2016 

2017 

Years 2018 – 2022 

Net periodic cost 

Pension Benefits 

United States 
6  
7  
7  
7  
8  
26  

$

$

$

$

$

$

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

Int’l 

60

62

64

66

68

372

United States 

Int’l 

United States 

Int’l 

United States 

Int’l 

Pension Benefits 

Millions of dollars 
Components of net periodic benefit 

t

Service cost 

Interest cost 

Expected return on plan assets 

Recognized actuarial loss 

Net periodic benefit cost 

$ 

$ 

2012 

—  $
3 
(4)

2 
1  $

2011 

2

$

— $

1

$

81

(93)

25

15

$

4

(4)

1

1

86

(98)

20

$

9

$

2010 

 $ 

— 
4 
(3)   

1 
2 

 $ 

1

85

(90)

18

14

Weighted-average assumptions used to 
determine 
net periodic benefit cost

Pension Benefits 

Discount rate 

Expected return on plan assets 

United States 

Int’l 

United States 

Int’l 

United States 

Int’l 

2012 

3.74%

7.00%

4.90%

6.60%

2011 

4.84%

7.00%

5.45%

7.00%

2010 

5.35% 

7.00% 

5.84%

7.00%

Estimated  amounts  that  will  be  amortized  from  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income,  net  of  tax,  into  net  periodic 

benefit cost in 2013 are as follows: 

Millions of dollars 

Actuarial (gain) loss 

Total 

Note 18. Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

Pension Benefits 

United States 
1  
1  

$

$

  International 

 $ 

 $ 

26

26

On  February  5,  2013,  the  FASB  issued  Accounting  Standards  Update  ("ASU")  No.  2013-02,  Reporting  of  Amounts 
Reclassified  Out  of  Accumulated  Other  Comprehensive  Income.    This  ASU  requires  that  companies  present  information  about 
reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income in their annual financial statements in a single note or 
on the face of the financial statements.  ASU 2013-02 requires that companies present the effect of significant amounts reclassified 
from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source and the income statement line items affected 
by the reclassification.  If a component is not required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety, companies would instead cross 
reference to the related footnote for additional information.  This may be presented either in the notes or parenthetically on the face 
of the financial statements provided that all of the required information is presented in a single location.  The requirements will take 
effect  for  public  companies  in  interim  and  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  after  December  15,  2012.    The  adoption  of  ASU 
2013-02 concerns disclosure only and is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and 
cash flows. 

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (ASC 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived 
Intangible Assets for Impairment.  ASU 2012-02 states that an entity has the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine 
whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is 
impaired.  If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the 

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indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action.  An entity also has the option to 
bypass  the  qualitative  assessment  for  any  indefinite-lived  intangible  asset  in  any  period  and  proceed  directly  to  performing  the 
quantitative  impairment  test.    ASU  2012-02  is  effective  for  annual  and  interim  impairment  tests  performed  for  fiscal  years 
beginning after September 15, 2012, and early adoption is permitted.  The adoption of this accounting standard is not expected to 
have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. 

In September 2011, The FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (ASC 350): Testing Goodwill 
for Impairment. ASU 2011-08 is intended to simplify how entities test goodwill for impairment.  ASU 2011-08 permits an entity to 
first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is “more likely than not” that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its 
carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test described in 
Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.  The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 
50%.  ASU  2011-08  is  effective  for  annual  and  interim  goodwill  impairment  tests  performed  for  fiscal  years  beginning  after 
December 15, 2011.  The adoption of this accounting standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of 
operations, cash flows and disclosures. 

In  June  2011,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  No.  2011-05,  Comprehensive  Income  (ASC  220):  Presentation  of  Comprehensive 
Income.  This ASU allows an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the 
components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but 
consecutive statements.  In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, 
each  component  of  other  comprehensive  income  along  with  a  total  for  other  comprehensive  income  and  a  total  amount  for 
comprehensive income.  ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of 
the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity.  The amendments to the Codification in the ASU do not change the items that 
must  be  reported  in  other  comprehensive  income  or  when  an  item  of  other  comprehensive  income  must  be  reclassified  to  net 
income.    However,  in  December  2011,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2011-12,  Comprehensive  Income  (ASC  220):  Deferral  of  the 
Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 
in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, which deferred the guidance on whether to require entities to present reclassification 
adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component in both the statement where net income is presented 
and the statement where other comprehensive income is presented for both interim and annual financial statements.  ASU 2011-12 
reinstated the requirements for the presentation of reclassifications that were in place prior to the issuance of ASU 2011-05 and did 
not  change  the  effective  date  for  ASU  2011-05.    For  public  entities,  the  amendments  in  ASU  2011-05  and  ASU  2011-12  are 
effective  for  fiscal  years  and  interim  periods  within  those  years,  beginning  after  December  15,  2011,  and  should  be  applied 
retrospectively.    The  adoption  of  this  ASU  concerns  disclosure  only  and  did  not  have  a  material  impact  on  our  consolidated 
financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. 

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820): Amendments to Achieve Common 
Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.  This ASU represents the converged guidance of 
the FASB and the IASB (the Boards) on fair value measurement.  The collective efforts of the Boards and their staffs, reflected in 
ASU  2011-04,  have  resulted  in  common  requirements  for  measuring  fair  value  and  for  disclosing  information  about  fair  value 
measurements, including a consistent meaning of the term “fair value.”  The Boards have concluded the common requirements will 
result in greater comparability of fair value measurements presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance 
with U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.  The amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) in this ASU are to 
be  applied  prospectively.    For  public  entities,  the  amendments  are  effective  during  interim  and  annual  periods  beginning  after 
December 15, 2011.  The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, cash 
flows and disclosures. 

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Note 19. Quarterly Data (Unaudited) 

Summarized quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are presented in the following table.  
In the following table, the sum of basic and diluted “Net income attributable to KBR per share” for the four quarters may differ 
from the annual amounts due to the required method of computing weighted average number of shares in the respective periods.  
Additionally,  due  to  the  effect  of  rounding,  the  sum  of  the  individual  quarterly  earnings  per  share  amounts  may  not  equal  the 
calculated year earnings per share amount. 

(in millions, except per share amounts) 
2012 

Total revenue 

Operating income 

Net income (loss) 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Net income (loss) attributable to KBR 

Net income attributable to KBR per share : 

First 

Second 

Third 

Fourth 

Year 

$

2,001

$

2,062

$

1,992

$ 

112

98

(7)

91

129

112

(8)

104

(11)

(60)

(21)

(81)

 $ 

1,866 
69 
52 
(22)   

30 

7,921

299

202

(58)

144

Net income (loss) attributable to KBR per share—Basic 

$

Net income (loss) attributable to KBR per share—Diluted  $

0.61

0.61

$

$

0.70

0.70

$

$

(0.55) $ 

(0.55) $ 

0.20 
0.20 

 $ 

 $ 

0.97

0.97

2011 

Total revenue 

Operating income 

Net income 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Net income attributable to KBR 

Net income attributable to KBR per share : 

$

2,321

$

2,457

$

2,387

$ 

144

117

(12)

105

169

127

(27)

100

138

191

(6)

185

 $ 

2,096 
136 
105 
(15)   

90 

9,261

587

540

(60)

480

Net income attributable to KBR per share—Basic 

Net income attributable to KBR per share—Diluted 

$

$

0.69

0.69

$

$

0.65

0.65

$

$

1.23

1.22

$ 

$ 

0.60 

0.60 

 $ 

 $ 

3.18

3.16

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Item 9.  Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures 

None. 

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures 

Management’s Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures 

In accordance with Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the “Exchange 
Act”), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive 
Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  of  the  effectiveness  of  our  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  as  of  the  end  of  the  period 
covered  by  this  report.  Based  on  that  evaluation,  our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  concluded  that  our 
disclosure  controls  and  procedures  were  effective  as  of  December 31,  2012  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  information 
required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported 
within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission’s  rules  and  forms.  Our  disclosure  controls  and 
procedures  include  controls  and  procedures  designed  to  ensure  that  information  required  to  be  disclosed  in  reports  filed  or 
submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer 
and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

There  has  been  no  change  in  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that  occurred  during  the  three  months  ended 
December 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over 
financial reporting. 

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in 
the  Securities Exchange  Act  Rule  13a-15(f).  Internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  no  matter how  well  designed,  has  inherent 
limitations.  Therefore,  even  those  systems  determined  to  be  effective  can  provide  only  reasonable  assurance  with  respect  to 
financial  statement  preparation  and  presentation.  Further,  because  of  changes  in  conditions,  the  effectiveness  of  internal  control 
over financial reporting may vary over time. 

Under  the  supervision  and  with  the  participation  of  our  management,  including  our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief 
Financial  Officer,  we  conducted  an  evaluation  to  assess  the  effectiveness  of  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of 
December 31,  2012,  based  upon  criteria  set  forth  in  the  Internal  Control-Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of 
Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission.  Based  on  our  assessment,  we  have  concluded  that,  as  of  December 31, 
2012, our internal control over financial reporting is effective. Our independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has 
issued its report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, which follows. 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders 
KBR, Inc.: 

We  have  audited  KBR,  Inc.’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December 31,  2012,  based  on  criteria  established  in 
Internal  Control  -  Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission 
(COSO).  KBR,  Inc.’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  and  testing  and  evaluating  the  design  and  operating 
effectiveness  of  internal  control  based  on  the  assessed  risk.  Our  audit  also  included  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, KBR, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 
2012,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control  -  Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 
consolidated  balance  sheets  of  KBR,  Inc.  and  subsidiaries  as  of  December 31,  2012  and  2011,  and  the  related  consolidated 
statements  of  income,  comprehensive  income,  shareholders’  equity  and  cash  flows  for  each  of  the years  in  the  three-year  period 
ended December 31, 2012, and our report dated February 20, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial 
statements. 

/s/ KPMG LLP 

Houston, Texas 
February 20, 2013  

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Item 9B.  Other Information 

None. 

PART III 

Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the KBR, Inc. Company Proxy Statement for 

our 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

Item 11.    Executive Compensation 

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the KBR, Inc. Company Proxy Statement for 

our 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the KBR, Inc. Company Proxy Statement for 

our 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the KBR, Inc. Company Proxy Statement for 

our 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services 

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the KBR, Inc. Company Proxy Statement for 

our 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

PART IV 

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules. 

1 

2 

Financial Statements: 
(a) 

The report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and the financial 
statements of the Company as required by Part II, Item 8, are included on page 62 
and pages 63 through 114 of this annual report. See index on page 61. 

Financial Statement Schedules: 

(a) 

(b) 

KPMG LLP Report on supplemental schedule 

Schedule II—Valuation and qualifying accounts for the three years ended 
December 31, 2012 

Note: All schedules not filed with this report required by Regulations S-X have been omitted as not 
applicable or not required, or the information required has been included in the notes to financial 
statements. 

Page No.

121

122

3.

Exhibits: 

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Exhibit 
Number 

  Description 

Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 6, 2008, by and among KBR, Inc., BE&K, Inc., and Whitehawk Sub, Inc., 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to KBR’s Current Report on Form 8-K; File No. 001-33416) 

KBR Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to KBR’s current report 
on Form 8-K filed June 7, 2012; Registration No. 333-133302) 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of KBR, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 Charter to KBR’s current report on 
Form 8-K filed January 23, 2012; File No. 1-33146)

Form of specimen KBR common stock certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to KBR’s registration 
statement on Form S-1; Registration No. 333-133302)

Master Separation Agreement between Halliburton Company and KBR, Inc. dated as of November 20, 2006 (incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006; File No. 001-33146)

Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2006, by and between Halliburton Company, KBR Holdings, LLC and 
KBR, Inc., as amended effective February 26, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to KBR’s Annual Report on 
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006; File No. 001-33146)

Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2007, between Halliburton Company and 
KBR, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to KBR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 
31, 2006; File No. 001-33146) 

Transition Services Agreement dated as of November 20, 2006, by and between Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. and 
KBR, Inc. (KBR as service provider) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K 
dated November 20, 2006; File No. 001-33146)

Transition Services Agreement dated as of November 20, 2006, by and between Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. and 
KBR, Inc. (Halliburton as service provider) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-
K dated November 20, 2006; File No. 001-33146)

Employee Matters Agreement dated as of November 20, 2006, by and between Halliburton Company and KBR, Inc. 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006; File No. 001-
33146) 

Intellectual Property Matters Agreement dated as of November 20, 2006, by and between Halliburton Company and KBR, 
Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006; File No. 
001-33146) 

Form of Indemnification Agreement between KBR, Inc. and its directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to 
KBR’s registration statement on Form S-1; Registration No. 333-133302)

KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated March 7, 2012) (incorporated by reference to KBR's 
definitive Proxy Statement dated April 5, 2012; File No. 1-33146) 

KBR, Inc. Senior Executive Performance Pay Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to KBR’s Form 10-K for 
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006; File No. 1-33146)

KBR, Inc. Management Performance Pay Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to KBR’s Form 10-K for the 
fiscal year ended December 31, 2006; File No. 1-33146)

KBR, Inc. Transitional Stock Adjustment Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to KBR’s Form 10-K for the 
fiscal year ended December 31, 2006; File No. 1-33146)

KBR Dresser Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to KBR’s Registration Statement on 
Form S-8 filed on April 13, 2007) 

KBR Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to KBR’s current report on Form 
8-K dated April 9, 2007; File No. 1-33146).

KBR Benefit Restoration Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated April 
9, 2007; File No. 1-33146). 

2.1 

3.1 

3.2 

4.1 

10.1 

10.2 

10.3 

10.4 

10.5 

10.6 

10.7 

10.8 

10.9+ 

10.10+ 

10.11+ 

10.12+ 

10.13+ 

10.14+ 

10.15+ 

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Exhibit 
Number 

10.16+ 

10.17+ 

10.18+ 

10.19+ 

10.20+ 

10.21+ 

10.22+ 

10.23+ 

10.24+ 

10.25* 

10.26+ 

10.27 

10.28+ 

10.29+ 

10.30+ 

10.31+ 

10.32+ 

10.33+ 

10.34+ 

  Description 

KBR Elective Deferral Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated April 9, 
2007; File No. 1-33146). 

Restricted Stock Unit Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10.2 to KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146) 

Stock Option Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 
to KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146)

KBR Restricted Stock Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10.4 to KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146) 

KBR, Inc. Transitional Stock Adjustment Plan Stock Option Award (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to KBR’s 
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146)

KBR, Inc. Transitional Stock Adjustment Plan Restricted Stock Award (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to 
KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146)

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between KBR, Inc. and William P. Utt pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and 
Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007; 
File No. 1-33146) 

Form of KBR Performance Award Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146)

Form of revised KBR Performance Award Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to KBR’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010; File No. 1-33146).
  Form of revised KBR Performance Award Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan. 

Form of Severance and Change in Control Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s Form 10-Q for 
the quarter ended September 30, 2008; File No. 1-33146)

Five Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of December 2, 2011 among KBR, Inc., the Banks party thereto, The 
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as Syndication Agent, ING Bank, N.V. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Co-Documentation 
Agents, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., RBS Securities Inc. ING Bank, N.V., and The Bank of Nova Scotia as Joint Lead 
Arrangers and Bookrunners, and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to 
KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated December 7, 2011; File No. 1-33146)

Severance and Change of Control Agreement, between KBR Technical Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., 
and Susan K. Carter (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated October 26, 
2009; File No. 1-33146) 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement, between KBR Technical Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., 
and Mark S. Williams (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated January 18, 
2010; File No. 1-33416) 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s current report on Form 
8-K dated August 16, 2010, by and between KBR Technical Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and Dennis 
S. Baldwin; File No. 1-33146) 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of December 31, 2008, by and between KBR Technical Services, 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and William P. Utt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to KBR's current 
report on Form 8-K dated January 7, 2009; File No. 1-33146. 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of August 26, 2008, by and between KBR Technical Services, 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and John L. Rose; File No. 1-33146.

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of August 26, 2008, by and between KBR Technical Services, 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and Andrew D. Farley; File No. 1-33146.

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of August 26, 2008, by and between KBR Technical Services, 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and David L. Zimmerman; File No. 1-33146. 

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Exhibit 
Number 

10.35+ 

10.36+ 

10.37+ 

10.38* 

*21.1 

*23.1 

*31.1 

*31.2 

**32.1 

**32.2 

  Description 

Amendment to the 2008 Severance and Change in Control Agreements effective as of December 31, 2008; File No. 1-
33146. 

Amendment to the Severance and Change in Control Agreement with Susan K. Carter effective as of January 15, 2010; 
File No. 1-33146. 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of July 9, 2012, by and between KBR Technical Services, Inc., a 
Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and Ivor Harrington (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR's current report 
on Form 8-K dated July 12, 2012; File No. 1-33146) 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of December 11, 2011, by and between KBR Technical Services, 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and Roy Oelking; File No. 1-33146. 

  List of subsidiaries 

  Consent of KPMG LLP—Houston, Texas

  Certification by Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).

  Certification by Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).

Certification Furnished Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
of 2002. 

Certification Furnished Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
of 2002. 

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  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

***101.DEF 

  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

*** 101.LAB 

  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document

*** 101.PRE 

  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

* 

** 

*** 

  Filed with this Form 10-K 

  Furnished with this Form 10-K 

  Submitted pursuant to Rule 405 and 406T of Regulation S-T.

+ 

Management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders 
KBR, Inc.: 

Under date of February 20, 2013, we reported on the consolidated balance sheets of KBR, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 
2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for 
each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012, contained in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year 2012.  
In  connection  with  our  audits  of  the  aforementioned  consolidated  financial  statements,  we  also  audited  the  related  consolidated 
financial  statement  schedule  as  listed  in  the  accompanying  index.    The  financial  statement  schedule  is  the  responsibility  of  the 
Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statement schedule based on our audits. 

In our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken 
as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein. 

/s/ KPMG LLP 

Houston, Texas 

February 20, 2013 

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KBR, Inc. 
Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Millions of Dollars) 

The table below presents valuation and qualifying accounts for continuing operations. 

Descriptions 
Year ended December 31, 2012: 

Deducted from accounts and notes receivable: 

Allowance for bad debts 

Reserve for losses on uncompleted contracts 

Reserve for potentially disallowable costs 
incurred under government contracts 

Year ended December 31, 2011: 

Deducted from accounts and notes receivable: 

Allowance for bad debts 

Reserve for losses on uncompleted contracts 

Reserve for potentially disallowable costs 
incurred under government contracts 

Year ended December 31, 2010: 

Deducted from accounts and notes receivable: 

Allowance for bad debts 

Reserve for losses on uncompleted contracts 

Reserve for potentially disallowable costs 
incurred under government contracts 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Additions 

Balance at 
Beginning 
Period 

Charged to 
Costs and 
Expenses 

Charged to 
Other 
Accounts 

Deductions 

Balance at 
End of Period

24

22

127

27

26

141

26

40

116

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

6

53

—

—

—

$(15)(a)  $ 

$ 

(19) 

 $ 

15

56

$5(b) $ 

(10) 

 $ 

122

(2) $

13

$

—

—

$(1)(a)  $ 

$ 

(17) 

 $ 

24

22

—

13

1

—

$22(b) $ 

(36) 

 $ 

127

$

$

—

—

$(12)(a)  $ 

$ 

(15) 

 $ 

27

26

$34(b) $ 

(9) 

 $ 

141

(a)  Receivable write-offs, net of recoveries, and reclassifications. 
(b)  Reserves have been recorded as reductions of revenue, net of reserves no longer required. 

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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. 

Dated: February 20, 2013  

KBR, INC. 

By:  

Dated: February 20, 2013  

/s/ William P. Utt

William P. Utt 
President 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 

/s/ William P. Utt 

William P. Utt 

/s/ Susan K. Carter 

Susan K. Carter 

/s/ Dennis Baldwin 

Dennis Baldwin 

/s/ W. Frank Blount 

W. Frank Blount 

/s/ Loren K. Carroll 

Loren K. Carroll 

/s/ Linda Z. Cook 

Linda Z. Cook 

/s/ Jeffrey E. Curtiss 

Jeffrey E. Curtiss 

/s/ John R. Huff 

John R. Huff 

/s/ Lester L. Lyles 

Lester L. Lyles 

/s/ Richard J. Slater 

Richard J. Slater 

/s/ Jack B. Moore 

Jack B. Moore 

Title 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director 

(Principal Executive Officer) 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

(Principal Financial Officer) 

Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer 

(Principal Accounting Officer) 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

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EXHIBIT INDEX 

Exhibit 
Number 

  Description 

Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 6, 2008, by and among KBR, Inc., BE&K, Inc., and Whitehawk Sub, Inc., 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to KBR’s Current Report on Form 8-K; File No. 001-33416) 

KBR Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to KBR’s current report 
on Form 8-K filed June 7, 2012; Registration No. 333-133302) 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of KBR, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 Charter to KBR’s current report on 
Form 8-K filed January 23, 2012; File No. 1-33146) 

Form of specimen KBR common stock certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to KBR’s registration 
statement on Form S-1; Registration No. 333-133302) 

Master Separation Agreement between Halliburton Company and KBR, Inc. dated as of November 20, 2006 (incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006; File No. 001-33146) 

Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2006, by and between Halliburton Company, KBR Holdings, LLC and 
KBR, Inc., as amended effective February 26, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to KBR’s Annual Report on 
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006; File No. 001-33146) 

Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2007, between Halliburton Company and 
KBR, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to KBR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 
31, 2006; File No. 001-33146) 

Transition Services Agreement dated as of November 20, 2006, by and between Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. and 
KBR, Inc. (KBR as service provider) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K 
dated November 20, 2006; File No. 001-33146) 

Transition Services Agreement dated as of November 20, 2006, by and between Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. and 
KBR, Inc. (Halliburton as service provider) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-
K dated November 20, 2006; File No. 001-33146) 

Employee Matters Agreement dated as of November 20, 2006, by and between Halliburton Company and KBR, Inc. 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006; File No. 001-
33146) 

Intellectual Property Matters Agreement dated as of November 20, 2006, by and between Halliburton Company and KBR, 
Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006; File No. 
001-33146) 

Form of Indemnification Agreement between KBR, Inc. and its directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to 
KBR’s registration statement on Form S-1; Registration No. 333-133302) 

KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated March 7, 2012) (incorporated by reference to KBR's 
definitive Proxy Statement dated April 5, 2012; File No. 1-33146) 

KBR, Inc. Senior Executive Performance Pay Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to KBR’s Form 10-K for 
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006; File No. 1-33146) 

KBR, Inc. Management Performance Pay Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to KBR’s Form 10-K for the 
fiscal year ended December 31, 2006; File No. 1-33146) 

KBR, Inc. Transitional Stock Adjustment Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to KBR’s Form 10-K for the 
fiscal year ended December 31, 2006; File No. 1-33146) 

KBR Dresser Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to KBR’s Registration Statement on 
Form S-8 filed on April 13, 2007) 

KBR Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to KBR’s current report on Form 
8-K dated April 9, 2007; File No. 1-33146). 

KBR Benefit Restoration Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated April 
9, 2007; File No. 1-33146). 

2.1 

3.1 

3.2 

4.1 

10.1 

10.2 

10.3 

10.4 

10.5 

10.6 

10.7 

10.8 

10.9+ 

10.10+ 

10.11+ 

10.12+ 

10.13+ 

10.14+ 

10.15+ 

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Exhibit 
Number 
10.16+ 

10.17+ 

10.18+ 

10.19+ 

10.20+ 

10.21+ 

10.22+ 

10.23+ 

10.24+ 

10.25* 

10.26+ 

10.27 

10.28+ 

10.29+ 

10.30+ 

10.31+ 

10.32+ 

10.33+ 

10.34+ 

  Description 
KBR Elective Deferral Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated April 9, 
2007; File No. 1-33146). 

Restricted Stock Unit Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10.2 to KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146) 

Stock Option Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 
to KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146) 

KBR Restricted Stock Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10.4 to KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146) 

KBR, Inc. Transitional Stock Adjustment Plan Stock Option Award (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to KBR’s 
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146) 

KBR, Inc. Transitional Stock Adjustment Plan Restricted Stock Award (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to 
KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146) 

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between KBR, Inc. and William P. Utt pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and 
Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007; 
File No. 1-33146) 

Form of KBR Performance Award Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to KBR’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007; File No. 1-33146) 

Form of revised KBR Performance Award Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to KBR’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010; File No. 1-33146). 

Form of revised KBR Performance Award Agreement pursuant to KBR, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan.

Form of Severance and Change in Control Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s Form 10-Q for 
the quarter ended September 30, 2008; File No. 1-33146) 

Five Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of December 2, 2011 among KBR, Inc., the Banks party thereto, The 
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as Syndication Agent, ING Bank, N.V. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Co-Documentation 
Agents, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., RBS Securities Inc. ING Bank, N.V., and The Bank of Nova Scotia as Joint Lead 
Arrangers and Bookrunners, and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to 
KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated December 7, 2011; File No. 1-33146) 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement, between KBR Technical Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., 
and Susan K. Carter (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated October 26, 
2009; File No. 1-33146) 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement, between KBR Technical Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., 
and Mark S. Williams (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s current report on Form 8-K dated January 18, 
2010; File No. 1-33416) 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR’s current report on Form 
8-K dated August 16, 2010, by and between KBR Technical Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and Dennis 
S. Baldwin; File No. 1-33146) 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of December 31, 2008, by and between KBR Technical Services, 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and William P. Utt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to KBR's current 
report on Form 8-K dated January 7, 2009; File No. 1-33146. 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of August 26, 2008, by and between KBR Technical Services, 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and John L. Rose; File No. 1-33146. 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of August 26, 2008, by and between KBR Technical Services, 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and Andrew D. Farley; File No. 1-33146. 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of August 26, 2008, by and between KBR Technical Services, 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and David L. Zimmerman; File No. 1-33146. 

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Exhibit 
Number 
10.35+ 

10.36+ 

10.37+ 

10.38* 

*21.1 

*23.1 

*31.1 

*31.2 

**32.1 

**32.2 

  Description 
Amendment to the 2008 Severance and Change in Control Agreements effective as of December 31, 2008; File No. 1-
33146. 

Amendment to the Severance and Change in Control Agreement with Susan K. Carter effective as of January 15, 2010; 
File No. 1-33146. 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of July 9, 2012, by and between KBR Technical Services, Inc., a 
Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and Ivor Harrington (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to KBR's current report 
on Form 8-K dated July 12, 2012; File No. 1-33146) 

Severance and Change of Control Agreement effective as of December 11, 2011, by and between KBR Technical Services, 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, KBR, Inc., and Roy Oelking; File No. 1-33146. 

  List of subsidiaries 
  Consent of KPMG LLP—Houston, Texas
  Certification by Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
  Certification by Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
Certification Furnished Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
of 2002. 

Certification Furnished Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
of 2002. 

***101.INS 

***101.SCH 

***101.CAL 

***101.DEF 

*** 101.LAB 

*** 101.PRE 

* 

** 

*** 

  XBRL Instance Document 
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
  Filed with this Form 10-K 
  Furnished with this Form 10-K 
  Submitted pursuant to Rule 405 and 406T of Regulation S-T.

+ 

Management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements

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Business Group Officers 

Hydrocarbons: 
Mitch Dauzat – President, Gas Monetization 
John Derbyshire – President, Technology 
Roy Oelking – President (interim), Oil & Gas 
David Zelinski – President, Downstream 

Infrastructure, Government and Power: 
Colin Elliott – President, Infrastructure 
Andrew Pringle – President, International Government, Defence and Support Services 
Mark Read – President, Minerals 
Jim Stewart – President, Power and Industrial 
Andy Summers – President (interim), North America Government and Logistics 

Services: 
Darrell Hargrave – President, Industrial Services 
Danny Hicks – Senior Vice President, U.S. Construction 
Karl Roberts – Senior Vice President, Canada Operations 
Philip Southerland – President, Building Group 

Shareholder Information 
Shares Listed 
New York Stock Exchange 
Symbol: KBR 

Transfer Agent and Registrar 
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company 
6201 15th Avenue 
Brooklyn, New York 11219 
(800) 937-5449 
info@amstock.com 

To Contact Investor Relations 
Shareholders may call the Company at 1-886-380-7721 or 713-753-5082 or contact us via email at investors@kbr.com 

The CEO and CFO certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 have been filed as exhibits 
to KBR’s Form 10-K. Our Annual CEO Certification for fiscal year 2012 was submitted to the NYSE timely and without 
qualification. 

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Board of Directors
(back row, from left to right) Jack B. Moore – Audit Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee; Jeffrey E. Curtiss – Audit Committee 
(Chair), Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee;  Lester L. Lyles – Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (Chair), Audit Committee; 
Linda Z. Cook – Compensation Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;  W. Frank Blount – Audit Committee, Nominating and  
Corporate Governance Committee; Richard J. Slater – Compensation Committee (Chair), Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee;  
John R. Huff – Compensation Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee; (seated, from left to right) Loren K. Carroll – Nominating and 
Corporate Governance Committee (Chair), Compensation Committee;  William P. Utt – Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Corporate
Officers

Business 
Group Officers

Regional 
Officers

William P. Utt  
Chairman of the Board, 
President and Chief 
Executive Officer

Susan K. Carter 
Executive Vice 
President and Chief 
Financial Officer

Andrew D. Farley 
Executive Vice 
President and General 
Counsel

Thomas R. Hewitt
Senior Vice President,  
Commercial

Clare E. Kinahan  
Senior Vice President, 
Human Resources

Ivor J. Harrington  
Group President, 
Services

Farhan Mujib  
Executive Vice 
President, Operations

Roy B. Oelking
Group President, 
Hydrocarbons

Andrew T. Summers  
Group President, 
Infrastructure, 
Government & Power

Khaled Abu-Nasrah  
President, Middle East 
Region

David L. Zimmerman 
Group President, 
Australia-Asia Region

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