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Croma Security Solutions Group PLCKRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. FORM 10-K (Annual Report) Filed 03/11/16 for the Period Ending 12/27/15 Address Telephone CIK Symbol SIC Code Industry 4820 EASTGATE MALL . SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 858-812-7300 0001069258 KTOS 3760 - Guided Missiles And Space Vehicles And Parts Aerospace & Defense Sector Capital Goods 12/25 Fiscal Year http://www.edgar-online.com © Copyright 2016, EDGAR Online, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, Inc. Terms of Use. Table of Contents UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ýANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 27, 2015 ¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACTOF 1934 Commission file number 001-34460KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter ) Delaware 13-3818604 (State or other jurisdiction ofincorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 4820 Eastgate Mall, Suite 200San Diego, CA 92121(858) 812-7300(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, includingarea code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT Title of Each Class Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 The NASDAQ Global Select Market Right to purchase Shares of Series C Preferred Stock SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACTNoneIndicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨ No ýIndicate 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 ýIndicate 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 ý No oIndicate 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 postedpursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post suchfiles). Yes ý No oIndicate 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, indefinitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ýIndicate 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 “largeaccelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act: Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer ý Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company o (Do not check if a 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 o No ýThe aggregate market value of the registrant’s voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates as of June 28, 2015, the last business day of the registrant’s most recentlycompleted second fiscal quarter, was approximately $302.5 million , based on the closing sale price for shares of the registrant’s common stock as reported by the NASDAQ Global SelectMarket on such date. This disclosure excludes shares of common stock held by executive officers, directors and stockholders whose individual ownership exceeds 10% of the common stockoutstanding on June 28, 2015 because such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for any other purpose.As of March 4, 2016 , 59,583,344 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding. Table of ContentsDocuments Incorporated by ReferenceItems 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III of this annual report on Form 10-K incorporate information by reference from the registrant’s definitive proxystatement filed pursuant to Regulation 14A in connection with the registrant’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or an amendment to this annual report onForm 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this annual report on Form 10-K.2Table of ContentsKRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 27, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS PagePART I Item 1.Business3Item 1A.Risk Factors10Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments27Item 2.Properties27Item 3.Legal Proceedings28Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures28PART II Item 5.Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities28Item 6.Selected Financial Data31Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations32Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk51Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data52Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure52Item 9A.Controls and Procedures52Item 9B.Other Information53PART III Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance53Item 11.Executive Compensation53Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters53Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence53Item 14.Principal Accounting Fees and Services53PART IV Item 15.Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules532Table of ContentsAll references to “us,” “we,” “our,” the “Company” and “Kratos” refer to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and itssubsidiaries.FORWARD‑‑LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Annual Report”) contains “forward-looking statements” relating to our future financial performance, themarket for our services and our expansion plans and opportunities. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,”“will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue,” the negative of such terms or other comparableterminology. These forward-looking statements reflect our current beliefs, expectations and projections, are based on assumptions, and are subject to known andunknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results or achievements to differ materially from any future results or achievements expressed in orimplied by our forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. As a result, you should not place undue reliance onforward-looking statements. The most important risk and uncertainties that could cause our actual results or achievements to differ materially from the results orachievements expressed in or implied by our forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to those specifically addressed in Item 1A “Risk Factors” inthis Annual Report, as well as those discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report. These forward-looking statements reflect our views and assumptions only as of thedate such forward-looking statements are made. Except as required by law, we assume no responsibility for updating any forward-looking statements, whether asa result of new information, future events or otherwise.PART I.Item 1. Business.OverviewKratos is a mid-tier government contractor at the forefront of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (the “DoD”) Third Offset Strategy. Kratos is a leadingtechnology, intellectual property and proprietary product and solution company focused on the U.S. and its allies’ national security. Kratos’ primary focus areas areunmanned systems, satellite communications, microwave electronics, cyber security/warfare, missile defense and combat systems. We believe that our technology,intellectual property, proprietary products and designed in positions on our customers’ platforms and systems is a competitive advantage and high barrier to entryinto our markets. Our work force is primarily technically oriented and highly skilled with a significant number holding national security clearances. Our entireorganization is focused on executing our strategy of becoming the leading technology and intellectual property based company in our industry.Industry Update Faced with significant budget pressures, in recent years the U.S. Government has implemented reductions in government spending, including reductionsin appropriations for the DoD and other federal agencies, pursuant to the Budget Control Act of 2011 (“BCA”), as amended by the American Taxpayer Relief Actof 2012 and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the BCA, a sequestration went into effect in March 2013 resulting in a 7.8% reduction tothe DoD budget for fiscal year (the period running from October 1st to September 30th, a “FY”) 2013 to $495.5 billion, excluding funding for military personnel.The DoD budget was approximately $496.0 billion in FY 2014 and remains at a similar level in FY 2015. The DoD base budget excludes funding for overseascontingency operations, such as those in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, which are appropriated separately and are not currently subject to the BCA.On November 2, 2015, President Obama signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, formalizing the terms of a two-year budget agreement which raisesthe U.S. debt ceiling and lifts the sequestration spending caps by $80.0 billion. Under the budget agreement, the total federal spending increase over the BCAtopline funding caps will be $50.0 billion in FY 2016 and $30.0 billion in FY 2017, with the amounts divided equally between defense and domestic priorities. Theoverall discretionary budget will be $1.067 trillion in FY 2016 and $1.07 trillion in FY 2017. The FY 2016 discretionary defense budget will be $548.1 billion, a$25.0 billion increase over the BCA topline funding caps.Under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, the Obama Administration will receive $33.0 billion of the $38.0 billion national defense spending increase itsought in FY 2016. In summary the budget agreement:•extends the BCA out to 2025;•suspends the U.S. debt limit/ceiling until March 2017;3Table of Contents•increased spending caps for FY 2016 and FY 2017 by $80.0 billion, including $50.0 billion in FY 2016 and $30.0 billion in FY 2017, splitevenly between defense and domestic priorities; and•includes a FY 2016 DoD base budget of $548.0 billion; and includes a FY 2016 overseas contingency operation budget of $59.0 billion.Current Reporting Segments The Company operates in three reportable segments. The Kratos Government Solutions (“KGS”) reportable segment is comprised of an aggregation ofKGS operating segments, including our microwave electronic products, satellite communications, modular systems and rocket support operating segments. TheUnmanned Systems (“US”) reportable segment consists of our unmanned aerial system and unmanned ground and seaborne system businesses. The Public Safety& Security (“PSS”) reportable segment provides independent integrated solutions for advanced homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, andsecurity and surveillance systems for government and commercial applications. We organize our business segments based primarily on the nature of the products,solutions and services offered. Transactions between segments are negotiated and accounted for under terms and conditions similar to other government andcommercial contracts, and these intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. For additional information regarding our reportable segments, seeNote 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. From a customer and solutions perspective, we view our business as an integrated whole, leveragingskills and assets wherever possible.Discontinued OperationsOn August 21, 2015, the Company completed the sale of the U.S. and U.K. operations of its Electronic Products Division to Ultra Electronics Holdingsplc (“Ultra”), a public limited company formed under the laws of England and Wales and traded on the London Stock Exchange, and Ultra Electronics DefenseInc. (the “Buyer”), a Delaware corporation ultimately owned by Ultra (the “Transaction”). Pursuant to the terms of that certain Stock Purchase Agreement datedMay 31, 2015, by and among the Company, Ultra and the Buyer (the “Purchase Agreement”), the Company sold to the Buyer all of the issued and outstandingcapital stock of its wholly owned subsidiary Herley Industries, Inc. (“Herley”) and certain of Herley’s subsidiaries, including Herley-CTI, Inc., EW SimulationTechnology, Ltd. and Stapor Research, Inc. (collectively, the “Herley Entities”), for $260.0 million in cash plus $5.0 million for taxes incurred as part of theTransaction, less a $2.0 million escrow to satisfy any purchase price adjustments, and an estimated working capital adjustment of $8.3 million. The PurchaseAgreement also contains certain non-compete and indemnification provisions. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into an agreement toindemnify the Buyer for any pre-acquisition tax liabilities. As a result of this arrangement, the Company recorded amounts that have historically been classified asunrecognized tax benefits into other long term liabilities. The Company also agreed to indemnify Ultra for pre-existing environmental conditions for a period offive years from the closing date and with a maximum indemnification payment of $34.0 million. The Company does not believe payments will be required underthe indemnification provision, and the assessment of the fair value is immaterial. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, a joint 338(h)(10) election has beenmade for income tax purposes, providing a “step up” in tax basis to Ultra. The Company incurred approximately $11.5 million in transaction-related costs. Thegain on sale of $80.8 million is subject to changes in the indemnification obligations. In accordance with ASC 360-10-45-9, Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic360) and ASC 205-20-45-3 Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205), the Herley Entities were reported in discontinued operations in the accompanyingConsolidated Financial Statements for all periods presented. For additional information regarding discontinued operations, see Note 8 of the Notes to ConsolidatedFinancial Statements.Immediately prior to the closing of the Transaction, the outstanding shares of the capital stock of (i) General Microwave Corporation, a New Yorkcorporation, and its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries General Microwave Israel Corporation, a Delaware corporation, General Microwave Israel(1987) Ltd., an Israeli company, and Herley GMI Eyal Ltd., an Israeli company, (ii) MSI Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and its wholly ownedsubsidiary Micro Systems, Inc., a Florida corporation, and (iii) Herley-RSS, Inc., a Delaware corporation, were distributed as a dividend by Herley to the Companyand will continue their current operations as wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.In November 2015, the Company and Ultra settled the working capital adjustment at $8.1 million, and the net cash position at closing, resulting in a netpayment to the Company of $2.7 million. This represents the payment from escrow to the Company of $2.0 million, as well as the payment from Ultra of $0.7million, reflecting the difference in the estimated working capital and actual working capital and the net cash position at the close of the Transaction. In December2015, the Company submitted to Ultra for reimbursement the maximum $5.0 million for taxes incurred as part of the Transaction, which was reimbursed inJanuary 2016.Following the sale of the Herley Entities, the Company, on August 21, 2015, paid down the $41.0 million outstanding on the Company’s $110.0 millionCredit and Security Agreement, dated May 14, 2014 (the “Credit Agreement”), by and among4Table of Contentsthe Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto, SunTrust Bank, as Agent (the “Agent”), PNC Bank, National Association, as Joint Lead Arranger andDocumentation Agent, and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., as Joint Lead Arranger and Sole Book Runner, and on September 22, 2015, repurchased $175.0million of the $625.0 million of 7.00% Senior Secured Notes due in 2019 at par, in accordance with the Indenture, dated May 14, 2014 (the “Indenture”), amongthe Company, all of the Company’s 100% owned domestic subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee andCollateral Agent.Competitive StrengthsKratos’ primary competitive strengths are our intellectual property, proprietary products, customer relationships and the designed in position of ourtechnology and products into our customers’ platforms and systems.Highly Specialized Experience. Kratos and our work force have years of experience working on and with the U.S. and its allies’ national securityplatforms and systems.We believe that Kratos is one of the industry leaders in our core business areas including, unmanned systems, satellite communications, microwaveproducts, missile systems and radars, missile defense, directed energy weapons, cyber security and warfare, and training systems.Kratos’ work force of approximately 2,900 employees have specialized national security related experience with the majority performing their duties atcustomer locations, secure manufacturing facilities or critical infrastructure sites.Specialized national security focus aligned with mission-critical national security priorities. Continued concerns related to the threats posed by certainforeign nations and terrorists have caused the U.S. Government to identify national security as an area of functional and spending priority. Budget pressures,particularly related to DoD spending, have placed a premium on developing and fielding low-cost, high-technology solutions to assist in national security missions.Our primary capabilities and areas of focus, listed below, are strongly aligned with the objectives of the U.S. Government:•Unmanned systems•Satellite communications and radio frequency detection•Electronic warfare, attack, missile, and radar systems•Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance•Ballistic missile defense•Command, control and combat systems•Cybersecurity and information assurance•Specialized training systemsDiverse base of key contracts with low concentration. Many of our contracts are single-award and or sole source in nature, where Kratos is the onlyawardee by the customer. In many cases, our ability to obtain single award, sole source contracts is due to our intellectual property, proprietary products, pastperformance qualifications and relative experience. We have a highly diverse base of contracts with no contract representing more than 5% of 2015 revenue. Ourfixed-price contracts, the vast majority of which are production contracts, represent approximately 80% of our 2015 revenue. Our cost-plus-fee contracts and timeand materials contracts represent approximately 14% and 6% , respectively, of our 2015 revenue. We believe our diverse base of key contracts and low reliance onany one contract provides us with a stable, balanced revenue stream.In-depth understanding of customer missions. We have a reputation for successfully providing mission-critical products, solutions and services to ourcustomers. Our long-term relationships with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and other national security related customers and agencies enable us todevelop an in-depth understanding of their missions and technical requirements. In addition, the majority of our employees are located at our customer locations, atsecure manufacturing facilities or at critical infrastructure locations, all of which provides Kratos with valuable strategic insight into our customers’ ongoingmissions and future program requirements. This understanding of our customers’ missions, requirements and needs, in conjunction with the strategic location ofour employees, enables us to offer technical solutions tailored to our customers’ specific requirements and evolving mission objectives. In addition, once we areon-site with a customer, we have historically been successful in winning new and recompete business.Significant cash flow visibility driven by stable backlog. As of December 27, 2015 , our total backlog (see Backlog below) was approximately $0.9 billion, of which approximately $528.7 million was funded backlog. The majority of our sales are from orders issued under long-term contracts, typically three to fiveyears in duration. Our contract backlog provides visibility into stable future revenue and cash flow over a diverse set of contracts.5Table of ContentsHighly skilled employees and an experienced management team. We deliver our services through a skilled and primarily technically oriented workforce ofapproximately 2,900 employees. Our senior managers have significant experience with U.S. Government agencies, the U.S. military and U.S. Governmentcontractors. Many of our employees hold national security clearances. Members of our management team have experience growing businesses both organically andthrough acquisitions. We believe that the cumulative experience and differentiated expertise of our personnel in our core focus areas, coupled with our sizableemployee base, allow us to qualify for and bid on larger projects in a prime contracting role.Our StrategyOur strategy is to continue to grow our business as a proprietary product and intellectual property focused national security company, focused onCommand, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (“C5ISR”), providing highly differentiatedtechnology, products, solutions and services in our core areas of focus. We execute our strategy by delivering comprehensive, leading technology products, high-end engineering services, technical solutions, product manufacturing, and engineering solutions to U.S. Government agencies. To achieve our objective, we intendto primarily focus on internal growth by selectively investing in strategic growth areas, curtailing such investments when deemed appropriate, and eliminatingunnecessary or duplicative costs where possible.Internal GrowthWe are focused on generating internal growth by capitalizing on our intellectual property, proprietary products, current contract base and customerrelationships and by making targeted discretionary investments in strategic growth areas including unmanned tactical systems, satellite communications andmicrowave electronic products, which have the highest potential for growth and in which we will retain the intellectual property rights.Expand Technology Product, Solution and Service Offerings Provided to Existing customers. We are focused on expanding the technology, products,solutions and services we provide to our current customers by leveraging our strong relationships, technical capabilities and past performance record and byoffering a wider range of comprehensive technology rich products and solutions. In regard to areas of specialization, our product and service offerings includemanufacturing of specialized defense electronics products, integrated technology solutions for satellite communications and specialized unmanned aerial aircraft,targets, Unmanned Aerial Systems (“UAS”) and Unmanned Ground Systems (“UGS”). We believe our understanding of customer missions, processes, needs andrequirements, and our ability to deliver low cost, technology leading products and solutions, position us well for success in the current constrained budgetenvironment.Capitalize on Current Contract Base. We are pursuing new program and contract opportunities and awards as we build the business with our expandingtechnology base, contract portfolio, and product, solution and service offerings. We are also aggressively pursuing several new national security programs,including air and missile defense radar, F-35 aircraft, Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar, directed energy systems, hypersonic systems,electromagnetic rail gun systems, next generation ballistic missile targets, denied environment systems, UAS, UGS, tactical unmanned aircraft systems, smallsatellite command and control systems, and robotics. We also are aggressively pursuing task orders under existing contract vehicles to maximize our revenue andstrengthen our customer relationships. We have developed several internal tools that facilitate our ability to track, prioritize and win task orders under thesevehicles. Combining these tools with our technical expertise, our strong past performance record and our knowledge of our customers’ needs should position us towin additional task orders.Expand Customer and Contract Base. We are also focused on expanding our customer base into areas with significant growth opportunities by leveragingour technology, intellectual property, proprietary products, capabilities, industry reputation, long-term customer relationships and diverse contract base. Weanticipate that this expansion will enable us both to pursue additional higher value work and to further diversify our revenue base across additional U.S.Government, international and commercial customers.Improve Operating Margins. We believe that we have opportunities to increase our operating margins and improve profitability by capitalizing on ourcorporate infrastructure investments and internally developed tools, improving efficiencies and reducing costs, and concentrating our efforts on increasing thepercentage of revenues generated from high value-added contracts.Investment in Strategic Growth Areas. Over the past several years, we have made significant investments in strategic growth areas including theunmanned tactical aircraft systems area. Specifically, we have increased internally funded research and development, capital expenditures and infrastructureinvestments including bid and proposal and new business capture and pursuit expenses. We have made these investments with the intention of retaining theintellectual property rights and design packages for unmanned platforms and systems, and to secure a sole source position in these strategic growth areas. Once wehave either secured these sole source positions or in the event our solution is not selected, we will curtail our investments in these areas, which we expect willimprove our margins and cash flows at that time, and if our products enter production.6Table of ContentsCapitalize on Corporate Infrastructure Investments. In recent periods, we have made significant investments in our senior management and corporateinfrastructure for cyber security threats to our Company, increased and changing regulations we are subject to, and the changing national security environment.These investments also included hiring senior executives with significant experience in the national security industry, strengthening our internal controls overfinancial reporting and accounting staff in support of public company reporting requirements, and expanding our backlog and bid and proposal pipeline. We will beallocating additional resources in our pursuit of new, larger and highly technical contract opportunities. We believe our management experience and corporateinfrastructure can support a company with a much larger revenue base than ours. Accordingly, we believe that, to the extent our revenue grows, we will be able toleverage this infrastructure base and increase our operating margins.CustomersA representative list of our customers in our KGS and US segments during 2015 included the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines,Missile Defense Agency, the Department of Homeland Security, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Foreign Military Sales (“FMS”), the U.S.Southern Command, U.S. intelligence community and certain classified customers. In 2015 , representative customers in the PSS segment included MetropolitanTransportation Authority of New York, Prince George’s County Public Schools, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Alamo Colleges, University of NewHampshire, City of Galveston, Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Prudential, New York University, Fidelity, Scripps Clinic,PNC Bank, Halliburton, AT&T, Chevron, Mellon Bank, Calpine Power Plants, Capital Health, DuPont Fabros, BP America, University of Houston, MeridianHealth and Memorial Hermann Hospital System.Revenue from the U.S. Government (which includes FMS) includes revenue from contracts for which we are the prime contractor as well as those forwhich we are a subcontractor and the ultimate customer is the U.S. Government. Revenues from U.S. Government agency customers in aggregate accounted forapproximately 62% , 57% and 61% of total revenues in 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 , respectively.Revenues from foreign customers were approximately $76.5 million or 9% , $89.0 million or 12% , and $73.2 million or 11% of total revenue for theyears ended December 29, 2013, December 28, 2014, and December 27, 2015, respectively.Backlog As of December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 , our backlog was approximately $1.0 billion and $0.9 billion , respectively, of which $585.8 millionwas funded in 2014 and $528.7 million was funded in 2015 . Backlog is our estimate of the amount of revenue we expect to realize over the remaining life ofawarded contracts and task orders that we have in hand as of the measurement date. Our total backlog consists of funded and unfunded backlog. We define fundedbacklog as estimated future revenue under government contracts and task orders for which funding has been appropriated by Congress and authorized forexpenditure by the applicable agency, plus our estimate of the future revenue we expect to realize from our commercial contracts that are under firm orders. Ourfunded backlog does not include the full potential value of our contracts because Congress often appropriates funds to be used by an agency for a particularprogram of a contract on a yearly or quarterly basis even though the contract may call for performance over a number of years. As a result, contracts typically areonly partially funded at any point during their term, and all or some of the work to be performed under the contracts may remain unfunded unless and untilCongress makes subsequent appropriation and the procuring agency allocates funding to the contract.Unfunded backlog reflects our estimate of future revenue under awarded government contracts and task orders for which either funding has not yet beenappropriated or the expenditure has not yet been authorized. Our total backlog does not include estimates of revenue from government wide acquisition contracts(“GWACs”) or General Services Administration (“GSA”) schedules beyond awarded or funded task orders, but our unfunded backlog does include estimates ofrevenue beyond awarded or funded task orders for other types of indefinite delivery or indefinite quantity contracts based on our experience under such contractsand similar contracts. Unfunded backlog also includes priced options, which consist of the aggregate contract revenues expected to be earned as a result of acustomer exercising an option period that has been specifically defined in the original contract award. Contracts undertaken by us may extend beyond one year. Accordingly, portions are carried forward from one year to the next as part of backlog. Becausemany factors affect the scheduling of projects, no assurance can be given as to when revenue will be realized on projects included in our backlog. Although fundedbacklog represents only business that is considered to be firm, we cannot guarantee that cancellations or scope adjustments will not occur. The majority of fundedbacklog represents contracts with terms that would entitle us to all or a portion of our costs incurred and potential fees upon cancellation by the customer. 7Table of ContentsManagement believes that year-to-year comparisons of backlog are not necessarily indicative of future revenues. The actual timing of receipt of revenues,if any, on projects included in backlog could change because many factors affect the scheduling of projects. In addition, cancellation or adjustments to contractsmay occur. Backlog is typically subject to large variations from quarter to quarter as existing contracts are renewed or new contracts are awarded. Additionally, allU.S. Government contracts included in backlog, whether or not funded, may be terminated at the convenience of the U.S. Government.EmployeesAs of December 27, 2015 , we had a work force of approximately 2,900 full-time, part-time and on-call employees.CompetitionOur market is competitive and includes a number of companies in the U.S. defense and security integration industries. Many of the companies that wecompete against have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources and generate greater revenues than we do. Competition in the KGS and USsegments include tier one, large U.S. Government contractors such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, SAIC, Leidos, Engility, ITTSystems, CSRA, Raytheon, BAE Systems, L3, Orbital/ATK, Boeing, and CACI. While we view other government contractors as competitors, we also team withthese companies in joint proposals or in the delivery of our products, solutions and services for customers. Tier two competitors include smaller governmentcontractors such as AeroVironment, API Technologies, iRobot and AAR. Intense competition and long operating cycles are key characteristics of our businesswithin the defense industry. It is also common in the defense industry for work on major programs to be shared among a number of companies. A companycompeting to be a prime contractor or subcontractor on an award may, upon final award of the contract to another competitor, become a subcontractor for the finalprime contractor. It is not unusual to compete for a contract award with a peer company and simultaneously perform as a supplier to or be a customer of that samecompetitor on other contracts, or vice versa. The nature of major defense programs, conducted under binding contracts, allows companies that perform well tobenefit from a level of program continuity not frequently found in other industries. Competition in the PSS segment includes Siemens Building Technology,Johnson Controls, and Convergint Technologies, among others.We believe that the principal competitive factors in our ability to win new business include our intellectual property, proprietary products and technology.Also important is our past performance qualifications, customer relationships, domain and technology expertise, the ability to replace contract vehicles, the abilityto deliver results within budget (time and cost), reputation, accountability, staffing flexibility, and project management expertise. Additionally, our ability todeliver cost effective products, solutions and services that meet our customers’ requirements is a key differentiator. The current federal procurement environment isdriven primarily by “low price, technically acceptable” contract award decisions. Accordingly, innovation and the ability for a contractor to quickly deliver a lowcost, technically compliant solution or product are critical in the current competitive environment. In addition, competitor bid protests have become more prevalentin the current competitive environment, resulting in further delay of contract procurement activity.In the U.S. defense, IT, and services markets, the U.S. Government has stressed competition and affordability in connection with its future procurement ofproducts and services. This has led to fewer sole source awards, as well as more emphasis on cost competitiveness. In addition, the DoD has announced severalinitiatives to improve efficiency, refocus priorities, modify contract terms, and enhance DoD best practices including those used to procure goods and servicesfrom defense contractors. See the Industry Background section in Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results ofOperations” and the Industry Update section in Item 1 “Business” contained within this Annual Report. These initiatives, when implemented, together withplanned reductions in defense spending levels, are likely to result in fewer new opportunities for our industry as a whole with more demanding terms. A reducedopportunity set is likely to intensify competition within the industry as companies compete for a more limited set of new programs.Research and DevelopmentWe believe that our future success depends upon our ability to continue to develop new products and services, and enhancements to and applications forour existing products and services. Our research and development expenses were $19.7 million , $18.6 million and $16.2 million in 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 ,respectively. We intend to continue our focus on research and development as a key strategy for growth, which will focus on investments in those fields that webelieve will offer the greatest opportunity for growth and profitability. Our current primary internal research and development (“IR&D”) focus areas includeunmanned systems, electronic warfare, satellite communications and signal monitoring.8Table of ContentsIntellectual PropertyWe believe that our continued success depends in large part on our proprietary technology, the intellectual skills of our employees and the ability of ouremployees to continue to innovate. We rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, as well as confidentiality agreements, toestablish and protect our proprietary rights.As of December 27, 2015 , we held a number of U.S. and foreign patents. We do not consider our business to be materially dependent upon any individualpatent. We will continue to file and pursue patent applications when and where appropriate to attempt to protect our rights in our proprietary technologies. We alsoencourage our employees to continue to invent and develop new technologies so as to maintain our competitiveness in the marketplace.We own or have rights to use certain trademarks, service marks and trade names that we use in conjunction with the operation of our business. Certain ofour trademarks have also been registered in selected foreign countries.Government RegulationWe are subject to various government regulations, including various U.S. Government regulations as a contractor and subcontractor to the agencies of theU.S. Government. Among the most significant U.S. Government regulations affecting our business are:•the Federal Acquisition Regulations and supplemental agency regulations, which comprehensively regulate the formation, administration, andperformance under government contracts;•the Truth in Negotiations Act, which requires certification and disclosure of all cost and pricing data in connection with contract negotiations;•the Cost Accounting Standards, which impose accounting requirements that govern our right to reimbursement under cost-based governmentcontracts;•the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits U.S. companies from providing anything of value to a foreign official to help obtain, retain ordirect business, or obtain any unfair advantages;•the False Claims Act and the False Statements Act, which, respectively, impose penalties for payments made on the basis of false facts providedto the government and impose penalties on the basis of false statements, even if they do not result in a payment; and•laws, regulations and executive orders restricting the use and dissemination of information classified for national security purposes and theexportation of certain products and technical data.We also need special security clearances to continue working on and advancing certain of our projects with the U.S. Government. Classified programsgenerally will require that we comply with various Executive Orders, federal laws and regulations and customer security requirements that may include restrictionson how we develop, store, protect and share information, and may require our employees to obtain government clearances.The nature of the work we do for the federal government may also limit the parties who may invest in or acquire us. Export laws may keep us fromproviding potential foreign acquirers with a review of the technical data they would be acquiring. In addition, there are special requirements for foreign parties whowish to buy or acquire control or influence over companies that control technology or produce goods in the security interests of the U.S. There may need to be areview under the Exon-Florio provisions of the Defense Production Act. Finally, the government may require a prospective foreign owner to establishintermediaries to actually run that part of the company that does classified work, and establishing a subsidiary and its separate operation may make such anacquisition less appealing to such potential acquirers.In addition, the export from the U.S. of certain of our products may require the issuance of a license by the U.S. Department of Commerce under theExport Administration Act, as amended, and its implementing regulations as kept in force by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, asamended. Some of our products may require the issuance of a license by the U.S. Department of State under the Arms Export Control Act and its implementingregulations, which licenses are generally harder to obtain and take longer to obtain than do Export Administration Act licenses.Our business may require compliance with state or local laws designed to limit the uses of personal user information gathered online or require onlineservices to establish privacy policies.9Table of ContentsMaterial AvailabilityWe procure critical material and subsystems from both domestic and global supply partners. These supply sources may be single sources for certaincomponents and the material provided may have extended lead times. To support our continuing customer needs, we have taken steps to mitigate sourcing risks.This includes working closely with our suppliers to ensure future material and subsystem availability to support our manufacturing plans. In some cases, we haveelected to stock reserve material to ensure future availability.EnvironmentalOur manufacturing operations are subject to many requirements under environmental laws. In the U.S., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency andsimilar state agencies administer laws that restrict the emission of pollutants into the air, discharges of pollutants into bodies of water and disposal of pollutants inthe ground. Violations of these laws can result in significant civil and criminal penalties and incarceration. The failure to obtain a permit for certain activities maybe a violation of environmental law and subject the owner and operator to civil and criminal sanctions. Most environmental agencies also have the power to shutdown an operation if it is operating in violation of environmental law. U.S. laws also typically allow citizens to bring private enforcement actions in somesituations. Outside the U.S., the environmental laws and their enforcement vary and may be more burdensome. We have management programs and processes inplace that are intended to minimize the potential for violations of these laws.Other environmental laws, primarily in the U.S., address the contamination of land and groundwater and require the clean-up of such contamination.These laws may apply not only to the owner or operator of an on-going business, but also to the owner of land contaminated by a prior owner or operator. Inaddition, if a parcel is contaminated by the release of a hazardous substance, such as through its historic use as a disposal site, any person or company that hascontributed to that contamination, whether or not it has a legal interest in the land, may be subject to a requirement to clean up the parcel.Available InformationWe file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We make available on our website under “Investor Relations/FinancialInformation/SEC Filings,” free of charge, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to thosereports as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such materials with or furnish them to the SEC. Our website address is www.kratosdefense.com. You may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. You may obtaininformation on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that contains ourreports, proxy and information statements, and other information at www.sec.gov.References to our website and the SEC’s website in this report are provided as a convenience and do not constitute, and should not be viewed as,incorporation by reference of the information contained on, or available through, such websites. Such information should not be considered a part of this report,unless otherwise expressly incorporated by reference in this report.Item 1A. Risk Factors. You should carefully consider the following risk factors and all other information contained herein as well as the information included in this AnnualReport and other reports and filings made with the SEC in evaluating our business and prospects. Risks and uncertainties, in addition to those we describe below,that are not presently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks occur, ourbusiness and financial results could be harmed and the price of our common stock could decline. You should also refer to the other information contained in thisAnnual Report, including our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes.Risks Related to Our BusinessThe U.S. Government provides a significant portion of our revenue, and our business could be adversely affected by changes in the fiscal policies of the U.S.Government and governmental entities.In fiscal 2013 , 2014 and 2015 , we generated 62% , 57% and 61% , respectively, of our total revenues from contracts with the U.S. Government(including all branches of the U.S. military and FMS), either as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. We expect to continue to derive most of our revenues fromwork performed under U.S. Government contracts. See the Industry Update section in Item 1 “Business” contained within this Annual Report for a discussion ofthe current budgetary and funding constraints on U.S. Government spending and legislation enacted to reduce the U.S. federal deficit. As10Table of Contentsa result, we have experienced and expect to continue to experience reduced or delayed awards on some of our programs, with a related negative impact to ourrevenues, earnings and cash flows. Competitor bid protests also have become more prevalent in the current competitive environment resulting from decreasedgovernment spending, which has led to further contract award delays. In addition, any future changes to the fiscal policies of the U.S. Government and foreigngovernmental entities may decrease overall government funding for defense and homeland security, result in delays in the procurement of our products andservices due to lack of funding, cause the U.S. Government and government agencies to reduce their purchases under existing contracts, or cause them to exercisetheir rights to terminate contracts at-will or to abstain from exercising options to renew contracts, any of which would have an adverse effect on our business,financial condition, results of operations and/or cash flows.If we fail to establish and maintain important relationships with government agencies and prime contractors, our ability to successfully maintain and developnew business may be adversely affected.Our reputation and relationship with the U.S. Government, and in particular with the agencies of the DoD and the U.S. intelligence community, are keyfactors in maintaining and developing new business opportunities. In addition, we often act as a subcontractor or in “teaming” arrangements in which we and othercontractors bid together on particular contracts or programs for the U.S. Government or government agencies. We expect to continue to depend on relationshipswith other prime contractors for a portion of our revenue for the foreseeable future. Negative press reports regarding conflicts of interest, poor contractperformance, employee misconduct, information security breaches or other aspects of our business, regardless of accuracy, could harm our reputation.Additionally, as a subcontractor or team member, we often lack control over fulfillment of a contract, and poor performance on the contract could tarnish ourreputation, even when we perform as required. As a result, we may be unable to successfully maintain our relationships with government agencies or primecontractors, and any failure to do so could adversely affect our ability to maintain our existing business and compete successfully for new business.Many of our contracts contain performance obligations that require innovative design capabilities, are technologically complex, require state-of-the-artmanufacturing expertise, or are dependent upon factors not wholly within our control. Failure to meet these obligations could adversely affect our profitabilityand future prospects. Early termination of client contracts or contract penalties could adversely affect results of operations.We design, develop, and manufacture technologically advanced and innovative products and services, which are applied by our customers in a variety ofenvironments. Problems and delays in development or delivery as a result of issues with respect to design, technology, licensing and intellectual property rights,labor, inability to achieve learning curve assumptions, manufacturing materials or components could prevent us from meeting requirements. Either we or thecustomer may generally terminate a contract for material uncured breach by the other. If we breach a contract or fail to perform in accordance with contractualservice levels, delivery schedules, performance specifications, or other contractual requirements we could be terminated for default, and we may be required torefund money previously paid to us by the customer or to pay penalties or other damages. Even if we have not breached, we may deal with various situations fromtime to time that may result in the amendment or termination of a contract. These steps can result in significant current period charges and/or reductions in currentor future revenue. Other factors that may affect revenue and profitability include inaccurate cost estimates, design issues, unforeseen costs and expenses notcovered by insurance or indemnification from the customer, diversion of management focus in responding to unforeseen problems, and loss of follow-on work.If our subcontractors or suppliers fail to perform their contractual obligations, our performance and reputation as a contractor and our ability to obtain futurebusiness could suffer.As a prime contractor, we often rely upon other companies as subcontractors to perform work we are obligated to perform for our customers. As wesecure more work under certain of our contracts, we expect to require an increasing level of support from subcontractors that provide complementary andsupplementary services to our offerings. We are responsible for the work performed by our subcontractors, even though in some cases we have limitedinvolvement in that work. If one or more of our subcontractors fails to satisfactorily perform the agreed-upon services on a timely basis or violates U.S.Government contracting policies, laws or regulations, our ability to perform our obligations as a prime contractor or meet our customers’ expectations may becompromised. In extreme cases, performance or other deficiencies on the part of our subcontractors could result in a customer terminating our contract for default.A termination for default could expose us to liability, including liability for the agency’s costs of re-procurement, could damage our reputation and could hurt ourability to compete for future contracts.We also are required to procure certain materials and parts from supply sources approved by the U.S. Government. The inability of a supplier to meet ourneeds or the appearance of counterfeit parts in our products could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.11Table of ContentsWe face intense competition from many competitors that have greater resources than we do, which could result in price reductions, reduced profitability or lossof market share.We operate in highly competitive markets and generally encounter intense competition to win contracts from many other firms, including mid-tier federalcontractors with specialized capabilities, large defense contractors and IT services providers. Competition in our markets may increase as a result of a number offactors, such as the entrance of new or larger competitors, including those formed through alliances or consolidation, or the reduction in the overall number ofgovernment contracts. We may also face competition from prime contractors for whom we currently serve as subcontractors or teammates if those primecontractors choose to offer customer services of the type that we are currently providing. Recently, procurement awards have been based on lowest price,technically acceptable proposals. In addition, we may face competition from our subcontractors who, from time-to-time, seek to obtain prime contractor status oncontracts for which they currently serve as a subcontractor to us.Many of our competitors have greater financial, technical, marketing and public relations resources, larger customer bases and greater brand or namerecognition than we do. Such competitors may be able to utilize their substantially greater resources and economies of scale to, among other things:•divert sales from us by winning very large‑scale government contracts, a risk that is enhanced by the recent trend in government procurementpractices to bundle services into larger contracts and the recent trend of awards on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis;•divert sales from us by the award of government contracts to our competitors who may be willing to bid at substantially lower prices;•force us to charge lower prices; or•adversely affect our relationships with current customers, including our ability to continue to win competitively awarded engagements in whichwe are the incumbent.In the event that the market for products in our US segment expands, we expect that competition will intensify as additional competitors enter the marketand current competitors expand their product lines. In order to secure contracts successfully when competing with larger, well-financed companies, we may beforced to agree to contractual terms that provide for lower aggregate payments to us over the life of the contract, which could adversely affect our margins. Inaddition, larger diversified competitors serving as prime contractors may be able to supply underlying products and services from affiliated entities, which wouldprevent us from competing for subcontracting opportunities on these contracts. If we lose business to our competitors or are forced to lower our prices, our revenueand operating profits could decline.Our business is dependent upon our ability to keep pace with the latest technological changes.The market for our services is characterized by rapid change and technological improvements. Failure to respond in a timely and cost-effective way tothese technological developments would result in serious harm to our business and operating results. We have derived, and we expect to continue to derive, asubstantial portion of our revenues from providing innovative engineering services and technical solutions that are based upon today’s leading technologies andthat are capable of adapting to future technologies. As a result, our success will depend, in part, on our ability to develop and market service offerings that respondin a timely manner to the technological advances of our customers, evolving industry standards and changing customer preferences.We believe that, in order to remain competitive in the future, we will need to continue to invest significant financial resources to develop new offeringsand technologies or to adapt or modify our existing offerings and technologies, including through internal research and development, acquisitions and jointventures or other teaming arrangements. These expenditures could divert our attention and resources from other projects, and we cannot be sure that theseexpenditures will ultimately lead to the timely development of new offerings and technologies or identification of and expansion into new markets. Due to thedesign complexity of our products, we may, in the future, experience delays in completing the development and introduction of new products. Any delays couldresult in increased costs of development or deflect resources from other projects. In addition, there can be no assurance that the market for our products willdevelop or continue to expand or that we will be successful in newly identified markets as we currently anticipate. The failure of our technology to gain marketacceptance could significantly reduce our revenues and harm our business. Furthermore, we cannot be sure that our competitors will not develop competingtechnologies that gain market acceptance in advance of our products.Additionally, the possibility exists that our competitors might develop new technology or offerings that might cause our existing technology and offeringsto become obsolete. If we fail in our new product development efforts or our products or12Table of Contentsservices fail to achieve market acceptance more rapidly as compared to our competitors, our ability to procure new contracts could be negatively impacted, whichcould negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.If the UAS and UGS markets do not experience significant growth, if we cannot expand our customer base or if ourproducts do not achieve broad acceptance, then we may not be able to achieve our anticipated level of growth.For the fiscal year ended December 27, 2015, our US segment accounted for 10.1% of our total revenue. We cannotaccurately predict the future growth rate or size of this market. Demand for our products may not increase, or may decrease,either generally or in specific markets, for particular types of products or during particular time periods. There are only alimited number of major programs under which the U.S. military, our primary customer, is currently funding the development or purchase of our UAS and UGSproducts. Although we are seeking to expand our US customer base to include foreigngovernments, domestic non-military agencies and commercial customers, we cannot assure that our efforts will besuccessful. The expansion of the UAS and UGS markets in general, and the market for our products in particular, depends on a number of factors, including thefollowing:•customer satisfaction with these types of systems as solutions;•the cost, performance and reliability of our products and products offered by our competitors;•customer perceptions regarding the effectiveness and value of these types of systems;•limitations on our ability to market our US products and services outside the U.S. due to U.S.government regulations; and•marketing efforts and publicity regarding these types of systems.Even if UAS and UGS gain wide market acceptance in general, our specific products may not adequately address market requirements or may not gainmarket acceptance. If these types of systems generally, or our products specifically, do not gain wide market acceptance, then we may not be able to achieve ouranticipated level of growth and our revenue and results of operations may suffer.Loss of our GSA contracts or GWACs could impair our ability to attract new business.We are a prime contractor under several GSA contracts and GWAC vehicles. We believe that our ability to provide services under these contracts willcontinue to be important to our business because of the multiple opportunities for new engagements each contract provides. If we were to lose our position asprime contractor on one or more of these contracts, we could lose substantial revenues and our operating results could suffer. GSA contracts and other GWACstypically have a one or two-year initial term with multiple options exercisable at the government customer’s discretion to extend the contract for one or more years.We cannot be assured that our government customers will continue to exercise the options remaining on our current contracts, nor can we be assured that our futurecustomers will exercise options on any contracts we may receive in the future.Government contracts differ materially from standard commercial contracts, involve competitive bidding and may be subject to cancellation or delay withoutpenalty.Government contracts frequently include provisions that are not standard in private commercial transactions and are subject to laws and regulations thatgive the U.S. Government rights and remedies not typically found in commercial contracts, including provisions permitting the U.S. Government to:•terminate our existing contracts;•reduce potential future income from our existing contracts;•modify some of the terms and conditions in our existing contracts;•suspend or permanently prohibit us from doing business with the U.S. Government or with any specific government agency;•impose fines and penalties;•subject us to criminal prosecution;•suspend work under existing multiple year contracts and related task orders if the necessary funds are not appropriated by Congress;•decline to exercise an option to extend an existing multiple year contract; and•claim rights in technologies and systems invented, developed or produced by us.In addition, government contracts are frequently awarded only after formal competitive bidding processes, which have been and may continue to beprotracted and typically impose provisions that permit cancellation in the event that necessary funds are unavailable to the government agency. Competitiveprocurements impose substantial costs and managerial time and effort in order to prepare bids and proposals for contracts that may not be awarded to us. In manycases, unsuccessful bidders13Table of Contentsfor government contracts are provided the opportunity to formally protest certain contract awards through various agencies, administrative and judicial channels.We have experienced an increase in competitor bid protests on contracts on which we were the successful bidder due to the competitive environment resulting fromdecreased government spending. The protest process may substantially delay a successful bidder’s contract performance, result in cancellation of the contractaward entirely and distract management. We may not be awarded contracts for which we bid, and substantial delays or cancellation of purchases may follow oursuccessful bids as a result of such protests.Certain of our government contracts also contain “organizational conflict of interest” clauses that could limit our ability to compete for certain relatedfollow-on contracts. For example, when we work on the design of a particular solution, we may be precluded from competing for the contract to install thatsolution. While we actively monitor our contracts to avoid these conflicts, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to avoid all organizational conflict of interestissues.We may not receive the full amounts estimated under the contracts in our backlog, which could reduce our revenue in future periods below the levelsanticipated. This makes backlog an uncertain indicator of future operating results.Backlog is typically subject to large variations from quarter to quarter and comparisons of backlog from period to period are not necessarily indicative offuture revenues. The contracts comprising our backlog may not result in actual revenue in any particular period or at all, and the actual revenue from such contractsmay differ from our backlog estimates. The timing of receipt of revenues, if any, on projects included in backlog could change because many factors affect thescheduling of projects. Cancellation of or adjustments to contracts may occur. Additionally, all U.S. Government contracts included in backlog, whether or notfunded, may be terminated at the convenience of the U.S. Government. The failure to realize all amounts in our backlog could adversely affect our revenues andgross margins. As a result, our funded, unfunded and total backlog as of any particular date may not be an accurate indicator of our future earnings.A preference for minority-owned, small and small disadvantaged businesses could impact our ability to be a prime contractor on certain governmentalprocurements.As a result of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) set-aside program, the federal government may decide to restrict certain procurements only tobidders that qualify as minority-owned, small, or small disadvantaged businesses. As a result, we would not be eligible to perform as a prime contractor on thoseprograms and in general would be restricted to no more than 49% of the work as a subcontractor on those programs. An increase in the amount of procurementsunder the SBA set-aside program may impact our ability to bid on new procurements as a prime contractor or restrict our ability to compete on incumbent workthat is placed in the set-aside program.U.S. Government in-sourcing could result in loss of business opportunities and personnel.The U.S. Government has continued to reduce the percentage of contracted services in favor of more federal employees through an initiative called “in-sourcing.” Over time, in-sourcing could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Specifically, as a result of in-sourcing government procurements for services could be fewer and smaller in the future. In addition, work we currently perform could be in-sourced by thefederal government and, as a result, our revenues could be reduced. Moreover, our employees could also be hired by the government. This loss of our employeeswould necessitate the need to retain and train new employees. Accordingly, the effect of in-sourcing or the continuation of in-sourcing at a faster-than-expectedrate, could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.Our business could be negatively impacted by security threats, including cybersecurity threats, and other disruptions.Many of the systems we develop, install and maintain involve managing and protecting information involved in intelligence, national security and othersensitive or classified U.S. Government functions. We face various security threats, including cybersecurity threats, to gain unauthorized access to this sensitiveinformation. Such threats can come from external as well as internal sources. We also face threats to the safety of our directors, officers, and employees; threats tothe security of our facilities and infrastructure; and threats from terrorist acts. Although we utilize various procedures and controls to monitor these threats andmitigate our exposure to such threats, there can be no assurance that these procedures and controls will be sufficient in preventing security threats frommaterializing. If any of these events were to materialize, they could lead to the loss of sensitive information, critical infrastructure, personnel or capabilitiesessential to our operations and prevent us from being eligible for further work on sensitive or classified systems for U.S. Government customers. Further, anylosses we incur from such a security breach could exceed the policy limits under our errors and omissions and product liability insurance. Any losses we incur, anydamage to our reputation or any limitations on our eligibility for additional work resulting from a security14Table of Contentsbreach could materially reduce our revenue and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.Cybersecurity attacks in particular are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data, andother electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in mission critical systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected informationand corruption of data. We have experienced cybersecurity attacks and may experience them in the future. These events could damage our reputation and lead tofinancial losses from remedial actions, loss of business, loss of proprietary and trade secret information or potential liability.If we experience systems or service failure, our reputation could be harmed and our customers could assert claims against us for damages or refunds.We create, implement and maintain IT solutions that are often critical to our customers’ operations. We have experienced, and may in the futureexperience, some systems and service failures, schedule or delivery delays and other problems in connection with our work. If we experience these problems, wemay:•lose revenue due to adverse customer reaction;•be required to provide additional services to a customer at no charge;•cause customers to postpone, cancel or fail to renew contracts;•receive negative publicity, which could damage our reputation and adversely affect our ability to attract or retain customers; and•suffer claims for substantial damages.We cannot ensure that provisions in our customer contracts will be legally sufficient to protect us if we are sued.In addition, our errors and omissions and product liability insurance coverage may not be adequate, may not continue to be available on reasonable termsor in sufficient amounts to cover one or more large claims, or the insurer may disclaim coverage as to some types of future claims. The successful assertion of anylarge claim against us could seriously harm our business. Even if not successful, these claims may result in significant legal and other costs, be a distraction to ourmanagement and harm our reputation.Our products are complex and could have unknown defects or errors, which may increase our costs, harm our reputation with customers, give rise to costlylitigation, or divert our resources from other purposes .Our products, including but not limited to unmanned vehicles, aerial targets, and ballistic missile targets, are extremely complex and must operatesuccessfully with complex products from other vendors. Despite testing, our products have contained defects and errors and may in the future contain defects,errors, or performance problems when first introduced, when new versions or enhancements are released, or even after these products have been used by ourcustomers for a period of time. These problems could result in expensive and time-consuming design modifications or warranty charges, delays in the introductionof new products or enhancements, significant increases in our service and maintenance costs, diversion of our personnel’s attention from our product developmentefforts, exposure to liability for damages, damaged customer relationships, and harm to our reputation, any of which could materially harm our results ofoperations. In addition, increased development and warranty costs could be substantial and could reduce our operating margins.The existence of any defects, errors, or failures in our products or the misuse of our products could also lead to lawsuits against us, result in injury, death,or property damage, and significantly damage our reputation and support for our products in general.Although we maintain insurance policies, we cannot provide assurance that this insurance will be adequate to protect us from all material judgments andexpenses related to potential future claims or that these levels of insurance will be available in the future at economical prices or at all. A successful liability claimcould result in substantial cost to us. Even if we are fully insured as it relates to a claim, the claim could nevertheless diminish our brand and divert management’sattention and resources, which could have a negative impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.Due to the volatile and flammable nature of certain components of our products and equipment, fires or explosions maydisrupt our business or cause significant injuries, which could adversely affect our financial results.The development and manufacture of certain of our products involves the handling of a variety of explosive and flammable materials as well as highpower equipment. From time to time, these activities may result in incidents that could15Table of Contentscause us to temporarily shut down or otherwise disrupt some manufacturing processes, causing production delays and resulting in liability for workplace injuriesand/or fatalities. We have safety and loss prevention programs that require detailed reviews of process changes and new operations, along with routine safety auditsof operations involving explosive materials, to mitigate such incidents, as well as a variety of insurance policies. However, we cannot ensure that we will notexperience such incidents in the future or that any such incidents will not result in production delays or otherwise have a material adverse effect on our businessand financial condition.Our financial results may vary significantly from quarter to quarter.We expect our revenue and operating results to vary from quarter to quarter. Reductions in revenue in a particular quarter could lead to lower profitabilityin that quarter because a relatively large amount of our expenses are fixed in the short-term. We may incur significant operating expenses during the start-up andearly stages of large contracts and may not be able to recognize corresponding revenue in that same quarter. We may also incur additional expenses when contractsare terminated or expire and are not renewed.In addition, payments due to us from our customers may be delayed due to billing cycles or as a result of failures of government budgets to gaincongressional and administration approval in a timely manner. The U.S. Government’s fiscal year ends September 30. If a federal budget for the next federal fiscalyear has not been approved by that date in each year, our customers may have to suspend engagements that we are working on until a budget has been approved.Any such suspensions may reduce our revenue in the fourth quarter of the federal fiscal year or the first quarter of the subsequent year. The U.S. Government’sfiscal year end can also trigger increased purchase requests from customers for equipment and materials. Any increased purchase requests we receive as a result ofthe U.S. Government’s fiscal year end would serve to increase our third or fourth quarter revenue, but will generally decrease profit margins for that quarter, asthese activities generally are not as profitable as our typical offerings.Additional factors that may cause our financial results to fluctuate from quarter to quarter include those addressed elsewhere in this Item 1A “RiskFactors” and the following factors, among others:•the terms of customer contracts that affect the timing of revenue recognition;•variability in demand for our services and solutions;•commencement, completion or termination of contracts during any particular quarter;•timing of shipments and product deliveries;•timing of award or performance incentive fee notices; •timing of significant bid and proposal costs;•the costs of remediating unknown defects, errors or performance problems of our product offerings;•variable purchasing patterns under GSA contracts, GWACs, blanket purchase agreements and other indefinite delivery or indefinite quantitycontracts;•restrictions on and delays related to the export of defense articles and services;•costs related to government inquiries;•strategic decisions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs and joint ventures;•strategic investments or changes in business strategy;•changes in the extent to which we use subcontractors;•seasonal fluctuations in our staff utilization rates;•changes in our effective tax rate, including changes in our judgment as to the necessity of the valuation allowance recorded against our deferredtax assets; and•the length of sales cycles.Significant fluctuations in our operating results for a particular quarter could cause us to fall out of compliance with the financial covenants related to ourdebt, which if not waived, could restrict our access to capital and cause us to take extreme measures to pay down our debt under the Credit Agreement. In addition,fluctuations in our financial results could cause our stock price to decline. See the risks and uncertainties related to our ability to raise additional capital below in“We may need additional capital to fund the growth of our business, and financing may not be available on favorable terms or at all.”Our margins and operating results may suffer if we experience unfavorable changes in the proportion of cost-plus-fee or fixed‑‑price contracts in our totalcontract mix.Although fixed-price contracts entail a greater risk of a reduced profit or financial loss on a contract compared to other types of contracts we enter into,fixed-price contracts typically provide higher profit opportunities because we may be able to benefit from cost savings and operating efficiencies. In contrast, cost-plus-fee contracts are subject to statutory limits on profit16Table of Contentsmargins and generally are the least profitable of our contract types. Our U.S. Government customers typically determine what type of contract we enter into. Cost-plus-fee and fixed-price contracts in our federal business accounted for approximately 14% and 80% , respectively, of our federal business revenues for the yearended December 27, 2015 . To the extent that we enter into more cost-plus-fee or less fixed-price contracts in proportion to our total contract mix in the future, ourmargins and operating results may suffer.Our cash flow and profitability could be reduced if expenditures are incurred prior to the final receipt of a contract.We provide various professional services, specialized products, and sometimes procure equipment and materials on behalf of our customers under variouscontractual arrangements. From time to time, in order to ensure that we satisfy our customers’ delivery requirements and schedules, we may elect to initiateprocurement in advance of receiving final authorization from the government customer or a prime contractor. If our government or prime contractor customer’srequirements should change or if the government or the prime contractor should direct the anticipated procurement to another contractor or if the equipment ormaterials become obsolete or require modification before we are under contract for the procurement, our investment in the equipment or materials might be at riskif we cannot efficiently resell them. This could reduce anticipated earnings or result in a loss, and negatively affecting our cash flow and profitability.We have incurred and may continue to incur goodwill impairment charges in our reporting entities, which could harm our profitability.As of December 27, 2015 , goodwill represented approximately 54% of our total assets. We periodically review the carrying values of our goodwill todetermine whether such carrying values exceed the fair market value. If impairment testing indicates that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fairvalue, the goodwill of the reporting unit is deemed impaired. Accordingly, an impairment charge would be recognized for that reporting unit in the periodidentified.The identification and measurement of impairment involves the estimation of the fair value of reporting units. Accounting for impairment containsuncertainty because management must use judgment in determining appropriate assumptions to be used in the measurement of fair value. The estimates of fairvalue of reporting units are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment, incorporate management assumptions about expected futurecash flows and contemplate other valuation techniques. Future cash flows can be affected by changes in industry or market conditions, among other things.Given the current market conditions and continued economic uncertainty in the U.S. defense industry, including sequestration and issues surrounding thenational debt ceiling, our future revenues, profits and cash flows could be substantially lower than our current projections. Our ability to penetrate newinternational markets could also impact our current projections. Additional market factors could impact our projections and our ability to successfully develop newproducts and platforms. For example, our US reporting unit forecasts include the successful completion of certain performance criteria on new unmanned systemsplatforms, and acceptance of new unmanned systems platforms on a technical basis as well as from a political and government budgetary standpoint. In addition,market-based inputs to the calculations in the impairment test, such as weighted average cost of capital, and market multiples, could also be negatively impacted.Such circumstances may result in the future deterioration of the fair value of our reporting units and an impairment of our goodwill. Due to continual changes inmarket and general business conditions, we cannot predict whether, and to what extent, our goodwill and long-lived intangible assets may be impaired in futureperiods. Any resulting impairment loss could harm our profitability and financial condition.Failure to properly manage projects may result in additional costs or claims.Our engagements often involve large scale, highly complex projects. The quality of our performance on such projects depends in large part upon ourability to manage the relationship with our customers and to effectively manage the project and deploy appropriate resources, including third-party contractors andour own personnel, in a timely manner. Any defects or errors or failure to meet customers’ expectations could result in claims for substantial damages against us.Our contracts generally limit our liability for damages that arise from negligent acts, error, mistakes or omissions in rendering services to our customers. However,we cannot be sure that these contractual provisions will protect us from liability for damages in the event we are sued. In addition, in certain instances, weguarantee customers that we will complete a project by a scheduled date. If the project experiences a performance problem, we may not be able to recover theadditional costs we will incur, which could exceed revenues realized from a project. Finally, if we underestimate the resources or time we need to complete aproject with capped or fixed fees, our operating results could be adversely affected.17Table of ContentsWe use estimates when accounting for contracts, and any changes in such estimates could have an adverse effect on our profitability and our overall financialperformance.When agreeing to contractual terms, our management makes assumptions and projections about future conditions and events, many of which extend overlong periods. These projections assess the productivity and availability of labor, complexity of the work to be performed, cost and availability of materials, impactof delayed performance and timing of product deliveries. Contract accounting requires judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenues and costs,and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Due to the size and nature of many of our contracts, the estimation of total revenues and costs atcompletion is complicated and subject to many variables. For example, assumptions are made regarding the length of time to complete a contract since costs alsoinclude expected increases in wages, prices for materials and allocated fixed costs. Similarly, assumptions are made regarding the future impact of our efficiencyinitiatives and cost reduction efforts. Incentives, awards or penalties related to performance on contracts are considered in estimating revenue and profit rates andare recorded when there is sufficient information to assess anticipated performance. Suppliers’ assertions are also assessed and considered in estimating costs andprofit rates.Because of the significance of the judgment and estimation processes described above, it is possible that materially different amounts could be obtained ifdifferent assumptions were used or if the underlying circumstances were to change. Changes in underlying assumptions, circumstances or estimates may have amaterial adverse effect upon the profitability of one or more of the affected contracts, future period financial reporting and performance.Our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.Federal and state income tax laws impose restrictions on the utilization of net operating loss (“NOL”) and tax credit carryforwards in the event that an“ownership change” occurs for tax purposes, as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 382”). As a result of therestrictions under Section 382, the Company’s federal annual utilization of NOL carryforwards were limited to at least $27.0 million a year for the first five yearssucceeding the March 2010 ownership change and at least $11.6 million for each year thereafter subject to separate limitations for Acquired NOLs. If the entirelimitation amount is not utilized in a year, the excess can be carried forward and utilized in future years. For the year ended December 27, 2015, there was noimpact of such limitations on the income tax provision since the amount of taxable income did not exceed the cumulative annual limitation amount. In addition,future equity offerings or acquisitions that have equity as a component of the purchase price could also cause an “ownership change.” If and when any other“ownership change” occurs, utilization of the NOL or other tax attributes may be further limited. As discussed elsewhere, deferred tax assets relating to the NOLand credit carryforwards are offset by a full valuation allowance. In addition, utilization of state tax loss carryforwards is dependent upon sufficient taxable incomeapportioned to the states.Risks Related to Our OperationsWe may need additional capital to fund the growth of our business, and financing may not be available on favorable terms or at all.We currently anticipate that our available capital resources, including our Credit Agreement and operating cash flow, will be sufficient to meet ourexpected working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months. However, these resources may not be sufficient to fund the long-term growth of our business. If we determine that it is necessary to raise additional funds, either through an expansion or refinancing of our agreement or throughpublic or private debt or equity financings, additional financing may not be available on terms favorable to us, or at all. Disruptions in the capital and creditmarkets may continue indefinitely or intensify, which could adversely affect our ability to access these markets. Limitations on our borrowing base contained inour Credit Agreement may limit our access to capital, and we could fall out of compliance with financial and other covenants contained in our Credit Agreementwhich, if not waived, would restrict our access to capital and could require us to pay down our existing debt under the Credit Agreement. Our lenders may notagree to extend additional or continuing credit under our Credit Agreement or waive restrictions on our access to capital. If adequate funds are not available or arenot available on acceptable terms, we may not be able to take advantage of available opportunities, develop new products or otherwise respond to competitivepressures and our business, operating results or financial condition could be materially adversely affected.Past acquisitions and future acquisitions could prove difficult to integrate, disrupt our business, dilute stockholder value and strain our resources.We have in the past and may, in the future, acquire additional businesses that we believe could complement or expand our business or increase ourcustomer base. Integrating the operations of acquired businesses successfully or otherwise18Table of Contentsrealizing any of the anticipated benefits of acquisitions, including anticipated cost savings and additional revenue opportunities, involves a number of potentialchallenges. The failure to meet these integration challenges could seriously harm our financial condition and results of operations. Realizing the benefits ofacquisitions depends in part on the integration of operations and personnel. These integration activities are complex and time-consuming, and we may encounterunexpected difficulties or incur unexpected costs, including:•our inability to achieve the operating synergies anticipated in the acquisitions;•diversion of management attention from ongoing business concerns to integration matters;•difficulties in consolidating and rationalizing IT platforms and administrative infrastructures;•complexities associated with managing the geographic separation of the combined businesses and consolidating multiple physical locationswhere management may determine consolidation is desirable;•difficulties in integrating personnel from different corporate cultures while maintaining focus on providing consistent, high quality customerservice;•difficulties or delays in transitioning U.S. Government contracts pursuant to federal acquisition regulations;•challenges in demonstrating to customers of Kratos and to customers of acquired businesses that the acquisition will not result in adversechanges in customer service standards or business focus;•possible cash flow interruption or loss of revenue as a result of change of ownership transitional matters; and•inability to generate sufficient revenue to offset acquisition costs.Acquired businesses may have liabilities or adverse operating issues that we fail to discover through due diligence prior to the acquisition. In particular, tothe extent that prior owners of any acquired businesses or properties failed to comply with or otherwise violated applicable laws or regulations, or failed to fulfilltheir contractual obligations to the U.S. Government or other customers, we, as the successor owner, may be financially responsible for these violations andfailures and may suffer reputational harm or otherwise be adversely affected. Acquisitions also frequently result in the recording of goodwill and other intangibleassets that are subject to potential impairment in the future that could harm our financial results. In addition, if we finance acquisitions by issuing debt or equitysecurities, our existing stockholders may be diluted, which could affect the market price of our stock. Acquisitions and/or the related equity financings could alsoimpact our ability to utilize our NOL carryforwards. As a result, if we fail to properly evaluate acquisitions or investments, we may not achieve the anticipatedbenefits of any such acquisitions, and we may incur costs in excess of what we anticipate. Acquisitions frequently involve benefits related to integration ofoperations. The failure to successfully integrate the operations or otherwise to realize any of the anticipated benefits of the acquisition could seriously harm ourresults of operations.If we are unable to manage our growth, our business and financial results could suffer.Sustaining our growth has placed significant demands on our management, as well as on our administrative, operational and financial resources. For us tocontinue to manage our growth, we must continue to improve our operational, financial and management information systems and expand, motivate and manageour workforce. Additionally, our future financial results depend in part on our ability to profitably manage our growth on a combined basis with the businesses wehave acquired and those we may acquire in the future. If we are unable to manage our growth while maintaining our quality of service and profit margins, or if newsystems that we implement to assist in managing our growth do not produce the expected benefits, our business, prospects, financial condition or operating resultscould be adversely affected.The loss of any member of our senior management could impair our relationships with U.S. Government customers and disrupt the management of ourbusiness.We believe that the success of our business and our ability to operate profitably depends on the continued contributions of the members of our seniormanagement. We rely on our senior management to generate business and execute programs successfully. In addition, the relationships and reputation that manymembers of our senior management team have established and maintain with U.S. Government personnel contribute to our ability to maintain strong customerrelationships and to identify new business opportunities. The loss of any member of our senior management could impair our ability to identify and secure newcontracts, to maintain good customer relations and to otherwise manage our business.If we fail to attract and retain skilled employees or employees with the necessary national security clearances, we might not be able to perform under ourcontracts or win new business.The growth of our business and revenue depends in large part upon our ability to attract and retain sufficient numbers of highly qualified individuals whohave advanced IT and/or engineering skills. These employees are in great demand and are likely to remain a limited resource in the foreseeable future. In addition,certain U.S. Government contracts require us, and some of our employees, to maintain national security clearances. Obtaining and maintaining national securityclearances for19Table of Contentsemployees involves a lengthy process, and it is difficult to identify, recruit and retain employees who already hold national security clearances. Further, some ofour contracts contain provisions requiring us to staff an engagement with personnel that the customer considers key to our successful performance under thecontract. In the event we are unable to provide these key personnel or acceptable substitutions, the customer may terminate the contract. As a result, if we areunable to recruit and retain a sufficient number of qualified employees, we may lose revenue and our ability to maintain and grow our business could be limited.Moreover, in a tight labor market our direct labor costs could increase or we may be required to engage large numbers of subcontractor personnel, whichcould cause our profit margins to suffer. Conversely, if we maintain or increase our staffing levels in anticipation of one or more projects and the projects aredelayed, reduced or terminated, we may underutilize the additional personnel, which would increase our general and administrative expenses, reduce our earningsand possibly harm our results of operations.We are subject to the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual for our facility security clearance, which is a prerequisite toour ability to perform on classified contracts for the U.S. Government.A facility security clearance is required for a company to perform on classified contracts for the DoD and certain other agencies of the U.S. Government.Security clearances are subject to regulations and requirements including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (“NISPOM”), whichspecifies the requirements for the protection of classified information released or disclosed in connection with classified U.S. Government contracts.We require certain facility and personnel security clearances to perform our classified U.S. Government related business. As such, we must comply withthe requirements of the NISPOM and any other applicable U.S. Government industrial security regulations. If we were to violate the terms and requirements of theNISPOM or any other applicable U.S. Government industrial security regulations (which apply to us under the terms of classified contracts), any of our clearedfacilities could lose its facility security clearance. We cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain our facility security clearances. If for some reason one ormore of our facility security clearances is invalidated or terminated, we would not be able to continue to perform on classified contracts at that facility and wouldnot be able to enter into new classified contracts, which could adversely affect our revenues. Failure to comply with the NISPOM or other security requirementsmay subject us to civil or criminal penalties, loss of access to classified information, loss of a U.S. Government contract, or potentially debarment as a governmentcontractor.We may be unable to realize any benefit from our cost reduction and restructuring effort and our profitability may be hurt or our business otherwise might beadversely affected .We have engaged in cost reduction and restructuring activities in the past, including the recent dispositions of the U.S. and U.K. operations of ourElectronic Products Division and the Herley Entities, and we may engage in other cost reduction restructuring activities in the future. These types of cost reductionand restructuring activities are complex. If we do not successfully manage our current cost reduction and restructuring activities, or any other cost reduction andrestructuring activities that we may take in the future, any expected efficiencies and benefits might be delayed or not realized, and our operations and businesscould be disrupted. In addition, the costs associated with implementing cost reduction and restructuring activities might exceed expectations, which could result inadditional future charges.Risks Related to Our International OperationsRevenues derived from our international business could be subject to global economic downturn and hardship.Our international business represents 11% of our total revenue, which may be impacted by changes in foreign national priorities and government budgetsand may be further impacted by global economic conditions and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Continued international economic uncertaintyand reductions in consumer spending may result in reductions in our revenue. Additionally, disruptions in international credit markets may materially limitconsumer credit availability and restrict credit availability of our customers. Any reduction in international sales of our solutions resulting from reductions inconsumer spending or continued disruption in the availability of credit to retailers or consumers, could materially and adversely affect our business, results ofoperations and financial condition.20Table of ContentsOur international business exposes us to additional risks.Our operations outside of the U.S. are subject to risks that are inherent in conducting business under non-U.S. laws, regulations and customs, includingthose related to:•foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, potentially reducing the U.S. dollars we receive for sales denominated in foreign currency;•the possibility that unfriendly nations or groups could boycott our solutions;•political conditions in the markets in which we operate;•potential increased costs associated with overlapping tax structures;•import-export control;•more limited protection for intellectual property rights in some countries;•difficulties and costs associated with staffing and managing foreign operations;•unexpected changes in regulatory requirements;•the difficulties of compliance with a wide variety of foreign laws and regulations;•longer accounts receivable cycles in certain foreign countries, whether due to cultural differences, exchange rate fluctuation or other factors;•technology transfer restrictions;•changes to our distribution networks; and•our employees.These risks, individually or in the aggregate, could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. For example, we aresubject to compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar anti-bribery laws, which generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries frommaking improper payments to foreign government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. While our employees and agents are required tocomply with these laws, we cannot be sure that our internal policies and procedures will always protect us from violations of these laws, despite our commitmentto legal compliance and corporate ethics. The occurrence or allegation of these types of risks may adversely affect our business, performance, prospects, value,financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, our international contracts may include industrial cooperation agreements requiring specific in-countrypurchases, investments, manufacturing agreements or other financial obligations, known as offset obligations, and provide for penalties if we fail to meet suchrequirements. The impact of these factors is difficult to predict, but one or more of them could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations, or cashflows.Violations of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) or other applicable trade compliance regulations could result in significant sanctionsincluding fines, more onerous compliance requirements and debarments from export privileges or loss of authorizations needed to conduct aspects of ourinternational business. A violation of ITAR or other applicable trade regulations could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results ofoperations.Risks Related to Our Outstanding IndebtednessWe have substantial indebtedness, which could adversely affect our cash flow, financial condition and business.As of December 27, 2015 , we had approximately $445.1 million of total indebtedness outstanding, which includes $3.3 million of unamortized originalissue discount and $4.3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs. As a result of this indebtedness, our interest payment obligations are significant. The degree towhich we are leveraged could have adverse effects on our business, including the following:•it may limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industries in which we operate;•it may require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing theavailability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes;•it may restrict us from making strategic acquisitions or exploiting business opportunities;•it may place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt;•it may limit our ability to borrow additional funds;•it may prevent us from raising the funds necessary to repurchase our outstanding Notes tendered to us if there is a change of control, whichwould constitute a default under the Indenture governing such notes and under our Credit Agreement; and21Table of Contents•it may decrease our ability to compete effectively or operate successfully under adverse economic and industry conditions.Our high level of indebtedness increases the risk that we may default on our debt obligations. We may be unable to generate sufficient cash flow to paythe interest on our debt. If we are unable to service our indebtedness, we will be forced to adopt an alternative strategy that may include actions such as reducingcapital expenditures, reducing internal investments in research and development efforts, selling assets, restructuring or refinancing our indebtedness or seekingadditional equity capital. These alternative strategies may not be affected on satisfactory terms, if at all, and they may not yield sufficient funds to make requiredpayments on our indebtedness.If, for any reason, we are unable to meet our debt service and repayment obligations, we would be in default under the terms of the agreements governingour debt, which would allow our creditors at that time to declare certain outstanding indebtedness to be due and payable, which would in turn triggercross‑acceleration or cross‑default rights between the relevant agreements. In addition, our lenders could compel us to apply all of our available cash to repay ourborrowings or they could prevent us from making payments on our indebtedness. If the amounts outstanding under any of our indebtedness were to be accelerated,our assets may not be sufficient to repay in full the money owed to the lenders or to our other debt holders.We and our subsidiaries may incur more debt, which may increase the risks associated with our substantial leverage, including our ability to service ourindebtedness.The agreements governing our debt permit us, under some circumstances, to incur certain additional indebtedness or obligations. To the extent that weincur additional indebtedness or such other obligations, the risks associated with our substantial leverage described above, including our possible inability toservice our debt, would increase.Changes in our credit ratings or macroeconomic conditions may affect our liquidity, increasing borrowing costs and limiting our financing options.Macroeconomic conditions, such as increased volatility or disruption in the credit markets, could adversely affect our ability to refinance existing debt orobtain additional financing at terms satisfactory to us, thereby affecting our resources to support operations or to fund new initiatives. In addition, if our creditratings are lowered, borrowing costs for future long-term debt or short-term credit facilities may increase and our financing options, including our access to theunsecured credit market, could be limited. We may also be subject to restrictive covenants that would reduce our flexibility.A portion of our business is conducted through foreign subsidiaries, and the failure to generate sufficient cash flow from these subsidiaries, or otherwiserepatriate or receive cash from these subsidiaries, could result in our inability to repay our indebtedness.As of December 27, 2015 , approximately 12% of our consolidated assets, based on book value, and 11% of our consolidated revenues for the year endedDecember 27, 2015 , were held by foreign subsidiaries, which do not guarantee the Notes (as defined below). Our ability to meet our debt service obligations withcash from foreign subsidiaries will depend upon the results of operations of these subsidiaries and may be subject to legal, contractual or other restrictions andother business considerations. In addition, dividend and interest payments to us from the foreign subsidiaries may be subject to foreign withholding taxes, whichwould reduce the amount of funds we receive from such foreign subsidiaries. Dividends and other distributions from our foreign subsidiaries may also be subject tofluctuations in currency exchange rates and legal and other restrictions on repatriation, which could further reduce the amount of funds we receive from suchforeign subsidiaries.In general, when an entity in a foreign jurisdiction repatriates cash to the U.S., the amount of such cash is treated as a dividend taxable at current U.S. taxrates. Accordingly, upon the distribution of cash to us from our foreign subsidiaries, we will be subject to U.S. income taxes. Although foreign tax credits may beavailable to reduce the amount of the additional tax liability, these credits may be limited and only offset the tax paid in the foreign jurisdiction, not the excess ofthe U.S. tax rate over the foreign tax rate. Therefore, to the extent that we must use cash generated in foreign jurisdictions to make principal or interest payments onour debt, there may be a cost associated with repatriating the cash to the U.S.22Table of ContentsThe agreements governing our debt impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us and our subsidiaries that may prevent us and our subsidiariesfrom pursuing certain business opportunities and restrict our ability to operate our business.The Indenture and the Credit Agreement subject us, and our subsidiaries, to several financial and other restrictive covenants, including limitations on liensor indebtedness, payment of dividends, transactions with affiliates, and mergers, sales or other dispositions of our assets.Our Credit Agreement also requires us to comply with specified financial ratios, including a borrowing base availability and minimum fixed chargecoverage ratio which is required to be maintained if borrowing levels, as defined, under the Credit Agreement, occur under the line of credit. Many factors,including events beyond our control, may affect our ability to comply with these covenants and financial ratios. We cannot be sure we will meet our debt-relatedobligations or that lenders will waive any failure to meet those obligations. Any failure to meet those debt-related obligations could result in an event of defaultunder our other indebtedness and the acceleration of such indebtedness.The restrictions contained in the Indenture and in our Credit Agreement could also limit the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to plan for or reactto market conditions, meet capital needs or otherwise restrict their activities or business plans and adversely affect the ability to finance their operations, enter intoacquisitions or to engage in other business activities that would be in their interest.Risks Related to Our Intellectual PropertyWe may be unable to protect our intellectual property rights.We rely on a combination of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and nondisclosure agreements to protect our proprietary intellectual property.Our efforts to protect our intellectual property and proprietary rights may not be sufficient. We cannot be sure that our pending patent applications will result in theissuance of patents to us, that patents issued to or licensed by us in the past or in the future will not be challenged or circumvented by competitors or that thesepatents will remain valid or sufficiently broad to preclude our competitors from introducing technologies similar to those covered by our patents and patentapplications. In addition, our ability to enforce and protect our intellectual property rights may be limited in certain countries outside the U.S., which could make iteasier for competitors to capture market position in such countries by utilizing technologies that are similar to those developed or licensed by us. Competitors alsomay harm our sales by designing products that mirror the capabilities of our products or technology without infringing on our intellectual property rights. If we donot obtain sufficient protection for our intellectual property, or if we are unable to effectively enforce our intellectual property rights, our competitiveness could beimpaired, which would limit our growth and future revenue.We may be harmed by intellectual property infringement claims.We may become subject to claims from our employees or third parties who assert that software and other forms of intellectual property that we use indelivering services and solutions to our customers infringe upon intellectual property rights of such employees or third parties. Our employees develop some of thesoftware and other forms of intellectual property that we use to provide our services and solutions to our customers, but we also license technology from othervendors. If our employees, vendors, or other third parties assert claims that we or our customers are infringing on their intellectual property rights, we could incursubstantial costs to defend those claims. If any such infringement claims were ultimately successful, we could be required to cease selling or using products orservices that incorporate the challenged software or technology, obtain a license or additional licenses from our employees, vendors, or other third parties, orredesign our products and services that rely on the challenged software or technology.Disclosure of trade secrets could cause harm to our businessWe attempt to protect our trade secrets by entering into confidentiality and intellectual property assignment agreements with third parties, our employeesand consultants. However, these agreements can be breached and, if they are, there may not be an adequate remedy available to us. In addition, others mayindependently discover our trade secrets and proprietary information, and in such cases we could not assert any trade secret rights against such party. Enforcing aclaim that a party illegally obtained and is using our trade secret is difficult, expensive and time consuming, and the outcome is unpredictable. If we are unable toprotect our intellectual property, our competitors could market services or products similar to our services and products, which could reduce demand for ourofferings. Any litigation to enforce our intellectual property rights, protect our trade secrets or determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of otherscould result in substantial costs and diversion of resources, with no assurance of success.23Table of ContentsRisks Related to Regulatory, Environmental and Legal IssuesOur failure to comply with complex procurement laws and regulations could cause us to lose business and subject us to a variety of penalties.We must comply with laws and regulations relating to the formation, administration and performance of U.S. Government contracts, which affect how wedo business with our customers, prime contractors, subcontractors and vendors and may impose added costs on us. New regulations or procurement requirements(including, for example regulations regarding counterfeit and corrupt parts, supply chain diligence and cyber security) or changes to current requirements couldincrease our costs and risk of non-compliance. Our role as a contractor to agencies and departments of the U.S. Government results in our being routinely subjectto investigations and reviews relating to compliance with various laws and regulations, including those associated with organizational conflicts of interest,procurement integrity, bid integrity and claim presentation, among others. These investigations may be conducted without our knowledge. Adverse findings inthese investigations or reviews can lead to criminal, civil or administrative proceedings, and we could face civil and criminal penalties and administrativesanctions, including termination of contracts, forfeiture of profits, suspension of payments, fines and suspension or debarment from doing business with U.S.Government agencies. In addition, we could suffer serious harm to our reputation and competitive position if allegations of impropriety were made against us,whether or not true. If our reputation or relationship with U.S. Government agencies were impaired, or if the U.S. Government otherwise ceased doing businesswith us or significantly decreased the amount of business it does with us, our revenue and operating profit would decline.Our contracts and administrative processes and systems are subject to audits and cost adjustments by the U.S. Government, which could reduce our revenue,disrupt our business or otherwise adversely affect our results of operations.U.S. Government agencies, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”), routinely audit and investigate government contracts andgovernment contractors’ administrative processes and systems. These agencies review our performance on contracts, pricing practices, cost structure andcompliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards. They also review the adequacy of our compliance with government standards for our accounting andmanagement of internal control systems, including our: control environment and overall accounting system, general IT system, budget and planning system,purchasing system, material management and accounting system, compensation system, labor system, indirect and other direct costs system, and billing system andestimating system used for pricing on government contracts. Both contractors and the U.S. Government agencies conducting these audits and reviews have comeunder increased scrutiny. The current audits and reviews have become more rigorous, and the standards to which contractors are being held are being more strictlyinterpreted, increasing the likelihood of an audit or review resulting in an adverse outcome. During the course of its current audits, the DCAA is closely examiningand questioning several of our established and disclosed practices that it had previously audited and accepted, increasing the uncertainty as to the ultimateconclusion that will be reached.A finding of significant control deficiencies in our system audits or other reviews can result in decremented billing rates to our U.S. Governmentcustomers until the control deficiencies are corrected and our corrections are accepted by Defense Contract Management Agency (“DCMA”). Government auditsand reviews may conclude that our practices are not consistent with applicable laws and regulations and result in adjustments to contract costs and mandatorycustomer refunds. Such adjustments can be applied retroactively, which could result in significant customer refunds. Our receipt of adverse audit findings or thefailure to obtain an “approved” determination of our various accounting and management internal control systems, including our changes to indirect cost and directlabor estimating systems, from the responsible U.S. Government agency could significantly and adversely affect our business, including our ability to bid on newcontracts and our competitive position in the bidding process. A determination of non-compliance with applicable contracting and procurement laws, regulationsand standards could also result in the U.S. Government imposing penalties and sanctions against us, including withholding of payments, suspension of paymentsand increased government scrutiny that could delay or adversely affect our ability to invoice and receive timely payment on contracts, perform contracts orcompete for contracts with the U.S. Government.We have submitted incurred cost claims through 2014. The actual indirect cost audits by the DCAA have been completed for our subsidiaries for fiscal2010. Although we have recorded contract revenues subsequent to fiscal 2010 based upon costs that we believe will be approved upon final audit or review, we donot know the outcome of any ongoing or future audits or reviews and, if future adjustments exceed our estimates, our profitability would be adversely affected.24Table of ContentsOur employees or others acting on our behalf may engage in misconduct or other improper activities, which could cause us to lose contracts.We are exposed to the risk that employee fraud or other misconduct from our employees or others acting on our behalf could occur. Misconduct byemployees or others could include intentional failures to comply with U.S. Government procurement regulations, engaging in unauthorized activities or falsifyingtime records. Misconduct by our employees or others acting on our behalf could also involve the improper use of our customers’ sensitive or classified information,which could result in regulatory sanctions against us, serious harm to our reputation, a loss of contracts and a reduction in revenues. It is not always possible todeter misconduct, and the precautions we take to prevent and detect this activity may not be effective in controlling unknown or unmanaged risks or losses, whichcould cause us to lose contracts or cause a reduction in revenues. In addition, alleged or actual misconduct by employees or others acting on our behalf could resultin investigations or prosecutions of persons engaged in the subject activities, which could result in unanticipated consequences or expenses and managementdistraction for us regardless of whether we are alleged to have any responsibility.If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud.Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports, our operating resultscould be misstated, our reputation may be harmed and the trading price of our stock could be negatively affected. Our management has concluded that there are nomaterial weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 27, 2015 . However, although we continue to devote substantial time andresources to the documentation and testing of our controls, there can be no assurance that our controls over financial processes and reporting will be effective in thefuture or that material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal controls will not be discovered in the future. Any failure to remediate any futurematerial weaknesses or implement required new or improved controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation, could harm our operating results, causeus to fail to meet our reporting obligations or result in material misstatements in our Consolidated Financial Statements or other public disclosures. Inferior internalcontrols could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of our stock.We are subject to environmental laws and potential exposure to environmental liabilities. This may affect our ability to develop, sell or rent our property or toborrow money where such property is required to be used as collateral.We use hazardous materials common to the industries in which we operate. We are required to follow federal, state and local environmental laws andregulations regarding the handling, storage and disposal of these materials, including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation andRecovery Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), and the Toxic Substances Control Act. We could besubject to fines, suspensions of production, alteration of our manufacturing processes or interruption or cessation of our operations if we fail to comply with presentor future laws or regulations related to the use, storage, handling, discharge or disposal of toxic, volatile or otherwise hazardous chemicals used in ourmanufacturing processes. These regulations could require us to acquire expensive remediation equipment or to incur significant other expenses to comply withenvironmental regulations. Our failure to control the handling, use, storage or disposal of, or adequately restrict the discharge of, hazardous substances couldsubject us to liabilities and production delays, which could cause us to miss our customers’ delivery schedules, thereby reducing our sales for a given period. Wemay also have to pay regulatory fines, penalties or other costs (including remediation costs), which could materially reduce our profits and adversely affect ourfinancial condition. Permits are required for our operations, and these permits are subject to renewal, modification and, in some cases, revocation.In addition, under environmental laws, ordinances or regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of property may be liable for the costs ofremoval or remediation of some kinds of petroleum products or other hazardous substances on, under, or in its property, adjacent or nearby property, or offsitedisposal locations, without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or caused, the presence of the contaminants, and regardless of whether the practicesthat resulted in the contamination were legal at the time they occurred. We have incurred, and may incur in the future, liabilities under CERCLA and otherenvironmental laws at our current or former facilities, adjacent or nearby properties or offsite disposal locations. The costs associated with future cleanup activitiesthat we may be required to conduct or finance may be material. The presence of, or failure to remediate properly, hazardous substances may adversely affect theability to sell or rent the property or to borrow funds using the property as collateral. Additionally, we may become subject to claims by third parties based ondamages, including personal injury and property damage, and costs resulting from the disposal or release of hazardous substances into the environment.25Table of ContentsRegulations related to “conflict minerals” may cause us to incur additional expenses and could limit the supply and increase the cost of certain metals used inmanufacturing our products.We are subject to regulations requiring disclosures of specified minerals, known as conflict minerals, that are necessary to the functionality or productionof products manufactured or contracted to be manufactured by public companies. The rule requires companies to perform due diligence, disclose and reportwhether or not such minerals originate from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country. The rule can affect sourcing at competitive prices andavailability in sufficient quantities of certain minerals used in the manufacture of our products, including tantalum, tin, gold and tungsten. The number of supplierswho provide conflict-free minerals is limited. In addition, there are costs associated with complying with the disclosure requirements, such as costs related todetermining the source of certain minerals used in our products, as well as costs of changes to products, processes, or sources of supply as a consequence of suchverification activities. Since our supply chain is complex, we are not always able to sufficiently verify the origins of the relevant minerals used in our productsthrough the due diligence procedures we implemented, which may harm our reputation. In addition, we may encounter challenges to satisfy those customers whorequire that all of the components of our products be certified as conflict-free, which could place us at a competitive disadvantage if we are unable to do so.Litigation may distract us from operating our business.Litigation that may be brought by or against us could cause us to incur significant expenditures and distract our management from the operation of ourbusiness. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that we would prevail in such litigation or resolve such litigation on terms favorable to us, which may adverselyaffect our financial results and operations. See Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for afurther discussion of our legal proceedings.Natural disasters or severe weather conditions could disrupt our business and result in loss of revenue or higher expenses.Our business depends on maintaining operations at our facilities and being able to operate at our customer facilities and project locations. A serious,prolonged interruption or damage due to power outage, telecommunications outage, terrorist attack, earthquake, hurricane, fire, flood or other natural disaster, orother interruption could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results. While we insure against certain business interruption risks, suchinsurance may not adequately compensate us for any losses incurred as a result of natural or other disasters.Risks Related to Our Common StockSome of our contracts with the U.S. Government are classified, which may limit investor insight into portions of our business.We derive a portion of our revenues from programs with the U.S. Government that are subject to security restrictions (classified programs) that precludethe dissemination of information that is classified for national security purposes. We are limited in our ability to provide details about these classified programs,their risks or any disputes or claims relating to such programs. As a result, investors and others might have less insight into our classified programs than our otherbusinesses and, therefore, less ability to fully evaluate the risks related to our classified business.The market price of our common stock may be volatile.The price of our stock has been in the past, and will continue to be, subject to fluctuations as a result of a number of factors, including: our operatingresults fail to meet market or analysts’ expectations; general fluctuations in the stock market; actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results based onreduced and/or delayed government spending or the threat thereof; fluctuations in the stock prices of companies in our industry; changes in earnings estimated bysecurities analysts or our ability to meet those estimates; and domestic and foreign economic conditions. Such volatility has had a significant effect on the marketprices of many companies’ securities for reasons unrelated to their operating performance and, in the past, has led to securities class action litigation. Securitieslitigation against us could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our management’s attention and resources, which could have an adverse effect on ourbusiness.26Table of ContentsYour percentage of ownership in us may be diluted in the future.As with any publicly traded company, your percentage ownership in us may be diluted in the future because of equity issuances for acquisitions, capitalmarket transactions or otherwise, including equity awards that we expect will be granted to our directors, officers and employees.Certain provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and second amended and restated bylaws, as amended, and of Delaware law, mayprevent or delay an acquisition of our company, which could decrease the trading price of our common stock.Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, our second amended and restated bylaws, as amended, and Delaware law contain provisions thatare intended to deter coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids by making such practices or bids unacceptably expensive to the raider and toencourage prospective acquirers to negotiate with our board of directors rather than to attempt a hostile takeover. These provisions include, among others:• the inability of our stockholders to call a special meeting;• rules regarding how stockholders may present proposals or nominate directors for election at stockholdermeetings;• the right of our board to issue preferred stock without stockholder approval;• a super-majority requirement to amend our certificate of incorporation or bylaws; and• the ability of our directors, and not stockholders, to fill vacancies on our board of directors.Delaware law also imposes some restrictions on mergers and other business combinations between us and any holder of 15% or more of our outstandingcommon stock.We believe these provisions may help protect our stockholders from coercive or otherwise unfair takeover tactics by requiring potential acquirers tonegotiate with our board of directors and by providing our board of directors with more time to assess any acquisition proposal. These provisions are not intendedto make our company immune from takeovers. In addition, although we believe these provisions collectively provide for an opportunity to receive higher bids byrequiring potential acquirers to negotiate with our board, they would apply even if the offer may be considered beneficial by some stockholders. These provisionsmay also frustrate or prevent any attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management team by making it more difficult for stockholders toreplace members of our board, which is responsible for appointing the members of our management.Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.None.Item 2. Properties.At December 27, 2015 , we owned or leased approximately 1.7 million square feet of floor space at approximately 85 separate locations, primarily in theU.S., for manufacturing, warehousing, research and development, administration and various other uses. At December 27, 2015 , we leased to third partiesapproximately 147,159 square feet of our leased facilities, and had vacant floor space of approximately 20,000 square feet. We continually evaluate our current andfuture space capacity in relation to current and projected future staffing levels. We maintain our properties in good operating condition and believe that theproductive capacity of our properties is adequate to meet current contractual requirements and those for the foreseeable future.We have major operations at the following locations:Kratos Government Solutions : Huntsville, AL; San Diego, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Baltimore and Lanham, MD; Dallastown, PA;Charleston and Walterboro, SC; and Dahlgren, Alexandria and Chantilly, VA. Locations outside the U.S. include France, Israel and the United Kingdom.Unmanned Systems: San Diego and Sacramento, CA; and Fort Walton Beach, FL.Public Safety and Security : Fullerton, CA; Newport, DE; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Fairlawn, NJ; and Houston, TX.Corporate and other locations : San Diego, CA.27Table of ContentsThe following is a summary of our floor space at December 27, 2015 :Square feet (in thousands) Owned Leased TotalKratos Government Solutions 449 866 1,315Unmanned Systems 20 180 200Public Safety and Security — 164 164Corporate (includes San Diego operations of KGS, US and PSS segments) — 34 34 Total 469 1,244 1,713See Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding commitmentsunder leases.Item 3. Legal Proceedings. See Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a further discussion of our legalproceedings. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.None.PART IIItem 5. Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.Market InformationOur common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and is traded under the symbol “KTOS”.The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices for our common stock for the periods indicated, as reported by NASDAQ: HighLowYear Ended December 27, 2015: Fourth Quarter$5.11$3.66Third Quarter$6.38$3.89Second Quarter$7.11$5.36First Quarter$5.96$4.85Year Ended December 28, 2014: Fourth Quarter$7.03$4.28Third Quarter$7.99$6.84Second Quarter$9.00$7.03First Quarter$8.34$7.00Holders of RecordOn March 4, 2016 , the closing sale price of our common stock as reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market was $3.87 per share. On March 4,2016 , there were 407 shareholders of record of our common stock.Dividend PolicyWe have not declared any cash dividends since becoming a public company. We currently intend to retain any future earnings to finance the growth anddevelopment of the business and, therefore, do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in28Table of Contentsthe foreseeable future. In addition, our ability to pay dividends is restricted by both the Indenture and the Credit Agreement, each as discussed in the sectionentitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Note 4 of theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained within this Annual Report. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of ourboard of directors and will be dependent upon our future financial condition, results of operations and capital requirements, general business conditions and otherrelevant factors as determined by our board of directors.29Table of ContentsPerformance GraphThe following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC, nor shall suchinformation be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act of 1934 asamended (the “Exchange Act”), except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.The following performance graph presents a comparison of the five year cumulative stockholder return on our common stock against the cumulative totalreturn of a broad equity market index, the Russell 2000 Stock Index, and two customized peer groups consisting of the companies listed below, for the periodcommencing December 27, 2010 and ending December 27, 2015. The performance graph assumes an initial investment of $100 in our common stock and in eachof the Russell 2000 Stock Index and the peer groups, and further assumes that all dividends were reinvested and all returns are market-cap weighted. The historicalinformation set forth below is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance. COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN* Among Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. the Russell 2000 Index,Old Peer Group (1), and New Peer Group (2) *$100 invested on 12/31/10 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31. (1)The companies included in the Company’s Old Peer Group are: AAR Corp., AeroVironment Inc., American Science & Engineering Inc., API TechnologiesCorp., Comtech Telecommunications Corp., iRobot Corp., and Mercury Systems Inc.(2)The companies included in the Company’s New Peer Group are: AAR Corp., AeroVironment Inc., American Science & Engineering Inc., API TechnologiesCorp., Arotech Corp., Comtech Telecommunications Corp., CPI Aerostructures Inc., Ducommun Inc., Frequency Electronics Inc., iRobot Corp., and SpartonCorp.30Table of ContentsRecent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered SecuritiesNone.Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated PurchasersNone.Item 6. Selected Financial Data.The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto andwith Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained within this Annual Report. Our historical resultsare not necessarily indicative of operating results to be expected in the future.Amounts in millions except per share amounts December 25,2011 December 30,2012 December 29,2013 December 28,2014 December 27,2015Consolidated Statements of Operations Data: Revenues$620.5 $849.6 $844.1 $763.0 $657.1Gross profit157.1 212.6 204.5 179.4 161.8Operating income (loss)20.5 (69.9) 18.2 5.3 (4.5)Provision (benefit) for income taxes2.0 (2.3) 1.1 3.9 (11.4)Loss from continuing operations(19.3) (115.3) (29.5) (75.7) (33.2)Income (loss) from discontinued operations(4.9) 0.9 (7.7) (2.3) 53.0Net income (loss)$(24.2) $(114.4) $(37.2) $(78.0) $19.8Loss from continuing operations per common share: Basic$(0.70) $(2.46) $(0.52) $(1.31) $(0.56)Diluted$(0.70) $(2.46) $(0.52) $(1.31) $(0.56)Income (loss) from discontinued operations per commonshare: Basic$(0.18) $0.02 $(0.13) $(0.04) $0.90Diluted$(0.18) $0.02 $(0.13) $(0.04) $0.90Net income (loss) per common share: Basic$(0.88) $(2.44) $(0.65) $(1.35) $0.34Diluted$(0.88) $(2.44) $(0.65) $(1.35) $0.34Weighted average shares: Basic27.4 46.9 56.8 57.6 58.7Diluted27.4 46.9 56.8 57.6 58.7 December 25,2011 December 30,2012 December 29,2013 December 28,2014 December 27,2015Consolidated Balance Sheet Data: Cash and cash equivalents$67.9 $48.4 $54.2 $33.5 $28.5Working capital202.9 172.0 174.9 147.1 148.0Total assets1,192.3 1,264.7 1,201.6 1,131.2 903.3Short-term debt1.6 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.0Long-term debt607.7 610.8 613.9 655.4 444.1Long-term debt premium22.9 18.7 14.5 — —Total stockholders’ equity$312.6 $324.1 $295.8 $224.3 $254.231Table of ContentsThe 2011 and 2012 Consolidated Statements of Operations Data and Consolidated Balance Sheet Data were impacted by the acquisitions we completed inthose periods. The Consolidated Statements of Operations Data reflect the results from operations for each of the acquired companies from the date of acquisitionand forward, which contributed an aggregate $261.3 million increase in revenues from 2011 to 2012. We incurred acquisition related expenses of $12.5 million and$0.2 million for fiscal 2011, and 2014, respectively, and a benefit of $2.7 million and $3.8 million related to acquisition items for fiscal 2012 and 2013respectively. In 2012, we incurred an impairment of goodwill and intangible assets of $96.6 million. The 2014 Consolidated Statement of Operations Data includesa loss on extinguishment of debt of $39.1 million related to the refinance of the $625.0 million 10% Senior Secured Notes (the “10% Notes”) due in 2017 with the$625.0 million 7.00% Senior Secured Notes due in 2019 (the “7% Notes”). The 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements Data includes an $80.8 million gain on thedisposal of discontinued operations before taxes and a loss of $3.4 million on extinguishment of debt.The 2011 and 2012 Consolidated Balance Sheet Data reflects the impact of our acquisitions as well as the issuance of $625.0 million in 10% SeniorSecured Notes and the issuance of approximately 39.3 million common shares which were used to fund the acquisitions. The 2014 Consolidated Balance SheetData reflects the refinancing of the $625.0 million 10% Notes with $625.0 million of 7% Notes. The net proceeds of the 7% Notes was $618.5 million after anoriginal issue discount of $6.5 million. The Company utilized the net proceeds from the 7% Notes, a $41.0 million draw on a Credit Agreement, as well as cashfrom operations to extinguish the 10% Senior Secured Notes. The 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet Data includes repayment of $41.0 million outstanding on theCompany’s $110.0 million Credit Agreement and the repurchase of $175.0 million of the 7% Notes at par.The Consolidated Financial Statements Data has been recast to reflect the disposition of the Herley Entities which are reported in discontinued operations.See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our discontinued operations. The Consolidated Balance Sheet Data hasalso been recast to reflect the adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03 (“ASU 2015-03”), Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30):Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs . ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in thebalance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. See Note 1 of the Notes to ConsolidatedFinancial Statements for a further discussion of ASU 2015-03.Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. In addition to historical information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Our actualresults may differ substantially from those expressed in or implied by any forward-looking statements herein due to a number of factors, including but not limitedto the risks and uncertainties described in this Item 7, in Item 1A “ Risk Factors ” and elsewhere in this Annual Report. These forward-looking statements reflectour views and assumptions only as of the date such forward-looking statements are made. Except as required by law, we assume no responsibility for updating anyforward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes and other financialinformation appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report and other reports and filings made with the SEC.OverviewKratos is a mid-tier government contractor at the forefront of the DoD’s Third Offset Strategy. Kratos is a leading technology, intellectual property andproprietary product and solution company focused on the U.S. and its allies’ national security. Kratos’ primary focus areas are unmanned systems, satellitecommunications, microwave electronics, cyber security/warfare, missile defense and combat systems. We believe that our technology, intellectual property,proprietary products and designed in positions on our customers’ platforms and systems is a competitive advantage and high barrier to entry into our markets. Ourwork force is primarily technically oriented and highly skilled with a significant number holding national security clearances. Our entire organization is focused onexecuting our strategy of becoming the leading technology and intellectual property based company in our industry. Our primary end customers are U.S. Government agencies, including the DoD, classified agencies, intelligence agencies, other national security agenciesand homeland security related agencies. We also conduct business with local, state and foreign governments and domestic and international commercial customers.In fiscal 2013 , 2014 and 2015 , we generated 62% , 57% and 61% , respectively, of our total revenues from contracts with the U.S. Government (including allbranches of the U.S. military), either as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. We believe our stable customer base, strong customer relationships, intellectualproperty, specialized and differentiated products, broad array of contract vehicles, “designed in” positions on strategic national security platforms, our targetedinvestments in strategic growth areas, large employee base32Table of Contentspossessing specialized skills, security clearances, specialized manufacturing facilities and equipment, extensive list of past performance qualifications, andsignificant management and operational capabilities position us for success.We were incorporated in the state of New York on December 19, 1994 and began operations in March 1995. We reincorporated in the state of Delawarein 1998.Industry BackgroundFaced with significant budget pressures, in recent years the U.S. Government has implemented reductions in government spending, including reductionsin appropriations for the DoD and other federal agencies, pursuant to the BCA, as amended by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and the BipartisanBudget Act of 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the BCA, a sequestration went into effect in March 2013 resulting in a 7.8% reduction to the DoD budget for FY2013 to $495.5 billion, excluding funding for military personnel. The DoD budget was approximately $496.0 billion in FY 2014 and remains at a similar level inFY 2015. The DoD base budget excludes funding for overseas contingency operations, such as Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, which are appropriated separately andare not currently subject to the BCA.On November 2, 2015, President Obama signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, formalizing the terms of a two year budget agreement which raises theU.S. debt ceiling and lifts the sequestration spending caps by $80.0 billion. Under the budget agreement, the total federal spending increase over the BCA toplinefunding caps will be $50.0 billion in FY 2016 and $30.0 billion in FY 2017, with the amounts divided equally between defense and domestic priorities. The overalldiscretionary budget will be $1.067 trillion in FY 2016 and $1.07 trillion in FY 2017. The FY 2016 discretionary defense budget will be $548.1 billion, a $25.0billion increase over the BCA topline funding caps.Under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, the Obama Administration will receive $33.0 billion of the $38.0 billion national defense spending increase itsought in FY 2016. In summary the budget agreement:•extends the BCA out to 2025;•suspends the U.S. debt limit/ceiling until March 2017;•increased spending caps for FY 2016 and FY 2017, by $80.0 billion, including $50.0 billion in FY 2016 and $30.0 billion in FY 2017, splitevenly between defense and domestic priorities; and•includes a FY 2016 DoD base budget of $548.0 billion; and includes a FY 2016 overseas contingency operation budget of $59.0 billion.Current Reporting SegmentsThe Company operates in three reportable segments. The KGS reportable segment is comprised of an aggregation of KGS operating segments, includingour microwave electronic products, satellite communications, modular systems and rocket support operating segments. The US reportable segment consists of ourunmanned aerial system and unmanned ground and seaborne system businesses. The PSS reportable segment provides independent integrated solutions foradvanced homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, and security and surveillance systems for government and commercial applications. We organizeour business segments based primarily on the nature of the products, solutions and services offered. For additional information regarding our reportable segments,see Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. From a customer and solutions perspective, we view our business as an integrated whole,leveraging skills and assets wherever possible.Discontinued OperationsOn August 21, 2015, the Company completed the sale of the U.S. and U.K. operations of its Electronic Products Division to Ultra and the Buyer in theTransaction. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company sold to the Buyer all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of its wholly ownedsubsidiary Herley and the Herley Entities, for $260.0 million and $5.0 million for taxes incurred as part of the Transaction, less a $2.0 million escrow to satisfy anypurchase price adjustments and a working capital adjustment of approximately $8.3 million.In November 2015, the Company and Ultra settled the working capital adjustment at $8.1 million, and the net cash position at closing, resulting in a netpayment to the Company of $2.7 million. This represents the payment from escrow to the Company of $2.0 million, as well as the payment from Ultra of $0.7million, reflecting the difference in the estimated working capital and actual working capital and the net cash position at the close of the Transaction. In December2015, the Company submitted to Ultra for reimbursement the maximum $5.0 million for taxes incurred as part of the Transaction, which was reimbursed inJanuary 2016.33Table of ContentsThe Company’s December 27, 2015 consolidated financial statements have been recast for all periods presented to reflect the disposition of the HerleyEntities which are reported in discontinued operations. The Company’s Comparison of Results and Liquidity and Capital Resources in its Management’sDiscussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015also reflect the recast. See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our discontinued operations.Key Financial Statement ConceptsAs of December 27, 2015 , we consider the following factors to be important in understanding our financial statements.KGS’ and US’ business with the U.S. Government and prime contractors is generally performed under fixed-price, cost reimbursable, or time andmaterials contracts. Cost reimbursable contracts for the U.S. Government provide for reimbursement of costs plus the payment of a fee. Some cost reimbursablecontracts include incentive fees that are awarded based on performance on the contract. Under time and materials contracts, we are reimbursed for labor hours atnegotiated hourly billing rates and reimbursed for travel and other direct expenses at actual costs plus applied general and administrative expenses. In accountingfor our long-term contracts for production of products and services provided to the U.S. Government and provided to our PSS segment customers under fixed-pricecontracts, we utilize both cost-to-cost and units delivered measures under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting in accordance with the provisions ofFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605, Revenue Recognition . Under the units deliveredmeasure of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, sales are recognized as the units are accepted by the customer generally using sales values forunits in accordance with the contract terms. We estimate profit as the difference between total estimated revenue and total estimated cost of a contract andrecognize that profit over the life of the contract based on deliveries or as computed on the basis of the estimated final average unit costs plus profit. We classifycontract revenues as product sales or service revenues depending upon the predominant attributes of the relevant underlying contracts.We consider the following factors when determining if collection of a receivable is reasonably assured: comprehensive collection history; results of ourcommunications with customers; the current financial position of the customer; and the relevant economic conditions in the customer’s country. If we have had noprior experience with the customer, we may review reports from various credit organizations to ensure that the customer has a history of paying its creditors in areliable and effective manner. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate and adversely affect their financial ability to make payments,additional allowances would be required. Additionally, on certain contracts whereby we perform services for a prime/general contractor, a specified percentage ofthe invoiced trade accounts receivable may be retained by the customer until we complete the project. We periodically review all retainages for collectability andrecord allowances for doubtful accounts when deemed appropriate, based on our assessment of the associated risks.We monitor our policies and procedures with respect to our contracts on a regular basis to ensure consistent application under similar terms andconditions as well as compliance with all applicable government regulations. In addition, costs incurred and allocated to contracts with the U.S. Government areroutinely audited by the DCAA.We manage and assess the performance of our businesses based on our performance on individual contracts and programs obtained generally fromgovernment organizations with consideration given to our Critical Accounting Principles and Estimates discussed below. Due to the Federal AcquisitionRegulation rules that govern our business, most types of costs are allowable, and we do not focus on individual cost groupings (such as cost of sales or general andadministrative costs) as much as we do on total contract costs, which are a key factor in determining contract operating income. As a result, in evaluating ouroperating performance, we look primarily at changes in sales and service revenues, and operating income, including the effects of significant changes in operatingincome. Changes in contract estimates are reviewed on a contract-by-contract basis and are revised periodically throughout the life of the contract such thatadjustments to profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the date of the revision in accordance with GAAP. Significant management judgments andestimates, including the estimated costs to complete the project, which determine the project’s percentage complete, must be made and used in connection with therevenue recognized in any accounting period. Material differences may result in the amount and timing of our revenue for any period if management makesdifferent judgments or utilizes different estimates.34Table of ContentsResults of OperationsComparison of Results for the Year Ended December 28, 2014 to the Year ended December 27, 2015Revenues. Revenues by reportable segment for the years ended December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 are as follows (in millions): 2014 2015 $ Change % ChangeUnmanned Systems Service revenues $— $— $— Product sales 81.5 66.3 (15.2) (18.7)%Total Unmanned Systems 81.5 66.3 (15.2) (18.7)%Kratos Government Solutions Service revenues 207.4 209.5 2.1 1.0 %Product sales 277.7 236.6 (41.1) (14.8)%Total Kratos Government Solutions 485.1 446.1 (39.0) (8.0)%Public Safety & Security Service revenues 183.4 144.7 (38.7) (21.1)%Product sales 13.0 — (13.0) (100.0)%Total Public Safety & Security 196.4 144.7 (51.7) (26.3)% Total service revenues 390.8 354.2 (36.6) (9.4)%Total product sales 372.2 302.9 (69.3) (18.6)%Total revenues $763.0 $657.1 $(105.9) (13.9)%Revenues decreased $105.9 million from $763.0 million in 2014 to $657.1 million in 2015 . The decrease in revenues was primarily attributable to ourPSS business due in part to a one-time shipment of sophisticated communication equipment of $13.0 million that occurred in the second quarter of 2014, as well asdue to the completion or wind-down of certain security installation projects and due to the Company’s change in strategic direction in the fourth quarter of 2014 tocapture higher margin work and only selectively bid on larger security integration projects that traditionally generate lower margins, resulting in aggregate reducedservice revenues in the PSS segment of $38.7 million for the year ended December 27, 2015. In addition, for the year ended December 27, 2015, KGS segmentrevenue decreased by $39.0 million due primarily to reduced shipments of our specialized ground equipment products of $38.6 million, delays in orders andawards as a result of the challenging federal government and DoD funding environment, and continued reduction in our legacy government services business of$14.7 million, which includes reset work on legacy weapons systems, all of which adversely impacted the timing of new contract awards, bookings and ourrevenues, offset partially by growth in our simulation and training business and in technical government services where we support directed energy weapons andelectromagnetic railgun efforts, which aggregated a net increase of $16.4 million. Revenues in our US segment decreased by $15.2 million primarily as a result of areduction in shipments of certain of our aerial target products due to delays in the timing of follow-on and new international contract awards.Product sales decreased $69.3 million from $372.2 million for the year ended December 28, 2014 to $302.9 million for the year ended December 27, 2015, primarily as a result of the decline in product shipments due to the factors discussed above in our KGS, PSS and US segments. As a percentage of total revenue,product revenues were 48.8% for the year ended December 28, 2014 as compared to 46.1% for the year ended December 27, 2015 . Service revenues decreased by$36.6 million from $390.8 million for the year ended December 28, 2014 to $354.2 million for the year ended December 27, 2015 . The decrease was primarilyrelated to the change in strategic direction and the completion of larger security installation projects in our PSS segment as well as the continued reduction in ourlegacy government services business as discussed above.As described in our “Critical Accounting Principles and Estimates” below and in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained within thisAnnual Report, we utilize both the cost-to-cost and units delivered measures under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting for recognizing revenue asprovided for in Topic 605 . When revenue is calculated using the percentage-of-completion method, total costs incurred to date are compared to total estimatedcosts to complete the contract. These estimates are reviewed monthly on a contract-by-contract basis, and are revised periodically throughout the life of thecontract such that adjustments to profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the date of the35Table of Contentsrevision. Significant management judgments and estimates, including the estimated costs to complete projects, which determine the project’s percentage ofcompletion, must be made and used in connection with the revenue recognized in any accounting period. Material differences may result in the amount and timingof our revenue for any period if management makes different judgments or utilizes different estimates. During the reporting periods contained herein, we didexperience revenue and margin adjustments on certain projects based on the aforementioned factors, but the effect of such adjustments, both positive and negative,when evaluated in total were determined to be immaterial to our Consolidated Financial Statements.Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues decreased from $583.6 million for the year ended December 28, 2014 to $495.3 million for the year endedDecember 27, 2015 . The $88.3 million decrease in cost of revenues was primarily a result of decreased revenue discussed above.Gross margin percentage increased from 23.5% for the year ended December 28, 2014 compared to 24.6% for the year ended December 27, 2015 .Margins on services increased from 22.1% for the year ended December 28, 2014 to 24.8% for the year ended December 27, 2015 , due primarily to a morefavorable mix of revenues. Margins on product sales decreased for the year ended December 28, 2014 as compared to December 27, 2015 from 25.0% to 24.5% ,respectively, primarily as a result of a change in mix of products sold. Margins in the KGS segment increased from 25.3% for the year ended December 28, 2014 to25.4% for the year ended December 27, 2015 , primarily as a result of change in the mix of products sold. Margins in the US segment decreased from 23.2% forthe year ended December 28, 2014 to 16.3% for the year ended December 27, 2015 , primarily due to a less favorable mix of products produced and shipped anddue to increased contract costs primarily reflecting retrofits required to conform to required design configuration changes identified in recent successfuldemonstration test flights recorded on certain international aerial target projects in the year ended December 27, 2015. Margins in the PSS segment increased from19.3% for the year ended December 28, 2014 to 26.0% for the year ended December 27, 2015 as a result of a more favorable mix of revenues, resulting from thestrategic shift in focus on smaller sized, higher margin projects and only selectively bidding on larger sized lower margin projects, the completion of certain lowermargin projects, as well as the impact of cost reduction actions that were taken during the year ended December 27, 2015.Selling, general and administrative expenses ( “ SG&A ” ). SG&A decreased $2.9 million from $153.6 million for the year ended December 28, 2014 to$150.7 million for the year ended December 27, 2015 . The decrease was primarily the result of a $6.1 million reduction of amortization of intangibles in 2015 , asa result of certain intangible assets being fully amortized, as well as cost reduction actions taken by the Company, offset partially by increased discretionaryinvestments to pursue business opportunities in the unmanned tactical aircraft market. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A increased from 20.1% for fiscal 2014 to22.9% for fiscal 2015 . Excluding amortization of intangibles of $19.1 million for the year ended December 28, 2014 and amortization of intangibles of $13.0million for the year ended December 27, 2015 , SG&A increased as a percentage of revenues from 17.6% to 21.0% for the year ended December 28, 2014 andDecember 27, 2015 , respectively, due primarily to the decline in revenues discussed previously, as well as the impact of the public company corporate SG&Acosts which are not allocable to the Herley Entities which have been classified as discontinued operations. In addition, due to contract award delays specifically inour unmanned and modular systems businesses, the reduced volumes have resulted in increased unabsorbed overhead costs.Internal research and development (IR&D) expenses. IR&D expenses decreased from $18.6 million for the year ended December 28, 2014 to $16.2million for the year ended December 27, 2015 . As a percentage of revenues, IR&D increased from 2.4% of revenues for the year ended December 28, 2014 to2.5% of revenues for the year ended December 27, 2015 . IR&D expenditures are primarily related to investments we are making in conjunction with ourcustomers and prospective customers, with the objectives of the Company’s products being the new platform for or “designed in” to certain new long term programopportunities and the Company owning certain intellectual property rights for products that support these programs primarily in our unmanned systems andmicrowave electronic businesses as well as technology upgrades and refresh activities that are necessary for the next generation of our existing product linesprimarily in our satellite communications business.Unused office space and other restructuring. The expense of $ 1.7 million for the year ended December 28, 2014 was primarily due to an estimatedexcess facility accrual of office space at our Sacramento, California administrative facilities, and employee termination costs related to personnel reduction actionstaken during the year. The benefit of $0.7 million for the year ended December 27, 2015 was due to a reduction of the liability for unused office space at ourColumbia, Maryland facility resulting from the execution of a recent sublease arrangement, partially offset by an impairment of leasehold improvements and officefurniture and equipment at that location, and employee termination costs related to personnel reduction actions taken during the year.Other expense, net. Other expense, net decreased from $77.1 million to $40.1 million for the years ended December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 ,respectively. The decrease in expense of $37.0 million was primarily related to36Table of Contents$39.1 million loss on the extinguishment of the 10% Notes in the second quarter of 2014 and a reduction in interest expense as a result of the refinancing of our10% Notes with our 7% Notes.Provision (benefit) for income taxes. The provision for income taxes changed from a provision of $3.9 million on a loss of $71.8 million from continuingoperations before income taxes for the year ended December 28, 2014 to a benefit of $11.4 million on a loss before income taxes of $44.6 million for the yearended December 27, 2015 . The provision for the year ended December 28, 2014 was primarily comprised of a provision for foreign and state taxes increased bythe change in the indefinite life deferred tax liability. The benefit for the year ended December 27, 2015 was primarily due to the intra-period allocation rules inASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. Intra-period allocation rules require the Company to allocate its provision for income taxes between continuing operations andother categories of earnings, such as discontinued operations. In periods in which there is a pre-tax loss from continuing operations and pre-tax income in othercategories of earnings, such as discontinued operations, the Company must allocate the tax provision to other categories of earnings. A related tax benefit is thenrecorded in continuing operations. See Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our income taxes.Income (loss) from discontinued operations. Revenue from discontinued operations decreased from $108.9 million to $59.7 million for the year endedDecember 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015, respectively. The reduction is primarily due to the sale of the Herley Entities which occurred on August 21, 2015, andtherefore reflects the operating performance through the date of sale compared to a full year’s operating results for the comparable prior year. The net loss fromdiscontinued operations was $2.3 million for the year ended December 27, 2014 and net income was $53.0 million for the year ended December 27, 2015 whichincludes the gain on sale of the Herley Entities of $80.8 million. The loss and income for the two years also reflects interest expense allocated to discontinuedoperations of $15.0 million and $9.1 million for the year ended December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015, respectively.Comparison of Results for the Year Ended December 29, 2013 to the Year ended December 28, 2014Revenues. Revenues by reportable segment for the years ended December 29, 2013 and December 28, 2014 are as follows (in millions): 2013 2014 $ Change % ChangeUnmanned Systems Service revenues $— $— $— Product sales 121.6 81.5 (40.1) (33.0)%Total Unmanned Systems 121.6 81.5 (40.1) (33.0)%Kratos Government Solutions Service revenues 233.9 207.4 (26.5) (11.3)%Product sales 278.9 277.7 (1.2) (0.4)%Total Kratos Government Solutions 512.8 485.1 (27.7) (5.4)%Public Safety & Security Service revenues 209.7 183.4 (26.3) (12.5)%Product sales — 13.0 13.0 100.0 %Total Public Safety & Security 209.7 196.4 (13.3) (6.3)% Total service revenue 443.6 390.8 (52.8) (11.9)%Total product sales 400.5 372.2 (28.3) (7.1)%Total revenue $844.1 $763.0 $(81.1) (9.6)%Revenues decreased $81.1 million from $844.1 million in 2013 to $763.0 million in 2014. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to contract delaysas a result of competitor protests on awards made to Kratos, a decline in shipments of our defense products, and delays in orders and awards as a result of thechallenging federal government and DoD funding environment, all of which adversely impacted the timing of new contract awards, bookings and the Company’srevenues. Additionally, revenues in our KGS Segment were also adversely impacted by a decrease resulting from the expected completion of two sizable satellitecommunications projects as the scope of work completed its natural contract life cycle transitioning from production to sustainment, which impacted revenue byapproximately $18.5 million, and continued ongoing37Table of Contentsweakness and increased competition and commoditization in our legacy government services businesses of approximately $26.1 million. Revenues in our USSegment were impacted by the reduction of shipments of certain of our aerial target products due primarily to delays in the timing of follow-on and newinternational contract awards. These reductions in our KGS and US segments were partially offset by growth in our simulation and training business of $18.8million in our KGS Segment. PSS segment revenue decreased by $13.3 million, which was primarily due to the delay in contract awards and project starts in 2014offset by the delivery of security related communication equipment of $13.0 million.Product sales decreased $28.3 million from $400.5 million for the year ended December 29, 2013 to $372.2 million for the year ended December 28,2014, primarily as a result of the decline in product shipments due to the factors discussed above. As a percentage of total revenue, product revenues were 47.4%for the year ended December 29, 2013 as compared to 48.8% for the year ended December 28, 2014. Service revenues decreased by $52.8 million from $443.6million for the year ended December 29, 2013 to $390.8 million for the year ended December 28, 2014. The decrease was primarily related to reductions in thelegacy government service revenues and other service contracts in the KGS segment, which reductions were being experienced industry wide as a result ofdeclining DoD budgets, changes in certain DoD procurement rules and other factors, as well as due to the expected completion of two sizable satellitecommunications projects.As described in our “Critical Accounting Principles and Estimates” below and in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained within thisAnnual Report, we utilize both the cost-to-cost and units delivered measures under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting for recognizing revenue asprovided for in Topic 605 . When revenue is calculated using the percentage-of-completion method, total costs incurred to date are compared to total estimatedcosts to complete the contract. These estimates are reviewed monthly on a contract-by-contract basis, and are revised periodically throughout the life of thecontract such that adjustments to profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the date of the revision. Significant management judgments and estimates,including the estimated costs to complete projects, which determine the project’s percentage of completion, must be made and used in connection with the revenuerecognized in any accounting period. Material differences may result in the amount and timing of our revenue for any period if management makes differentjudgments or utilizes different estimates. During the reporting periods contained herein, we did experience revenue and margin adjustments on certain projectsbased on the aforementioned factors, but the effect of such adjustments, both positive and negative, when evaluated in total were determined to be immaterial toour Consolidated Financial Statements contained within this Annual Report.Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues decreased from $639.6 million for the year ended December 29, 2013 to $583.6 million for the year endedDecember 28, 2014. The $56.0 million decrease in cost of revenues was primarily a result of decreased revenue discussed above.Gross margin percentage declined from 24.2% for the year ended December 29, 2013 compared to 23.5% for the year ended December 28, 2014. Marginson services decreased from 24.4% for the year ended December 29, 2013 to 22.1% for the year ended December 28, 2014, due primarily to an unfavorable mix ofrevenues and decreased margins in our PSS segment. Margins on product sales increased for the year ended December 29, 2013 as compared to December 28,2014 from 24.0% to 25.0%, respectively, primarily as a result of a change in mix of products sold. Margins in the KGS segment increased from 24.7% for the yearended December 29, 2013 to 25.3% for the year ended December 28, 2014, primarily as a result of change in the mix of products sold. Margins in the US segmentincreased from 19.4% for the year ended December 29, 2013 to 23.2% for the year ended December 28, 2014, primarily as a result of increased costs recorded ofapproximately $5.5 million on certain aerial target contracts to reflect retrofits necessary to address design changes recorded in the year ended December 29, 2013,compared to net increased costs recorded of $3.1 million for similar retrofit related matters and a contract conversion adjustment on certain of our unmanned aerialplatforms recorded in the year ended December 28, 2014. Margins in the PSS segment decreased from 25.8% for the year ended December 29, 2013 to 19.3% forthe year ended December 28, 2014 as a result of decreased service margins and due to costs incurred on two sizable projects, which were completed in 2014 orwere near-completion, under which we were in the process of submitting or had submitted change orders to customers to reimburse us for the work we performedat our customers’ request, but for which we had not completed negotiations for such change orders, and therefore had not reflected the estimated value of thesechange orders in our revenues.Selling, general and administrative expenses. SG&A decreased $19.2 million from $172.8 million for the year ended December 29, 2013 to $153.6million for the year ended December 28, 2014. The decrease was primarily the result of a $13.7 million reduction of amortization of intangibles in 2014, as a resultof certain intangible assets being fully amortized, as well as cost reduction actions taken by the Company. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A decreased from20.5% for fiscal 2013 to 20.1% for fiscal 2014. Excluding amortization of intangibles of $32.8 million for the year ended December 29, 2013 and amortization ofintangibles of $19.1 million for the year ended December 28, 2014, SG&A increased as a percentage of revenues from 16.6% to 17.6% for the year endedDecember 29, 2013 and December 28, 2014, respectively, primarily as a result of the decline in revenues discussed previously, and increased compliance costsincluding internal cyber security costs38Table of Contentsincurred to protect the Company’s assets, and Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and audit compliance costs including internal audit and external audit costs.Merger and acquisition related items. Merger and acquisition expenses increased $4.0 million from a benefit of $3.8 million to $0.2 million expense forthe years ended December 29, 2013 and December 28, 2014, respectively. The benefit of $3.8 million in 2013 was due to the reduction in a $3.1 million liabilityas a result of our final settlement of our obligations related to former officers and directors of Integral Systems, Inc. (“Integral”) on July 1, 2013, as well as a $2.7million settlement, net of associated legal fees, arising from a contract dispute with a former subcontractor of the Company pursuant to a settlement agreementexecuted in December 2013. Both of these benefits were offset partially by legal fees and settlements related to prior acquisitions.Internal research and development (IR&D) expenses. IR&D expenses decreased from $19.7 million for the year ended December 29, 2013 to $18.6million for the year ended December 28, 2014. As a percentage of revenues, IR&D increased from 2.3% of revenues for the year ended December 29, 2013 to2.4% of revenues for the year ended December 28, 2014 as a result of certain investments the Company made primarily related to new programs and platforms inthe electronic products business, the unmanned systems area, and the satellite communications business.Unused office space and other restructuring. The benefit of $2.4 million for the year ended December 29, 2013 was due to a reduction in the excessfacility accrual of office space at the Columbia, Maryland administrative facilities, partially offset by expenses related to workforce reductions as a result of costreduction initiatives we implemented across the Company. The expense of $1.7 million for the year ended December 28, 2014 was primarily due to an estimatedexcess facility accrual of office space at our Sacramento, California administrative facilities, as well as due to employee termination costs related to personnelreduction actions taken during the year.Other expenses, net. Other expense, net increased from $46.6 million to $77.1 million for the years ended December 29, 2013 and December 28, 2014,respectively. The increase in expense of $30.5 million was primarily related to $39.1 million loss on the extinguishment of the Company’s 10% Senior SecuredNotes due 2017, offset by a $7.0 million reduction in interest expense, resulting from the refinance of the Company’s 10% Senior Secured Notes to the 7% SeniorSecured Notes.Provision (benefit) for income taxes. The provision for income taxes changed from a provision of $1.1 million on a loss of $28.4 million from continuingoperations before income taxes for the year ended December 29, 2013 to a provision of $3.9 million on a loss before income taxes of $71.8 million for the yearended December 28, 2014. The provision for the year ended December 29, 2013 was primarily comprised of a provision for foreign and state taxes offset by a taxbenefit related to a statute of limitations expiration of unrecognized tax benefits. The provision for the year ended December 28, 2014 was primarily comprised of aprovision for foreign and state taxes increased by the change in the indefinite life deferred tax liability. See Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated FinancialStatements for a further discussion of our income taxes.Loss from discontinued operations. The loss from discontinued operations of $7.7 million for the year ended December 29, 2013 and the loss of $2.3million for the year ended December 28, 2014 is primarily attributable to interest expense allocated to discontinued operations of $17.5 million and $15.0 millionfor the years ended December 29, 2013 and December 28, 2014, respectively. Revenue from discontinued operations decreased from $114.5 million to $108.9million for the year ended December 30, 2013 and December 29, 2014, respectively. See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a furtherdiscussion of our discontinued operations.Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 27, 2015 , we had cash and cash equivalents of $28.5 million compared with cash and cash equivalents of $33.5 million as ofDecember 28, 2014 , which includes $10.8 million and $10.3 million , respectively, of cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries. We are notpresently aware of any restrictions on the repatriation of these funds, however, they are essentially considered permanently invested in these foreign subsidiaries. Ifthese funds were needed to fund our operations or satisfy obligations in the U.S. they could be repatriated, and their repatriation into the U.S. may cause us to incuradditional U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes. Any additional taxes could be offset, in part or in whole, by foreign tax credits. The amount of suchtaxes and application of tax credits would be dependent on the income tax laws and other circumstances at the time these amounts are repatriated. Based on thesevariables, it is not practicable to determine the income tax liability that might be incurred if these earnings were to be repatriated. We do not currently intend torepatriate these earnings.39Table of ContentsOur total debt, including capital lease obligations, principal due on the Notes, other term debt, the discount of $3.3 million on the Notes issued, and debtissuance costs of $4.3 million decreased by $211.4 million from $656.5 million as of December 28, 2014 to $445.1 million as of December 27, 2015 . The decreasein debt was due to the repurchase of $175.0 million of Notes and the repayment of $41.0 million on the Credit Agreement.We use our operating cash flow to finance trade accounts receivable, fund necessary increases in inventory, fund capital expenditures, our IR&Dinvestments, and our ongoing operations, service our debt and make strategic acquisitions. Financing trade accounts receivable is necessary because, on average,our customers do not pay us as quickly as we pay our vendors and employees for their goods and services since a number of our receivables are contractuallybillable and due to us only when certain contractual milestones are achieved. Our days sales outstanding on our receivables can be impacted and can fluctuate dueto contractual billing milestones under which we are unable to bill and collect certain amounts until the milestones have been satisfied. Financing increases ininventory balances is necessary to fulfill shipment requirements to meet delivery schedules of our customers. Cash from continuing operations is primarily derivedfrom our customer contracts in progress and associated changes in working capital components. A summary of our net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations from our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is asfollows (in millions): Year Ended December 29, 2013 December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations$21.9 $2.5 $(29.7) Our cash provided by operating activities was impacted by interest expense we paid related to our Senior Secured Notes. We paid $63.8 million , $57.1million , and $43.8 million in interest expense in 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 , respectively. Cash provided by operating activities in 2014 and 2015 was also negativelyimpacted by reduced operating income which reflected discretionary investments we have made in internally funded research and development and increasedSG&A expenditures primarily related to business capture pursuits in the tactical unmanned aircraft systems initiatives, as well as changes in working capitalaccounts.Our cash used in investing activities from continuing operations is summarized as follows (in millions): Year Ended December 29, 2013 December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Investing activities: Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired$2.2 $(2.6) $—Proceeds from sale of assets— — 0.9Change in restricted cash0.4 (0.4) 4.7Capital expenditures(13.3) (11.6) (11.3)Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations$(10.7) $(14.6) $(5.7) Net cash used in investing activities was primarily driven by capital expenditures in 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 which reflects investments we made forcertain machinery, test equipment, and demonstration units in our unmanned aerial systems business, and to a lesser degree, investments we made in ourmicrowave electronic products business, and our satellite communications business.40Table of ContentsCash used in financing activities from continuing operations is summarized as follows (in millions): Year Ended December 29, 2013 December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt $— $618.5 $— Extinguishment of long-term debt — (661.5) (175.0)Proceeds from the issuance of common stock — — —Cash paid for contingent acquisition consideration (2.1) — (1.1)Borrowings under credit facility — 41.0 —Repayment under credit facility (1.0) (1.0) (42.0)Debt issuance costs — (10.0) —Proceeds from the exercise of restricted stock units, employee stock options, andemployee stock purchase plan 1.5 3.3 3.4Other (0.4) — —Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations $(2.0) $(9.7) $(214.7)Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 28, 2014 reflects refinancing $625.0 million of our 10% Senior Secured Notes due in2017 with $625.0 million of 7.00% Senior Secured Notes due in 2019 as well as a $41.0 million borrowing on our new Credit Agreement. We utilized the netproceeds from the 7% Notes of $618.5 million, and the $41.0 million draw on our Credit Agreement to retire the 10% Notes for $661.5 million. Net cash flowsused in financing activities from continuing operations for the year ended December 27, 2015 was primarily due to the repurchase of $175.0 million of our 7%Notes and the repayment of $41.0 million outstanding on our Credit Agreement.Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations is summarized as follows (in millions): Year Ended December 29, 2013 December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Net operating cash flows provided by (used in) discontinued operations $(1.4) $4.1 $2.8Net investing cash flows provided by (used in) discontinued operations (2.0) (2.6) 242.5 The operating cash flow from discontinued operations for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 issubstantially related to Herley Industries, Inc. and certain of Herley’s subsidiaries. The investing cash flow from discontinued operations for the year endedDecember 27, 2015 reflects cash provided of $243.2 million which is related to the sale of the Herley Entities, net of related transaction expenses.7.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2019In May 2014, we refinanced our $625.0 million 10% Notes with $625.0 million of newly issued 7% Notes. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 7%Notes was $618.5 million after an original issue discount of $6.5 million. We incurred debt issuance costs of $8.8 million associated with the new 7% Notes. Weutilized the net proceeds from the 7% Notes, a $41.0 million draw on our Credit Agreement discussed below, as well as cash from operations to extinguish the 10%Notes. The total reacquisition price of the 10% Notes was $661.5 million, including a $31.2 million early termination fee, the write-off of $15.5 million ofunamortized issue costs, $12.9 million of unamortized premium, along with $5.3 million of additional interest while in escrow, which resulted in a loss onextinguishment of $39.1 million.We completed the offering of the 7% Notes (hereafter the “Notes”) in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under theSecurities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”). The Notes are governed by the Indenture among41Table of Contentsus, the Subsidiary Guarantors and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee and Collateral Agent. A Subsidiary Guarantor can be released from itsguarantee if (a) all of the Capital Stock issued by such Subsidiary Guarantor or all or substantially all of the assets of such Subsidiary Guarantor are sold orotherwise disposed of; (b) we designate such Subsidiary Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary; (c) we exercised our legal defeasance option or its covenantdefeasance option; or (d) upon satisfaction and discharge of the Indenture or payment in full in cash of the principal of, premium, if any, accrued and unpaidinterest.The holders of the Notes have a first priority lien on substantially all of our assets and the assets of the Subsidiary Guarantors, except with respect toaccounts receivable, inventory, deposit accounts, securities accounts, cash, securities and general intangibles (other than intellectual property), on which theholders of the Notes have a second priority lien to the Company’s $110.0 million Credit Agreement.We pay interest on the Notes semi-annually, in arrears, on May 15 and November 15 of each year.The Notes include customary covenants and events of default as well as a consolidated fixed charge ratio of 2.0:1 for the incurrence of additional indebtedness.Negative covenants include, among other things, limitations on additional debt, liens, negative pledges, investments, dividends, stock repurchases, asset sales andaffiliate transactions. Events of default include, among other events, non-performance of covenants, breach of representations, cross-default to other material debt,bankruptcy, insolvency, material judgments and changes in control. As of December 27, 2015 , we were in compliance with the covenants contained in theIndenture governing the Notes.On or after May 15, 2016, we may redeem some or all of the Notes at 105.25% of the aggregate principal amount of such Notes through May 15, 2017,102.625% of the aggregate principal amount of such Notes through May 15, 2018 and 100% of the aggregate principal amount of such Notes thereafter, plusaccrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. In addition, we may redeem up to 35% of the Notes at 107% of the aggregate principal amount of such notesplus accrued and unpaid interest before May 15, 2016 with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings. We may also redeem some or all of the Notes beforeMay 15, 2016 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date, plus a “make whole”premium. In addition, at one time prior to May 15, 2016, we may redeem up to 10% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Notes issued under theIndenture at a redemption price of 103% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.On October 16, 2014, the Company exchanged the outstanding Notes for an equal amount of new Notes that have been registered under the Act. Theterms of the Notes issued in the exchange offer are identical in all material respects to the terms of the Notes, except the Notes issued in the exchange offer havebeen registered under the Act.The terms of the Indenture requires that the net cash proceeds from asset dispositions be either utilized to (i) repay or prepay amounts outstanding underthe Company’s Credit Agreement unless such amounts are reinvested in similar collateral, (ii) make an investment in assets that replace the collateral of the Notesor (iii) a combination of both (i) and (ii). To the extent there are any remaining net proceeds from the asset disposition after application of (i) and (ii), such amountsare required to be utilized to repurchase Notes at par after 360 days following the asset disposition.Following the sale of the Company’s U.S. and U.K. Electronic Products Division (see Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements), theCompany, on September 22, 2015, repurchased $175.0 million of the Notes at par, in accordance with the Indenture and on August 21, 2015 paid down the $41.0million outstanding on the Company’s $110.0 million Credit Agreement.The total reacquisition price of the Notes was $178.4 million including the write off of $1.8 million of unamortized issue costs, $1.4 million ofunamortized discount, along with $0.2 million of legal fees, which resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $3.4 million.To the extent there are any unapplied net proceeds from the asset disposition 360 days following the sale, such amounts are required to be utilized torepurchase Notes at par at that time. At December 27, 2015 , the Company has approximately $4.0 million to $6.0 million of estimated remaining net proceeds thatit intends to invest in replacement collateral under the Indenture within the 360 days following the asset disposition.42Table of ContentsOther Indebtedness$110.0 Million Credit AgreementOn May 14, 2014, the Company replaced its credit facility with KeyBank National Association and entered into the Credit Agreement. The CreditAgreement established a five-year senior secured revolving credit facility in the maximum amount of $110.0 million (subject to a potential increase of themaximum principal amount to $135.0 million, subject to the Agent’s and applicable lenders’ approval as described therein), consisting of a subline for letters ofcredit in the amount not to exceed $50.0 million, as well as a swingline loan in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding not to exceed $10.0 million.The Credit Agreement is secured by a lien on substantially all of our assets and the assets of the guarantors thereunder, subject to certain exceptions and permittedliens. The Credit Agreement has a first priority lien on accounts receivable, inventory, deposit accounts, securities accounts, cash, securities and general intangibles(other than intellectual property). On all other assets, the Credit Agreement has a second priority lien junior to the lien securing the Notes.The Credit Agreement contains certain covenants, which include, but are not limited to, restrictions on indebtedness, liens, and investments, and limits onother various payments, as well as a financial covenant relating to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.15 :1. Events of default under the terms of theCredit Agreement include, but are not limited to: failure of the Company to pay any principal of any loans in full when due and payable; failure of the Company topay any interest on any loan or any fee or other amount payable under the Credit Agreement within three business days after the date when due and payable; failureof the Company or any of its subsidiaries to comply with certain covenants and agreements, subject to applicable grace periods and/or notice requirements; or anyrepresentation, warranty or statement made in or pursuant to the Credit Agreement or any related writing or any other material information furnished by theCompany or any of its subsidiaries to the Agent or the lenders shall prove to be false or erroneous; and the occurrence of an event or condition having orreasonably likely to have a material adverse effect, which includes a material adverse effect on the business, operations, condition (financial or otherwise) orprospects of the Company or the ability of the Company to repay its obligations. Where an event of default arises from certain bankruptcy events, the commitmentsshall automatically and immediately terminate and the principal of, and interest then outstanding on, all of the loans shall become immediately due and payable.Subject to certain notice requirements and other conditions, upon the occurrence of an event of default, including the occurrence of a condition having orreasonably likely to have a material adverse effect, commitments may be terminated and the principal of, and interest then outstanding on, all of the loans maybecome immediately due and payable. At December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014, no event of default had occurred and the Company believed that events orconditions having a material adverse effect, giving rise to an acceleration of any amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement, had not occurred and wasremote.Borrowings under the Credit Agreement may take the form of a base rate revolving loan, Eurodollar revolving loan or swingline loan. Base raterevolving loans and swingline loans will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the sum of the applicable margin from time to time in effect plus the highest of(i) the Agent’s prime lending rate, as in effect at such time, (ii) the federal funds rate, as in effect at such time, plus 0.50% per annum, and (iii) the adjusted LondonInterbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) determined at such time for an interest period of one month, plus 1.00% per annum. Eurodollar revolving loans will bearinterest at a rate per annum equal to the sum of the applicable margin from time to time in effect plus the adjusted LIBOR rate. The applicable margin variesbetween 1.50% - 2.00% for base rate revolving loans and swingline loans and 2.50% - 3.00% for Eurodollar loans, and is based on several factors including ourthen-existing borrowing base and the Lender’s total commitment amount and revolving credit exposure. The calculation of our borrowing base takes into accountseveral items relating to us and our subsidiaries, including amounts due and owing under billed and unbilled accounts receivables, then-held eligible raw materialsinventory, work-in-process inventory, and applicable reserves.On May 31, 2015, the Company entered into a third amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the ThirdAmendment, the definitions of certain terms of the Credit Agreement were modified, the disposition of the Herley Entities was approved by the lenders, aminimum $175.0 million repurchase of the Notes by the Company was required, and the payment in full of the outstanding balance of the Credit Agreement wasrequired. Additionally, the measurement of the fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.15:1 was modified as follows: (i) the fixed charge coverage ratio will not bemeasured as of the quarterly reporting period ending on or about June 30, 2015, or as of the end of any quarterly reporting period ending after June 30, 2015, if onsuch date (a) there are no outstanding revolving loans or swingline loans and (b) the aggregate amount outstanding under letters of credit is less than or equal to$17.0 million, and (ii) as to any subsequent quarterly reporting period ending after June 30, 2015, and not covered by (i) above, a fixed charge coverage ratio of atleast 1.05:1 will be applied if the percentage of (a) outstanding revolving loans plus the sum of the outstanding swingline loans and outstanding letters of credit thatare in excess of $17.0 million, to (b) the revolving credit commitment, minus the Herley Disposition Proceeds Reinvestment Reserve, as defined below, is greaterthan 0.00% but less than 15.00% or a fixed charge43Table of Contentscoverage ratio of 1.10:1 will be applied if the aforementioned percentage is equal to or greater than 15.00% but less than 25.00%. In all other instances, the fixedcharge coverage ratio remains at 1.15:1. For purposes of computing the fixed charge coverage ratio, consolidated interest expense in connection with therepurchase of Notes with proceeds from the sale of the Herley Entities shall be deemed to have occurred on the first day of the most recently completed fourquarterly reporting period.The terms of the Third Amendment also included the establishment of a reserve (the “Herley Disposition Proceeds Reinvestment Reserve”), that willreduce the maximum $110.0 million total borrowing base on the credit facility. With the sale of the Herley Entities, this reserve will be based upon the collateralcarrying value under the Credit Agreement of the Herley Entities disposed. The reserve and therefore the maximum borrowing base will be adjusted monthly forthe subsequent cumulative reinvestment in similar collateral assets over a period not to exceed 360 days from the sale of the Herley Entities. As of December 27,2015, the reserve on the maximum borrowings, adjusted for cumulative reinvestment in similar collateral assets since the sale of the Herley Entities was $4.9million, resulting in a reduced maximum facility of $105.1 million . To the extent that reinvestment occurs in similar collateral assets, the facility will be reinstatedaccordingly up to a maximum of $110.0 million. The Company expects to make investments in assets that will replace the collateral which will reinstate themaximum facility to the full $110.0 million.On August 19, 2015, the Company entered into a fourth amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. Among other things, the FourthAmendment provides for a modification of the Third Amendment as it relates to when the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio will be measured based upon theCompany’s outstanding borrowings. Outstanding borrowings for purposes of computing the applicable minimum fixed charge coverage ratio exclude any letter ofcredit exposure outstanding of $17.0 million plus the amount of letters of credit outstanding for the divested Herley Entities for which a cash deposit has beenplaced in escrow by the Buyer to cover the amount of such outstanding letters of credit, should the letters of credit be pulled.As of December 27, 2015 , there were no borrowings outstanding on the Credit Agreement and $11.1 million was outstanding on letters of credit,resulting in net borrowing base availability of $60.1 million . The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants as of December 27, 2015 .Debt Acquired in Acquisition of HerleyWe assumed a $10.0 million ten-year term loan with a bank in Israel that Herley entered into on September 16, 2008 in connection with the acquisition ofone of its wholly owned subsidiaries. The balance as of December 27, 2015 was $2.7 million , and the loan is payable in quarterly installments of $0.3 million plusinterest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.5%. The loan agreement contains various covenants including a minimum net equity covenant as defined in the loanagreement. We were in compliance with the financial covenants of the loan agreement as of December 27, 2015 .Off Balance Sheet ArrangementsWe have no off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Regulation S-K, Item 303(a)(4)(ii).44Table of ContentsContractual Obligations and CommitmentsThe following table summarizes our contractual obligations and other commitments at December 27, 2015 , and the effect such obligations could have onour liquidity and cash flow in future periods (in millions): Payments due/forecast by Period Total 2016 2017 - 2018 2019 - 2020 2021 and AfterDebt, net of interest(1)$452.7 $1.0 $1.7 $450.0 $—Estimated interest on debt(2)106.5 31.6 63.1 11.8 —Purchase orders(3)95.8 81.6 14.2 — —Operating leases(4)73.5 19.5 31.3 19.6 3.1Unrecognized tax benefits, including interest andpenalties(5)— — — — —Total commitments and recorded liabilities$728.5 $133.7 $110.3 $481.4 $3.1(1)The Notes in the aggregate outstanding principal amount of $450.0 million are due May 15, 2019. See Note 4 in the Notes to Consolidated FinancialStatements contained within this Annual Report for further details.(2)Includes interest payments based on current interest rates for variable rate debt and the Notes. See Note 4 in the Notes to Consolidated FinancialStatements contained within in this Annual Report for further details.(3)Purchase orders include commitments in which a written purchase order has been issued to a vendor, but the goods have not been received or serviceshave not been performed.(4)We have entered into or acquired various non-cancelable operating lease agreements that expire on various dates through 2025. The amounts include $5.5million in excess facility costs and exclude expected sublease income. See Note 5 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained within thisAnnual Report for further details.(5)Our Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 27, 2015 included a $3.6 million noncurrent liability for uncertain tax positions, all of which may result incash payments. The future payments related to uncertain tax positions have not been presented in the table above due to the uncertainty of the amountsand timing of cash settlements with the taxing authorities.As of December 27, 2015 , we have $11.1 million of standby letters of credit outstanding. Our letters of credit are primarily related to milestone paymentsreceived from foreign customers for which the customer has not yet received the product. Additional information regarding our financial commitments atDecember 27, 2015 is provided in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Annual Report, specifically Note 14.Other Liquidity MattersWe intend to fund our cash requirements with cash flows from operating activities and borrowings under the Credit Agreement. We believe these sourcesshould be sufficient to meet our cash needs for at least the next 12 months. As discussed in Item 1A “Risk Factors” contained within this Annual Report, ourquarterly and annual operating results have fluctuated in the past and may vary in the future due to a variety of factors, many of which are external to our control. Ifthe conditions in our industry deteriorate or our customers cancel or postpone projects or if we are unable to sufficiently increase our revenues or further reduce ourexpenses, we may experience, in the future, a significant long-term negative impact to our financial results and cash flows from operations. In such a situation, wecould fall out of compliance with our financial and other covenants which, if not waived, could limit our liquidity and capital resources.Critical Accounting Principles and Estimates We have identified the following critical accounting policies that affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of ourConsolidated Financial Statements. The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates andjudgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, stockholders’ equity, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets andliabilities. On a periodic basis, as45Table of Contentsdeemed necessary, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventory including thereserves for excess and obsolete inventory, valuation of long-lived assets including identifiable intangibles and goodwill, accounting for income taxes including therelated valuation allowance, warranties, contingencies and litigation, contingent acquisition consideration, stock-based compensation, and losses on unused officespace. We explain these accounting policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained within this Annual Report and at relevant sections in thisdiscussion and analysis. These estimates are based on the information that is currently available and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonableunder the circumstances. Actual results could vary from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions and such differences may be material.Revenue recognition. We generate our revenue from three different types of contractual arrangements: cost-plus-fee contracts, time-and-materialscontracts, and fixed-price contracts. Revenue on cost-plus-fee contracts is recognized to the extent of allowable costs incurred plus an estimate of the applicablefees earned. We consider fixed fees under cost-plus-fee contracts to be earned in proportion to the allowable costs incurred in performance of the contract. Werecognize the relevant portion of the expected fee to be awarded by the customer at the time such fee can be reasonably estimated, based on factors such as ourprior award experience and communications with the customer regarding performance, including any interim performance evaluations rendered by the customer.Revenue on time-and-materials contracts is recognized to the extent of billable rates times hours delivered for services provided, to the extent of material cost forproducts delivered to customers, and to the extent of expenses incurred on behalf of the customers.We have three basic categories of fixed-price contracts: fixed unit price, fixed-price level of effort, and fixed-price completion. Revenue recognitionmethods on fixed-price contracts will vary depending on the nature of the work and the contract terms. Revenues on fixed-price service contracts are recorded aswork is performed in accordance with Topic 605 . Topic 605 generally requires revenue to be deferred until all of the following have occurred: (1) there is acontract in place, (2) delivery has occurred or services have been provided, (3) the price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectability is reasonably assured.Revenues on fixed-price contracts that require delivery of specific items may be recorded based on a price per unit as units are delivered. Revenue for fixed-pricecontracts in which we are paid a specific amount to provide services for a stated period of time is recognized ratably over the service period.A portion of our fixed-price completion contracts are within the scope of Topic 605 . For these contracts, revenue is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method based on the ratio of total costs incurred to date compared to estimated total costs to complete the contract. Estimates of costs to completeinclude material, direct labor, overhead, and allowable indirect expenses for our government contracts. These cost estimates are reviewed and, if necessary, revisedmonthly on a contract-by-contract basis. If, as a result of this review, we determine that a loss on a contract is probable, then the full amount of estimated loss ischarged to operations in the period it is determined that it is probable a loss will be realized from the full performance of the contract.In accounting for our long-term contracts for production of products provided to the U.S. Government, we utilize both cost-to-cost and units deliveredmeasures under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting under the provisions of Topic 605 . Under the units delivered measure of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, sales are recognized as the units are accepted by the customer generally using sales values for units in accordance with thecontract terms. We estimate profit as the difference between total estimated revenue and total estimated cost of a contract and recognize that profit over the life ofthe contract based on units delivered or as computed on the basis of the estimated final average unit costs plus profit. We classify contract revenues as product salesor service revenues depending upon the predominant attributes of the relevant underlying contracts. Significant management judgments and estimates, includingbut not limited to the estimated costs to complete projects, must be made and used in connection with the revenue recognized in any accounting period. Acancellation, schedule delay, or modification of a fixed-price contract that is accounted for using the percentage-of-completion method may adversely affect ourgross margins for the period in which the contract is modified or canceled. Under certain circumstances, a cancellation or negative modification could result in ushaving to reverse revenue that we recognized in a prior period, thus significantly reducing the amount of revenues we recognize for the period in which theadjustment is made. Correspondingly, a positive modification may positively affect our gross margins. In addition, a schedule delay or modifications can result inan increase in estimated cost to complete the project, which would also result in an impact to our gross margin. Material differences may result in the amount andtiming of our revenue for any period if management made different judgments or utilized different estimates.It is our policy to review any arrangement containing software or software deliverables and services against the criteria contained in FASB ASC Topic985, Software (“ Topic 985 ”) and related technical practice aids. Under the provisions of Topic 985 , we review the contract value of software deliverables andservices and determine allocations of the contract value based on Vendor Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”). All software arrangements requiring significantproduction, modification, or customization of the software are accounted for in conformity with Topic 605 .46Table of ContentsOur contracts may include the provision of more than one of our services (“multiple element arrangements”). In these situations, we apply the guidance ofTopic 605. Accordingly, for applicable arrangements, revenue recognition includes the proper identification of separate units of accounting and the allocation ofrevenue across all elements based on relative fair values, with proper consideration given to the guidance provided by other authoritative literature.For multiple element arrangements that include hardware products containing software essential to the hardware products’ functionality and undeliverednon-software services, we allocate revenue to all deliverables based on their relative selling prices. In such circumstances, we use a hierarchy to determine theselling price to be used for allocating revenue to deliverables: (i) VSOE, (ii) third-party evidence of selling price (“TPE”), and (iii) best estimate of the selling price(“ESP”).VSOE generally exists only when we sell the deliverable separately and is the price actually charged by us for that deliverable. TPE is determined basedon competitor prices for similar deliverables when sold separately. Generally, our offerings contain significant differentiation such that comparable pricing ofproducts with similar functionality cannot be obtained. Furthermore, we are unable to reliably determine what similar competitor products’ selling prices are on astand-alone basis. Therefore, we typically are not able to obtain TPE of selling price. ESP reflects our best estimates of what the selling prices of elements wouldbe if they were sold regularly on a stand-alone basis. We determine ESP for a product or service by considering multiple factors including, but not limited to majorproduct groupings, geographies, market conditions, competitive landscape, internal costs, gross margin objectives and pricing practices. The determination of ESPis made through consultation with our management, taking into consideration our marketing strategy.We account for multiple element arrangements that consist only of software or software-related products, including the sale of upgrades to previously soldsoftware, in accordance with industry specific software accounting guidance. For such transactions, revenue on arrangements that include multiple elements isallocated to each element based on the relative fair value of each element, and fair value is determined by VSOE. If we cannot objectively determine the fair valueof any undelivered element included in such multiple element arrangements, we defer revenue until all elements are delivered and services have been performed, oruntil fair value can objectively be determined for any remaining undelivered elements. Under certain of our contractual arrangements, we may also recognizerevenue for out-of-pocket expenses in accordance with Topic 605. Depending on the contractual arrangement, these expenses may be reimbursed with or without afee.Under certain of our contracts, we provide supplier procurement services and materials for our customers. We record revenue on these arrangements on agross or net basis in accordance with Topic 605 . Depending on the specific circumstances of the arrangement we consider the following criteria, among others, forrecording revenue on a gross or net basis:(1)whether we act as a principal in the transaction;(2)whether we take title to the products;(3)whether we assume risks and rewards of ownership, such as risk of loss for collection, delivery or returns;(4)whether we serve as an agent or broker, with compensation on a commission or fee basis; and(5)whether we assume the credit risk for the amount billed to the customer subsequent to delivery.For our federal contracts, we follow U.S. Government procurement and accounting standards in assessing the allowability and the allocability of costs tocontracts. Due to the significance of the judgments and estimation processes, it is likely that materially different amounts could be recorded if we used differentassumptions or if the underlying circumstances were to change. We closely monitor compliance with, and the consistent application of, our critical accountingpolicies related to contract accounting. Business operations personnel conduct periodic contract status and performance reviews. When adjustments in estimatedcontract revenues or costs are required, any significant changes from prior estimates are included in earnings in the current period. Also, regular and recurringevaluations of contract cost, scheduling and technical matters are performed by management personnel who are independent from the business operationspersonnel performing work under the contract. Costs incurred and allocated to contracts with the U.S. Government are scrutinized for compliance with regulatorystandards by our personnel, and are subject to audit by the DCAA.From time to time, we may proceed with work based on customer direction prior to the completion and signing of formal contract documents. We have aformal review process for approving any such work. Revenue associated with such work is recognized only when it can be reliably estimated and realization isprobable. We base our estimates on previous experiences47Table of Contentswith the customer, communications with the customer regarding funding status, and our knowledge of available funding for the contract or program.Allowance for doubtful accounts. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the potential inability of certaincustomers to make required future payments on amounts due to us. Management determines the adequacy of this allowance by periodically evaluating the agingand past due nature of individual customer accounts receivable balances and considering the customer’s current financial situation as well as the existing industryeconomic conditions and other relevant factors that would be useful towards assessing the risk of collectability. If the future financial condition of our customerswere to deteriorate, resulting in their inability to make specific required payments, additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts may be required. In addition, ifthe financial condition of our customers improves and collections of amounts outstanding commence or are reasonably assured, then we may reverse previouslyestablished allowances for doubtful accounts. Changes to estimates of contract value are recorded as adjustments to revenue and not as a component of theallowance for doubtful accounts. We write off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible and payments subsequently received on such receivables arecredited to the allowance for doubtful accounts.Long-lived and Intangible Assets. We account for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 360 Property, Plant, andEquipment (“ Topic 360 ”) . Topic 360 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and requires that long-livedassets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to the expected future net cash flows generated by the asset. If it is determined that theasset may not be recoverable and if the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recognized to the extent of thedifference. Topic 360 requires companies to separately report discontinued operations, including components of an entity that either have been disposed of (by sale,abandonment or in a distribution to owners) or classified as held for sale. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value lesscosts to sell.In accordance with Topic 360 , we assess the impairment of identifiable intangibles and long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstancesindicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important which could individually or in combination trigger an impairment reviewinclude the following:•significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results;•significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business;•significant negative industry or economic trends;•significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period; and•our market capitalization relative to net book value.If we determined that the carrying value of intangibles and long-lived assets may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the aboveindicators of impairment, we would record an impairment equal to the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value.Goodwill and Purchased Intangibles. The purchase price of an acquired business is allocated to the underlying tangible and intangible assets acquired andliabilities assumed based upon their respective fair market values, with the excess recorded as goodwill. Such fair market value assessments require judgments andestimates that can be affected by contract performance and other factors over time, which may cause final amounts to differ materially from original estimates.We have established certain accruals in connection with indemnities and other contingencies from our acquisitions. These accruals and subsequentadjustments have been recorded during the purchase price allocation period for acquisitions. The accruals were determined based upon the terms of the purchase orsales agreements and, in most cases, involve a significant degree of judgment. Management has recorded these accruals in accordance with its interpretation of theterms of the purchase or sale agreements, known facts, and an estimation of probable future events based on management’s experience. Any changes to recordedestimates will be recognized through earnings.We perform our impairment test for goodwill in accordance with Topic 350 . We assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which isdefined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, referred to as a component. We determine our reporting units by first identifying ouroperating segments, and then assessing whether any components of these segments constitute a business for which discrete financial information is available andwhere segment management regularly reviews the operating results of that component. We aggregate components within an operating segment that have similareconomic characteristics.48Table of ContentsKGS has four operating segments: Defense Rocket Support Services (“DRSS”), Microwave Electronics Division (“ME”), Technical and TrainingSolutions (“TTS”), and Modular Systems (“MS”) that provide technology based defense solutions, involving products and services, primarily for mission criticalU.S. National Security priorities, with the primary focus relating to the nation’s C5ISR requirements. The PSS operating segment provides integrated solutions foradvanced homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure security, and security and surveillance systems for government, industrial and commercialcustomers. The US reportable segment provides unmanned aerial systems and unmanned ground and seaborne systems. The Company has identified its reportingunits to be the DRSS, ME, TTS, and MS operating segments, within its KGS reportable segment, the US reportable segment, and the PSS reportable segment to betested for potential impairment in its fiscal year 2015 annual test.We also perform impairment tests for goodwill whenever evidence of potential impairment exists. When it is determined that impairment has occurred, acharge to operations is recorded. In order to test for potential impairment, we estimate the fair value of each of our reporting units based on a comparison andweighting of the income approach, specifically the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) method and the market approach, which estimates the fair value of our reportingunits based upon comparable market prices and recent transactions and also validates the reasonableness of the implied multiples from the income approach. Wereconcile the fair value of our reporting units to our market capitalization on the last business day of fiscal October and assume a control premium.In testing for impairment of our goodwill, we make assumptions about the amount and timing of future expected cash flows, terminal growth rates,appropriate discount rates, market multiples, and the control premium a controlling shareholder could be expected to pay:•The timing of future cash flows within our DCF analysis is based on our most recent forecasts and other estimates. Our historical growth rates andoperating results are not indicative of our projected growth rates and operating results as a consequence of our acquisitions and divestitures.•The terminal growth rate is used to calculate the value of cash flows beyond the last projected period in our DCF analysis and reflects our bestestimates for stable, perpetual growth of our reporting units.•We use estimates of market participant weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) as a basis for determining the discount rates to apply to ourreporting units’ future expected cash flows. The significant assumptions within our WACC are: (a) equity risk premium, (b) beta, (c) size premiumadjustments, (d) cost of debt and (e) capital structure assumptions. In addition, we use a company specific risk adjustment which is a subjectiveadjustment that, by its very nature does not include market related data, but instead examines the prospects of the reporting unit relative to thebroader industry to determine if there are specific factors which may make it more “risky” relative to the industry.•Recent historical market multiples are used to estimate future market pricing.•We use an estimated control premium in reconciling the aggregate value of our reporting units to our market capitalization. As discussed inTopic 350 , control premiums may effectively cause a company’s aggregate fair value of its reporting unit(s) to exceed its current marketcapitalization due to the ability of a controlling shareholder to benefit from synergies and other intangible assets that arise from such control. As aresult, the measurement of fair value of an entity with a collection of assets and liabilities that operate together to produce cash flows is different fromthe fair value measurement of that entity’s individual securities, hence, the reason a control premium is paid.We review intangible assets subject to amortization for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of theasset may not be recoverable. Impairment losses, where identified, are determined as the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the long-livedasset. We assess the recoverability of the carrying value of assets held for use based on a review of projected undiscounted cash flows.The goodwill of the PSS, US, and KGS reportable segments are $35.6 million , $97.3 million and $350.5 million , respectively, at December 27, 2015 .In determining the fair value of our reporting units, there are key assumptions related to our future operating performance and revenue growth. If theactual operating performance and financial results are not consistent with our assumptions an impairment in our $483.4 million goodwill and $36.5 million long-lived intangibles could occur in future periods. In particular, the US reporting unit fair value includes assumptions that the development of the high performance49Table of ContentsUnmanned Combat Aerial System (“UCAS”) product is successful and we are awarded future contracts for the UCAS product and other new tactical unmannedaircraft systems. Additionally, the US reporting unit fair value assumes that we will receive follow on orders for the Sub-Sonic Aerial Target (“SSAT”), which iscurrently under contract with the US Navy. For certain of our reporting units, the fair value includes assumptions of the entry to new international markets forwhich we have not yet penetrated. Additional risks for goodwill across all reporting units include, but not limited to the risks discussed in Item 1A “Risk Factors”contained within this Annual Report and:•a decline in our stock price and resulting market capitalization, if we determine the decline is sustained and is indicative of a reduction in the fairvalue below the carrying value of our reporting units;•a decrease in available government funding, including budgetary constraints affecting U.S. Government spending generally, or specific departmentsor agencies;•changes in U.S. Government programs or requirements, including the increased use of small business providers;•our failure to reach our internal forecasts could impact our ability to achieve our forecasted levels of cash flows and reduce the estimated discountedvalue of our reporting units;•volatility in equity and debt markets resulting in higher discount rates; and•market and political factors that could impact the success of new products, especially related to new unmanned systems platforms.It is not possible at this time to determine if an impairment charge would result from these factors, or, if it does, whether such charge would be material.We will continue to monitor our goodwill for potential impairment indicators.Accounting for income taxes and tax contingencies. FASB ASC Topic 740 Income Taxes (“ Topic 740 ”) provides the accounting treatment foruncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. Topic 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for thefinancial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Topic 740 also provides guidance on derecognizing,classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.As part of the process of preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements, we are required to estimate our provision for income taxes in each of the taxjurisdictions in which we conduct business. This process involves estimating our actual current tax expense in conjunction with the evaluation and measurement oftemporary differences resulting from differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes. These temporary differences result in the establishmentof deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are recorded on a net basis and included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We then assess on a periodic basis theprobability that our net deferred tax assets will be recovered and therefore realized from future taxable income and to the extent we believe that recovery is notmore likely than not, a valuation allowance is established to address such risk resulting in an additional related provision for income taxes during the period.Significant management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities, tax contingencies,unrecognized tax benefits, and any required valuation allowance, including taking into consideration the probability of the tax contingencies being incurred.Management assesses this probability based upon information provided to us by our tax advisers, our legal advisers and similar tax cases. If at a later time ourassessment of the probability of these tax contingencies changes, our accrual for such tax uncertainties may increase or decrease.We have a valuation allowance at December 27, 2015 due to management’s overall assessment of risks and uncertainties related to our future ability torealize and, hence, utilize certain deferred tax assets, primarily consisting of net operating losses, carry forward temporary differences and future tax deductionsresulting from certain types of stock option exercises, before they expire.The 2015 effective tax rate at December 27, 2015 for annual and interim reporting periods could be impacted if uncertain tax positions that are notrecognized at December 27, 2015 are settled at an amount which differs from our estimate. Finally, during 2015 and thereafter, if we are impacted by a change inthe valuation allowance as of December 27, 2015 resulting from a change in judgment regarding the realizability of deferred tax assets beyond December 27, 2015, such effect will be recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs.Contingencies and litigation. We are currently involved in certain legal proceedings. We estimate a range of liability related to pending litigation wherethe amount and range of loss can be estimated. We record our estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable and reasonably estimable. Where a liability isprobable and there is a range of estimated loss and no amount in the range is more likely than any other number in the range, we record the minimum estimatedliability related to the claim in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 450 Contingencies. As additional information becomes available, we assess the potential liabilityrelated to our pending litigation and revise our estimates. Revisions in our estimates of potential liability50Table of Contentscould materially impact our results of operations. See Item 3 “Legal Proceedings” contained within this Annual Report for additional information.Stock-based Compensation. We account for stock-based compensation arrangements in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718,Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ Topic 718 ”) , which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based paymentawards to employees and directors based on estimated fair values.The valuation provisions of Topic 718 apply to new awards and to awards that are outstanding on the effective date and subsequently modified orcanceled. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model and a lattice options pricing model for market condition options to estimate the fair value of our stockoptions at the grant date. The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vestingrestrictions and are fully transferable. The lattice options pricing model breaks down the time to expiration into potentially a very large number of time intervals, orsteps which makes it possible to check at every point in an option’s life for the possibility of early exercise. Our employee stock options are generally subject tovesting restrictions and are generally not transferable.Valuing options requires highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility over the term of the award, the expected life of anoption and the number of awards ultimately expected to vest. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimates of an option. Furthermore,the estimated fair value of an option does not necessarily represent the value that will ultimately be realized by an employee. We used historical data to estimatethe expected forfeiture rate, intrinsic and historical data to estimate the expected price volatility, and a weighted-average expected life formula to estimate theexpected option life. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the option.Estimates of stock-based compensation expenses are significant to our Consolidated Financial Statements, but these expenses are based on optionvaluation models and will never result in the payment of cash by us. For this reason, and because we do not view stock-based compensation to be significant asrelated to our operational performance, we exclude estimated stock-based compensation expense when evaluating the business performance of our operatingsegments. Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of recent accountingpronouncements.Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. Interest Rate and Foreign Currency RisksWe are exposed to market risk, primarily related to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.Exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates to our outstanding debt. We are exposed to interest rate risk, primarily through our borrowingactivities under the Credit Agreement discussed under “ Liquidity and Capital Resources” above. Based on our current outstanding balances, a 1% change in theLIBOR rate would not materially impact our financial position. We manage exposure to these risks through our operating and financing activities and, whendeemed appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are viewed as risk management tools and are not used forspeculation or for trading purposes. Derivative financial instruments were contracted with investment grade counterparties to reduce exposure to interest rate riskon our prior credit facilities.Exposure to market risk for foreign currency exchange rate risk is related to receipts from customers, payments to suppliers and intercompany loansdenominated in foreign currencies. Accordingly, a strengthening of the U.S. dollar (“USD”) will negatively impact revenues and gross margins expressed inconsolidated USD terms. We currently enter into limited foreign currency forward contracts to manage foreign currency exchange rate risk because exchange ratefluctuations have had, and we expect will have, minimal impact on our operating results and cash flows.Cash and cash equivalents as of December 27, 2015 were $28.5 million and are primarily invested in money market interest bearing accounts. Ahypothetical 10% adverse change in the average interest rate on our money market cash investments and short-term investments would have had no material effecton our net loss for the year ended December 27, 2015 .51Table of ContentsCommodity Price Risk ManagementWe purchase commodities for use in our manufacturing processes. We typically purchase these commodities at market prices, and as a result are affectedby market price fluctuations. We have decided not to hedge these exposures as they are deemed immaterial. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.Our Consolidated Financial Statements and supplementary data required by this item are set forth at the pages indicated in Item 15(a) (1) and 15(a) (2),respectively.Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.None.Item 9A. Controls and Procedures. Disclosure Controls and ProceduresWe maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act, designed to ensurethat information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periodsspecified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officerand Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls andprocedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance ofachieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost benefit relationship of possiblecontrols and procedures.As required by Rule 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) promulgated under the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with theparticipation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of ourdisclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. Based on the foregoing, our Principal Executive Officer and PrincipalFinancial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of December 27, 2015 .Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial ReportingOur management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in ExchangeAct Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f), designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financialstatements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detectmisstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that internal controls may become inadequate because ofchanges in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, weconducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in the 2013 Internal Control-IntegratedFramework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on the results of our evaluation, our managementconcluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective at the reasonable assurance level as of December 27, 2015 .Our internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated intheir report appearing below, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 27, 2015 .Changes in Internal Control over Financial ReportingThere were no changes in our internal control over financial accounting and reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act)during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controlover financial reporting.52Table of ContentsItem 9B. Other Information.None.PART IIIItem 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement filed in connection with our 2016 Annual Meeting ofStockholders or an amendment to this Annual Report to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 .Item 11. Executive Compensation.The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement filed in connection with our 2016 Annual Meeting ofStockholders or an amendment to this Annual Report to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 .Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement filed in connection with our 2016 Annual Meeting ofStockholders or an amendment to this Annual Report to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 .Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement filed in connection with our 2016 Annual Meeting ofStockholders or an amendment to this Annual Report to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 .Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement filed in connection with our 2016 Annual Meeting ofStockholders or an amendment to this Annual Report to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 .PART IVItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statements Schedules.(a)(1)Financial StatementsThe Consolidated Financial Statements of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. and Report of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent RegisteredPublic Accounting Firm, are included in a separate section of this Annual Report beginning on page F-1.(a)(2)Financial Statement SchedulesAll schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or are not required or the information required to be set forth therein is included in theConsolidated Financial Statements or the notes thereto.53Table of Contents(a) (3). Exhibits. Incorporated byReference ExhibitNumber Exhibit Description Form Filing Date (FileNo.) Exhibit Filed-FurnishedHerewith2.1+ Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 7, 2011, byand among Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.,Lanza Acquisition, Co. and Herley Industries, Inc.(incorporated by reference to Annex A to the ProspectusSupplement dated February 8, 2011, pursuant to theRegistration Statement on Form S-3 of Kratos Defense &Security Solutions, Inc.) 424 02/08/2011(333-161340) n/a 2.2+ Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 15, 2011, byand among Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.,Integral Systems, Inc., IRIS Merger Sub Inc., and IRISAcquisition Sub LLC. 8-K 05/18/2011(001-34460) 2.1 2.3+ Stock Purchase Agreement, dated May 31, 2015, by andamong Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., HerleyIndustries, Inc., Ultra 10-Q 08/06/2015(001-34460) 2.4 3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation ofKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc 10-Q 11/13/2001 (000-27231) 4.1 3.2 Certificate of Ownership and Merger of Kratos Defense &Security Solutions, Inc. into Wireless Facilities, Inc. 8-K 09/14/2007 (000-27231) 3.1 3.3 Certificate of Amendment to Amended and RestatedCertificate of Incorporation of Kratos Defense & SecuritySolutions, Inc. 10-Q 11/03/2009(001-34460) 3.1 3.4 Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights ofSeries A Preferred Stock. 10-Q 11/13/2001 (000-27231) 4.2 3.5 Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights ofSeries B Preferred Stock (included as Exhibit A to thePreferred Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May 16,2002 among the Company, Meritech Capital Partners IIL.P., Meritech Capital Affiliates II L.P., MCP EntrepreneurPartners II L.P., Oak Investment Partners X, L.P., Oak XAffiliates Fund, L.P., Oak Investment Partners IX, L.P.,Oak IX Affiliates Fund, L.P., Oak IX Affiliates Fund-A,L.P., and the KLS Trust dated July 14, 1999). 8-K/A 06/05/2002(000-27231) 4.1 3.6 Certificate of Designation of Series C Preferred Stock. 8-K 12/17/2004(000-27231) 3.1 3.7 Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of KratosDefense & Security Solutions, Inc. 8-K 03/15/2011(001-34460) 3.1 3.8 Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Bylawsof Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. 10-Q 11/07/2014(001-34460) 3.8 4.1 Specimen Stock Certificate. 10-K 03/02/2011(001-34460) 4.1 54Table of Contents4.2 Indenture, dated as of May 14, 2014, among KratosDefense & Security Solutions, Inc., as Issuer, theGuarantors as named therein and party thereto, andWilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee andCollateral Agent (including the Form of 7.00% SeniorSecured Notes due 2019). 8-K 05/15/2014(001-34460) 4.1 4.3 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 14, 2014,among Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., asIssuer, and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., asRepresentative of the Initial Purchasers. 8-K 05/15/2014(001-34460) 10.1 10.1 Commitment Letter, dated February 7, 2011, by and amongKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., Jefferies Group,Inc., Key Capital Corporation and OPY Credit Corp. 8-K 02/07/2011(001-34460) 10.1 10.2# Form of Indemnification Agreement by and betweenKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. and its directorsand executive officers. 10-Q 08/04/2011(001-34460) 10.8 10.3# 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. S-1 08/18/1999(333-85515) 10.5 10.4# 2000 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan. 10-Q 11/14/2000 (000-27231) 10.2 10.5# Form of Stock Option Agreement and Form of StockOption Grant Notice used in connection with the 2000Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan. 10-Q 11/14/2000(000-27231) 10.3 10.6# Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan. 8-K 11/24/2004(000-27231) 10.44 10.7# 2005 Equity Incentive Plan. S-8 08/01/2005(333-127060) 99.2 10.8# Form of Stock Option Agreement pursuant to the 2005Equity Incentive Plan. S-8 08/01/2005(333-127060) 99.1 10.9# Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement and Form ofNotice of Grant of Restricted Stock Units under the 2005Equity Incentive Plan. 8-K 01/17/2007(000-27231) 99.3 10.10# Herley Industries, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan. S-8 04/08/2011(333-173383) 4.10 10.11# Herley Industries, Inc. 1997 Stock Option Plan. S-8 04/08/2011(333-173383) 4.11 10.12# Herley Industries, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan. S-8 04/08/2011(333-173383) 4.12 10.13# Herley Industries, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan. S-8 04/08/2011(333-173383) 4.13 10.14# Herley Industries, Inc. 2003 Stock Option Plan. S-8 04/08/2011(333-173383) 4.14 10.15# Herley Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 NewEmployee Stock Option Plan. S-8 04/08/2011(333-173383) 4.15 10.16# 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. DEF 14A 04/15/2011(001-34460) n/a 10.17# Form of Notice of Grant of Restricted Stock Units andRestricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the2011 Equity Incentive Plan. 8-K 11/18/2011(001-34460) 10.2 10.18# 2014 Equity Incentive Plan. DEF 14A 04/11/2014(001-34460) n/a 55Table of Contents10.19# Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant & Notice and Form ofRestricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the2014 Equity Incentive Plan. 10-Q 11/07/2014(001-34460) 10.1 10.20# Employment Agreement, dated as of July 22, 2010, by andbetween Kratos Government Solutions, Inc. and DavidCarter. 10-K 03/02/2011(001-34460) 10.15 10.21# First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as ofAugust 4, 2011, by and between Kratos DefenseEngineering Solutions, Inc. and David Carter. 10-Q 11/04/2011(001-34460) 10.9 10.22# Second Amended and Restated Executive EmploymentAgreement, dated as of August 4, 2011, by and betweenKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. and EricDeMarco. 10-Q 08/04/2011(001-34460) 10.3 10.23# Second Amended and Restated Severance and Change ofControl Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2011, by andbetween Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. andDeanna Lund. 10-Q 08/04/2011(001-34460) 10.4 10.24# Amended and Restated Severance and Change of ControlAgreement, dated as of August 4, 2011, by and betweenKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. and Deborah S.Butera. 10-Q 08/04/2011(001-34460) 10.8 10.25# Employment Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2011, byand between Kratos Public Safety & SecuritySolutions, Inc. and Ben Goodwin. 10-Q 11/04/2011(001-34460) 10.10 10.26# Sublease Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2009, byand between Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as Sublessor,and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., asSublessee. 10-K 03/11/2010(001-34460) 10.26 10.27 Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2010, by andamong Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., theSubsidiary Guarantors set forth therein, Jefferies &Company, Inc., B. Riley & Co., LLC, Imperial Capital,LLC, Keybanc Capital Markets Inc. and NobleInternational Investments, Inc. 8-K 05/25/2010(001-34460) 10.1 10.28 Security Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2010, by andamong Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., theGuarantors set forth therein and Wilmington Trust FSB, asCollateral Agent. 8-K 05/25/2010(001-34460) 10.2 10.29 Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2010, by andamong Wilmington Trust FSB, as Indenture Agent, andKeyBank National Association, as Credit Facility Agent. 8-K 05/25/2010(001-34460) 10.3 10.30 Credit Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2010, amongKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., KeyBankNational Association, as Administrative Agent and Lender,Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent and Lender,and the other financial institutions parties, thereto withKeybanc Capital Markets and Banc of America Securities,LLC as Co-Lead Arrangers and Book Runners. 8-K 03/08/2010(001-34460) 10.1 56Table of Contents10.31 First Amendment Agreement, dated as of December 13,2010, by and among Kratos Defense & Security Solutions,Inc., as Borrower, the Lenders named therein and KeyBankNational Association, as Lead Arranger, Sole Book Runnerand Administrative Agent. 8-K 12/16/2010(001-34460) 10.1 10.32 Second Amendment Agreement, dated as of February 7,2011, among Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.,the Lenders named therein and KeyBank NationalAssociation. 8-K 02/07/2011(001-34460) 10.3 10.33 Purchase Agreement, dated March 22, 2011, by and amongKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., Acquisition Co.Lanza Parent, Lanza Acquisition Co., Jefferies &Company, Inc., KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. andOppenheimer & Co. Inc. 8-K 03/29/2011(001-34460) 10.1 10.34 Security Agreement, dated March 25, 2011, by and amongAcquisition Co. Lanza Parent, the Grantors named thereinand Wilmington Trust FSB, as Collateral Agent. 8-K 03/29/2011(001-34460) 10.2 10.35 Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2010,as amended and restated as of July 27, 2011, among KratosDefense & Security Solutions, Inc., as Borrower, theLenders named therein and KeyBank National Association,as Lead Arranger, Sole Book Runner and AdministrativeAgent. 8-K 07/29/2011(001-34460) 10.1 10.36 First Amendment Agreement, dated as of November 14,2011, by and among Kratos Defense & SecuritySolutions, Inc., as Borrower, the Lenders named therein,and Key Bank National Association, as Lead Arranger,Sole Book Runner and Administrative Agent. 8-K 11/18/2011(001-34460) 10.1 10.37 Purchase Agreement, dated July 14, 2011, by and amongKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., the Guarantorsnamed therein, Jefferies & Company, Inc., KeyBancCapital Markets Inc. and B. Riley & Co., LLC, as amendedby that certain Joinder Agreement, dated July 27, 2011. 10-Q 11/04/2011(001-34460) 10.2 10.38 Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement of DerivativeClaims, dated as of January 5, 2010. 10-Q 04/29/2010(001-34460) 10.6 10.39# Herley Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated 2010 StockPlan, and the related Form of Notice of Grant of RestrictedStock Units and Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. S-8 03/08/2012(333-179977) 4.10 10.40# Amended and Restated Integral Systems, Inc. 2008 StockIncentive Plan, and the related Form of Notice of Grant ofRestricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units andRestricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. S-8 03/08/2012(333-179977) 4.11 10.41 Second Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement,dated as of May 4, 2012, among Kratos Defense & SecuritySolutions, Inc., the Lenders named therein, and KeyBankNational Association. 8-K 05/08/2012(001-34460) 10.1 57Table of Contents10.42 Third Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement, datedas of May 8, 2012, among Kratos Defense & SecuritySolutions, Inc., the Lenders named therein, and KeyBankNational Association. 8-K 05/08/2012(001-34460) 10.2 10.43 Standstill Agreement, dated May 14, 2012, between KratosDefense & Security Solutions, Inc., Bandel Carano, OakInvestment Partners IX, L.P., Oak IX Affiliates Fund, L.P.,Oak IX Affiliates Fund-A, L.P., Oak X Affiliates Fund,L.P., Oak Investment Partners X, L.P., and Oak InvestmentPartners XIII, L.P. 8-K 05/15/2012(001-34460) 10.1 10.44# Form of Notice of Grant of Restricted Stock Units andRestricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, entered intobetween Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. andcertain employees of Composite Engineering, Inc. S-8 07/27/2012(333-182910) 4.12 10.45 Fourth Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement,dated as of February 27, 2013, among Kratos Defense &Security Solutions, Inc., the Lenders named therein, andKeyBank National Association. 10-Q 05/09/2013(001-34460) 10.1 10.46# Employment Agreement, effective January 17, 2014, byand between Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. andPhil Carrai. 8-K 01/22/2014(001-34460) 10.1 10.47# Employment Agreement, effective January 1, 2015, by andbetween Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. andRichard Poirier. 8-K 03/12/2015(001-34460) 10.1 10.48# Bonus Agreement, dated June 1, 2015, by and betweenKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. and RichardPoirier. 8-K 06/02/2015(001-34460) 10.1 10.49 Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of May 14, 2014,among Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., asBorrower, the Lenders named therein, SunTrust Bank, asAgent, PNC Bank, National Association, as Joint LeadArranger and Documentation Agent, and SunTrustRobinson Humphrey, Inc., as Joint Lead Arranger and SoleBook Runner. 8-K 05/15/2014(001-34460) 10.2 10.50 Third Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement, datedMay 31, 2015, among Kratos Defense & SecuritySolutions, Inc., as Borrower, each of the Credit Parties andRequired Lenders party thereto and SunTrust Bank asAgent. 10-Q 08/06/2015(001-34460) 10.1 10.51 Fourth Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement,dated August 20, 2015, among Kratos Defense & SecuritySolutions, Inc., as Borrower, each of the Credit Parties andRequired Lenders party thereto and SunTrust Bank asAgent. 8-K 08/24/2015(001-34460) 10.1 18.1 Preferability Letter, dated March 13, 2015, provided byDeloitte & Touche LLP. 10-K 03/13/2015 18.1 21.1 List of Subsidiaries. *23.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public AccountingFirm. *31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant toSection 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. *58Table of Contents31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant toSection 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. *32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, asadopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Actof 2002 for Eric M. DeMarco. *32.2 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, asadopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Actof 2002 for Deanna Lund. *101 Financial statements from the Annual Report on Form 10Kof Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. for the yearended December 27, 2015, formatted in XBRL: (i) theConsolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the ConsolidatedStatements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, (iii) theConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) the Notes tothe Consolidated Financial Statements. * + Certain schedules and exhibits referenced in this document have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. A copy of any omittedschedule and/or exhibit will be furnished supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.# Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. 59Table of Contents(b) Exhibits See Item 15(a)(3) above.(c) Financial Statement Schedules See Item 15(a)(2) above.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 itsbehalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.Date: March 10, 2016 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. /s/ Eric M. DeMarco By:Eric M. DeMarcoPresident and Chief Executive Officer (PrincipalExecutive 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 theregistrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated:60Table of ContentsSignature Title Date /s/ Eric M. DeMarcoEric M. DeMarcoPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Director (PrincipalExecutive Officer)March 10, 2016 /s/ Deanna H. LundDeanna H. LundExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (PrincipalFinancial Officer)March 10, 2016 /s/ Richard DuckworthRichard DuckworthVice President and Corporate Controller(Principal Accounting Officer)March 10, 2016 /s/ Scott AndersonScott AndersonDirectorMarch 10, 2016 /s/ Bandel CaranoBandel CaranoDirectorMarch 10, 2016 /s/ William HoglundWilliam HoglundDirectorMarch 10, 2016 /s/ Scot JarvisScot JarvisDirectorMarch 10, 2016 /s/ Jane E. JuddJane E. JuddDirectorMarch 10, 2016 /s/ Sam LiberatoreSam LiberatoreDirectorMarch 10, 2016 /s/ Amy ZegartAmy ZegartDirectorMarch 10, 2016 61Table of ContentsINDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSKRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 F-4Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Years Ended December 29, 2013, December 28, 2014, andDecember 27, 2015 F-5Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 29, 2013, December 28, 2014, and December 27, 2015 F-6Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 29, 2013, December 28, 2014, and December 27, 2015 F-7Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8F-1Table of ContentsREPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMTo the Board of Directors and Stockholders ofKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.San Diego, CaliforniaWe have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 27,2015 and December 28, 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows foreach of the three years in the period ended December 27, 2015. We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 27,2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the TreadwayCommission. The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and forits assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control overFinancial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and an opinion on the Company's internal control over financialreporting 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 weplan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internalcontrol over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidencesupporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, andevaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal controlover financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controlbased on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our auditsprovide a reasonable basis for our opinions.A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principalfinancial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to providereasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generallyaccepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance ofrecords that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance thattransactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receiptsand expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonableassurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on thefinancial statements.Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls,material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of theinternal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or thatthe degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December27, 2015 and December 28, 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 27, 2015, inconformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects,effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 27, 2015, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.As discussed in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company discontinued the U.S. and U.K. operations of its Electronic Products division. Thegain on sale and results prior to the sale are included in income from discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements.F-2Table of ContentsAs discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for the classification of deferred tax assets andliabilities for the year ended December 27, 2015 due to the adoption of FASB Accounting Standards Update 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance SheetClassification of Deferred Taxes ./s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLPSan Diego, CaliforniaMarch 10, 2016F-3Table of ContentsKRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSDecember 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 (in millions, except par value and number of shares) 2014 2015Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents$33.5 $28.5Restricted cash5.4 0.7Accounts receivable, net217.5 206.8Inventoried costs47.4 55.6Income taxes receivable1.7 4.6Prepaid expenses7.1 10.6Other current assets6.8 13.6Current assets of discontinued operations53.8 —Total current assets373.2 320.4Property, plant and equipment, net61.6 56.2Goodwill483.4 483.4Intangible assets, net49.5 36.5Other assets26.5 6.8Non-current assets of discontinued operations137.0 —Total assets$1,131.2 $903.3Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable$44.6 $48.3Accrued expenses32.4 33.1Accrued compensation41.1 36.8Accrued interest5.6 3.9Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts49.6 42.3Deferred income tax liability30.3 —Other current liabilities6.8 5.1Current portion of long-term debt1.0 1.0Current portion of capital lease obligations0.1 —Current liabilities of discontinued operations14.6 1.9Total current liabilities226.1 172.4Long-term debt principal, net of current portion614.4 444.1Line of credit41.0 —Deferred income tax liability0.910.5Other long-term liabilities24.0 18.0Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations0.5 4.1Total liabilities906.9 649.1Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 authorized, 0 shares outstanding at December 28, 2014 andDecember 27, 2015— —Common stock, $0.001 par value, 195,000,000 shares authorized; 57,801,978 and 59,139,651 shares issuedand outstanding at December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015, respectively— —Additional paid-in capital863.4 873.2Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1.7) (1.4)Accumulated deficit(637.4) (617.6)Total stockholders’ equity224.3 254.2Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,131.2 $903.3The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.F-4Table of ContentsKRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)Years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015(in millions, except per share amounts) 2013 2014 2015Service revenues $443.6 $390.8 $354.2Product sales 400.5 372.2 302.9Total revenues 844.1 763.0 657.1Cost of service revenues 335.2 304.6 266.5Cost of product sales 304.4 279.0 228.8Total costs 639.6 583.6 495.3Gross profit 204.5 179.4 161.8Selling, general and administrative expenses 172.8 153.6 150.7Merger and acquisition related items (3.8) 0.2 0.1Research and development expenses 19.7 18.6 16.2Unused office space and other restructuring (2.4) 1.7 (0.7)Operating income (loss) from continuing operations 18.2 5.3 (4.5)Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (46.2) (39.2) (36.0)Loss on extinguishment of debt — (39.1) (3.4)Other income (expense), net (0.4) 1.2 (0.7)Total other expense, net (46.6) (77.1) (40.1)Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (28.4) (71.8) (44.6)Provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations 1.1 3.9 (11.4)Loss from continuing operations (29.5) (75.7) (33.2)Discontinued operations (Note 8) Income (loss) from operations of discontinued component (including gain ondisposal of $80.8 million for the year ended December 27, 2015) (8.8) (1.1) 75.5Income tax expense (benefit) (1.1) 1.2 22.5Income (loss) from discontinued operations (7.7) (2.3) 53.0Net income (loss) $(37.2) $(78.0) $19.8Basic income and loss per common share: Loss from continuing operations $(0.52) $(1.31) $(0.56)Income (loss) from discontinued operations (0.13) (0.04) 0.90Net income (loss) per common share $(0.65) $(1.35) $0.34Diluted income and loss per common share: Loss from continuing operations $(0.52) $(1.31) $(0.56)Income (loss) from discontinued operations (0.13) (0.04) 0.90Net income (loss) per common share $(0.65) $(1.35) $0.34Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 56.8 57.6 58.7Diluted 56.8 57.6 58.7Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net income (loss) from above $(37.2) $(78.0) $19.8Other comprehensive income (loss): Change in cumulative translation adjustment — (0.4) 0.1Postretirement benefit reserve adjustment net of tax expense — (0.5) 0.2Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — (0.9) 0.3Comprehensive income (loss) $(37.2) $(78.9) $20.1 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.F-5Table of ContentsKRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYYears ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015(in millions) Common Stock AdditionalPaid-InCapital AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome (Loss) AccumulatedDeficit TotalStockholders’Equity Shares Amounts Balance, December 30, 2012 56.6 $— $847.1 $(0.8) $(522.2) $324.1Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan,options and warrants 0.3 — 1.6 — — 1.6Stock-based compensation — — 7.4 — — 7.4Restricted stock issued and related taxes 0.1 — (0.1) — — (0.1)Net loss — — — — (37.2) (37.2)Balance, December 29, 2013 57.0 — 856.0 (0.8) (559.4) 295.8Stock-based compensation — — 3.8 — — 3.8Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan,options and warrants 0.7 — 3.9 — — 3.9Restricted stock issued and related taxes 0.1 — (0.3) — — (0.3)Net loss — — — — (78.0) (78.0)Other comprehensive loss, net of tax — — — (0.9) — (0.9)Balance, December 28, 2014 57.8 — 863.4 (1.7) (637.4) 224.3Stock-based compensation — — 6.4 — — 6.4Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan,options and warrants 0.9 — 4.0 — — 4.0Restricted stock issued and related taxes 0.4 — (0.6) — — (0.6)Net income — — — — 19.8 19.8Other comprehensive income, net of tax — — — 0.3 — 0.3Balance, December 27, 2015 59.1 $— $873.2 $(1.4) $(617.6) $254.2The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.F-6Table of ContentsKRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSYears ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015(in millions) 2013 2014 2015Operating activities: Net income (loss)$(37.2) $(78.0) $19.8Income (loss) from discontinued operations(7.7) (2.3) 53.0Loss from continuing operations(29.5) (75.7) (33.2)Adjustments to reconcile loss from continuing operations to net cash provided byoperating activities from continuing operations: Depreciation and amortization46.4 32.4 25.5Deferred income taxes(0.4) 1.8 0.9Stock-based compensation7.2 3.6 6.1Loss on extinguishment of debt— 39.1 3.4Non-cash income tax benefit— — (18.7)Amortization of deferred financing costs5.1 3.2 1.9Amortization of premium and discount on Senior Secured Notes(4.2) (0.9) 1.1Provision for doubtful accounts1.0 1.5 0.4Change in accrual for excess facilities(4.7) 0.2 (2.3) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Accounts receivable12.0 14.8 10.3Inventoried costs18.3 2.7 (8.2)Prepaid expenses2.2 2.7 (3.5)Other assets(6.9) 1.3 (3.2)Accounts payable(23.2) (11.6) 2.9Accrued expenses(0.5) (9.8) 0.6Accrued compensation(2.3) 1.0 (4.4)Accrued interest(1.1) 0.4 1.5Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts6.3 (0.9) (7.3)Income tax receivable and payable1.6 0.4 (3.1)Other liabilities(5.4) (3.7) (0.4)Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations21.9 2.5 (29.7)Investing activities: Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired2.2 (2.6) —Proceeds from sale of assets— — 0.9Change in restricted cash0.4 (0.4) 4.7Capital expenditures(13.3) (11.6) (11.3)Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations(10.7) (14.6) (5.7)Financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs— 618.5 — Extinguishment of long-term debt— (661.5) (175.0)Borrowing under credit facility— 41.0 — Repayments under credit facility(1.0) (1.0) (42.0) Cash paid for contingent acquisition consideration(2.1) — (1.1)Debt issuance costs— (10.0) —Proceeds from exercise of restricted stock units, employee stock options, and employee stockpurchase plan1.5 3.3 3.4Other(0.4) — —Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations(2.0) (9.7) (214.7)Net cash flows of continuing operations9.2 (21.8) (250.1)Net operating cash flows of discontinued operations(1.4) 4.1 2.8Net investing cash flows of discontinued operations(2.0) (2.6) 242.5Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents— (0.4) (0.2)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents5.8 (20.7) (5.0)Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year48.4 54.2 33.5Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$54.2 $33.5 $28.5Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for interest$63.8 $57.1 $43.8Net cash paid during the year for income taxes$0.2 $1.2 $8.8The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.F-7Table of ContentsKRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNote 1 . Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies(a)Description of BusinessKratos is a mid-tier government contractor at the forefront of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (the “DoD”) Third Offset Strategy. Kratos is a leadingtechnology, intellectual property and proprietary product and solution company focused on the U.S. and its allies’ national security. Kratos’ primary focus areas areunmanned systems, satellite communications, microwave electronics, cyber security/warfare, missile defense and combat systems. We believe that our technology,intellectual property, proprietary products and designed in positions on our customers’ platforms and systems is a competitive advantage and high barrier to entryto our markets. Our work force is primarily technically oriented, highly skilled with a significant number holding national security clearances. Our entireorganization is focused on executing our strategy of becoming the leading technology and intellectual property based company in our industry.The Company conducts most of its business with the U.S. Government (which includes foreign military sales) and performs work as the prime contractor,subcontractor, or preferred supplier. The Company also conducts business with local, state, and foreign governments and domestic and international commercialcustomers.The Company operates in three reportable segments. The Kratos Government Solutions (“KGS”) reportable segment is comprised of an aggregation ofoperating segments, including its microwave electronic products, satellite communications, modular systems and rocket support operating segments. TheUnmanned Systems (“US”) reportable segment consists of its unmanned aerial system and unmanned ground and seaborne system businesses. The Public Safety &Security (“PSS”) reportable segment consists of its businesses that provide independent integrated solutions for advanced homeland security, public safety, criticalinfrastructure, and security and surveillance systems for government and commercial applications. The Company organizes its business segments based primarilyon the nature of the products, solutions and services offered. Transactions between segments are negotiated and accounted for under terms and conditions similar toother government and commercial contracts, and these intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. For additional information regarding theCompany’s operating segments, see Note 13 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.(b)Principles of Consolidation and Basis of PresentationThe Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Kratos and its 100% owned subsidiaries, for which all intercompany transactions havebeen eliminated in consolidation.As discussed in “Discontinued Operations” in Note 8 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, these consolidated financial statements havebeen recast for all periods presented to reflect the disposition of the Company’s 100% owned subsidiary Herley Industries, Inc. (“Herley”) and certain of Herley’ssubsidiaries, including Herley-CTI, Inc., EW Simulation Technology, Ltd. and Stapor Research, Inc. (collectively, the “Herley Entities”) as discontinuedoperations.(c) Fiscal Year The Company has a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday of the calendar year, with interim fiscal periods ending on the last Sunday of eachcalendar quarter. There were 52 calendar weeks in the fiscal years ended on December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 .(d)Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) requires management to makeestimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financialstatements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates include revenue recognition, allowance for doubtfulaccounts, warranties, inventory valuation, valuation of long-lived assets including identifiable intangibles and goodwill, accounting for income taxes including therelated valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset andF-8Table of Contentsuncertain tax positions, contingencies and litigation, contingent acquisition consideration, stock-based compensation, and losses on unused office space. In thefuture, the Company may realize actual results that differ from the current reported estimates and if the estimates that the Company has used change in the future,such changes could have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.(e)Revenue RecognitionThe Company generates its revenue from three different types of contractual arrangements: cost-plus-fee contracts, time-and-materials contracts, andfixed-price contracts. Revenue on cost-plus-fee contracts is recognized to the extent of allowable costs incurred plus an estimate of the applicable fees earned. TheCompany considers fees under cost-plus-fee contracts to be earned in proportion to the allowable costs incurred in performance of the contract and recognizes therelevant portion of the expected fee to be awarded by the customer at the time such fee can be reasonably estimated, based on factors such as its prior awardexperience and communications with the customer regarding performance, including any interim performance evaluations rendered by the customer. Revenue ontime-and-materials contracts is recognized to the extent of billable rates times hours delivered for services provided, to the extent of material cost for productsdelivered to customers, and to the extent of expenses incurred on behalf of the customers.The Company has three basic categories of fixed-price contracts: fixed unit price, fixed-price-level of effort, and fixed-price-completion. Revenuerecognition methods on fixed-price contracts will vary depending on the nature of the work and the contract terms. Revenues on fixed-price service contracts arerecorded as work is performed in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605, Revenue Recognition (“ Topic 605 ”), specificallyTopic 605-10-S99 , which generally requires revenue to be deferred until all of the following have occurred: (1) there is a contract in place; (2) delivery hasoccurred or services have been provided; (3) the price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Revenues on fixed-price contracts thatrequire delivery of specific items may be recorded based on a price per unit as units are delivered. Revenue for fixed-price contracts in which the Company is paida specific amount to provide services for a stated period of time is recognized ratably over the service period.On a portion of the fixed price-completion contracts, revenue is recognized in accordance with Topic 605 using the percentage-of-completion methodbased on the ratio of total costs incurred to date compared to estimated total costs to complete the contract. Estimates of costs to complete include material, directlabor, overhead, and allowable indirect expenses for government contracts. These cost estimates are reviewed and, if necessary, revised on a contract-by-contractbasis. If, as a result of this review, management determines that a loss on a contract is evident, then the full amount of estimated loss is charged to operations in theperiod. As of December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 , the accrual for losses on contracts were $2.5 million and $3.5 million , respectively.In certain instances, when the Company’s customers have requested that it commence work prior to receipt of the contract award and funding and it hasincurred costs related to that specific anticipated contract, and the Company believes recoverability of the costs is probable, it may defer those costs incurred untilthe associated contract has been awarded and funded by the customer.In accounting for the Company’s long-term contracts for production of products provided to the U.S. Government, the Company utilizes both cost-to-costand units delivered measures under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting under the provisions of Topic 605 . Under the units delivered measure ofthe percentage-of-completion method of accounting, sales are recognized as the units are accepted by the customer generally using sales values for units inaccordance with the contract terms. The Company estimates profit as the difference between total estimated revenue and total estimated cost of a contract andrecognizes that profit over the life of the contract based on units delivered or as computed on the basis of the estimated final average unit costs plus profit. TheCompany classifies contract revenues as product sales or service revenues depending upon the predominant attributes of the relevant underlying contracts.Significant management judgments and estimates, including but not limited to the estimated costs to complete projects, must be made and used inconnection with the revenue recognized in any accounting period. A cancellation, schedule delay, or modification of a fixed-price contract which is accounted forusing the percentage-of-completion method may adversely affect the Company’s gross margins for the period in which the contract is modified or canceled. Undercertain circumstances, a cancellation or negative modification could result in the Company having to reverse revenue that was recognized in a prior period, thussignificantly reducing the amount of revenues recognized for the period in which the adjustment is made. Correspondingly, a positive modification may positivelyaffect grossF-9Table of Contentsmargins. In addition, a schedule delay or modifications can result in an increase in estimated cost to complete the project, which would also result in an impact togross margins. Changes in contract estimates are reviewed on a contract-by-contract basis and are revised periodically throughout the life of the contract such thatadjustments to profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the date of the revision in accordance with GAAP. Material differences may result in theamount and timing of the Company’s revenue for any period if management made different judgments or utilized different estimates.It is the Company’s policy to review any arrangement containing software or software deliverables and services against the criteria contained in ASCTopic 985, Software (“ Topic 985 ”) . Under the provisions of Topic 985 , the Company reviews the contract value of software deliverables and services anddetermines allocations of the contract value based on vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value for each of the software elements. All softwarearrangements requiring significant production, modification, or customization of the software are accounted for in conformity with Topic 605 .The Company’s contracts may include the provision of more than one of its services (“multiple element arrangements”). In these situations, the Companyapplies the guidance of Topic 605 . Accordingly, for applicable arrangements, revenue recognition includes the proper identification of separate units of accountingand the allocation of revenue across all elements based on relative fair values.For multiple element arrangements that include hardware products containing software essential to the hardware products’ functionality, the Companyallocates revenue to all deliverables based on their relative selling prices. In such circumstances, the Company uses a hierarchy to determine the selling price to beused for allocating revenue to deliverables: (i) VSOE, (ii) third-party evidence of selling price (“TPE”), and (iii) best estimate of the selling price (“ESP”).VSOE generally exists only when the Company sells the deliverable separately and is the price actually charged by the Company for that deliverable. TPEis determined based on competitor prices for similar deliverables when sold separately. Generally, the Company’s offerings contain significant differentiation suchthat comparable pricing of products with similar functionality cannot be obtained. Furthermore, the Company is unable to reliably determine what similarcompetitor products’ selling prices are on a stand-alone basis. Therefore, the Company typically is unable to obtain TPE of selling price. ESP reflects theCompany’s best estimates of what the selling prices of elements would be if they were sold regularly on a stand-alone basis. The Company determines ESP for aproduct or service by considering multiple factors including, but not limited to major product groupings, geographies, market conditions, competitive landscape,internal costs, gross margin objectives and pricing practices. The determination of ESP is made through consultation with management, taking into considerationthe Company’s marketing strategy.The Company accounts for multiple element arrangements that consist only of software or software-related products, including the sale of upgrades topreviously sold software, in accordance with industry specific software accounting guidance. For such transactions, revenue on arrangements that include multipleelements is allocated to each element based on the relative fair value of each element, and fair value is determined by VSOE. If the Company cannot objectivelydetermine the fair value of any undelivered element included in such multiple element arrangements, the Company defers revenue until all elements are deliveredand services have been performed, or until fair value can objectively be determined for any remaining undelivered elements. Under certain of the Company’scontractual arrangements, the Company may also recognize revenue for out-of-pocket expenses in accordance with Topic 605. Depending on the contractualarrangement, these expenses may be reimbursed with or without a fee.Under certain of its contracts, the Company provides supplier procurement services and materials for its customers. The Company records revenue onthese arrangements on a gross or net basis in accordance with Topic 605, depending on the specific circumstances of the arrangement. The Company considers thefollowing criteria, among others, for recording revenue on a gross or net basis:(1)whether the Company acts as a principal in the transaction;(2)whether the Company takes title to the products;(3)whether the Company assumes risks and rewards of ownership, such as risk of loss for collection, delivery or returns;(4)whether the Company serves as an agent or broker, with compensation on a commission or fee basis; and,(5)whether the Company assumes the credit risk for the amount billed to the customer subsequent to delivery.F-10Table of ContentsFor federal contracts, the Company follows U.S. Government procurement and accounting standards in assessing the allowability and the allocability ofcosts to contracts. Due to the significance of the judgments and estimation processes, it is likely that materially different amounts could be recorded if differentassumptions were used or if the underlying circumstances were to change. The Company closely monitors the consistent application of its critical accountingpolicies and compliance with contract accounting. Business operations personnel conduct periodic contract status and performance reviews. When adjustments inestimated contract revenues or costs are required, any significant changes from prior estimates are included in earnings in the current period. Also, regular andrecurring evaluations of contract cost, scheduling and technical matters are performed by management personnel who are independent from the business operationspersonnel performing work under the contract. Costs incurred and allocated to contracts with the U.S. Government are scrutinized for compliance with regulatorystandards by the Company’s personnel, and are subject to audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency.From time to time, the Company may proceed with work based on customer direction prior to the completion and signing of formal contract documents.The Company has a formal review process for approving any such work. Revenue associated with such work is recognized only when it can be reliably estimatedand realization is probable. The Company bases its estimates on previous experiences with the customer, communications with the customer regarding fundingstatus, and its knowledge of available funding for the contract or program. As of December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 , approximately $1.6 million and $1.7million , respectively, of the Company’s unbilled accounts receivable balance were under an authorization to proceed or work order from its customers where aformal purchase order had not yet been received.Costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in cost of product sales at the time the related revenue is recognized. Amounts billed to a customerfor shipping and handling are reported as revenue.(f)Inventoried costsInventoried costs are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the average cost or first-in, first-out methods and the applicablemethod is applied consistently within an operating entity. Inventoried costs primarily relate to work under fixed-price contracts using the units-of-delivery methodof percentage-of-completion accounting. These costs represent accumulated contract costs less the portion of such costs allocated to delivered items. Accumulatedcontract costs include direct production costs, factory and engineering overhead and production tooling costs. Pursuant to contract provisions of U.S. Governmentcontracts, such customers may have title to, or a security interest in inventories related to such contracts as a result of advances, performance-based payments, andprogress payments. The Company reflects those advances and payments as an offset against the related inventory balances.The Company regularly reviews inventory quantities on hand, future purchase commitments with its suppliers, and the estimated utility of its inventory. Ifthe Company’s review indicates a reduction in utility below carrying value, it reduces its inventory to a new cost basis.(g) Research and DevelopmentCosts incurred in research and development activities are expensed as incurred in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASCTopic 730, Research and Development.(h)Income TaxesThe Company records deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statementcarrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilitiesare measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be realized. The effecton deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.The Company maintains a valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize the benefitsof these tax assets in future tax periods. The valuation allowance is based on estimates of future taxable income by tax jurisdiction in which the Company operates,the number of years over which the deferred tax assets will be recoverable, and scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities.F-11Table of ContentsIn accordance with the recognition standards established by ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ Topic 740 ”), the Company makes a comprehensive reviewof its portfolio of uncertain tax positions regularly. In this regard, an uncertain tax position represents the Company’s expected treatment of a tax position taken ina filed tax return, or planned to be taken in a future tax return or claim, which has not been reflected in measuring income tax expense for financial reportingpurposes. Until these positions are sustained by the taxing authorities, the Company has not recognized the tax benefits resulting from such positions and reportsthe tax effects as a liability for uncertain tax positions in its Consolidated Balance Sheets.(i)Stock-Based CompensationThe Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ Topic 718 ”). All of theCompany’s stock-based compensation plans are considered equity plans under Topic 718 , and compensation expense recognized is net of estimated forfeituresover the vesting period. The Company issues stock options and stock awards under its existing plans. The fair value of stock options is estimated on the date ofgrant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model or a trinomial lattice options pricing model and is expensed on a straight-line basis over the remaining vestingperiod of the options, which is generally six or less years. The fair value of stock awards is determined based on the closing market price of the Company’scommon stock on the grant date and is adjusted at each reporting date based on the amount of shares ultimately expected to vest. Compensation expense for stockawards is expensed over the vesting period, usually five to ten years . Compensation expense for stock issued under the Company’s employee stock purchase planis estimated at the beginning date of the offering period using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and is expensed on a straight-line basis over the period of theoffering, which is generally six months.For the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 , there were no incremental tax benefits from stock optionsexercised in the periods. The following table shows the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2013 , 2014 and 2015 for stock-basedcompensation expense related to stock options, stock awards and to stock offered under the Company’s employee stock purchase plan (in millions, except per shareamounts). 2013 2014 2015Selling, general and administrative expenses $7.2 $3.6 $6.1Total cost of employee stock-based compensation included in operating income (loss) fromcontinuing operations, before income tax 7.2 3.6 6.1Impact on net income (loss) per common share: Basic and diluted $(0.13) $(0.06) $(0.10)(j)Allowance for Doubtful AccountsThe Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments,which results in bad debt expense. Management periodically determines the adequacy of this allowance by evaluating the comprehensive risk profiles of allindividual customer receivable balances including, but not limited to, the customer’s financial condition, credit agency reports, financial statements and overallcurrent economic conditions. Additionally, on certain contracts whereby the Company performs services for a prime/general contractor, a specified percentage ofthe invoiced trade accounts receivable may be retained by the customer until the project is completed. The Company periodically reviews all retainages forcollectability and records allowances for doubtful accounts when deemed appropriate, based on its assessment of the associated credit risks. Changes to estimatesof contract value are recorded as adjustments to revenue and not as a component of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Individual accounts receivable are writtenoff to the allowance for doubtful accounts when the Company becomes aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, and all collectionefforts are exhausted.F-12Table of ContentsThe following table outlines the balance of the Company’s Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for 2013 , 2014 and 2015 . The table identifies theadditional provisions each year as well as the write-offs that utilized the allowance (in millions).Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Balance at Beginningof Year Provisions Write-offs/Recoveries Balance at End ofYearYear ended December 29, 2013 $1.4 $1.0 $(0.2) $2.2Year ended December 28, 2014 $2.2 $1.5 $(1.8) $1.9Year ended December 27, 2015 $1.9 $0.4 $(0.5) $1.8(k)Cash and Cash EquivalentsThe Company’s cash equivalents consist of its highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased by theCompany.The Company has restricted cash accounts of approximately $5.4 million at December 28, 2014 and $0.7 million at December 27, 2015 . As ofDecember 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 , restricted cash consists primarily of a deposit securing foreign letters of credit related to payment and performancebonds on international contracts.(l)Property and Equipment, NetProperty and equipment, net owned by the Company is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of individual assets. Equipment acquired under capitalleases are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset. Improvements, which significantly improve and extend the usefullife of an asset, are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of the lease period or the estimated useful life. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs arecharged to operations as incurred.Assets are depreciated predominately using the straight-line method, with the following lives: YearsBuildings and improvements 15 – 39Machinery and equipment 3 – 10Computer equipment and software 1 – 10Vehicles, furniture, and office equipment 5Leasehold improvements Shorter of useful life or length oflease(m)LeasesThe Company uses its incremental borrowing rate in the assessment of lease classification as capital or operating and defines the initial lease term toinclude renewal options determined to be reasonably assured. The Company conducts operations primarily under operating leases.Most lease agreements for real property contain incentives for tenant improvements, rent holidays, or rent escalation clauses. For incentives for tenantimprovements, the Company capitalizes the leasehold improvements which are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or their estimated useful life andrecords a deferred rent liability which is amortized over the term of the lease as a reduction to rent expense. For rent holidays and rent escalation clauses during thelease term, the Company records minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. For purposes of recognizing lease incentives, theCompany uses the date of initial possession as the commencement date, which is generally when the Company is given the right of access to the space and beginsto make improvements in preparation for intended use.(n)Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, NetF-13Table of ContentsIn accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (“ Topic 350 ”), the Company performs impairment tests forgoodwill and indefinite lived intangibles as of the last day of its fiscal October, or when evidence of potential impairment exists. When it is determined thatimpairment has occurred, a charge to operations is recorded. Goodwill and other purchased intangible asset balances are included in the identifiable assets of theoperating segment to which they have been assigned. Any goodwill impairment, as well as the amortization of other purchased intangible assets, is charged againstthe respective segments’ operating income.In accordance with Topic 350 , the Company classifies intangible assets into three categories: (1) intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization,(2) intangible assets with indefinite lives not subject to amortization, and (3) goodwill. The Company tests intangible assets with finite lives for impairment ifconditions exist that indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Such conditions may include an economic downturn in a geographic market or a change inthe assessment of future operations. The Company records an impairment charge when the carrying value of the finite lived intangible asset is not recoverable bythe cash flows generated from the use of the asset.The Company determines the useful lives of identifiable intangible assets after considering the specific facts and circumstances related to each intangibleasset. Factors considered when determining useful lives include the contractual term of any agreement, the history of the asset, the Company’s long-term strategyfor the use of the asset, any laws or other local regulations which could impact the useful life of the asset, and other economic factors, including competition andspecific market conditions. Intangible assets that are deemed to have finite lives are amortized, generally on a straight-line basis, over their useful lives, rangingfrom one to 15 years .(o) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed OfLong-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment ,whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used ismeasured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to future net cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) expected to be generated by the asset. Ifsuch assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fairvalue of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.(p)Fair Value of Financial InstrumentsASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires that fair values be disclosed for the Company’s financial instruments. The carrying amounts of cashequivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts, and income taxes payable,approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is based upon actual trading activity. Thefair value of capital lease obligations is estimated based on quoted market prices for the same or similar obligations with the same remaining maturities.(q)Concentrations and UncertaintiesThe Company maintains cash balances at various financial institutions and such balances commonly exceed the $250,000 insured amount by the FederalDeposit Insurance Corporation. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and management believes that the Company is not exposed to anysignificant credit risk with respect to such cash and cash equivalents.Financial instruments, which subject the Company to potential concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of the Company’s billed and unbilledaccounts receivable. The Company’s accounts receivable result from sales to customers within the U.S. Government, state and local agencies and with commercialcustomers in various industries. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its commercial customers. Credit is extended based on evaluation of thecustomer’s financial condition and collateral is not required. Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. See Note 12 of theseNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the Company’s significant customers.(r) Debt Issuance CostsF-14Table of ContentsFees paid to obtain debt financing and revolving credit facilities or amendments under such debt financing and revolving credit facilities are treated asdebt issuance costs and are capitalized and amortized over the expected term of the related debt or revolving credit facility and are shown as a financing activity inthe Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Issuance costs related to debt are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a direct deduction from the carryingamount of the associated debt liability. Issuance costs related to a revolving credit facility are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.(s)Interest Expense, NetInterest expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is summarized in the following table (in millions): 2013 2014 2015Interest expense incurred primarily on the Company’s Senior Secured Notes $(46.4) $(39.4) $(36.0)Miscellaneous interest income 0.2 0.2 —Interest expense, net $(46.2) $(39.2) $(36.0)(t)Foreign CurrencyFor operations outside the U.S. that prepare financial statements in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, results of operations and cash flows are translatedat average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are generally translated at end-of-period exchange rates. Translation adjustments are includedas a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.The Company transacts with foreign customers in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. It experiences realized and unrealized foreign currency gains orlosses on foreign denominated receivables. In addition, certain intercompany transactions give rise to realized and unrealized foreign currency gains or losses.Also, any other transactions between the Company or its subsidiaries and a third-party, denominated in a currency different from the functional currency, areforeign currency transactions.The aggregate foreign currency transaction loss included in determining net loss for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , andDecember 27, 2015 was approximately $0.3 million , $0.0 million , and $0.8 million , respectively, which is included in other income (expense), net on theaccompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).(u) Product WarrantiesCertain of the Company’s products and services are covered by a warranty to be free from defects in material and workmanship for periods ranging fromone to ten years . Optional extended warranty contracts can also be purchased with the revenue deferred and amortized over the extended warranty period. TheCompany accrues a warranty liability for estimated costs to provide products, parts or services to repair or replace products in satisfaction of warranty obligations.Warranty revenues related to extended warranty contracts are amortized to income, over the life of the contract, using the straight-line method. Costs underextended warranty contracts are expensed as incurred.The Company’s estimate of costs to service its warranty obligations is based upon historical experience and expectations of future conditions. To theextent that the Company experiences any changes in warranty claim activity or costs associated with servicing those claims, its warranty liability is adjustedaccordingly.(v) Recent Accounting PronouncementsIn February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards 2016-02 (“ASU 2016-02”) Leases . The ASU requires that lessees recognize assets andliabilities for the rights and obligations for leases with a lease term of more than one year. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods endingafter December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has not determined the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.F-15Table of ContentsIn November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 (“ASU 2015-17”) Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification ofDeferred Taxes . The ASU eliminates the current requirement for organizations to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent in a classifiedbalance sheet. Instead, organizations will be required to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent.The amendments apply to all organizations that present a classified balance sheet. For public companies, the amendments are effective for financialstatements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The FASB also decided to permit earlierapplication by all entities as of the beginning of any interim or annual reporting period. The amendment provides the reporting entity with an option to apply theamendment prospectively, or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 prospectively for thefiscal year ended December 27, 2015.In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-15 (“ASU 2015-15”), Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30):Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements - Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant toStaff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting . ASU 2015-15 supplements the requirements of ASU 2015-03 by allowing an entity to defer and present debtissuance costs related to a line of credit arrangement as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred costs ratably over the term of the line of creditarrangement. The Company adopted ASU 2015-15 for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 which did not have any effect on its consolidated financialstatements.In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-14 (“ASU 2015-14”) Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Deferral of theEffective Date that deferred the effective date of FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 (“ASU 2014-09”), Revenue from Contracts with Customers.Pursuant to ASU 2015-14, public business entities, certain not-for-profit entities, and certain employee benefit plans should apply the guidance in ASU 2014-09 toannual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The FASB issued ASU 2014-09 inMay 2014. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity using GAAP that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for thetransfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards ( e.g ., insurance contracts or lease contracts). ASU 2014-09 willsupersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605 , Revenue Recognition , and most industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 also supersedes somecost guidance included in ASC Subtopic 605-35 , Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts. The guidance permits companies toeither apply the requirements retrospectively to all prior periods presented or apply the requirements in the year of adoption, through a cumulative adjustment. TheCompany has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the impact of adoption on its Consolidated Financial Statements.In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03 (“ASU 2015-03”), Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30):Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in thebalance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance fordebt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in ASU 2015-03. The amendments in this ASU are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal yearsbeginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years and early adoption of the amendments is permitted for financial statements thathave not been previously issued and should be applied on a retrospective basis. The Company adopted ASU 2015-03 for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2015,which resulted in a reclassification of $1.7 million and $1.3 million from other current assets as well as $5.9 million and $3.0 million from other assets to long termdebt as of December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 , respectively.In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-15 (“ASU 2014-15”), Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern(Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. ASU 2014-15 is intended to define management’sresponsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnotedisclosures. Under GAAP, financial statements are prepared under the presumption that the reporting organization will continue to operate as a going concern,except in limited circumstances. Financial reporting under this presumption is commonly referred to as the going concern basis of accounting. The going concernbasis of accounting is critical to financial reporting because it establishes the fundamental basis for measuring and classifying assets and liabilities. Currently,GAAP lacks guidance about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the organization’s ability to continue as a goingconcern or to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 provides guidance to an organization’s management, with principles and definitions that areintended to reduce diversity in the timing and content of disclosures that are commonly provided by organizations today in theF-16Table of Contentsfinancial statement footnotes. The amendments are effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reportingperiod. Early application is permitted for annual or interim reporting periods for which the financial statements have not previously been issued. The Companydoes not believe that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-08 (“ASU 2014-08”), Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) andProperty, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments inASU 2014-08 change the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and require enhanced disclosures in this area. Under the new guidance, only disposalsrepresenting a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization’soperations and financial results. Examples include a disposal of a major geographic area, a major line of business, or a major equity method investment. Inaddition, the new guidance requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information about theassets, liabilities, income, and expenses of discontinued operations. The new guidance also requires disclosure of the pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of asignificant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. The amendments in ASU 2014-08 were effective in the first quarterof 2015 for public organizations with calendar year ends. The Company adopted this standard in the quarter ended March 29, 2015. As discussed in “DiscontinuedOperations” in Note 8 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in this Form 10-K have been recast forall periods presented to reflect the disposition of the Herley Entities as discontinued operations.Note 2 . Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (a)Goodwill The Company performs its annual impairment test for goodwill in accordance with Topic 350 as of the last day of its fiscal October or when evidence ofpotential impairment exists.The Company assesses goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operatingsegment, referred to as a component. The Company determines its reporting units by first identifying its operating segments, and then assessing whether anycomponents of these segments constitute a business for which discrete financial information is available and where segment management regularly reviews theoperating results of that component. The Company aggregates components within an operating segment that have similar economic characteristics.In determining the fair value for the reporting units, there are key assumptions relating to future operating performance and revenue growth. If the actualoperating performance and financial results are not consistent with our assumptions, an impairment in our $483.4 million goodwill and $36.5 million intangibleassets could occur in future periods. Market factors that could impact our ability to successfully develop new products include the successful completion of certainunmanned system platforms, and the successful acceptance of new unmanned system platforms, including from a political and budgetary standpoint. For example,the US reporting unit fair value includes assumptions that the development of the high performance Unmanned Combat Aerial System (“UCAS”) product issuccessful and we are awarded future contracts for the UCAS product and other new tactical aerial systems. Additionally, the US reporting unit fair value assumesthat we will receive follow on orders for the Sub-Sonic Aerial Target (“SSAT”), which is currently under contract with the US Navy.The KGS reportable segment has four operating segments: Defense Rocket Support Services (“DRSS”), Microwave Electronics (“ME”), Technical andTraining Solutions (“TTS”), and Modular Systems (“MS”). All of the KGS operating segments provide technology based defense solutions, involving products andservices, primarily for mission critical U.S. National Security priorities, with the primary focus relating to the nation’s Command, Control, Communications,Computing, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance requirements. The PSS reportable business segment provides integrated solutions foradvanced homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure security, and security and surveillance systems for government, industrial and commercialcustomers. The US reportable segment consists of our unmanned aerial system and unmanned ground and seaborne system businesses.Concurrent with the sale on August 21, 2015 of the U.S. and U.K. operations of its Electronic Products Division to Ultra Electronics Holdings plc (seeNote 8) the Company changed the name of its Electronic Products Division to the Microwave Electronics Division (“ME”). In the second quarter of 2015, as aresult of the pendingF-17Table of Contentsdisposition of the Herley Entities, the Company performed a valuation analysis to apportion the carrying value of the goodwill of its EP reportable unit to theretained ME products business and the Herley Entities which were subsequently sold. As a result, the KGS reportable segment is comprised of an aggregation ofKratos’ Government Solutions operating segments, including our microwave products, satellite communications, modular systems and rocket support operatingsegments. The Company identified its reporting units to be the DRSS, ME, TTS, MS, US and PSS operating segments, which were tested for potential impairmentin the fiscal year 2015 annual test.In order to test for potential impairment, the Company estimates the fair value of each of its reporting units based on a comparison and weighting of theincome approach, specifically the discounted cash flow method and the market approach, which estimates the fair value of the Company’s reporting units basedupon comparable market prices and recent transactions and also validates the reasonableness of the implied multiples from the income approach. The Companyreconciles the fair value of its reporting units to its market capitalization based upon the last business day of fiscal October and assumes a control premium. TheCompany uses this methodology to determine the fair value of its reporting units for comparison to their corresponding book values because there are noobservable inputs available, a Level 3 measurement (See Note 9 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). If the book value exceeds the estimated fairvalue for a reporting unit a potential impairment is indicated, and Topic 350 prescribes the approach for determining the impairment amount, if any.The Company concluded that its goodwill was not impaired at December 27, 2015.The carrying amounts of goodwill as of December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 by reportable segment are as follows (in millions): PSS US KGS TotalGross value$53.9 $111.1 $565.8 $730.8Less accumulated impairment18.3 13.8 215.3 247.4Net$35.6 $97.3 $350.5 $483.4 (b)Purchased Intangible Assets The following table sets forth information for acquired finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets (in millions): As of December 28, 2014 As of December 27, 2015 GrossValue AccumulatedAmortization NetValue GrossValue AccumulatedAmortization NetValueAcquired finite-lived intangible assets: Customer relationships$84.1 $(58.2) $25.9 $83.7 $(67.1) $16.6Contracts and backlog72.1 (69.4) 2.7 71.3 (69.4) 1.9Developed technology and technical know-how23.1 (10.9) 12.2 23.1 (13.3) 9.8Trade names5.3 (4.6) 0.7 5.3 (4.9) 0.4Favorable operating lease1.8 (0.7) 1.1 1.8 (0.9) 0.9Total finite-lived intangible assets186.4 (143.8) 42.6 185.2 (155.6) 29.6Indefinite-lived trade names6.9 — 6.9 6.9 — 6.9Total intangible assets$193.3 $(143.8) $49.5 $192.1 $(155.6) $36.5The aggregate amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was $32.8 million , $19.1 million and $13.0 million for the years endedDecember 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 , respectively. TheF-18Table of ContentsCompany records all amortization expense in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and ComprehensiveIncome (Loss).The estimated future amortization expense of acquired intangible assets with finite lives as of December 27, 2015 is as follows (in millions): Fiscal YearAmount2016$10.820179.420184.320193.520201.5Thereafter0.1Total$29.6 Note 3 . Balance Sheet Details The detail of certain assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of the following (in millions).Cash and cash equivalentsThe Company’s cash equivalents consist of overnight cash sweep accounts that are invested on a daily basis. Cash and cash equivalents at December 28,2014 and December 27, 2015 were $33.5 million and $28.5 million , respectively and approximated their fair value.Accounts receivable, net (in millions)Receivables including amounts due under long-term contracts are summarized as follows: December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Billed, current $119.0 $96.6Unbilled, current 100.4 112.0Total current accounts receivable 219.4 208.6Allowance for doubtful accounts (1.9) (1.8)Total accounts receivable, net $217.5 $206.8Unbilled receivables represent the balance of recoverable costs and accrued profit, composed principally of revenue recognized on contracts for whichbillings have not been presented to the customer because the amounts were earned but not contractually billable as of the balance sheet date. Retainages receivablewere $6.1 million as of December 28, 2014 and $6.4 million as of December 27, 2015 and are included in accounts receivable, net in the Consolidated BalanceSheets.Substantially all accounts receivable at December 27, 2015 , are expected to be collected in 2016 . The Company does not believe it has significantexposure to credit risk, as accounts receivable and the related unbilled amounts are primarily from contracts where the end customer is the U.S. Government.U.S. Government contract receivables where the Company is the prime contractor included in accounts receivable, net (in millions) December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Billed $19.1 $13.5Unbilled 21.2 31.0Total U.S. Government contract receivables $40.3 $44.5 F-19Table of ContentsInventoried costs, net of progress payments (in millions) December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Raw materials$30.1 $32.9Work in process13.3 19.2Finished goods2.8 2.6Supplies and other2.1 1.6Subtotal inventoried costs48.3 56.3Less customer advances and progress payments(0.9) (0.7)Total inventoried costs$47.4 $55.6Property and equipment, net (in millions) December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Land and buildings $12.8 $13.3Computer equipment and software 24.3 27.0Machinery and equipment 41.0 47.4Furniture and office equipment 10.0 5.8Leasehold improvements 13.0 10.9Construction in progress 8.0 5.7Property and equipment 109.1 110.1Accumulated depreciation and amortization (47.5) (53.9)Total property and equipment, net $61.6 $56.2Depreciation expense was $13.6 million , $13.3 million and $12.5 million for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , andDecember 27, 2015 , respectively.Note 4 . Debt (a)Issuance of 7.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 In May 2014, the Company refinanced its $625.0 million 10% Senior Secured Notes due in 2017 (the “ 10% Notes ”) with $625.0 million of newly issued7.00% Senior Secured Notes due in 2019 (the “ 7% Notes ”). The net proceeds of the 7% Notes was $618.5 million after an original issue discount of $6.5 million .The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $8.8 million associated with the new 7% Notes . The Company utilized the net proceeds from the 7% Notes , a $41.0million draw on the Credit Agreement discussed below, as well as cash from operations to extinguish the 10% Notes . The total reacquisition price of the 10%Notes was $661.5 million including a $31.2 million early termination fee, the write-off of $15.5 million of unamortized issue costs, $12.9 million of unamortizedpremium, along with $5.3 million of additional interest while in escrow, which resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $39.1 million .The Company completed the offering of the 7.00% Notes (hereafter the “Notes”) in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and RegulationS under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”). The Notes are governed by an Indenture dated May 14, 2014 (the “Indenture”) among the Company,certain of the Company’s subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee and Collateral Agent. A Guarantorcan be released from its Guarantee if (a) all of the Capital Stock issued by such Guarantor or all or substantially all of the assets of such Guarantor are sold orotherwise disposed of; (b) the Company designates such Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary; (c) if the Company exercises its legal defeasance option or itscovenant defeasance option; or (d) upon satisfaction and discharge of the Indenture or payment in full in cash of the principal or, premium, if any, accrued andunpaid interest.The holders of the Notes have a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets and the assets of the Subsidiary Guarantors, except withrespect to accounts receivable, inventory, deposit accounts, securities accounts, cash,F-20Table of Contentssecurities and general intangibles (other than intellectual property), on which the holders of the Notes have a second priority lien to the Company’s $110.0 millionCredit Agreement.The Company pays interest on the Notes semi-annually, in arrears, on May 15 and November 15 of each year.The Notes include customary covenants and events of default as well as a consolidated fixed charge ratio of 2.0 :1 for the incurrence of additional indebtedness.Negative covenants include, among other things, limitations on additional debt, liens, negative pledges, investments, dividends, stock repurchases, asset sales andaffiliate transactions. Events of default include, among other events, non-performance of covenants, breach of representations, cross-default to other material debt,bankruptcy, insolvency, material judgments and changes in control. As of December 27, 2015 , the Company was in compliance with the covenants contained inthe Indenture governing the Notes.On or after May 15, 2016, the Company may redeem some or all of the Notes at 105.25% of the aggregate principal amount of such Notes through May15, 2017, 102.625% of the aggregate principal amount of such Notes through May 15, 2018 and 100% of the aggregate principal amount of such Notes thereafter,plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. In addition, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the Notes at 107% of the aggregate principalamount of such Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest before May 15, 2016 with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings. The Company may also redeem someor all of the Notes before May 15, 2016 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemptiondate, plus a “make whole” premium. In addition, at one time prior to May 15, 2016, the Company may redeem up to 10% of the original aggregate principalamount of the Notes issued under the Indenture at a redemption price of 103% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date ofredemption.On October 16, 2014, the Company exchanged the outstanding Notes for an equal amount of new Notes that have been registered under the Act. Theterms of the Notes issued in the exchange offer are identical in all material respects to the terms of the Notes, except the Notes issued in the exchange offer havebeen registered under the Act.The terms of the Indenture require that the net cash proceeds from asset dispositions be either utilized to (i) repay or prepay amounts outstanding underthe Company’s Indenture and Credit Agreement unless such amounts are reinvested in similar collateral, (ii) make an investment in assets that replace thecollateral of the Notes or (iii) a combination of both (i) and (ii). To the extent there are any remaining net proceeds from the asset disposition after application of (i)and (ii), such amounts are required to be utilized to repurchase Notes at par after 360 days following the asset disposition.Following the sale of the Herley Entities (see Note 8 of these Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements), the Company, on August 21, 2015, paiddown the $41.0 million outstanding on the Company’s $110.0 million Credit Agreement and on September 22, 2015, repurchased $175.0 million of the Notes atpar, in accordance with the Indenture. At December 27, 2015 , the Company has approximately $4.0 million to $6.0 million of estimated remaining net proceeds.The Company intends to invest the remaining proceeds in replacement collateral under the Indenture within the 360 days following the asset disposition.Related to the $175.0 million repurchase, the Company wrote off $1.8 million of unamortized issue costs, $1.4 million of unamortized discount, andincurred $0.2 million of legal fees, which resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $3.4 million .As of December 27, 2015 , there was $450.0 million in Notes outstanding.(b) Other Indebtedness $110.0 Million Credit FacilityOn May 14, 2014, the Company replaced its credit facility with KeyBank National Association and entered into the Credit Agreement. The CreditAgreement established a five -year senior secured revolving credit facility in the maximum amount of $110.0 million (subject to a potential increase of themaximum principal amount to $135.0 million , subject to the Agent’s and applicable lenders’ approval as described therein), consisting of a subline for letters ofcredit in an amount not to exceed $50.0 million , as well as a swingline loan in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding not to exceed $10.0 million .The Credit Agreement is secured by a lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets and the assets of the Subsidiary Guarantors thereunder, subject to certainexceptions and permitted liens. The Credit Agreement has a first priority lien on accounts receivable, inventory, deposit accounts, securities accounts, cash,securities and general intangibles (other than intellectual property). On all other assets, the Credit Agreement has a second priority lien junior to the lien securingthe Notes.F-21Table of ContentsThe Credit Agreement contains certain covenants, which include, but are not limited to, restrictions on indebtedness, liens, and investments, and limits onother various payments, as well as a financial covenant relating to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.15 :1. Events of default under the terms of theCredit Agreement include, but are not limited to: failure of the Company to pay any principal of any loans in full when due and payable; failure of the Company topay any interest on any loan or any fee or other amount payable under the Credit Agreement within three business days after the date when due and payable; failureof the Company or any of its subsidiaries to comply with certain covenants and agreements, subject to applicable grace periods and/or notice requirements; or anyrepresentation, warranty or statement made in or pursuant to the Credit Agreement or any related writing or any other material information furnished by theCompany or any of its subsidiaries to the Agent or the lenders shall prove to be false or erroneous; and the occurrence of an event or condition having orreasonably likely to have a material adverse effect, which includes a material adverse effect on the business, operations, condition (financial or otherwise) orprospects of the Company or the ability of the Company to repay its obligations. Where an event of default arises from certain bankruptcy events, the commitmentsshall automatically and immediately terminate and the principal of, and interest then outstanding on, all of the loans shall become immediately due and payable.Subject to certain notice requirements and other conditions, upon the occurrence of an event of default, including the occurrence of a condition having orreasonably likely to have a material adverse effect, commitments may be terminated and the principal of, and interest then outstanding on, all of the loans maybecome immediately due and payable. At December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014, no event of default had occurred and the Company believed that events orconditions having a material adverse effect, giving rise to an acceleration of any amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement, had not occurred and wasremote.Borrowings under the revolving Credit Agreement may take the form of a base rate revolving loan, Eurodollar revolving loan or swingline loan. Baserate revolving loans and swingline loans will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the sum of the applicable margin from time to time in effect plus the highestof (i) the Agent’s prime lending rate, as in effect at such time, (ii) the federal funds rate, as in effect at such time, plus 0.50% per annum, and (iii) the adjustedLondon Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) rate determined at such time for an interest period of one month, plus 1.00% per annum. Eurodollar revolving loanswill bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the sum of the applicable margin from time to time in effect plus the adjusted LIBOR rate. The applicable marginvaries between 1.50% - 2.00% for base rate revolving loans and swingline loans and 2.50% - 3.00% for Eurodollar loans, and is based on several factors includingthe Company’s then-existing borrowing base and the Lender’s total commitment amount and revolving credit exposure. The calculation of the Company’sborrowing base takes into account several items relating to the Company and its subsidiaries, including amounts due and owing under billed and unbilled accountsreceivables, then-held eligible raw materials inventory, work-in-process inventory, and applicable reserves.On May 31, 2015, the Company entered into a third amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the ThirdAmendment, the definitions of certain terms of the Credit Agreement were modified, the disposition of the Herley Entities was approved by the lenders, and aminimum $175.0 million repurchase of the Notes by the Company, and the payment in full of the outstanding balance of the Credit Agreement was required uponconsummation of the sale of the Herley Entities. Additionally, the measurement of the fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.15 :1 was modified as follows: (i) the fixedcharge coverage ratio will not be measured as of the quarterly reporting period ending as of the end of any quarterly reporting period ending after June 30, 2015, ifon such date (a) there are no outstanding revolving loans or swingline loans and (b) the aggregate amount outstanding under letters of credit is less than or equal to$17.0 million , and (ii) as to any subsequent quarterly reporting period ending after June 30, 2015, and not covered by (i) above, a fixed charge coverage ratio of atleast 1.05 :1 will be applied if the percentage of (a) outstanding revolving loans plus the sum of the outstanding swingline loans and outstanding letters of creditthat are in excess of $17.0 million , to (b) the revolving credit commitment, minus the Herley Disposition Proceeds Reinvestment Reserve, as defined below, isgreater than 0.00% but less than 15.00% or a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 :1 will be applied if the aforementioned percentage is equal to or greater than15.00% but less than 25.00% . In all other instances, the fixed charge coverage ratio remains at 1.15 :1. For purposes of computing the fixed charge coverage ratio,consolidated interest expense in connection with the repurchase of Notes with proceeds from the sale of the Herley Entities shall be deemed to have occurred onthe first day of the most recently completed four quarterly reporting period.The terms of the Third Amendment also included the establishment of a reserve (the “Herley Disposition Proceeds Reinvestment Reserve”), that willreduce the maximum facility of $110.0 million . With the sale of the Herley Entities, a $50.8 million reserve was established based upon the collateral carryingvalue under the Credit Agreement of the Herley Entities disposed. The reserve will be adjusted monthly for the subsequent cumulative reinvestment in similarcollateral assets over a period not to exceed 360 days from the sale of the Herley Entities. As of December 27, 2015 , the reserve, adjusted for cumulativereinvestment in similar collateral assets since the sale of the Herley Entities was $4.9 million , resulting in a reduced maximum facility of $105.1 million . To theextent that reinvestment occurs in similar collateral assets, the facility will be reinstated accordingly up to a maximum of $110.0 million . The Company expects tomake investments in assets that willF-22Table of Contentsreplace the collateral which will reinstate the maximum facility to the full $110.0 million .On August 19, 2015, the Company entered into a fourth amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. Among other things, the FourthAmendment provides for a modification of the Third Amendment as it relates to when the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio will be measured based upon theCompany’s outstanding borrowings. Outstanding borrowings for purposes of computing the applicable minimum fixed charge coverage ratio exclude any letter ofcredit exposure outstanding of $17.0 million plus the amount of letters of credit outstanding for the divested Herley Entities for which a cash deposit has beenplaced in escrow by the Buyer to cover the amount of such outstanding letters of credit, should the letters of credit be pulled.As of December 27, 2015 , there were no borrowings outstanding on the Credit Agreement and $11.1 million outstanding on letters of credit, resulting innet borrowing base availability of $60.1 million . The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants of the Credit Agreement and its amendments as ofDecember 27, 2015 .Debt Acquired in Acquisition The Company has a 10 -year term loan with a bank in Israel entered into on September 16, 2008 in connection with the acquisition of one of its whollyowned subsidiaries. The balance as of December 27, 2015 was $2.7 million , and the loan is payable in quarterly installments of $0.3 million plus interest atLIBOR plus a margin of 1.5% . The loan agreement contains various covenants, including a minimum net equity covenant as defined in the loan agreement. TheCompany was in compliance with all covenants as of December 27, 2015 .Fair Value of Long-term Debt Carrying amounts and the related estimated fair values of the Company’s long-term debt financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurringbasis at December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 are presented in the following table: As of December 28, 2014 As of December 27, 2015$ in millions Principal CarryingAmount Fair Value Principal CarryingAmount Fair ValueLong-term debt $669.8 $656.4 $577.1 $452.7 $445.1 $315.2 The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was based upon actual trading activity (Level 1, Observable inputs —quoted prices in active markets). As of December 27, 2015 , the difference between the carrying amount of $445.1 million and the principal amount of $452.7 million presented in theprevious table, is the net unamortized original issue discount of $3.3 million and the unamortized debt issuance costs of $4.3 million , which are being accreted tointerest expense over the term of the related debt.Future maturities of long-term debt for each of the years ending 2016 and 2017 are $1.0 million per year, $0.7 million in 2018, and $450.0 million in2019. Note 5 . Lease CommitmentsThe Company leases certain facilities and equipment under operating and capital leases having terms expiring at various dates through 2025.F-23Table of ContentsFuture minimum lease payments under capital and operating leases as of December 27, 2015 , which does not include $14.2 million in sublease incomeon the Company’s operating leases, are as follows (in millions):YearOperating Leases2016$19.5201716.8201814.5201912.120207.5Thereafter3.1Total future minimum lease payments$73.5Amortization expense related to capital leases was $0.2 million , $0.2 million and $0.0 million for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28,2014 and December 27, 2015 , respectively.Gross rent expense under operating leases for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 was $20.2 million ,$24.6 million , and $23.1 million , respectively. Total sublease income for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 ,totaling $2.3 million , $3.3 million , and $3.3 million , respectively, has been netted against rent expense.The Company’s accrual for excess facilities was $12.4 million , $11.3 million , and $5.5 million as of December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 andDecember 27, 2015 , respectively. The Company estimates that the remaining accrual will be paid through 2020.The accrual for excess facilities is as follows (in millions): Excess FacilitiesBalance as of December 29, 2013 $12.4Adjustment of excess facility accrual 0.2Cash payments (1.3)Balance as of December 28, 2014 11.3Adjustments of excess facility accruals (4.3)Cash payments (1.5)Balance as of December 27, 2015 $5.5The adjustment of $0.2 million for 2014 was primarily due to an estimated excess facility accrual of office space at our Sacramento, Californiaadministrative facilities. The adjustment in 2015 reflects the impact of a new sublease arrangement that the Company entered into for our Columbia, Marylandfacility.The lease on certain office facilities includes scheduled base rent increases over the term of the lease. The total amount of the base rent payments is beingcharged to expense on the straight-line method over the term of the lease. In addition to the base rent payment, the Company pays a monthly allocation of thebuilding’s operating expenses. The Company has recorded deferred rent, included in accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated BalanceSheets, of $3.1 million , $5.2 million , and $4.6 million at December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 , respectively, to reflect the excess ofrent expense over cash payments since inception of the respective leases.Note 6 . Net Loss Per Common Share The Company calculates net loss per share in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260 , Earnings per Share (“ Topic 260 ”) . Under Topic 260 , basic netloss per common share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted netloss per common share reflects the effects of potentially dilutive securities.F-24Table of ContentsThe following shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (in millions): December 29, 2013 December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Shares from stock options and awards 2.6 0.9 1.9Note 7 . Income Taxes The components of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , andDecember 27, 2015 are comprised of the following (in millions): 2013 2014 2015Domestic $(34.0) $(78.8) $(54.2)Foreign 5.6 7.0 9.6Total $(28.4) $(71.8) $(44.6)The provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27,2015 are comprised of the following (in millions): 2013 2014 2015Federal income taxes: Current $— $— $(15.7)Deferred — 2.9 1.4Total Federal — 2.9 (14.3)State and local income taxes Current 1.9 1.6 0.8Deferred (0.6) (1.7) —Total State and local 1.3 (0.1) 0.8Foreign income taxes: Current (0.1) 0.7 1.2Deferred (0.1) 0.4 0.9Total Foreign (0.2) 1.1 2.1Total $1.1 $3.9 $(11.4)A reconciliation of the total income tax provision (benefit) to the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to the lossfrom continuing operations before income taxes for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 is as follows (in millions): 2013 2014 2015Income tax (benefit) at federal statutory rate $(9.9) $(25.1) $(15.6)State taxes, net of federal tax benefit and valuation allowance 1.7 0.8 (0.2)Difference in tax rates between U.S. and foreign (2.0) (1.4) (0.7)Increase in federal valuation allowance 11.1 26.0 —Nondeductible expense 0.7 1.5 0.8Increase in reserve for uncertain tax positions 0.2 0.9 0.9Changes to indefinite life items and separate state deferred taxes (0.7) 1.2 3.4Total $1.1 $3.9 $(11.4)F-25Table of ContentsThe tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015are as follows (in millions): 2014 2015Deferred tax assets: Allowance for doubtful accounts $0.6 $0.5Sundry accruals 2.3 2.2Vacation accrual 5.1 4.5Stock-based compensation 5.4 5.1Payroll related accruals 4.6 3.6Lease accruals 8.4 5.1Investments 2.0 2.0Net operating loss carryforwards 144.3 98.4Tax credit carryforwards 6.5 9.2Deferred revenue 2.4 3.1Reserves and other 9.3 7.0 190.9 140.7Valuation allowance (154.0) (102.1)Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 36.9 38.6Deferred tax liabilities: Unearned revenue (35.8) (39.1)Other intangibles (2.7) (3.2)Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation (6.5) (4.5)Other (1.3) (2.3)Total deferred tax liabilities (46.3) (49.1)Net deferred tax asset (liability) $(9.4) $(10.5)In assessing the Company’s ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers, on a periodic basis, whether it is more likely than not that someportion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As such, management has determined that it is appropriate to maintain a full valuation allowanceagainst the Company’s deferred tax assets, with the exception of an amount equal to its deferred tax liabilities, which can be expected to reverse over a definite lifeand certain foreign and separate state deferred tax assets. Management will continue to evaluate the necessity to maintain a valuation allowance against theCompany’s net deferred tax assets. During fiscal 2015 , the Company recorded a net decrease in its federal valuation allowance of $51.9 million predominantlyrelated to the utilization of the Company's net operating loss carryforwards.At December 27, 2015 , the Company had federal tax loss carryforwards of $287.7 million and various state tax loss carryforwards of $212.4 millionincluding net operating losses resulting from stock options of $14.4 million for federal and state, which if recognized would result in additional paid-in-capital. Thefederal tax loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2019 and state tax loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2016 in certain states.Federal and state income tax laws impose restrictions on the utilization of net operating loss (“NOL”) and tax credit carryforwards in the event that an“ownership change” occurs for tax purposes, as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 382”). In general, anownership change occurs when shareholders owning 5% or more of a “loss corporation” (a corporation entitled to use NOL or other loss carryovers) haveincreased their ownership of stock in such corporation by more than 50 percentage points during any 3 -year period. The annual base Section 382 limitation iscalculated by multiplying the loss corporation’s value at the time of the ownership change by the greater of the long-term tax-exempt rate determined by theInternal Revenue Service in the month of the ownership change or the two preceding months. This base limitation is subject to adjustments, including an increasefor built-in gains recognized in the five year period after the ownership change. In March 2010 , an “ownership change” occurred that will limit the utilization ofNOL carryforwards. In July 2011 , another “ownership change” occurred. The March 2010 ownership change limitation is more restrictive. In prior years thecompany acquired corporations with NOL carryforwards at the date of acquisition (“Acquired NOLs”). The Acquired NOLs are subject to separate limitations thatmay further restrict the use of Acquired NOLs. As a result, the Company’s federal annual utilization of NOL carryforwards were limited to at least $27.0 million ayear for the five years succeeding the MarchF-26Table of Contents2010 ownership change and at least $ 11.6 million for each year thereafter subject to separate limitations for Acquired NOLs. If the entire limitation amount is notutilized in a year, the excess can be carried forward and utilized in future years. For the year ended December 27, 2015 , there was no impact of such limitations onthe income tax provision since the amount of taxable income did not exceed the annual limitation amount. In addition, future equity offerings or acquisitions thathave equity as a component of the purchase price could also cause an “ownership change.” If and when any other “ownership change” occurs, utilization of theNOL or other tax attributes may be further limited. As discussed elsewhere, deferred tax assets relating to the NOL and credit carryforwards are offset by a fullvaluation allowance. In addition, utilization of state tax loss carryforwards is dependent upon sufficient taxable income apportioned to the states.The Company has not provided deferred U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes of approximately $21.9 million on temporary differences relatingto the outside basis in its investment in foreign subsidiaries which are essentially permanent in duration. It is the Company’s intention to permanently reinvestundistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries. As of December 27, 2015 the Company has $9.1 million of cash and cash equivalents available for distribution.The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S., various state tax jurisdictions and various foreign tax jurisdictions. The Company’s tax years for 2000 andlater are subject to examination by the U.S. and state tax authorities due to the existence of NOL carryforwards. Generally, the Company’s tax years for 2002 andlater are subject to examination by various foreign tax authorities.The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits (in millions):Balance as of December 30, 2012 $13.4Increases related to prior periods (acquired entities) 3.3Increases related to current year tax positions 1.7Expiration of applicable statutes of limitations (2.6)Settlements with taxing authorities —Balance as of December 29, 2013 15.8Increases related to prior periods (acquired entities) —Increases related to current year tax positions 0.8Expiration of applicable statutes of limitations (0.2)Settlements with taxing authorities —Balance as of December 28, 2014 16.4Increases related to prior periods 0.4Increases related to current year tax positions 0.9Expiration of applicable statutes of limitations —Settlements with taxing authorities —Decreases related to disposition (0.5)Balance as of December 27, 2015 $17.2Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 27, 2015 , are $17.2 million of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effectivetax rate. Included in this amount is $14.6 million that would become a deferred tax asset if the tax benefit were recognized. As such, this benefit may be impactedby a corresponding valuation allowance depending upon the Company’s consolidated financial position at the time the benefits are recognized. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. For each of the years endedDecember 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 , the Company recorded $0.2 million , in interest or penalties. These amounts are netted by abenefit for interest and penalties related to the reversal of prior positions as noted above of $0.2 million , $0.1 million , and $0.1 million for the years endedDecember 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 , respectively. As of December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 , theCompany had recorded total interest and penalties of $0.7 million , $0.8 million , and $1.0 million , respectively.The Company believes that no material amount of the liabilities for uncertain tax positions will expire within 12 months of December 27, 2015 .Note 8 . Discontinued OperationsF-27Table of Contents On August 21, 2015, the Company completed the sale of the U.S. and U.K. operations of its Electronic Products Division to Ultra Electronics Holdingsplc (“Ultra”), a public limited company formed under the laws of England and Wales and traded on the London Stock Exchange, and Ultra Electronics DefenseInc. (the “Buyer”), a Delaware corporation ultimately owned by Ultra, (the “Transaction”). Pursuant to the terms of that certain Stock Purchase Agreement, datedMay 31, 2015, by and among the Company, Ultra and the Buyer (the “Purchase Agreement”), the Company sold to the Buyer all of the issued and outstandingcapital stock of its wholly owned subsidiary Herley Industries, Inc. (“Herley”) and certain of Herley’s subsidiaries, including Herley-CTI, Inc., EW SimulationTechnology, Ltd. and Stapor Research, Inc. (collectively, the “Herley Entities”), for $260.0 million in cash plus $5.0 million for taxes incurred as part of theTransaction, less a $2.0 million escrow to satisfy any purchase price adjustments, and an estimated working capital adjustment of $8.3 million . The PurchaseAgreement also contains certain non-compete and indemnification provisions. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into an agreement toindemnify the Buyer for any pre-acquisition tax liabilities. As a result of this arrangement, the Company recorded amounts that have historically been classified asunrecognized tax benefits into other long term liabilities. The Company also agreed to indemnify Ultra for pre-existing environmental conditions for a period offive years from the closing date and with a maximum indemnification payment of $34.0 million . The Company does not believe payments will be required underthe indemnification provision, and the assessment of the fair value is immaterial. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, a joint 338(h)(10) election has beenmade for income tax purposes, providing a “step up” in tax basis to Ultra. The Company incurred approximately $11.5 million in transaction-related costs. Thegain on sale of $80.8 million is subject to changes in the indemnification obligations. In accordance with ASC 360-10-45-9, Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic360) and ASC 205-20-45-3 Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205), the Herley Entities were classified as discontinued operations in the accompanyingconsolidated financial statements for all periods presented.Immediately prior to the closing of the Transaction, the outstanding shares of the capital stock of (i) General Microwave Corporation, a New Yorkcorporation, and its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries General Microwave Israel Corporation, a Delaware corporation, General Microwave Israel(1987) Ltd., an Israeli company, and Herley GMI Eyal Ltd., an Israeli company, (ii) MSI Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and its wholly ownedsubsidiary Micro Systems, Inc., a Florida corporation, and (iii) Herley-RSS, Inc., a Delaware corporation, were distributed as a dividend by Herley to the Companyand will continue their current operations as wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.In November 2015, the Company and Ultra settled the working capital adjustment at $8.1 million , and the net cash position at closing, resulting in a netpayment to the Company of $2.7 million . This represents the payment from escrow to the Company of $2.0 million , as well as the payment from Ultra of $0.7million , reflecting the difference in the estimated working capital and actual working capital and the net cash position at the close of the Transaction. In December2015, the Company submitted to Ultra for reimbursement the maximum $5.0 million for taxes incurred as part of the Transaction, which was reimbursed inJanuary 2016.The following table presents the results of discontinued operations (in millions): Year endedDecember 29, 2013 Year endedDecember 28, 2014 Year endedDecember 27, 2015Revenue $114.5 $108.9 $59.7Cost of sales 78.2 70.1 40.6Selling, general and administrative expenses 26.7 24.1 15.2Interest expense, net 17.5 15.1 9.1Other net expense items that are not major 0.9 0.7 0.1Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes (8.8) (1.1) (5.3)Gain on disposal of discontinued operations before income taxes — — 80.8Total gain (loss) of discontinued operations before income taxes (8.8) (1.1) 75.5Income tax expense (benefit) (1.1) 1.2 22.5Income (loss) from discontinued operations $(7.7) $(2.3) $53.0The results for the year ended December 27, 2015 are through the date of disposal of August 21, 2015.Depreciation and amortization expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses was $7.0 million , $6.7 million , and $4.2 million for theyears ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 , respectively.F-28Table of ContentsInterest expense is included based on an allocation consistent with the redemption of $175.0 million of the Notes and the repayment of $41.0 million inoutstanding borrowings on the Credit Agreement that was repaid upon the completion of the sale of the Herley Entities in accordance with the terms and conditionsof the Indenture and the Credit Agreement. Refer to Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.Intra-period tax allocation rules require the Company to allocate its provision for income taxes between continuing operations and other categories ofearnings, such as discontinued operations. In periods in which there is a year-to-date pre-tax loss from continuing operations and pre-tax income in other categoriesof earnings, such as discontinued operations, the Company must allocate the tax provision to the other categories of earnings. A related tax benefit is then recordedin continuing operations. Due to the intra-period allocation rules, the Company recorded income tax benefit of $1.1 million for the year ended December 29, 2013 ,and income tax expense of $1.2 million and $22.5 million in discontinued operations for the years ended December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 ,respectively.The following is a summary of the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 28,2014 and December 27, 2015 (in millions): December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Cash and cash equivalents $1.2 $—Accounts receivable, net 30.7 —Inventoried costs 20.6 —Other current assets 1.3 —Current assets of discontinued operations $53.8 $—Property, plant and equipment, net $21.0 $—Goodwill 113.0 —Intangible assets, net 2.8 —Other assets 0.2 —Non-current assets of discontinued operations $137.0 $—Accounts payable $3.8 $—Accrued expenses 1.8 —Accrued compensation 5.3 0.9Billings in excess of cost and earnings on uncompleted contracts 2.5 —Other current liabilities 1.2 1.0Current liabilities of discontinued operations $14.6 $1.9Other long-term liabilities of discontinued operations $0.5 $4.1Note 9 . Fair Value Measurement The Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“Topic 820”) with the exception of the application of the statement to non-recurring nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities. Non-recurring nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities for which it has not applied the provisionsof Topic 820 include those measured at fair value in goodwill impairment testing, indefinite lived intangible assets measured at fair value for impairment testing,asset retirement obligations initially measured at fair value, and those assets and liabilities initially measured at fair value in a business combination.Topic 820 establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs intothree broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices forsimilar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, forsubstantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s own assumptions used to measure assets andliabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fairvalue measurement.Note 10 . Stockholders’ Equity (a) Stock Option Plans and Restricted Stock Unit PlansF-29Table of ContentsIn March 2014 the Board approved the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”). The 2014 Plan is the successor to the Kratos Defense & SecuritySolutions, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, the Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, the KratosDefense & Security Solutions, Inc. 2000 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan, the Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. 1999 Equity Incentive Plan, the Amendedand Restated Integral Systems, Inc. 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, the Amended and Restated Herley Industries, Inc. 2010 Stock Plan, the Herley Industries, Inc. 2003Stock Option Plan, the Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc. 2007 Stock Option Plan, the Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc. 2006 Stock Option Plan, the Amended and Restated2005 Digital Fusion, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan, the 2000 Digital Fusion, Inc. Stock Option Plan, the 1999 Digital Fusion, Inc. Stock Option Plan, and the 1998Digital Fusion, Inc. Stock Option Plan (collectively, the “Prior Plans”).The 2014 Plan became effective May 14, 2014 and no additional stock awards will be granted under the Prior Plans as of April 1, 2014. All outstandingstock awards granted subject to the terms of the Prior Plans will continue to be subject to the terms and conditions as set forth in the agreements evidencing suchstock awards and the terms of the respective Prior Plans. Any shares subject to outstanding stock awards granted under the Prior Plans or granted outside of a PriorPlan that, at any time after March 27, 2014, (i) expire or terminate for any reason prior to exercise or settlement; (ii) are forfeited, canceled or otherwise returned tothe Company because of the failure to meet a contingency or condition required to vest such shares; or (iii) are reacquired, withheld (or not issued) to satisfy a taxwithholding obligation in connection with an award or to satisfy the purchase price or exercise price of a stock award (collectively, the “Returning Shares”) willimmediately be added to the share reserve of the 2014 Plan and become available for issuance pursuant to stock awards granted under the 2014 Plan.As of March 27, 2014 , there were 2,306,256 shares remaining available for issuance under the Prior Plans. The total number of awards outstanding underall of the Prior Plans and outside of any Prior Plan was 5,511,322 as of March 27, 2014 . The 2014 Plan decreased the number of shares remaining available forissuance under its equity compensation plans from 2,306,256 to 1,550,000 , although, per the 2014 Plan, up to 5,511,322 shares subject to outstanding awardsunder the Prior Plans and non-plan grants could potentially become Returning Shares available for issuance under the 2014 Plan.The Company’s board of directors (“Board”) may grant equity-based awards to selected employees, directors and consultants of the Company pursuant toits 2014 Plan. As of December 27, 2015 , there are approximately 2,901,808 shares reserved for issuance for future grant under the 2014 Plan. The Board mayamend or terminate the 2014 Plan at any time. Certain amendments, including an increase in the share reserve, require stockholder approval. Generally, options andrestricted stock units outstanding vest over periods not exceeding ten years . When the Company grants stock options, they are granted with a per share exerciseprice not less than the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, and generally would be exercisable for up to ten years from the grantdate.The Company records compensation expense for employee stock options based on the estimated fair value of the options on the date of grant using theBlack-Scholes option-pricing model or a trinomial lattice options pricing model with the weighted average assumptions (annualized percentages) included in thefollowing table. Awards with graded vesting are recognized using the straight-line method with the following assumptions: 2013 2014 2015Stock Options Expected life 6.25 - 10.0 10.0 10.0Risk-free interest rate(1) 1.1% - 2.9% 2.4% - 2.7% 2.1% - 2.3%Volatility(2) 56.8% - 61.2% 54.5% - 56.1% 54.4% - 54.7%Forfeiture rate(3) 10.0% 2.5% - 15.2% 5.0%Dividend yield(4) —% —% —%(1) The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant with a term equal to the expected term of the options.(2) In 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 , the Company estimated implied volatility based upon trailing volatility.(3) Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant based upon historical information. Forfeitures will be revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods ifactual forfeitures differ from estimates.(4) The Company has no history or expectation of paying dividends on its common stock.F-30Table of ContentsA summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plan as of December 27, 2015 and changes in options outstanding under the plan for the yearended December 27, 2015 is as follows: Number ofShares UnderOption Weighted-AverageExercise Priceper Share Weighted-AverageRemainingContractualTerm(in years) AggregateIntrinsic Value (000’s) (000’s)Options outstanding at December 28, 2014 1,498 $11.06 5.6 $108.37Granted 12 $5.06 0 —Exercised — $— 0 —Forfeited or expired (433) $17.12 0 —Options outstanding at December 27, 2015 1,077 $9.14 5.5 —Options exercisable at December 27, 2015 422 $15.50 3.1 $—As of December 27, 2015 , there was $0.8 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested options which isexpected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.3 years. Upon exercise of an option, the Company issues new shares of commonstock.During the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 the following values relate to the grants and exercises underthe Company’s option plans: 2013 2014 2015Weighted average grant date fair value of options granted $2.86 $4.40 $3.31Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in thousands) $— $171.0 $—The following table summarizes the Company’s Restricted Stock Unit activity: Restricted Stock Units (000’s) Weighted-Average GrantDate Fair ValueNonvested balance at December 28, 2014 2,208 $8.03Grants 820 $5.40Vested (520) $7.01Forfeitures (89) $7.45Vested but not released (10) $8.30Nonvested balance at December 27, 2015 2,409 $7.37As of December 27, 2015 , there was $6.5 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock unitswhich is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting period of 3.0 years. The fair value of RSU awards that vested in 2013 , 2014 , and2015 was $1.7 million , $1.4 million , and $3.6 million , respectively.(b)Employee Stock Purchase PlanIn August 1999, the Board approved the 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”). A total of 5.2 million shares of Common Stock havebeen authorized for issuance under the Purchase Plan. The Purchase Plan qualifies as an employee stock purchase plan within the meaning of Section 423 of theInternal Revenue Service Code. Unless otherwise determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board, all employees are eligible to participate in thePurchase Plan so long as they are employed by the Company (or a subsidiary designated by the Board) for at least 20 hours per week and were customarilyemployed by the Company (or a subsidiary designated by the Board) for at least 5 months per calendar year.F-31Table of ContentsEmployees who actively participate in the Purchase Plan are eligible to have up to 15% of their earnings for each purchase period withheld pursuant to thePurchase Plan. The amount that is withheld is used at various purchase dates within the offering period to purchase shares of Common Stock. The price paid forCommon Stock at each such purchase date is equal to the lower of 85% of the fair market value of the Common Stock at the commencement date of that offeringperiod or 85% of the fair market value of the Common Stock on the relevant purchase date. Employees are also able to end their participation in the offering at anytime during the offering period, and participation ends automatically upon termination of employment. From the Purchase Plan’s inception through December 27,2015 , the cumulative number of shares of Common Stock that have been issued under the Purchase Plan is 3.4 million and approximately 1.8 million shares areavailable for future issuance. During fiscal 2015 , approximately 946,000 shares were issued under the plan at an average price of $4.25 .The fair value of Kratos’ Purchase Plan shares for 2015 was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The assumptions and resulting fairvalues of options granted for 2013 , 2014 and 2015 were as follows: OfferingPeriodsJanuary 1 toDecember 31,2013 OfferingPeriodsJanuary 1 toDecember 31,2014 OfferingPeriodsJanuary 1 toDecember 312015Expected term (in years)(1)0.5 0.5 0.5Risk-free interest rate(2)0.10% - 0.11% 0.07% - 0.10% 0.11% - 0.12%Expected volatility(3)36.95% - 43.70% 40.14% - 40.23% 39.63% - 40.91%Expected dividend yield(4)0% 0% 0%Weighted average grant-date fair value per share$1.50 $2.09 $1.43(1)The expected term is equivalent to the offering period.(2)The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant with a term equal to the expected term.(3) The Company estimated implied volatility based upon trailing volatility.(4) The Company has no history or expectation of paying dividends on its common stock.As of December 27, 2015 , there was no material unrecognized compensation expense related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Note 11 . Retirement PlansThe Company provides eligible employees the opportunity to participate in defined-contribution savings plans (commonly known as 401(k) plans), whichpermit contributions on a before-tax basis. Generally, salaried employees and certain hourly employees are eligible to participate in the plans. Under most plans,the employee may contribute to various investment alternatives. In certain plans, the Company matches a portion of the employees’ contributions. The Company’smatching contributions to these defined-contribution savings plans totaled $4.9 million in 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 .Note 12 . Significant Customers Revenue from the U.S. Government (which includes Foreign Military Sales) includes revenue from contracts for which Kratos is the prime contractor aswell as those for which the Company is a subcontractor and the ultimate customer is the U.S. Government. The KGS and US segments have substantial revenuefrom the U.S. Government. Sales to the U.S. Government amounted to approximately $524.8 million , $437.4 million , and $402.9 million or 62% , 57% , and 61%, of total revenue for the years ended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 , respectively. Note 13 . Segment Information The KGS reportable segment is comprised of an aggregation of KGS operating segments, including defense and rocket support services, our microwaveelectronic products and satellite communications, technical and training solutions, and modular systems operating segments. The US reportable segment consists ofour unmanned aerial, ground, seaborne and command, control and communications system business. The KGS and US segments provide products, solutions andservices for mission critical national security programs. KGS and US customers primarily include national security related agencies, the DoD, intelligence agenciesand classified agencies, and to a lesser degree, international government agencies and domestic andF-32Table of Contentsinternational commercial customers. The PSS segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates into command and control infrastructure, maintains andoperates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government and commercial customers. PSS customersinclude those in the critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation and petro-chemical industries, as well as certain government and military customers.The Company organizes its reportable segments based on the nature of the products, solutions and services offered. Transactions between segments aregenerally negotiated and accounted for under terms and conditions similar to other government and commercial contracts. In the following table total operatingincome (loss) from continuing operations of the reportable business segments is reconciled to the corresponding consolidated amount. The reconciling item“unallocated corporate expense, net” includes costs for certain stock-based compensation programs (including stock-based compensation costs for stock options,employee stock purchase plan and restricted stock units), the effects of items not considered part of management’s evaluation of segment operating performance,merger and acquisition expenses, corporate costs not allocated to the segments, and other miscellaneous corporate activities.As discussed in “Discontinued Operations” in Note 8 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company began reporting the HerleyEntities as discontinued operations effective in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Prior to the decision to sell the Herley Entities, the Company reported theirfinancial results in the KGS reportable segment. Accordingly, segment results have been recast for all periods presented to reflect the disposition of the HerleyEntities as discontinued operations.As certain overhead type costs previously allocated to the Herley Entities are not allocable to discontinued operations, prior period corporate costs havebeen reallocated amongst the continuing reportable segments.Revenues, operating income (loss) and assets disclosed below provided by the Company’s reportable segments for the years ended December 29, 2013 ,December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 , are as follows (in millions): 2013 2014 2015Revenues: Unmanned Systems Service revenues $— $— $—Product sales 121.6 81.5 66.3Total Unmanned Systems 121.6 81.5 66.3Kratos Government Solutions Service revenues 233.9 207.4 209.5Product sales 278.9 277.7 236.6Total Kratos Government Solutions 512.8 485.1 446.1Public Safety & Security Service revenues 209.7 183.4 144.7Product sales — 13.0 —Total Public Safety & Security 209.7 196.4 144.7Total revenues $844.1 $763.0 $657.1Depreciation and amortization: Unmanned Systems $20.3 $7.3 $6.7Kratos Government Solutions 22.6 23.1 18.2Public Safety & Security 3.5 2.0 0.6Total depreciation and amortization $46.4 $32.4 $25.5Operating income (loss) from continuing operations: Unmanned Systems $(17.2) $(9.8) $(16.2)Kratos Government Solutions 30.5 24.4 16.1Public Safety & Security 7.8 (4.9) 2.6Corporate activities (2.9) (4.4) (7.0)Total operating income (loss) from continuing operations $18.2 $5.3 $(4.5) F-33Table of ContentsRevenues from foreign customers were approximately $76.5 million or 9% , $89.0 million or 12% and $73.2 million or 11% of total revenue for the yearsended December 29, 2013 , December 28, 2014 , and December 27, 2015 , respectively.In 2013 the Corporate activities had a benefit from merger related items of $3.8 million primarily due to the reduction in a $3.1 million liability as a resultof the final settlement of the indemnity obligations related to former directors and officers of Integral on July 1, 2013.Included in the 2013, 2014, and 2015 operating losses for the US Segment are increased costs of $7.6 million , $3.1 million , and $5.7 millionrespectively, primarily related to certain retrofits necessary to address product design changes as well as due to a contract conversion adjustment on certain of ouraerial platforms.Reportable segment assets are as follows (in millions): December 28,2014 December 27,2015Assets: Kratos Government Solutions $618.9 $606.8Unmanned Systems 166.1 162.0Public Safety & Security 100.2 96.8Discontinued operations 190.8 —Corporate activities 55.2 37.7Total assets $1,131.2 $903.3Assets of foreign subsidiaries in the KGS segment were $115.5 million and $106.2 million as of December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 ,respectively.Note 14 . Commitments and ContingenciesIn addition to commitments and obligations in the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various claims, pending and potential legalactions for damages, investigations relating to governmental laws and regulations and other matters arising out of the normal conduct of the Company’s business.The Company assesses contingencies to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss for potential accrual in its Consolidated FinancialStatements. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and theamount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable resolutions could occur, assessing litigationcontingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. When evaluating contingencies, the Company may be unable to provide ameaningful estimate due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the procedural status of the matter in question, the presence of complex or novel legaltheories, and the ongoing discovery and development of information important to the matters. In addition, damage amounts claimed in litigation against it may beunsupported, exaggerated or unrelated to possible outcomes, and as such are not meaningful indicators of its potential liability. The Company regularly reviewscontingencies to determine the adequacy of its accruals and related disclosures. The amount of ultimate loss may differ from these estimates. It is possible that cashflows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more of these contingencies. Whetherany losses finally determined in any claim, action, investigation or proceeding could reasonably have a material effect on the Company’s business, financialcondition, results of operations or cash flows will depend on a number of variables, including: the timing and amount of such losses; the structure and type of anyremedies; the monetary significance any such losses, damages or remedies may have on the Consolidated Financial Statements; and the unique facts andcircumstances of the particular matter that may give rise to additional factors.(a) Legal and Regulatory Matters.U.S. Government Cost ClaimsThe Company’s contracts with the DoD are subject to audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”). As a result of these audits, from time totime the Company is advised of claims concerning potential disallowed, overstated or disputed costs. For example, during the course of recent audits of theCompany’s contracts, the DCAA is closely examining and questioning certain of the established and disclosed practices that it had previously audited andaccepted. Costs incurred and allocated to contracts with the U.S. Government are regularly scrutinized for compliance with regulatory standards by theF-34Table of ContentsCompany’s personnel. On July 28, 2015, the Company received a determination letter from Defense Contract Management Agency (“DCMA”) regarding whatDCMA believes are certain unallowable costs for one of the Company’s subsidiaries with respect to fiscal year 2007. The Company is evaluating thedetermination and believes it has a defensible position. For those Company subsidiaries and fiscal years which have not yet been audited by the DCAA or for thoseaudits which are in process which have not been completed by the DCAA, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the range of loss, if any, that may result fromaudits and reviews in which it is currently involved given the inherent difficulty in predicting regulatory action, fines and penalties, if any, and the various remediesand levels of judicial review available to the Company in the event of an adverse finding. As a result, the Company has not recorded any liability related to thesematters.Other Litigation MattersThe Company is subject to normal and routine litigation arising from the ordinary course and conduct of business, and, at times, as a result of acquisitionsand dispositions. Such disputes include, for example, commercial, employment, intellectual property, environmental and securities matters. The aggregate amountsaccrued related to these matters are not material to the total liabilities of the Company. We intend to defend ourselves in any such matters and do not currentlybelieve that the outcome of any such matters will have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.(b) Warranty Certain of the Company’s products, product finishes, and services are covered by a warranty to be free from defects in material and workmanship forperiods ranging from one to ten years. Optional extended warranty contracts can also be purchased with the revenue deferred and amortized over the extendedwarranty period. The Company accrues a warranty liability for estimated costs to provide products, parts or services to repair or replace products in satisfaction ofwarranty obligations. Costs under extended warranty contracts are expensed as incurred. The Company’s estimate of costs to service its warranty obligations is based upon historical experience and expectations of future conditions. To theextent that the Company experiences any changes in warranty claim activity or costs associated with servicing those claims, its warranty liability is adjustedaccordingly. The changes in the Company’s aggregate product warranty liabilities, which are included in other current liabilities and other long term-liabilities on theCompany’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, were as follows (in millions): Year Ended December 28, 2014 December 27, 2015Balance, at beginning of the period$4.7 $4.9Costs accrued and revenues deferred0.8 1.2Settlements made (in cash or kind) and revenues recognized(0.6) (1.8)Balance, at end of period4.9 4.3Less: non-current portion0.3 0.4Current warranty liability$4.6 $3.9F-35Table of ContentsNote 15 . Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)The following financial information reflects all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement ofthe results of the interim periods. Summarized quarterly data for the years ended December 28, 2014 and December 27, 2015 , is as follows (in millions, except pershare data): FirstQuarter SecondQuarter ThirdQuarter FourthQuarterFiscal year 2014 Revenues $174.6 $205.5 $190.8 $192.1Gross profit 43.8 48.1 42.4 45.1Operating income (loss) from continuing operations 0.4 2.3 (3.0) 5.6Provision (benefit) for income taxes 2.1 1.2 (0.2) 0.8Loss from continuing operations (13.4) (48.2) (11.3) (2.8)Income (loss) from discontinued operations (1.6) (1.7) 0.4 0.6Net loss $(15.0) $(49.9) $(10.9) $(2.2)Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share: Loss from continuing operations $(0.23) $(0.84) $(0.20) $(0.05) Income (loss) from discontinued operations $(0.03) $(0.03) $0.01 $0.01 Net loss per common share $(0.26) $(0.87) $(0.19) $(0.04)In the second quarter of 2014, a $39.1 million loss on extinguishment of debt was recorded to reflect the refinance of the Company’s $625.0 million 10%Senior Secured Notes Due 2017 with the $625.0 million 7% Senior Secured Notes Due 2019. FirstQuarter SecondQuarter ThirdQuarter FourthQuarterFiscal year 2015 Revenues $157.1 $160.8 $161.7 $177.5Gross profit 38.3 40.9 40.4 42.2Operating income (loss) from continuing operations (3.9) (3.7) 1.6 1.5Provision (benefit) for income taxes 1.9 2.3 (15.3) (0.3)Income (loss) from continuing operations (14.5) (16.0) 4.3 (7.0)Income (loss) from discontinued operations (1.7) 0.9 50.8 3.0Net income (loss) $(16.2) $(15.1) $55.1 $(4.0)Basic income (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $(0.25) $(0.27) $0.07 $(0.12) Income (loss) from discontinued operations $(0.03) $0.02 $0.86 $0.05 Net income (loss) per common share $(0.28) $(0.25) $0.93 $(0.07)Diluted income (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $(0.25) $(0.27) $0.07 $(0.12) Income (loss) from discontinued operations $(0.03) $0.02 $0.85 $0.05 Net income (loss) per common share $(0.28) $(0.25) $0.92 $(0.07)In the third quarter of 2015, the Company completed the sale of the U.S. and U.K. operations of its Electronic Products Division, which resulted inincome from discontinued operations of $50.8 million . The tax benefit for the third quarter reflects the intra-period tax allocation rules under which a tax benefit isprovided in continuing operations to offset a tax provision recorded in discontinued operations related to the sale.Note 16 . Condensed Consolidating Financial StatementsThe Company has $450.0 million in outstanding Notes. See Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The Notes are guaranteed by theSubsidiary Guarantors and are collateralized by the assets of all of the Company’sF-36Table of Contents100% owned subsidiaries. The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by each guarantor subsidiary and the Company. Thereare no contractual restrictions limiting cash transfers from guarantor subsidiaries by dividends, loans or advances to the Company. The Notes are not guaranteed bythe Company’s foreign subsidiaries (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”).The following tables present condensed consolidating financial statements for the parent company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Non-GuarantorSubsidiaries, respectively, for 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 . The consolidating financial information below follows the same accounting policies as described in theConsolidated Financial Statements, except for the use of the equity method of accounting to reflect ownership interests in wholly-owned subsidiaries, which areeliminated upon consolidation.F-37Table of ContentsCondensed Consolidating Balance SheetDecember 28, 2014(in millions) Parent Company SubsidiaryGuarantors on aCombined Basis Non-Guarantorson a CombinedBasis Eliminations ConsolidatedAssets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents$28.7 $(5.5) $10.3 $— $33.5 Accounts receivable, net— 196.4 21.1 — 217.5 Amounts due from affiliated companies341.9 — — (341.9) — Inventoried costs— 32.2 15.2 — 47.4 Other current assets2.7 15.5 2.8 — 21.0 Current assets of discontinued operations— 38.7 15.1 — 53.8 Total current assets373.3 277.3 64.5 (341.9) 373.2Property, plant and equipment, net2.0 52.0 7.6 — 61.6Goodwill— 442.6 40.8 — 483.4Intangible assets, net— 49.4 0.1 — 49.5Investment in subsidiaries498.3 48.1 — (546.4) —Other assets21.9 4.6 — — 26.5Non-current assets of discontinued operations— 134.5 2.5 — 137.0 Total assets$895.5 $1,008.5 $115.5 $(888.3) $1,131.2Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable$3.1 $37.1 $4.4 $— $44.6 Accrued expenses6.3 28.9 2.8 — 38.0 Accrued compensation5.2 32.7 3.2 — 41.1 Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts— 45.7 3.9 — 49.6Deferred income tax liability— 30.3 — — 30.3 Amounts due to affiliated companies— 287.4 54.5 (341.9) — Other current liabilities0.3 6.1 1.5 — 7.9 Current liabilities of discontinued operations0.7 10.8 3.1 — 14.6 Total current liabilities15.6 479.0 73.4 (341.9) 226.1Long-term debt, net of current portion652.6 — 2.8 — 655.4Other long-term liabilities3.0 19.0 2.9 — 24.9Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations— 0.2 0.3 — 0.5 Total liabilities671.2 498.2 79.4 (341.9) 906.9 Total stockholders’ equity224.3 510.3 36.1 (546.4) 224.3 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$895.5 $1,008.5 $115.5 $(888.3) $1,131.2F-38Table of ContentsCondensed Consolidating Balance SheetDecember 27, 2015(in millions) Parent Company SubsidiaryGuarantors on aCombined Basis Non-Guarantorson a CombinedBasis Eliminations ConsolidatedAssets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents$22.5 $(4.8) $10.8 $— $28.5 Accounts receivable, net— 179.0 27.8 — 206.8 Amounts due from affiliated companies207.8 — — (207.8) — Inventoried costs— 36.9 18.7 — 55.6 Other current assets16.4 11.7 1.4 — 29.5 Total current assets246.7 222.8 58.7 (207.8) 320.4Property, plant and equipment, net2.0 47.5 6.7 — 56.2Goodwill— 442.6 40.8 — 483.4Intangible assets, net— 36.5 — — 36.5Investment in subsidiaries477.8 60.3 — (538.1) —Other assets0.7 6.1 — — 6.8 Total assets$727.2 $815.8 $106.2 $(745.9) $903.3Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable$4.3 $36.5 $7.5 $— $48.3 Accrued expenses4.7 29.3 3.0 — 37.0 Accrued compensation4.1 29.2 3.5 — 36.8Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts— 37.1 5.2 — 42.3 Amounts due to affiliated companies— 175.7 32.1 (207.8) — Other current liabilities4.3 0.2 1.6 — 6.1Current liabilities of discontinued operations1.8 — 0.1 — 1.9 Total current liabilities19.2 308.0 53.0 (207.8) 172.4Long-term debt, net of current portion442.4 — 1.7 — 444.1Other long-term liabilities7.3 18.0 3.2 — 28.5Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations4.1 — — — 4.1 Total liabilities473.0 326.0 57.9 (207.8) 649.1Total stockholders’ equity254.2 489.8 48.3 (538.1) 254.2 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$727.2 $815.8 $106.2 $(745.9) $903.3F-39Table of ContentsCondensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)Year Ended December 29, 2013(in millions) Parent Company SubsidiaryGuarantors on aCombined Basis Non-Guarantors ona Combined Basis Eliminations ConsolidatedService revenues$— $438.2 $5.4 $— $443.6Product sales— 358.6 58.8 (16.9) 400.5 Total revenues— 796.8 64.2 (16.9) 844.1Cost of service revenues— 331.3 3.9 — 335.2Cost of product sales— 278.8 42.5 (16.9) 304.4 Total costs— 610.1 46.4 (16.9) 639.6 Gross profit— 186.7 17.8 — 204.5Selling, general and administrative expenses5.5 150.7 10.4 — 166.6Research and development expenses— 18.8 0.9 — 19.7Operating income (loss) from continuing operations(5.5) 17.2 6.5 — 18.2Other income (expense): . Interest income (expense), net(48.1) 2.2 (0.3) — (46.2) Other expense, net— (0.3) (0.1) — (0.4) Total other income (expense), net(48.1) 1.9 (0.4) — (46.6)Income (loss) from continuing operations before incometaxes(53.6) 19.1 6.1 — (28.4)Provision for income taxes from continuing operations0.7 0.4 — — 1.1Income (loss) from continuing operations(54.3) 18.7 6.1 — (29.5)Income (loss) from discontinued operations(17.4) 7.9 1.8 — (7.7)Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries34.5 7.9 — (42.4) —Net income (loss)$(37.2) $34.5 $7.9 $(42.4) $(37.2)Comprehensive income (loss)$(37.2) $34.5 $7.9 $(42.4) $(37.2)F-40Table of ContentsCondensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)Year Ended December 28, 2014(in millions) Parent Company SubsidiaryGuarantors on aCombined Basis Non-Guarantorson a CombinedBasis Eliminations ConsolidatedService revenues$— $380.8 $10.0 $— $390.8Product sales— 326.1 54.6 (8.5) 372.2 Total revenues— 706.9 64.6 (8.5) 763.0Cost of service revenues— 297.0 7.6 — 304.6Cost of product sales— 247.9 39.6 (8.5) 279.0 Total costs— 544.9 47.2 (8.5) 583.6 Gross profit— 162.0 17.4 — 179.4Selling, general and administrative expenses8.4 136.7 10.4 — 155.5Research and development expenses— 17.4 1.2 — 18.6 Operating income (loss) from continuing operations(8.4) 7.9 5.8 — 5.3Other income (expense): Interest income (expense), net(39.3) 0.3 (0.2) — (39.2) Loss on extinguishment of debt(39.1) — — — (39.1) Other income (expense), net— (2.0) 3.2 — 1.2 Total other income (expense), net(78.4) (1.7) 3.0 — (77.1)Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(86.8) 6.2 8.8 — (71.8)Provision for income taxes from continuing operations0.6 2.8 0.5 — 3.9Income (loss) from continuing operations(87.4) 3.4 8.3 — (75.7)Income (loss) from discontinued operations(14.7) 9.3 3.1 — (2.3)Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries24.1 11.4 — (35.5) —Net income (loss)$(78.0) $24.1 $11.4 $(35.5) $(78.0)Comprehensive income (loss)$(78.9) $23.6 $11.0 $(34.6) $(78.9)F-41Table of ContentsCondensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)Year Ended December 27, 2015(in millions) Parent Company SubsidiaryGuarantors on aCombined Basis Non-Guarantorson a CombinedBasis Eliminations ConsolidatedService revenues$— $339.0 $15.2 $— $354.2Product sales— 262.3 56.3 (15.7) 302.9 Total revenues— 601.3 71.5 (15.7) 657.1Cost of service revenues— 255.5 11.0 — 266.5Cost of product sales— 203.1 41.4 (15.7) 228.8 Total costs— 458.6 52.4 (15.7) 495.3 Gross profit— 142.7 19.1 — 161.8Selling, general and administrative expenses10.1 130.8 9.2 — 150.1Research and development expenses— 15.7 0.5 — 16.2 Operating income (loss) from continuing operations(10.1) (3.8) 9.4 — (4.5)Other income (expense): Interest expense, net(35.8) (0.1) (0.1) — (36.0)Loss on extinguishment of debt(3.4) — — — (3.4) Other income (expense), net— (3.3) 2.6 — (0.7) Total other income (expense), net(39.2) (3.4) 2.5 — (40.1)Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(49.3) (7.2) 11.9 — (44.6)Provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations(17.8) 4.4 2.0 — (11.4)Income (loss) from continuing operations(31.5) (11.6) 9.9 — (33.2)Income (loss) from discontinued operations71.8 (21.1) 2.3 — 53.0Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries(20.5) 12.2 — 8.3 —Net income (loss)$19.8 $(20.5) $12.2 $8.3 $19.8Comprehensive income (loss)$20.1 $(20.5) $12.3 $8.2 $20.1F-42Table of ContentsCondensed Consolidating Statement of Cash FlowsYear Ended December 29, 2013(in millions) ParentCompany SubsidiaryGuarantors on aCombined Basis Non-Guarantorson a CombinedBasis Eliminations ConsolidatedNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuingoperations$(64.3) $84.0 $2.2 $— $21.9Investing activities: Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired— 2.2 — — 2.2 Change in restricted cash— 0.4 — — 0.4 Investment in affiliated companies— (69.5) — 69.5 — Capital expenditures(1.4) (10.4) (1.5) — (13.3)Proceeds from the disposition of discontinued operations— — — — —Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuingoperations(1.4) (77.3) (1.5) 69.5 (10.7)Financing activities: Cash paid for contingent acquisition consideration— (2.1) — — (2.1) Repayment of debt— — (1.0) — (1.0) Financing from affiliated companies69.5 — — (69.5) —Proceeds from the sale of employee stock purchase plan shares1.1 — — — 1.1Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuingoperations70.6 (2.1) (1.0) (69.5) (2.0)Net cash flows of continuing operations4.9 4.6 (0.3) — 9.2Net operating cash flows from discontinued operations— (2.8) 1.4 — (1.4)Net investing cash flows from discontinued operations— (0.6) (1.4) — (2.0)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents— — — — —Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$4.9 $1.2 $(0.3) $— $5.8F-43Table of ContentsCondensed Consolidating Statement of Cash FlowsYear Ended December 28, 2014(in millions) ParentCompany SubsidiaryGuarantors on aCombined Basis Non-Guarantorson a CombinedBasis Eliminations ConsolidatedNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuingoperations$(73.0) $76.8 $(1.3) $— $2.5Investing activities: Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired— (2.6) — — (2.6) Change in restricted cash— (0.4) — — (0.4) Investment in affiliated companies— (68.5) — 68.5 — Capital expenditures(0.8) (9.7) (1.1) — (11.6)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuingoperations(0.8) (81.2) (1.1) 68.5 (14.6)Financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt618.5 — — — 618.5Extinguishment of long-term debt(661.5) — — — (661.5)Credit agreement borrowings41.0 — — — 41.0Repayment of debt— — (1.0) — (1.0)Debt issuance costs(10.0) — — — (10.0)Proceeds from the sale of employee stock purchase plan shares3.3 — — — 3.3 Financings from affiliated companies68.5 — — (68.5) —Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuingoperations59.8 — (1.0) (68.5) (9.7)Net cash flows of continuing operations(14.0) (4.4) (3.4) — (21.8)Net operating cash flows from discontinued operations— 3.8 0.3 — 4.1Net investing cash flows from discontinued operations— (2.2) (0.4) — (2.6)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents— — (0.4) — (0.4)Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents$(14.0) $(2.8) $(3.9) $— $(20.7)F-44Table of ContentsCondensed Consolidating Statement of Cash FlowsYear Ended December 27, 2015(in million) ParentCompany SubsidiaryGuarantors on aCombined Basis Non-Guarantorson a CombinedBasis Eliminations ConsolidatedNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuingoperations$(2.0) $(30.8) $3.1 $— $(29.7)Investing activities: Investment in affiliated companies(33.8) — — 33.8 — Change in restricted cash— 4.7 — — 4.7 Capital expenditures(1.0) (9.5) (0.8) — (11.3)Proceeds from sale of assets— 0.9 — — 0.9Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuingoperations(34.8) (3.9) (0.8) 33.8 (5.7)Financing activities: Extinguishment of long-term debt(175.0) — — — (175.0)Repayment of debt(41.0) — (1.0) — (42.0)Proceeds from the sale of employee stock purchase plan shares3.4 — — — 3.4 Financings from affiliated companies— 33.8 — (33.8) — Other, net— (1.1) — — (1.1)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuingoperations(212.6) 32.7 (1.0) (33.8) (214.7)Net cash flows of continuing operations(249.4) (2.0) 1.3 — (250.1)Net operating cash flows from discontinued operations— 3.1 (0.3) — 2.8Net investing cash flows from discontinued operations243.2 (0.4) (0.3) — 242.5Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents— — (0.2) — (0.2)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$(6.2) $0.7 $0.5 $— $(5.0)F-45Exhibit 21.1List of SubsidiariesAi Metrix, Inc.DelawareAirorlite Communications, Inc.New JerseyAvtec Systems, Inc.VirginiaBSC Partners, LLCNew YorkCharleston Marine Containers, Inc.DelawareComposite Engineering, Inc.CaliforniaKratos Systems and Solutions, Inc.VirginiaDallastown Realty I, LLCDelawareDallastown Realty II, LLCDelawareDefense Systems, IncorporatedVirginiaDEI Services CorporationFloridaDFI Realty, LLCFloridaDigital Fusion Solutions, Inc.FloridaDigital Fusion, Inc.DelawareDiversified Security Solutions, Inc.New YorkDTI Associates, Inc.VirginiaGeneral Microwave Israel (1987) Ltd.IsraelGeneral Microwave Israel CorporationDelawareGeneral Microwave CorporationNew YorkGichner Europe LimitedUnited KingdomGichner Systems Group, Inc.DelawareGichner Systems International, Inc.DelawareHaverstick Consulting, Inc.IndianaHaverstick Government Solutions, Inc.OhioHenry Bros. Electronics, Inc.CaliforniaHenry Bros. Electronics, Inc.ColoradoHenry Bros. Electronics, Inc.DelawareHenry Bros. Electronics, Inc.New JerseyHenry Bros. Electronics, LLCArizonaGMI Eyal Ltd.IsraelHGS Holdings, Inc.IndianaIntegral Systems Europe Ltd.United KingdomKratos Integral Systems Europe S.A.S.FranceJMA Associates, Inc.DelawareKPSS Government Solutions, Inc.DelawareKratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc.DelawareKratos Integral Holdings, LLCMarylandKratos Integral Systems International, Inc.CaliforniaKratos Networks, Inc.DelawareKratos Public Safety & Security Solutions, Inc.DelawareKratos Southeast, Inc.GeorgiaKratos Southwest L.P.TexasKratos Technology & Training Solutions, Inc.CaliforniaKratos Texas, Inc.TexasKratos Unmanned Systems Solutions, Inc.DelawareKratos-RSS, Inc.DelawareCarlsbad ISI, Inc.MarylandLVDM, Inc.NevadaMadison Research CorporationAlabamaMicro Systems, Inc.FloridaMSI Acquisition Corp.DelawareNational Safe of California, Inc.CaliforniaPolexis, Inc.CaliforniaReality Based IT Services Ltd.MarylandRealTime Logic, Inc.ColoradoRocket Support Services, LLCIndianaSAT CorporationCaliforniaSCT Acquisition, LLCDelawareSCT Real Estate, LLCDelawareSecureInfo CorporationDelawareShadow I, Inc.CaliforniaShadow II, Inc.CaliforniaSummit Research CorporationAlabamaWFI NMC Corp.Delaware Exhibit 23.1CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMWe consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-53014, 333-71618, 333-74108, and 333-198266 on Form S-3, RegistrationStatement Nos. 333-150165, 333-155604, 333-167840, 333-174745, 333-174760, 333-177493, and 333-198265 on Form S-4, and Registration Statement Nos.333-54818, 333-71702, 333-90455, 333-91852, 333-116903, 333-124957, 333-127060, 333-155317, 333-157826, 333-167839, 333-171257, 333-173383, 333-177494, 333-179977, 333-182910, 333-191156, 333-198268, and 333-206620 on Form S-8 of our report dated March 10, 2016, relating to the financial statementsof Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes explanatory paragraphs related to thepresentation of discontinued operations and the early adoption of a new accounting standard), and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control overfinancial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 27, 2015./s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLPSan Diego, CaliforniaMarch 10, 2016EXHIBIT 31.1 CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERPURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Eric M. DeMarco, certify that: 1.I have reviewed this Annual report on Form 10-K of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, inlight of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition,results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange ActRules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: (a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure thatmaterial information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly duringthe period in which this report is being prepared;(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, toprovide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordancewith generally accepted accounting principles;(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of thedisclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter(the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’sinternal control over financial reporting; and 5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’sauditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely toadversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control overfinancial reporting.Date: March 10, 2016 KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. /s/ ERIC M. DEMARCO Eric M. DeMarco Chief Executive Officer, President (Principal Executive Officer) EXHIBIT 31.2 CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERPURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Deanna H. Lund, certify that: 1.I have reviewed this Annual report on Form 10-K of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, inlight of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition,results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange ActRules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: (a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure thatmaterial information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly duringthe period in which this report is being prepared;(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, toprovide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordancewith generally accepted accounting principles;(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of thedisclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter(the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’sinternal control over financial reporting; and 5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’sauditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely toadversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control overfinancial reporting.Date: March 10, 2016 KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. /s/ DEANNA H. LUND Deanna H. Lund Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) EXHIBIT 32.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002(18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350) In connection with the accompanying Annual Report of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27,2015 (the “Report”), I, Eric M. DeMarco, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of theSarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: (1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Date: March 10, 2016 KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. /s/ ERIC M. DEMARCO Eric M. DeMarco Chief Executive Officer, President (Principal Executive Officer) EXHIBIT 32.2 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002(18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350) In connection with the accompanying Annual Report of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27,2015 (the “Report”), I, Deanna H. Lund, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of theSarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: (1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Date: March 10, 2016 KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. /s/ DEANNA H. LUND Deanna H. Lund Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
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