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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ
  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
   
 
  For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005
 
   
 
  OR
 
   
o
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
   
 
  For the transition period from            to           
Commission file number 000-02479
DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
Massachusetts
(State or other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  04-2211809
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
60 Frontage Road
Andover, Massachusetts

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  01810-5498
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (978) 475-9090
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes þ No o.
As of July 29, 2005, there were 8,922,661 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, $0.10 par value, outstanding.
 
 

 


DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
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                Page Number
PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION        
Item 1.       Consolidated Financial Statements        
 
          Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004 (audited)     3  
 
          Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)     4  
 
          Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 (unaudited)     5  
 
          Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 (unaudited)     6  
 
          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)     7  
 
          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)     8  
Item 2.       Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     20  
Item 3.       Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk     42  
Item 4.       Controls and Procedures     42  
 
                   
PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION        
Item 1.       Legal Proceedings   44  
Item 4.       Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders     45  
Item 6.       Exhibits     46  
              47  
 EX-31.1 Section 302 Certification of CEO
 EX-31.2 Section 302 Certification of CFO
 EX-32.1 Section 906 Certification of CEO
 EX-32.2 Section 906 Certification of CFO

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Dynamics Research Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)
                 
    June 30,   December 31,
    2005   2004
    (unaudited)   (audited)
Assets
               
Current assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 814     $ 925  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $301 at June 30, 2005 and $396 at December 31, 2004
    36,986       45,978  
Unbilled expenditures and fees on contracts in process
    53,031       48,119  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    3,821       5,668  
 
               
 
               
Total current assets
    94,652       100,690  
 
               
 
               
Noncurrent assets
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    22,655       22,139  
Goodwill
    63,055       63,055  
Intangible assets, net
    10,000       11,519  
Unbilled expenditures and fees on contracts in process
    6,489       2,203  
Other noncurrent assets
    3,148       5,528  
 
               
 
               
Total noncurrent assets
    105,347       104,444  
 
               
 
               
Total assets
  $ 199,999     $ 205,134  
 
               
 
               
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 8,357     $ 8,357  
Revolver
    3,013       10,000  
Accounts payable
    19,920       20,550  
Accrued payroll and employee benefits
    19,069       17,914  
Deferred income taxes
    16,321       15,418  
Other accrued expenses
    3,102       4,447  
Discontinued operations
    106       422  
 
               
 
               
Total current liabilities
    69,888       77,108  
 
               
 
               
Long-term liabilities
               
Long-term debt, less current portion
    47,306       51,485  
Deferred income taxes
    1,015       591  
Accrued pension liability
    8,409       11,336  
Other long-term liabilities
    6,529       3,296  
 
               
 
               
Total long-term liabilities
    63,259       66,708  
 
               
 
               
Total liabilities
    133,147       143,816  
 
               
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
               
 
               
Stockholders’ equity
               
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
           
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized:
               
Issued — 8,913,311 shares at June 30, 2005 and 8,737,562 shares at December 31, 2004
    891       874  
Capital in excess of par value
    43,274       40,849  
Unearned compensation
    (2,309 )     (1,572 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (9,259 )     (7,724 )
Retained earnings
    34,255       28,891  
 
               
 
               
Total stockholders’ equity
    66,852       61,318  
 
               
 
               
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 199,999     $ 205,134  
 
               
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Dynamics Research Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2005   2004   2005   2004
Contract revenue
  $ 74,539     $ 63,065     $ 146,378     $ 123,702  
Product sales
    1,649       1,885       3,352       3,316  
 
                               
 
                               
Total revenue
    76,188       64,950       149,730       127,018  
 
                               
 
                               
Cost of contract revenue
    62,947       54,158       123,753       105,995  
Cost of product sales
    1,297       1,359       2,706       2,500  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    6,686       4,935       12,707       10,270  
Amortization of intangible assets
    765       381       1,519       762  
 
                               
 
                               
Total operating costs and expenses
    71,695       60,833       140,685       119,527  
 
                               
 
                               
Operating income
    4,493       4,117       9,045       7,491  
Interest expense, net
    (1,046 )     (361 )     (2,132 )     (574 )
Other income
    2,077       56       2,102       437  
 
                               
 
                               
Income before provision for income taxes
    5,524       3,812       9,015       7,354  
Provision for income taxes
    2,251       1,613       3,651       3,111  
 
                               
 
                               
Net income
  $ 3,273     $ 2,199     $ 5,364     $ 4,243  
 
                               
 
                               
Earnings per common share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.37     $ 0.26     $ 0.62     $ 0.50  
Diluted
  $ 0.36     $ 0.24     $ 0.58     $ 0.47  
 
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic
    8,743,516       8,461,945       8,719,577       8,428,105  
Dilutive effect of options and restricted stock grants
    458,497       557,194       487,458       570,234  
 
                               
 
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted
    9,202,013       9,019,139       9,207,035       8,998,339  
 
                               
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Dynamics Research Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income
Three and six months ended June 30, 2005
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
                                                         
                                    Accumulated              
    Common stock     Capital in             other              
    Issued     excess of     Unearned     comprehensive     Retained        
    Shares     Par value     par value     compensation     loss     earnings     Total  
Three months ended June 30, 2005
                                                       
Balance March 31, 2005
    8,880     $ 888     $ 42,824     $ (2,614 )   $ (8,136 )   $ 30,982     $ 63,944  
 
                                                       
Issuance of common stock through stock options exercised and employee stock purchase plan
    42       4       538                         542  
Issuance of restricted stock
    15       1       227       (228 )                  
Forfeiture of restricted stock
    (23 )     (2 )     (335 )     280                   (57 )
Retirement of restricted stock
    (1 )           (10 )                       (10 )
Amortization of unearned compensation
                      253                   253  
Change in unrealized gain on investment in Lucent Technologies shares, net of tax
                            (1,123 )             (1,123 )
Tax benefit from stock options exercised and employee stock purchase plan
                30                         30  
Net income
                                  3,273       3,273  
 
                                                       
Balance June 30, 2005
    8,913     $ 891     $ 43,274     $ (2,309 )   $ (9,259 )   $ 34,255     $ 66,852  
 
                                                       
Six months ended June 30, 2005
                                                       
Balance December 31, 2004 (audited)
    8,737     $ 874     $ 40,849     $ (1,572 )   $ (7,724 )   $ 28,891     $ 61,318  
 
                                                       
Issuance of common stock through stock options exercised and employee stock purchase plan
    121       12       1,333                         1,345  
Issuance of restricted stock
    91       8       1,495       (1,503 )                  
Forfeiture of restricted stock
    (24 )     (2 )     (347 )     289                   (60 )
Retirement of restricted stock
    (12 )     (1 )     (176 )                       (177 )
Amortization of unearned compensation
                      477                   477  
Change in unrealized gain on investment in Lucent Technologies shares, net of tax
                            (1,535 )             (1,535 )
Tax benefit from stock options exercised and employee stock purchase plan
                120                         120  
Net income
                                  5,364       5,364  
 
                                                       
 
Balance June 30, 2005
    8,913     $ 891     $ 43,274     $ (2,309 )   $ (9,259 )   $ 34,255     $ 66,852  
 
                                                       
     Comprehensive income is calculated as follows:
                 
    Three     Six  
    months     months  
    ended     ended  
    June 30, 2005  
Net income
  $ 3,273     $ 5,364  
Change in unrealized gain on investment in Lucent Technologies shares sold in June 2005, net of tax:
               
Unrealized holding (loss) during the period
            (412 )
Reclassification adjustment of realized gain included in net income
    (1,123 )     (1,123 )
 
               
 
  (1,123 )     (1,535 )
 
               
 
Comprehensive income
  $ 2,150     $ 3,829  
 
               
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Dynamics Research Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income
Three and six months ended June 30, 2004
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
                                                                         
                                                    Accumulated              
    Common stock     Capital in             other              
    Issued     Treasury stock     excess of     Unearned     comprehensive     Retained        
    Shares     Par value     Shares     Par value     par value     compensation     loss     earnings     Total  
Three months ended June 30, 2004
                                                                       
Balance March 31, 2004
    9,932     $ 993       (1,379 )   $ (138 )   $ 38,496     $ (1,933 )   $ (7,556 )   $ 21,562     $ 51,424  
 
                                                                       
Issuance of common stock through stock options exercised and employee stock purchase plan
    69       7                   778                         785  
Issuance of restricted stock
    17       2                   284       (286 )                  
Forfeiture of restricted stock
    (10 )     (1 )                 (121 )     122                    
Repurchase and retirement of restricted stock
                                                     
Amortization of unearned compensation
                                  144                   144  
Tax benefit from stock options exercised and employee stock purchase plan
                            101                         101  
Net income
                                              2,199       2,199  
 
                                                                       
 
Balance June 30, 2004
    10,008     $ 1,001       (1,379 )   $ (138 )   $ 39,538     $ (1,953 )   $ (7,556 )   $ 23,761     $ 54,653  
 
                                                                       
Six months ended June 30, 2004
                                                                       
Balance December 31, 2003 (audited)
    9,822     $ 982       (1,379 )   $ (138 )   $ 36,642     $ (797 )   $ (7,556 )   $ 19,518     $ 48,651  
 
                                                                       
Issuance of common stock through stock options exercised and employee stock purchase plan
    121       12                   1,374                         1,386  
Issuance of restricted stock
    88       9                   1,570       (1,579 )                  
Forfeiture of restricted stock
    (20 )     (2 )                 (212 )     214                    
Repurchase and retirement of restricted stock
    (3 )                       (36 )                       (36 )
Amortization of unearned compensation
                                  209                   209  
Tax benefit from stock options exercised and employee stock purchase plan
                            200                         200  
Net income
                                              4,243       4,243  
 
                                                                       
 
Balance June 30, 2004
    10,008     $ 1,001       (1,379 )   $ (138 )   $ 39,538     $ (1,953 )   $ (7,556 )   $ 23,761     $ 54,653  
 
                                                                       
     Comprehensive income is calculated as follows:
                 
    Three     Six  
    months     months  
    ended     ended  
    June 30, 2004  
Net income
  $ 2,199     $ 4,243  
Adjustments to Accumulated other comprehensive loss
           
 
               
Comprehensive income
  $ 2,199     $ 4,243  
 
               
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Dynamics Research Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (in thousands)
                 
    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2005     2004  
Operating activities
               
Net income
  $ 5,364     $ 4,243  
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
               
Depreciation
    1,908       1,772  
Amortization of intangible assets
    1,519       762  
Stock compensation expense
    477       209  
Non-cash interest expense
    98       54  
Investment income from equity interest
    (89 )     (113 )
Tax benefit from stock options exercised
    120       200  
Deferred income taxes
    2,320       378  
(Gain) loss on sale of shares of Lucent Technologies and disposal of capital equipment
    (1,999 )     4  
Change in operating assets and liabilities
               
Accounts receivable, net
    8,992       (10,927 )
Unbilled expenditures and fees on contracts in process
    (9,024 )     (9,972 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,847       (21 )
Accounts payable
    2,170       910  
Accrued payroll and employee benefits
    1,155       (1,029 )
Other accrued expenses
    (4,122 )     370  
 
               
 
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations
    10,736       (13,160 )
Net cash used in discontinued operations
    (316 )     (442 )
 
               
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    10,420       (13,602 )
 
               
Investing activities
               
Additions to property, plant and equipment
    (2,426 )     (2,182 )
Purchase of business
    (128 )      
Dividends from equity investment
    60       60  
Proceeds from sale of shares of Lucent Technologies and disposal of capital equipment
    2,001       10  
Increase in other assets
    (217 )     (352 )
 
               
Net cash used in investing activities
    (710 )     (2,464 )
 
               
Financing activities
               
Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit agreement
    (6,987 )     12,387  
Principal payments under loan agreements
    (4,179 )     (250 )
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock
    1,345       1,350  
 
               
 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (9,821 )     13,487  
 
               
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (111 )     (2,579 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    925       2,724  
 
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 814     $ 145  
 
               
 
Supplemental information
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 2,023     $ 429  
Cash (refunded) paid for income taxes, net
  $ (696 )   $ 258  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited consolidated financial statements of Dynamics Research Corporation (“DRC” or the “company”) and its subsidiary included herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The company operated through the parent corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, HJ Ford Associates, Inc. (“HJ Ford”), Andrulis Corporation (“ANDRULIS”) and Impact Innovations Group LLC (“Impact Innovations”) through December 31, 2004, at which time ANDRULIS and Impact Innovations merged with and into the company. Effective January 1, 2005, the company operates through the parent corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, HJ Ford.
In the opinion of management, all material adjustments that are of a normal and recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented have been reflected. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2005. The accompanying financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the year ended December 31, 2004.
On September 1, 2004, the company acquired Impact Innovations from J3 Technology Services Corp. (“J3 Technology”). Impact Innovations, based in the Washington, D.C. area, offered solutions in business intelligence, enterprise software, application development, information technology service management and other related areas. The results of this acquired entity are included in the company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months then ended.
The company has a 40% ownership interest in a small disadvantaged business, as defined by the United States Government, which is accounted for using the equity method. This ownership interest is reported as a component of Other noncurrent assets in the company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. For periods in which there is net income, diluted earnings per share is determined by using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period, unless the effect is antidilutive.
Restricted shares of common stock that are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions are treated as contingently issuable shares until the conditions are satisfied. These shares are excluded from the basic earnings per share calculation and included in the diluted earnings per share calculation.
Due to their antidilutive effect, approximately 115,000 and 66,000 options to purchase common stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the second quarters of 2005 and 2004, respectively. Approximately 81,000 and 66,000 options to purchase common stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, as their effect would be antidilutive. However, these options could become dilutive in future periods.
Stock-Based Compensation
The company accounts for stock option plans under APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. The following table illustrates the effect on earnings per common share if the company had applied the fair value based method of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“SFAS 123”), to all outstanding and unvested awards in each

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period for the purpose of recording expense for stock option compensation (in thousands of dollars, except per share data).
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2005   2004   2005   2004
Net income, as reported
  $ 3,273     $ 2,199     $ 5,364     $ 4,243  
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation determined under fair-value-based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
    (122 )     (133 )     (268 )     (213 )
 
                               
Pro forma net income
  $ 3,151     $ 2,066     $ 5,096     $ 4,030  
 
                               
 
                               
Net income per share:
                               
Basic, as reported
  $ 0.37     $ 0.26     $ 0.62     $ 0.50  
Basic, pro forma
  $ 0.36     $ 0.24     $ 0.58     $ 0.48  
Diluted, as reported
  $ 0.36     $ 0.24     $ 0.58     $ 0.47  
Diluted, pro forma
  $ 0.34     $ 0.23     $ 0.55     $ 0.45  
The weighted average fair value of options to purchase common stock granted in the second quarter of 2004 was $11.12. No options to purchase common stock were granted during the second quarter of 2005. The weighted average fair values of options to purchase common stock granted in the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were $12.08 and $11.18, respectively. The fair value of each option to purchase stock is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, with the following weighted average assumptions:
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2005   2004   2005   2004
Expected volatility
          69.88 %     66.38 %     69.88 %
Dividend yield
                       
Risk-free interest rate
          4.39 %     3.87 %     4.29 %
Expected life in years
          7.00       6.5       7.00  
Investment Available for Sale
In 1998, the company obtained an ownership interest in Telica, Inc. (“Telica”), a privately-held start-up company, in exchange for technology developed by DRC. On September 20, 2004, as a result of the acquisition of Telica by Lucent Technologies (“Lucent”), the company received 672,518 shares of common stock in Lucent (the “Lucent shares”) in exchange for the 1,627,941 shares of Telica common stock (the “Telica shares”) it owned. The company classified the Lucent shares as available-for-sale securities, and accounted for them in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities (“SFAS 115”). Prior to the acquisition of Telica by Lucent, the company carried the Telica shares at $0, as there was no readily determinable market value for Telica. The company recorded the Lucent shares at a fair value of $2.5 million at December 31, 2004. This amount was reported as a component of Other Assets in the company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2004. The unrealized gain of $2.5 million, net of $1.0 million of tax effect, was reported as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss in the company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2004.
On June 27, 2005, the company sold its Lucent shares for $2.0 million, net of transaction costs, realizing a pretax gain on the sale of $2.0 million. The gain on the sale of the Lucent shares is included in Other Income in the company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005.
An additional 74,274 Lucent shares are currently held in escrow for indemnification related to Lucent’s acquisition of Telica. The company will record the fair value of the shares currently held in escrow at the time that these shares, or any portion thereof, are released.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections: a Replacement of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3 (“SFAS 154”). SFAS 154 requires retrospective application for voluntary changes in accounting principle unless it is impracticable to do so. Retrospective application refers to the application of a different accounting principle to previously issued financial statements as if that principle had always been used. SFAS 154’s retrospective-application requirement replaces APB Opinion No. 20’s requirement to recognize most voluntary changes in accounting principle by including in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle. Under SFAS 154, correction of an error in previously issued financial statements will continue to be accounted for by restating the prior-period financial statements, and a change in accounting estimate will continue to be accounted for prospectively. The requirements of SFAS 154 are effective for accounting changes made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The company believes SFAS 154 will only impact the consolidated financial statements in periods in which a change in accounting principle is made.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS 123R”). SFAS 123R replaces SFAS 123, and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB 25”). Under SFAS 123R, companies will be required to recognize compensation costs related to share-based payment transactions to employees in their financial statements. The amount of compensation cost will be measured using the grant-date fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. Additionally, liability awards will be re-measured each reporting period. Compensation cost will be recognized over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award. The company is required to adopt the new standard in the first quarter of 2006. The company historically has disclosed the pro forma effect of expensing its stock options as prescribed by SFAS 123. The company is evaluating the different alternatives available for applying the provisions of SFAS 123R, including guidance provided by the SEC in the Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107, and is currently assessing their effects on its financial position and results of operations.
Critical Accounting Policies
There are business risks specific to the industries in which the company operates. These risks include, but are not limited to, estimates of costs to complete contract obligations, changes in government policies and procedures, government contracting issues and risks associated with technological development. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates and assumptions also affect the amount of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The company believes the following accounting policies affect the more significant judgments made and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
The company’s Systems and Services business segment provides its services pursuant to time and materials, cost reimbursable and fixed-price contracts, including service-type contracts.
For time and materials contracts, revenue reflects the number of direct labor hours expended in the performance of a contract multiplied by the contract billing rate, as well as reimbursement of other billable direct costs. The risk inherent in time and materials contracts is that actual costs may differ materially from negotiated billing rates in the contract, which would directly affect operating income.
For cost reimbursable contracts, revenue is recognized as costs are incurred and includes a proportionate amount of the fee earned. Cost reimbursable contracts specify the contract fee in dollars or as a percentage of estimated costs. The primary risk on a cost reimbursable contract is that a government audit of direct and indirect costs could result in the disallowance of certain costs, which would directly impact revenue and margin on the contract. Historically, such audits have had no material impact on the company’s revenue and operating income.
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accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts (“SOP 81-1”).
Revenue from service-type fixed-price contracts is recognized ratably over the contract period or by other appropriate output methods to measure service provided, and contract costs are expensed as incurred. The risk to the company on a fixed-price contract is that if estimates to complete the contract change from one period to the next, profit levels will vary from period to period.
For all types of contracts, the company recognizes anticipated contract losses as soon as they become known and estimable. Out-of-pocket expenses that are reimbursable by the customer are included in contract revenue and cost of contract revenue.
Unbilled expenditures and fees on contracts in process are the amounts of recoverable contract revenue that have not been billed at the balance sheet date. Generally, the company’s unbilled expenditures and fees relate to revenue that is billed in the month after services are performed. In certain instances, billing is deferred in compliance with contract terms, such as milestone billing arrangements and withholdings, or delayed for other reasons. Billings which must be deferred more than one year from the balance sheet date are classified as noncurrent assets. Costs related to certain United States Government contracts, including applicable indirect costs, are subject to audit by the government. Revenue from such contracts has been recorded at amounts the company expects to realize upon final settlement. Unbilled expenditures and fees also include subcontractor costs for which invoices have not been received and for which revenues have not been recognized.
The company’s Metrigraphics business segment records revenue from product sales upon transfer of both title and risk of loss to the customer, provided there is evidence of an arrangement, fees are fixed or determinable, no significant obligations remain, collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured and customer acceptance criteria have been successfully demonstrated.
Valuation Allowances
The company provides for potential losses against accounts receivable and unbilled expenditures and fees on contracts in process based on the company’s expectation of a customer’s ability to pay. These reserves are based primarily upon specific identification of potential uncollectible accounts. In addition, payments to the company for performance on United States Government contracts are subject to audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency. If necessary, the company provides an estimated reserve for adjustments resulting from rate negotiations and audit findings. The company routinely provides for these items when they are identified and can be reasonably estimated.
Intangible and Other Long-lived Assets
The company uses assumptions in establishing the carrying value, fair value and estimated lives of intangible and other long-lived assets. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset carrying value may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the asset’s continuing ability to generate positive income from operations and positive cash flow in future periods compared to the carrying value of the asset. If assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment is recognized in the period of identification and is measured as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.
The useful lives and related amortization of intangible assets are based on their estimated residual value in proportion to the economic benefit consumed. The useful lives and related depreciation of other long-lived assets are based on the company’s estimate of the period over which the asset will generate revenue or otherwise be used by the company.
Goodwill
The company assesses goodwill for impairment at least once each year by applying a direct value-based fair value test. Goodwill could be impaired due to market declines, reduced expected future cash flows, or other factors or events. Should the fair value of goodwill, as determined by the company at any measurement date, fall below its carrying value, a charge for impairment of goodwill would occur in that period.

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Business Combinations
Since 2002, the company has completed three business acquisitions. The company determines and records the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the dates of acquisition. The company utilizes an independent specialist to determine the fair values of identifiable intangible assets acquired in order to determine the portion of the purchase price allocable to these assets.
Deferred Taxes
The company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax asset to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The company has considered future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance. In the event it is determined that the company would be able to realize its deferred tax asset in excess of their net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made. Likewise, should the company determine it would not be able to realize all or part of its net deferred tax asset in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be charged to income in the period such determination was made. The company determined that no valuation allowance was required at June 30, 2005.
Pensions
Accounting and reporting for the company’s pension plan requires the use of assumptions, including but not limited to, discount rate, rate of compensation increases and expected return on assets. If these assumptions differ materially from actual results, the company’s obligations under the pension plan could also differ materially, potentially requiring the company to record an additional pension liability. An actuarial valuation of the pension plan is performed each year. The results of this actuarial valuation are reflected in the accounting for the pension plan upon determination.
NOTE 2. BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On September 1, 2004, the company completed the acquisition of Impact Innovations from J3 Technology for $53.4 million in cash, subject to adjustment based upon the value of tangible net assets acquired in accordance with the provisions of the Equity Purchase Agreement among the company, Impact Innovations and J3 Technology. The company used the proceeds from the acquisition term loan portion of its new financing facility, entered into on September 1, 2004, to finance the transaction. The company acquired all of the outstanding membership interests of Impact Innovations, which constituted the government contracts business of J3 Technology. Impact Innovations, based in the Washington, D.C. area, offered solutions in business intelligence, enterprise software, application development, information technology service management and other related areas. Its customers include United States government intelligence agencies and various Department of Defense agencies, as well as federal civilian agencies. The company believes that the acquisition of Impact Innovations enhances its Capability Maturity Model Integration (“CMMI”) Level 3 rating for software engineering core competency and enriches DRC’s business intelligence, business transformation and network engineering and operations solution sets, while adding a number of key government defense and civilian customers to the company’s portfolio, including a new customer base in the intelligence community. As part of this transaction, the company paid $0.7 million for legal, audit and other transaction costs related to the acquisition. The company also accrued $0.5 million for exit costs, primarily related to the consolidation of one of the Impact Innovations facilities into a DRC facility, including lease costs for the abandoned acquired facility.
The purchase price was determined through negotiations with J3 Technology based upon the company’s access to new customers, customer relationships and cash flows. A portion of the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired was allocated on a preliminary basis to customer relationships, which the company estimates to have a useful life of five years, based upon a preliminary independent appraisal. Accordingly, the company is amortizing this intangible asset over five years, based upon the estimated future cash flows of the individual contracts related to this asset. The balance of the excess purchase price was recorded as goodwill. Finalization of the allocation of excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired to identifiable intangible assets and goodwill will be made after completion of the analysis of their fair values, which the company expects to occur in the third quarter of 2005. The company has accrued $0.5 million for additional cash consideration to the seller

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based upon the value of tangible net assets acquired that were recorded at December 31, 2004. A change of $1.0 million in the allocation between the acquired identifiable intangible assets would result in a change in annual amortization expense of approximately $0.2 million. An increase in the useful life of the acquired identifiable intangible asset from five years to six years would result in a decrease in annual amortization expense of approximately $0.4 million. A decrease in the useful life of the identifiable intangible asset from five years to four years would result in an increase in annual amortization expense of approximately $0.6 million. This sensitivity analysis assumes that any change would be allocated equally to each financial reporting period. Any actual change to the value or useful life of the customer relationships intangible asset would require analysis to calculate the new estimated future cash flows of the individual contracts related to this asset in order to determine the period amortization expense to be recorded. A summary of the transaction is as follows (in thousands):
         
Consideration:
       
Cash
  $ 53,399  
Accrued estimated additional cash consideration
    473  
Transaction costs
    726  
Exit costs
    469  
 
       
Total consideration
    55,067  
 
       
Preliminary allocation of consideration to assets acquired/(liabilities assumed):
       
Working capital
    6,768  
Property and equipment
    562  
Other noncurrent assets
    57  
Long-term liabilities
    (164 )
 
       
Preliminary total fair value of net tangible assets acquired
    7,223  
 
       
Preliminary excess of consideration over fair value of net tangible assets acquired
    47,844  
 
       
Preliminary allocation of excess consideration to identifiable intangible assets:
       
Customer relationships
    11,500  
 
       
Preliminary allocation of excess consideration to goodwill
  $ 36,344  
 
       
The activity for the six months ended June 30, 2005, related to the exit costs accrued in connection with the acquisition of Impact Innovations is as follows (in thousands):
         
Balance at December 31, 2004
  $ 393  
Expenditures charged against accrual
    (107 )
 
       
Balance at June 30, 2005
  $ 286  
 
       
The following pro forma results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2004 have been prepared as though the acquisition of Impact Innovations had occurred on January 1, 2004. These pro forma results include adjustments for interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs on the acquisition term loan used to finance the transaction, amortization expense for the identifiable intangible asset recorded and the effect of income taxes. This pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have been attained had the acquisition been made as of January 1, 2004, or of results of operations that may occur in the future (in thousands, except per share data):
                 
    Three months   Six months
    ended   ended
    June 30, 2004   June 30, 2004
Revenue
  $ 78,089     $ 152,027  
Net income
  $ 2,178     $ 4,123  
Earnings per share
               
Basic
  $ 0.26     $ 0.49  
Diluted
  $ 0.24     $ 0.46  

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NOTE 3. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Components of the company’s identifiable intangible assets, customer relationships, are as follows (in thousands):
                 
    June 30,   December 31,
    2005   2004
     
Cost
  $ 14,200     $ 14,200  
Less accumulated amortization
    4,200       2,681  
 
               
 
  $ 10,000     $ 11,519  
 
               
The company recorded amortization expense for its identifiable intangible assets of $0.8 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $1.5 million and $0.8 million for the six months then ended. Estimated future amortization expense for the identifiable intangible assets to be recorded by the company as of June 30, 2005 is as follows (in thousands):
         
Remainder of 2005
  $ 1,520  
2006
  $ 2,809  
2007
  $ 2,602  
2008
  $ 2,038  
2009
  $ 1,031  
There were no changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during either the three or six months ended June 30, 2005.
NOTE 4. INCOME TAXES
At June 30, 2005, deferred taxes on unbilled receivables totaled approximately $20 million. At December 31, 2004, deferred taxes on unbilled receivables totaled approximately $17 million. Concurrent with an ongoing audit of the company’s 2003 and 2002 federal income tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has challenged the deferral of income for tax purposes related to the company’s unbilled accounts receivable (which are reported under the caption “Unbilled expenditures and fees on contracts in process” in both current and noncurrent assets in the company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets), including the applicability of a Letter Ruling issued by the IRS to the company in January 1976, which granted to the company deferred tax treatment of its unbilled receivables. While the outcome of the audit is not known, the company may incur interest expense, the company’s deferred tax liabilities may be reduced and income tax payments may be increased substantially in 2005 and beyond.
NOTE 5. BUSINESS SEGMENT, GEOGRAPHIC, MAJOR CUSTOMER AND RELATED PARTY INFORMATION
The company has two reportable business segments: Systems and Services, and Metrigraphics.
The Systems and Services segment provides technical and information technology solutions to government customers. These solutions include the design, development, operation and maintenance of business intelligence systems, business transformation services, defense program acquisition management services, training and performance support systems and services, automated case management systems and information technology (“IT”) infrastructure services.
The Metrigraphics segment develops and builds components for original equipment manufacturers in the computer peripheral device, medical electronics, telecommunications and other industries, with the focus on the custom design and manufacture of miniature electronic parts that are intended to meet high precision requirements through the use of electroforming, thin film deposition and photolithography technologies.
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corporate assets, are allocated between the segments based on segment revenues. Corporate assets are primarily comprised of cash and cash equivalents, the company’s corporate headquarters facility in Andover, Massachusetts, the PeopleSoft-based enterprise business system, any deferred tax assets, certain corporate prepaid expenses and other current assets, and valuation allowances.
Results of operations information for the company’s business segments for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 are as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2005   2004   2005   2004
Revenue
                               
Systems and Services
  $ 74,539     $ 63,065     $ 146,378     $ 123,702  
Metrigraphics
    1,649       1,885       3,352       3,316  
 
                               
 
  $ 76,188     $ 64,950     $ 149,730     $ 127,018  
 
                               
 
                               
Operating income
                               
Systems and Services
  $ 4,439     $ 4,010     $ 8,990     $ 7,478  
Metrigraphics
    54       107       55       13  
 
                               
 
  $ 4,493     $ 4,117     $ 9,045     $ 7,491  
 
                               
Asset information for the company’s business segments and a reconciliation of segment assets to the corresponding consolidated amounts as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are as follows (in thousands):
                 
    June 30,   December 31,
    2005   2004
Segment assets
               
Systems and Services
  $ 175,553     $ 179,973  
Metrigraphics
    1,564       1,859  
 
               
Total segment assets
    177,117       181,832  
Corporate assets
    22,882       23,302  
 
               
 
  $ 199,999     $ 205,134  
 
               
Domestic revenues consistently represent approximately 98% to 99% of the company’s consolidated revenues.
Revenues from Department of Defense (“DoD”) customers accounted for approximately 79% and 80% of total revenues in the three-month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and approximately 77% and 80%, respectively, in the six months then ended. Revenues earned from two significant DoD customers as a percentage of the company’s consolidated revenues is as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2005   2004   2005   2004
Customer A
    16 %     17 %     16 %     17 %
Customer B
    11 %     13 %     11 %     12 %
The outstanding accounts receivable balances of these customers at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, are as follows (in thousands):
                 
    June 30,   December 31,
    2005   2004
     
Customer A
  $ 4,027     $ 4,650  
Customer B
  $ 2,247     $ 2,698  

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The company had no other customer in the three or six month periods ended June 30, 2005 or 2004 that accounted for more than 10% of revenues.
The company has a 40% interest in HMR Tech, which it accounts for using the equity method of accounting. This interest was acquired as a result of the company’s May 31, 2002 acquisition of HJ Ford Associates, Inc. Accordingly, HMR Tech is considered a related party for all periods subsequent to May 31, 2002. Revenues from HMR Tech for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, were approximately $127,000 and $93,000, respectively, and approximately $366,000 and $190,000, respectively, for the six months then ended. The amounts due from HMR Tech included in accounts receivable at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, were approximately $49,000 and $192,000, respectively.
NOTE 6. FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
On September 1, 2004, the company entered into a new secured financing agreement (the “facility”) with a bank group to restructure and increase the company’s credit facilities to $100.0 million, inclusive of the current mortgage on the company’s Andover, Massachusetts corporate headquarters, which had a balance of $7.9 million at closing (the “term loan”). The facility provides for a $55.0 million, five-year term loan (the “acquisition term loan”) with a seven-year amortization schedule for the acquisition of Impact Innovations and a $37.0 million, five-year revolving credit agreement for working capital (the “revolver”). The bank group, led by Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. as a lender and as administrative agent (when acting in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), also includes KeyBank National Association, TD Banknorth, NA and Fleet National Bank, a Bank of America company. The facility replaced the company’s previous $50.0 million revolving credit agreement.
All of the obligations of the company and its subsidiaries under the facility are secured by a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the company and its subsidiaries granted to the Administrative Agent. The agreement requires financial covenant tests to be performed against the company’s annual results beginning with the results for the year ending December 31, 2005, that, if met, would result in the release of all collateral securing the facility except for the mortgage that secures the term loan. If the company’s results do not meet specific financial ratio requirements, the company and its subsidiaries will be required to perfect the security interest granted to the Administrative Agent in all of the government contracts of the company and its subsidiaries.
On an ongoing basis, the facility requires the company to meet certain financial covenants, including maintaining a minimum net worth and certain cash flow and debt coverage ratios. The covenants also limit the company’s ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends, purchase capital assets, sell or dispose of assets, make additional acquisitions or investments, or enter into new leases, among other restrictions. In addition, the facility provides that the bank group may accelerate payment of all unpaid principal and all accrued and unpaid interest under the facility, upon the occurrence and continuance of certain events of default, including, among others, the following:
    Any failure by the company and its subsidiaries to make any payment of principal, interest and other sums due under the facility within three calendar days of the date when such payment is due;
 
    Any breach by the company or any of its subsidiaries of certain covenants, representations and warranties;
 
    Any default and acceleration of any indebtedness owed by the company or any of its subsidiaries to any person (other than the bank group) which is in excess of $1,000,000;
 
    Any final judgment against the company or any of its subsidiaries in excess of $1,000,000 which has not been insured to the reasonable satisfaction of the Administrative Agent;
 
    Any bankruptcy (voluntary or involuntary) of the company or any of its subsidiaries;
 
    Any material adverse change in the business or financial condition of the company and its subsidiaries; or
 
    Any change in control of the company.
Acquisition term loan
The company used $53.4 million of the $55.0 million of proceeds from the acquisition term loan to complete the acquisition of Impact Innovations. The company repaid $1.6 million of the original $55.0 million financed on September 1, 2004. The facility requires quarterly principal payments on the acquisition term loan of approximately $2 million, with a final payment of approximately $16 million on September 1, 2009.

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The company has the option of selecting an interest rate for the acquisition term loan equal to either: (a) the then applicable London Inter-Bank Offer Rate (the “LIBOR Rate”) plus 1.75% to 3.25% per annum, depending on the company’s most recently reported leverage ratio; or (b) the base rate as announced from time to time by the Administrative Agent (the “Base Rate”) plus up to 0.50% per annum, depending on the company’s most recently reported leverage ratio. For those portions of the acquisition term loan accruing at the LIBOR Rate, the company has the option of selecting interest periods of 30, 60, 90 or 180 days.
Term loan
The company has a ten-year term loan as amended and restated on September 1, 2004, which is secured by a mortgage on the company’s headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts. The agreement requires quarterly principal payments of $125,000, with a final payment of $5.0 million due on May 1, 2010. The company has the option of selecting an interest rate for the term loan equal to either: (a) the then applicable LIBOR Rate plus 1.50% to 3.00% per annum, depending on the company’s most recently reported leverage ratio; or (b) the Base Rate plus up to 0.50% per annum, depending on the company’s most recently reported leverage ratio. For those portions of the term loan accruing at the LIBOR Rate, the company has the option of selecting interest periods of 30, 60, 90 or 180 days.
Revolver
The revolver has a five-year term and is available to the company for general corporate purposes, including strategic acquisitions. The fee on the unused portion of the revolver ranges from 0.25% to 0.50% per annum, depending on the company’s leverage ratio, and is payable quarterly in arrears. The company has the option of selecting an annual interest rate for the revolver equal to either: (a) the then applicable LIBOR Rate plus 1.50% to 3.00% per annum, depending on the company’s most recently reported leverage ratio; or (b) the Base Rate plus up to 0.50% per annum, depending on the company’s leverage ratio. For those portions of the revolver accruing at the LIBOR rate, the company has the option of selecting interest periods of 30, 60, 90 or 180 days. The revolver matures on September 1, 2009. The excess cash flow recapture provisions described below require that additional payments under these provisions be applied first to the outstanding balance of the revolver. Accordingly, the company has classified the outstanding balance of the revolver as a current liability in its Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Excess cash flow recapture
In addition to the principal payments required on the acquisition term loan and the term loan, the company will also make annual payments by February 15 of each year, commencing in 2006. The additional payment amount is equal to 50.0% of the company’s excess cash flow, defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) plus net decreases in working capital or less net increases in working capital, minus interest expense and principal payments on the acquisition term loan and term loan, capital expenditures, and all cash taxes and cash dividends paid for the most recently completed fiscal year, commencing with the year ending December 31, 2005. Each payment will be applied: first, to the outstanding balance of the revolver, provided the outstanding balance on the last day of the fiscal year compared with the outstanding balance of the revolver on the last day of the previous fiscal year does not already reflect such a reduction; second, to the outstanding principal balance of the acquisition term loan; and lastly, to the outstanding principal balance of the term loan.
Outstanding borrowings
The company’s outstanding debt at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, was as follows (dollars in thousands):
                         
    Outstanding   Interest    
    principal   rate   Interest rate option and election date
     
June 30, 2005
                       
Acquisition term loan
  $ 48,163       5.96 %   90-day LIBOR Rate option elected on May 3, 2005
Term loan
    7,500       5.71 %   90-day LIBOR Rate option elected on May 3, 2005
Revolver (portion)
    2,500       5.63 %   30-day LIBOR Rate option elected on June 2, 2005

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    Outstanding   Interest    
    principal   rate   Interest rate option and election date
     
Revolver (portion)
    513       6.00 %   Base Rate option; election date not applicable
 
                       
 
  $ 58,676                  
 
                       
 
                       
December 31, 2004
                       
Acquisition term loan
  $ 52,092       5.41 %   90-day LIBOR Rate option elected on November 1, 2004
Term loan
    7,750       5.16 %   90-day LIBOR Rate option elected on November 1, 2004
Revolver
    10,000       5.28 %   30-day LIBOR Rate option elected on December 1, 2004
 
                       
 
                       
 
  $ 69,842                  
 
                       
NOTE 7. DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN
The components of net periodic benefit cost for the company’s defined benefit pension plan are below (in thousands):
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2005   2004   2005   2004
Interest cost
  $ 1,076     $ 977     $ 2,076     $ 1,954  
Expected return on plan assets
    (996 )     (979 )     (2,077 )     (1,958 )
Recognized actuarial loss
    400       327       800       654  
 
                               
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 480     $ 325     $ 799     $ 650  
 
                               
The company’s defined benefit pension plan is frozen. No credit is earned for current service and no new participants are eligible to enter the plan; accordingly, the net periodic benefit costs do not include any charges for service cost. The company currently expects to contribute $8.1 million in 2005 to fund its pension plan. Of this amount, $1.9 million had been contributed as of June 30, 2005.
NOTE 8. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS EXIT COST ACCRUAL
On May 2, 2003, the company completed the sale of its Encoder Division assets and certain liabilities to GSI Lumonics Inc. (“GSI”) in Billerica, Massachusetts. In connection with this transaction, the company accrued $0.8 million of exit costs primarily relating to lease costs, net of estimated sublease income. The lease on the Encoder facility expires in August 2005. The activity for the six months ended June 30, 2005, related to this accrual is as follows (in thousands):
         
Balance at December 31, 2004
  $ 422  
Expenditures charged against accrual
    (316 )
 
       
Balance at June 30, 2005
  $ 106  
 
       
NOTE 9. CONTINGENCIES
The company has change of control agreements with certain of its employees that provide them with benefits should their employment with the company be terminated other than for cause or their disability or death, or if they resign for good reason, as defined in these agreements, within a certain period of time from the date of any change of control of the company.
As a defense contractor, the company is subject to many levels of audit and review from various government agencies, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency, various inspectors general, the Defense Criminal Investigation Service, the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Justice and congressional committees. Both related to and

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unrelated to its defense industry involvement, the company is, from time to time, involved in audits, lawsuits, claims, administrative proceedings and investigations. The company accrues for liabilities associated with these activities when it becomes probable that future expenditures will be made and such expenditures can be reasonably estimated. Except as noted below the company does not presently believe it is reasonably likely that any of these matters would have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The company’s evaluation of the likelihood of expenditures related to these matters is subject to change in future periods, depending on then current events and circumstances, which could have material adverse effects on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
On October 26, 2000, two former company employees were indicted and charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States Air Force, and wire fraud, among other charges, arising out of a scheme to defraud the United States out of approximately $10 million. Both men subsequently pled guilty to the principal charges against them. On October 9, 2003, the United States Attorney filed a civil complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the company based in substantial part upon the actions and omissions of the former employees that gave rise to the criminal cases against them. In the civil action, the United States is asserting claims against the company based on the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Act, in addition to certain common law and equitable claims. The United States Attorney seeks to recover up to three times its actual damages and penalties under the False Claims Act, and double damages and penalties under the Anti-Kickback Act. The United States Attorney also seeks to recover its costs and interest in this action. The company believes it has substantive defenses to these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself. However, the outcome of this litigation and other proceedings to which the company is a party, if unfavorable, could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
The company has provided documents in response to a previously disclosed grand jury subpoena issued on October 15, 2002 by the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, directing the company to produce specified documents dating back to 1996. The subpoena relates to an investigation, currently focused on the period from 1996 to 1999, by the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice into the bidding and procurement activities involving the company and several other defense contractors who have received similar subpoenas and may also be subjects of the investigation. Although the company is cooperating in the investigation, it does not have a sufficient basis to predict the outcome of the investigation. Should the company be found to have violated the antitrust laws, the matter could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
On February 3, 2004, a suit was filed in the Circuit Court for the County of Fairfax, Virginia against the company by Cushman & Wakefield of Virginia, Inc. (“Cushman & Wakefield”), a real estate broker that the company maintains it had not retained, claiming breach of contract and nonpayment of a commission fee related to an office lease. On January 12, 2005, a judgment of $407,000 was entered against the company. The real estate broker retained by the company for such office lease has indemnified the company from any such claims. However, the company may also be liable for Cushman & Wakefield’s legal costs, against which the company’s broker may not indemnify the company. The company has filed a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court of Virgina for a review of the decision in the Circuit Court. The company has recorded a reserve for costs related to this matter. While the company believes it has accrued sufficient amounts for these costs, it is possible that an additional liability could be incurred which could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
On June 28, 2005 a suit, characterized as a class action employee suit, was filed in the U.S. Federal Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and certain provisions of Massachusetts General Laws. The company believes that its practices comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Massachusetts General Laws. The company will vigorously defend itself and intends to move to have the complaint removed from Federal Court and addressed in accordance with the company’s mandatory Dispute Resolution Plan for the arbitration of workplace complaints. Nevertheless, the outcome of this litigation, if unfavorable, could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this quarterly report constitute “forward-looking statements” which involve known risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Dynamics Research Corporation (“DRC” or the “company”) to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include the “Factors That May Affect Future Results” set forth in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, which is included in this report. Precautionary statements made herein should be read as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements whenever they appear in this report.
OVERVIEW
DRC, founded in 1955, and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, provides information technology (“IT”), engineering and other services focused on defense, public safety and citizen services for federal, state and local governments. The company’s core capabilities are focused on information technology, engineering and technical subject matter expertise that pertain to the knowledge domains of the company’s core customers.
The company’s strategy is comprised of four key objectives: (a) to increase shareholder value; (b) to grow revenues in selected markets; (c) to achieve operational excellence; and (d) to be an employer of choice. Operating margin and cash generation improvement initiatives support the company’s shareholder value objective. DRC has a balanced growth strategy aimed at organic growth in its existing markets and penetrating new market segments through acquisition. The company has completed three business acquisitions since 2002. The company’s initiatives related to its employer of choice objective include professional development programs, performance-based compensation programs and competitive benefit programs.
The company has two reportable business segments: Systems and Services, and Metrigraphics. The Systems and Services segment provides technical and information technology solutions to government customers. These solutions include the design, development, operation and maintenance of business intelligence systems, business transformation services, defense program acquisition management services, training and performance support systems and services, automated case management systems and IT infrastructure services. Revenues in this segment are reported in the caption “Contract revenue” in the company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Metrigraphics segment develops and builds components for original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”) in the computer peripheral device, medical electronics, telecommunications and other industries, with the focus on the custom design and manufacture of miniature electronic parts that meet high precision requirements through the use of electroforming, thin film deposition and photolithography technologies. Revenues in this segment are reported in the caption “Product sales” in the company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. The company does not view the Metrigraphics segment as a strategic business component and is exploring strategic alternatives for this segment.
The company’s business growth strategy is focused on three national priority markets: national defense, citizen services and citizen security. Within these markets there are six strategic business areas on which the company focuses its efforts: C4ISR (Command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance), logistics, readiness, military space, citizen security and legislated citizen services. Because these markets address the mission critical functions of government, the company expects that they will be funded regardless of economic cycle. The strategy leverages six solution sets where DRC has strong competencies and a record of meeting its customers’ most difficult challenges. These repeatable, proven, cost-effective solutions are acquisition management services, training and performance support, business transformation, business intelligence, IT infrastructure services and automated case management.

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BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On September 1, 2004, the company completed the acquisition of Impact Innovations Group LLC (“Impact Innovations”) from J3 Technology Services Corp. Impact Innovations, based in the Washington, D.C. area, offers solutions in business intelligence, enterprise software, application development, information technology service management and other related areas. The results of this acquired entity are included in the company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and of Cash Flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Operating results (in thousands) and expressed as a percentage of total revenues for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended June 30,
    2005   2004
            % of           % of
    $ thousands   revenues   $ thousands   revenues
         
Contract revenue (Systems and Services)
  $ 74,539       97.8 %   $ 63,065       97.1 %
Product sales (Metrigraphics)
    1,649       2.2 %     1,885       2.9 %
 
                               
Total revenue
    76,188       100.0 %     64,950       100.0 %
 
                               
Gross profit/margin on contract revenue (1)
    11,592       15.6 %     8,907       14.1 %
Gross profit/margin on product sales (1)
    352       21.3 %     526       27.9 %
 
                               
Total gross profit/margin (1)
    11,944       15.7 %     9,443       14.5 %
 
                               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    6,686       8.8 %     4,935       7.6 %
Amortization of intangible assets
    765       1.0 %     381       0.6 %
 
                               
 
                               
Operating income
    4,493       5.9 %     4,117       6.3 %
Interest expense, net
    (1,046 )     (1.4 )%     (361 )     (0.5 )%
Other income, net
    2,077       2.7 %     56       0.1 %
 
                               
 
                               
Income before provision for income taxes
  $ 5,524       7.3 %   $ 3,812       5.9 %
 
                               
                                 
    Six months ended June 30,
    2005   2004
            % of           % of
    $ thousands   revenues   $ thousands   revenues
Contract revenue (Systems and Services)
  $ 146,378       97.8 %   $ 123,702       97.4 %
Product sales (Metrigraphics)
    3,352       2.2 %     3,316       2.6 %
 
                               
Total revenue
    149,730       100.0 %     127,018       100.0 %
 
                               
Gross profit/margin on contract revenue (1)
    22,625       15.5 %     17,707       14.3 %
Gross profit/margin on product sales (1)
    646       19.3 %     816       24.6 %
 
                               
Total gross profit/margin (1)
    23,271       15.5 %     18,523       14.6 %
 
                               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    12,707       8.5 %     10,270       8.1 %
Amortization of intangible assets
    1,519       1.0 %     762       0.6 %
 
                               
 
                               
Operating income
    9,045       6.0 %     7,491       5.9 %
Interest expense, net
    (2,132 )     (1.4 )%     (574 )     (0.5 )%
Other income, net
    2,102       1.4 %     437       0.4 %
 
                               
 
                               
Income before provision for income taxes
  $ 9,015       6.0 %   $ 7,354       5.8 %
 
                               
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Revenues
The company reported revenues of $76.2 million and $64.9 million in the second quarters of 2005 and 2004, respectively. The company’s revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were $149.7 million and $127.0 million, respectively.
Contract revenues (Systems and Services segment)
Contract revenues in the company’s Systems and Services segment were $74.5 million and $63.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $146.4 million and $123.7 million in the six months then ended. The increase in the current year periods was primarily attributable to revenues added through the acquisition of Impact Innovations. The company’s contract revenue in the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 was earned from the following sectors (in thousands):
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2005   2004   2005   2004
Defense and intelligence agencies
  $ 59,978     $ 51,937     $ 115,992     $ 101,750  
Federal civilian agencies
    8,560       7,094       17,775       13,556  
State and local government agencies
    5,356       3,990       11,050       8,326  
Other
    645       44       1,561       70  
 
                               
 
  $ 74,539     $ 63,065     $ 146,378     $ 123,702  
 
                               
The increase in revenues from both defense and intelligence agencies and federal civilian agencies in the current year was primarily attributable to revenues added through acquisition.
Revenues from state and local government agencies increased in the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, compared to the same prior year periods, primarily due to $4.3 million and $7.9 million of revenues, respectively, from the company’s $30 million, three and one-half year contract with the State of Ohio to design, develop and install an automated child welfare case management system. Work under this contract began in the second quarter of 2004, and accounted for $0.9 million of revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2004.
The company experienced a slowdown in government procurement schedules and contract awards in the first half of 2005. This, coupled with a very competitive Washington area employment market, has dampened organic growth in the first six months of the year. The company’s new business awards in the first and second quarters of 2005 totaled approximately $8 million and $15 million respectively, a slower pace than the prior year. The company believes the delays relate, directly or indirectly, to funding needs for the war in Iraq.
Revenues by contract type as a percentage of Systems and Services segment revenues were as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2005   2004   2005   2004
Time and materials
    57 %     62 %     56 %     62 %
Cost reimbursable
    20 %     22 %     20 %     22 %
Fixed price, including service-type contracts
    23 %     16 %     24 %     16 %
 
                               
 
    100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %
 
                               
 
Prime contract
    66 %     70 %     68 %     70 %
Sub-contract
    34 %     30 %     32 %     30 %
 
                               
 
    100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %
 
                               

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The company’s contracts with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), the Air Force Electronic Systems Center (“ESC”) and the Aeronautical Systems Center (“ASC”), which provided approximately $12 million, $31 million and $47 million, respectively, of revenues in the year 2004, are subject to re-competition in 2005. It is currently anticipated that the 2005 competitions with the Air Force Electronic Systems Center and the Aeronautical Systems Center will restrict prime contract awards to small businesses. DRC expects to participate in the competitions as a sub-contractor to qualified small businesses.
Regarding the IRS competition, the award of new contracts will be delayed, and the company’s current task orders have been extended through May, 2006. Upon transition to the new contract in 2006 the company expects to continue its work with the IRS as either a prime or sub-contractor.
The company currently anticipates awards on the ASC contract will occur in the second half of 2005, with the transition of task orders to the new contracts occurring in 2006. Regarding the change-over in 2006, the company anticipates that approximately $23 million of low margin sub-contractor pass-through revenues derived from the current prime contract will no longer be included in DRC’s revenues. The company also anticipates that a successful re-competition will enable DRC to retain and preserve profits on substantially all of its labor base currently supporting these customers, resulting in an increase in profit margins.
Regarding the ESC contract competition, the company now anticipates the government contract award will be delayed, and that the transition to the new contract vehicle will occur no sooner than late 2006. The company anticipates that approximately $10 million of low margin sub-contractor pass-through revenues derived from the current prime contract will no longer be included in DRC revenues upon the contract transition anticipated to occur in 2007.
Product revenues (Metrigraphics segment)
Product revenues for the Metrigraphics segment for the first six months of 2005 were relatively unchanged from prior year levels.
Funded backlog
The company’s funded backlog was $154.3 million at June 30, 2005, $165.0 million at December 31, 2004 and $123.4 million at June 30, 2004. The company expects that substantially all of its backlog will generate revenue during the subsequent twelve-month period. The funded backlog generally is subject to possible termination at the convenience of the contracting party. A portion of the company’s funded backlog is based on annual purchase contracts and subject to annual governmental approvals or appropriations legislation. The amount of backlog as of any date may be affected by the timing of order receipts and associated deliveries.
Gross margin
The company’s total gross margins were 15.7% and 14.5% in the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and 15.5% and 14.6% in the six months then ended. The overall improvement in gross margin in 2005 is primarily the result of lower employee benefit and other indirect overhead costs as a percentage of revenues.
The company’s gross margins on contract revenues were 15.6% and 14.1% in the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and 15.5% and 14.3% in the six months then ended. The improvement in 2005 is primarily attributable to lower indirect overhead costs as a percentage of revenues.
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19.3% and 24.6%, respectively. The decrease in margin performance in 2005 is primarily attributable to changes in product mix and higher costs associated with sales to international customers.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $6.7 million and $12.7 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, respectively, from $4.9 million and $10.3 million in the comparable prior year periods. Costs have increased primarily due to the addition of staff and administrative expenses associated with the acquisition of Impact Innovations on September 1, 2004. SG&A as a percent of revenues increased primarily due to higher recruiting costs, IT support costs, and legal fees.
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization expense of $0.8 million and $1.5 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, respectively, relates to intangible assets acquired in the company’s 2004 purchase of Impact Innovations and the company’s 2002 purchases of Andrulis Corporation and HJ Ford Associates, Inc. Amortization expense related to the company’s 2002 acquisitions was $0.4 million and $0.8 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2004.
Operating income (loss)
The company’s operating income was $4.5 million in the second quarter of 2005 and $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2004. The company’s operating income in the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 was $9.0 million and $7.5 million, respectively. The increase in operating income in the current year periods, compared to the same prior year periods, is primarily attributable to the inclusion of Impact Innovations, which was acquired on September 1, 2004. Impact Innovations reported revenues of $12.3 million and $23.7 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, respectively.
Segment operating income (loss) includes amortization of intangible assets and selling, engineering and administrative expenses directly attributable to the segment. All corporate operating expenses, including depreciation of corporate assets, are allocated between the segments based on segment revenues. Operating income for the Systems and Services segment was $4.4 million and $9.0 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, respectively, and $4.0 million and $7.5 million in the comparable prior year periods. The Metrigraphics segment reported operating income of $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. This segment’s operating income for the comparable period of the prior year were virtually break-even.
Interest income and expense
The company incurred interest expense totaling $1.0 million and $0.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $2.1 million and $0.6 million in the six months then ended. The increase in interest expense in the current year periods is primarily attributable to the acquisition loan used to fund the September 1, 2004 acquisition of Impact Innovations and higher interest rates. The interest rates on the company’s current financing vehicles are variable. These vehicles are described in detail in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below. The weighted average interest rates on the company’s outstanding borrowings were 5.91% and 3.38% at June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. An increase in one percentage point in the company’s rates would result in approximately $0.6 million of additional interest expense on an annual basis. The company is focused on debt reduction in order to reduce interest expense. Since the third quarter of 2004 when the company acquired Impact Innovations, total debt has been reduced $18 million.
The company recorded approximately $10,000 and $27,000, respectively, of interest income in the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, and approximately $24,000 and $31,000, respectively, in the comparable prior year periods.
Other income, net
The company recorded net other income of approximately $2.1 million and $0.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $2.1 million and $0.4 million in the six months then ended. The current year amounts include $2.0 million of realized gains resulting from the sale on June 27, 2005, of 672,518 shares of

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common stock in Lucent Technologies. The prior year six month amount includes income of $0.3 million related to investments held in a rabbi trust associated with the company’s deferred compensation plan. These income credits were offset by similar charges to selling, general and administrative expenses in the same periods.
Income tax provision
The company recorded income tax provisions of $3.7 million, or 40.5% of pre-tax income, and $3.1 million, or 42.3% of pre-tax income, in the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The reduction in the 2005 tax rate reflects changes in estimates during 2004 for non-deductible expenses. The 2005 rate has increased from the 2004 year-end rate of 40.1% due to lower state investment tax credit and higher graduated Federal tax rate on anticipated higher taxable profits.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the company had cash and cash equivalents aggregating $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents is primarily the result of $9.8 million used in financing activities, including $11.2 million of net principal payments on the company’s borrowings, and $0.7 million used in investing activities, including $2.4 million of capital expenditures, net of $2.0 million in proceeds from the sale of securities. These amounts were partially offset by $10.7 million of cash provided by operating activities, including $0.3 million of cash used for discontinued operations.
Operating activities
Cash provided by operating activities totaled $10.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005, and is primarily attributable to $5.4 million of net income, depreciation and amortization expenses aggregating $3.4 million and $9.0 million of decreases in accounts receivable. These amounts were partially offset by a $9.0 million increase in unbilled expenditures and fees on contracts in process and decreases of $4.1 million in other accrued expenses.
Stock compensation expense increased to $0.5 million in the first half of 2005, from $0.2 million in the comparable prior year period. The company has realigned its approach to equity compensation by increasing its use of restricted stock awards and reducing its use of stock option awards. As a result, higher non-cash expense was recorded in the current year, and will continue to be recorded in subsequent periods.
Non-cash amortization expense of the company’s acquired intangible assets was $1.5 million and $0.8 million in the first half of 2005 and 2004, respectively. As a result of the company’s recent business acquisition, the company anticipates that non-cash expense for the amortization of intangible assets will remain at this quarterly level throughout 2005.
At June 30, 2005, deferred taxes on unbilled receivables totaled approximately $20 million. At December 31, 2004, deferred taxes on unbilled receivables totaled approximately $17 million. Concurrent with an ongoing audit of the company’s 2003 and 2002 federal income tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has challenged the deferral of income for tax purposes related to the company’s unbilled accounts receivable (which are reported under the caption “Unbilled expenditures and fees on contracts in process” in both current and noncurrent assets in the company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets), including the applicability of a Letter Ruling issued by the IRS to the company in January 1976, which granted to the company deferred tax treatment of its unbilled receivables. While the outcome of the audit is not known, the company may incur interest expense, the company’s deferred tax liabilities may be reduced and income tax payments may be increased substantially in 2005 and beyond.
Total accounts receivable and current and noncurrent unbilled expenditures and fees on contracts in process were $96.5 million and $96.3 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. Billed accounts receivable decreased $9.0 million in the first half of 2005, while unbilled amounts increased $9.2 million.
The decrease in billed receivables was due to strong cash collections in the first half of 2005. Collection delays encountered in the fourth quarter of 2004 with the U.S. Defense Finance and Accounting Services and the General Services Administration improved significantly in the first half of 2005.
Regarding unbilled receivables, $7.9 million of the increase related to costs incurred on the company’s contract with the State of Ohio (the “Ohio contract”), for which payment is contractually deferred. Total unbilled receivables on this contract were $16.0 million at June 30, 2005 and $8.2 million at December 31, 2004. As noted in the company’s most recent 10-K filing with the SEC, the State of Ohio and the company have agreed to negotiate revised payment terms on the contract. The outcome of such negotiations is uncertain at this time.
Total accounts receivable (including unbilled amounts) days sales outstanding, or DSO, was 114 at June 30, 2005 and 111 at December 31, 2004. These amounts include the effect of the Ohio contract. As noted above the State of Ohio and the company have agreed to negotiate revised payment terms on the contract. The outcome of such negotiations remains uncertain at this time.

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The company recently decided to accelerate the funding of its pension plan and currently expects to contribute $8.1 million in 2005. Of this amount, $1.9 million was contributed in the first half of 2005.
Investing activities
The company used a net amount of $0.7 million of cash in investing activities, primarily comprised of capital expenditures aggregating $2.4 million, including $1.3 for renovations to the company’s Andover, Massachusetts corporate headquarters. Partially offsetting these capital expenditures was $2.0 million of proceeds received from the sale of Lucent shares. The company’s capital expenditures, excluding business acquisitions, if any, are expected to approximate $4 to $5 million in 2005, primarily for facilities and infrastructure consolidation and improvement.
The company believes that selective acquisitions are an important component of its growth strategy. The company may acquire, from time to time, firms or properties that are aligned with the company’s core capabilities and which complement the company’s customer base. The company will continue to consider acquisition opportunities that align with its strategic objectives, along with the possibility of utilizing the credit facility, described below, as a source of financing.
Financing activities
During the first six months of 2005 the company used $9.8 million of cash in financing activities, including $11.2 million of net principal payments on the company’s borrowings. These payments were partially offset by $1.3 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of shares under the employee stock purchase plan.
On September 1, 2004, the company entered into a new secured financing agreement (the “facility”) with a bank group to restructure and increase the company’s credit facilities to $100.0 million, inclusive of the current mortgage on the company’s Andover, Massachusetts corporate headquarters, which had a balance of $7.9 million at closing (the “term loan”). The facility provides for a $55.0 million, five-year term loan (the “acquisition term loan”) with a seven-year amortization schedule for the acquisition of Impact Innovations and a $37.0 million, five-year revolving credit agreement for working capital (the “revolver”). The bank group, led by Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. as a lender and as administrative agent (when acting in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), also includes KeyBank National Association, TD Banknorth, NA and Fleet National Bank, a Bank of America company.
The company used $53.4 million of the $55.0 million of proceeds from the acquisition term loan to complete the acquisition of Impact Innovations. The company repaid $1.6 million of the original $55.0 million financed on September 1, 2004. The facility requires quarterly principal payments on the acquisition term loan of approximately $2 million, with a final payment of approximately $16 million on September 1, 2009. At June 30, 2005, the outstanding principal balance on the acquisition term loan was $ 48.2 million.
The company has a ten-year term loan as amended and restated on September 1, 2004, with an outstanding principal balance of $7.5 million at June 30, 2005, which is secured by a mortgage on the company’s headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts. The agreement requires quarterly principal payments of $125,000, with a final payment of $5.0 million due on May 1, 2010.
The revolver has a five-year term and is available to the company for general corporate purposes, including strategic acquisitions. The fee on the unused portion of the revolver ranges from 0.25% to 0.50% per annum, depending on the company’s leverage ratio, and is payable quarterly in arrears. At June 30, 2005, the outstanding principal balance on the revolver was $3.0 million. The excess cash flow recapture provisions described below require that additional payments under these provisions be applied first to the outstanding balance of the revolver. Accordingly, the company has classified the outstanding balance of the revolver as a current liability in its Consolidated Balance Sheets.
All of the obligations of the company and its subsidiaries under the facility are secured by a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the company and its subsidiaries granted to the Administrative Agent. The agreement requires financial covenant tests to be performed against the company’s annual results beginning with the results for the year ending December 31, 2005, that, if met, would result in the release of all collateral securing

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the facility except for the mortgage that secures the term loan. If the company’s results do not meet specific financial ratio requirements, the company and its subsidiaries will be required to perfect the security interest granted to the Administrative Agent in all of the government contracts of the company and its subsidiaries.
On an ongoing basis, the facility requires the company to meet certain financial covenants, including maintaining a minimum net worth and certain cash flow and debt coverage ratios. The covenants also limit the company’s ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends, purchase capital assets, sell or dispose of assets, make additional acquisitions or investments, or enter into new leases, among other restrictions. In addition, the facility provides that the bank group may accelerate payment of all unpaid principal and all accrued and unpaid interest under the facility, upon the occurrence and continuance of certain events of default, including, among others, the following:
    Any failure by the company and its subsidiaries to make any payment of principal, interest and other sums due under the facility within three calendar days of the date when such payment is due;
 
    Any breach by the company or any of its subsidiaries of certain covenants, representations and warranties;
 
    Any default and acceleration of any indebtedness owed by the company or any of its subsidiaries to any person (other than the bank group) which is in excess of $1,000,000;
 
    Any final judgment against the company or any of its subsidiaries in excess of $1,000,000 which has not been insured to the reasonable satisfaction of the Administrative Agent;
 
    Any bankruptcy (voluntary or involuntary) of the company or any of its subsidiaries; and
 
    Any material adverse change in the business or financial condition of the company and its subsidiaries; or
 
    Any change in control of the company.
In addition to the principal payments required on the acquisition term loan and the term loan, the company will also make annual payments by February 15 of each year, commencing in 2006. The additional payment amount is equal to 50.0% of the company’s excess cash flow, defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) plus net decreases in working capital or less net increases in working capital, minus interest expense and principal payments on the acquisition term loan and term loan, capital expenditures, and all cash taxes and cash dividends paid for the most recently completed fiscal year, commencing with the year ending December 31, 2005. Each payment will be applied: first, to the outstanding balance of the revolver, provided the outstanding balance on the last day of the fiscal year compared with the outstanding balance of the revolver on the last day of the previous fiscal year does not already reflect such a reduction; second, to the outstanding principal balance of the acquisition term loan; and lastly, to the outstanding principal balance of the term loan.
The company’s results of operations, cash flows and financial condition are subject to certain trends, events and uncertainties, including demands for capital to support growth, economic conditions, government payment practices and contractual matters. The company’s need for, cost of and access to funds are depending on future operating results, the company’s growth and acquisition activity, and conditions external to the company.
Based upon its present business plan and operating performance, the company believes that cash provided by operating activities, combined with amounts available for borrowing under the revolver, will be adequate to fund the capital requirements of its existing operations during 2005 and for the foreseeable future. In the event that the company’s current capital resources are not sufficient to fund requirements, the company believes its access to additional capital resources would be sufficient to meet its needs. However, the development of adverse economic or business conditions could significantly affect the need for and availability of capital resources.
Commitments
The company’s contractual obligations as of June 30, 2005 consist of the following (in thousands):
                                         
            Payments due by period
            Less than   Two to three   Four to five    
    Total   one year   years   years   Thereafter
     
Revolver
  $ 3,013     $ 3,013     $     $     $  
Long-term debt
    55,663       8,357       16,714       30,592        
Operating leases
    19,689       3,493       6,557       4,383       5,256  
 
                                       
Total contractual obligations
  $ 78,365     $ 14,863     $ 23,271     $ 34,975     $ 5,256  
 
                                       

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The amounts above related to the revolver and long-term debt do not include interest payments on any outstanding principal balance, because the interest rates on the company’s financing arrangements are not fixed. Additionally, the amounts above exclude the effect on the schedule of payments of the application of any annual February 15 payments, as described above, to the outstanding principal balances of either the acquisition term loan or the term loan (reported under the caption “Long-term debt” in the table above), as these amounts are not fixed.
The company is currently in negotiations with the lessor for leases due to expire during the third quarter of 2005. The outcome of these negotiations is uncertain at this time and is not included in the commitment table above beyond the current contractual period.
The amounts above related to operating leases include payments on facilities that the company either no longer occupies or is in the process of abandoning, for which the company is contractually obligated.
CONTINGENCIES
As a defense contractor, the company is subject to many levels of audit and review from various government agencies, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency, various inspectors general, the Defense Criminal Investigation Service, the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Justice and congressional committees. Both related to and unrelated to its defense industry involvement, the company is, from time to time, involved in audits, lawsuits, claims, administrative proceedings and investigations. The company accrues for liabilities associated with these activities when it becomes probable that future expenditures will be made and such expenditures can be reasonably estimated. The Company is a party to or has property subject to litigation and other proceedings referenced in “Note 9 – CONTINGENCIES” of the Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in this Form 10-Q and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. Except as noted therein the company does not presently believe it is reasonably likely that any of these matters would have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The company’s evaluation of the likelihood of expenditures related to these matters is subject to change in future periods, depending on then current events and circumstances, which could have material adverse effects on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
There are business risks specific to the industries in which the company operates. These risks include, but are not limited to, estimates of costs to complete contract obligations, changes in government policies and procedures, government contracting issues and risks associated with technological development. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates and assumptions also affect the amount of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Revenue Recognition
The company’s Systems and Services business segment provides its services pursuant to time and materials, cost reimbursable and fixed-price contracts, including service-type contracts.
For time and materials contracts, revenue reflects the number of direct labor hours expended in the performance of a contract multiplied by the contract billing rate, as well as reimbursement of other billable direct costs. The risk inherent in time and materials contracts is that actual costs may differ materially from negotiated billing rates in the contract, which would directly affect operating income.
For cost reimbursable contracts, revenue is recognized as costs are incurred and includes a proportionate amount of the fee earned. Cost reimbursable contracts specify the contract fee in dollars or as a percentage of estimated costs. The primary risk on a cost reimbursable contract is that a government audit of direct and indirect costs could result in the disallowance of certain costs, which would directly impact revenue and margin on the contract. Historically, such audits have had no material impact on the company’s revenue and operating income.
Under fixed-price contracts, other than service-type contracts, revenue is recognized primarily under the percentage of completion method or, for certain short-term contracts, by the completed contract method, in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts (“SOP 81-1”).
Revenue from service-type fixed-price contracts is recognized ratably over the contract period or by other appropriate output methods to measure service provided, and contract costs are expensed as incurred. The risk to the company on a fixed-price contract is that if estimates to complete the contract change from one period to the next, profit levels will vary from period to period.
For all types of contracts, the company recognizes anticipated contract losses as soon as they become known and estimable. Out-of-pocket expenses that are reimbursable by the customer are included in contract revenue and cost of contract revenue.
Unbilled expenditures and fees on contracts in process are the amounts of recoverable contract revenue that have not been billed at the balance sheet date. Generally, the company’s unbilled expenditures and fees relate to revenue that is billed in the month after services are performed. In certain instances, billing is deferred in compliance with contract terms, such as milestone billing arrangements and withholdings, or delayed for other reasons. Billings which must be deferred more than one year from the balance sheet date are classified as noncurrent assets. Costs related to certain United States Government contracts, including applicable indirect costs, are subject to audit by the government. Revenue from such contracts has been recorded at amounts the company expects to realize upon final settlement. Unbilled expenditures and fees also include subcontractor costs for which invoices have not been received and for which revenues have not been recognized.
The company’s Metrigraphics business segment records revenue from product sales upon transfer of title and risk of loss to the customer provided there is evidence of an arrangement, fees are fixed or determinable, no significant obligations remain, collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured and customer acceptance criteria have been successfully demonstrated.
Valuation Allowances
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performance on United States Government contracts are subject to audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency. If necessary, the company provides an estimated reserve for adjustments resulting from rate negotiations and audit findings. The company routinely provides for these items when they are identified and can be reasonably estimated.
Intangible and Other Long-lived Assets
The company uses assumptions in establishing the carrying value, fair value and estimated lives of intangible and other long-lived assets. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset carrying value may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the asset’s continuing ability to generate positive income from operations and positive cash flow in future periods compared to the carrying value of the asset. If assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment is recognized in the period of identification and is measured as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.
The useful lives and related amortization of intangible assets are based on their estimated residual value in proportion to the economic benefit consumed. The useful lives and related depreciation of other long-lived assets are based on the company’s estimate of the period over which the asset will generate revenue or otherwise be used by the company.
Goodwill
The company assesses goodwill for impairment at least once each year by applying a direct value-based fair value test. Goodwill could be impaired due to market declines, reduced expected future cash flows, or other factors or events. Should the fair value of goodwill, as determined by the company at any measurement date, fall below its carrying value, a charge for impairment of goodwill would occur in that period.
Business Combinations
Since 2002, the company has completed three business acquisitions. The company determines and records the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the dates of acquisition. The company utilizes an independent specialist to determine the fair values of identifiable intangible assets acquired in order to determine the portion of the purchase price allocable to these assets.
Deferred Taxes
The company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax asset to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The company has considered future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance. In the event it is determined that the company would be able to realize its deferred tax asset in excess of their net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made. Likewise, should the company determine it would not be able to realize all or part of its net deferred tax asset in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be charged to income in the period such determination was made.
Pensions
Accounting and reporting for the company’s pension plan requires the use of assumptions, including but not limited to, discount rate, rate of compensation increases and expected return on assets. If these assumptions differ materially from actual results, the company’s obligations under the pension plan could also differ materially, potentially requiring the company to record an additional pension liability. An actuarial valuation of the pension plan is performed each year. The results of this actuarial valuation are reflected in the accounting for the pension plan upon determination.

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections: a Replacement of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3 (“SFAS 154”). SFAS 154 requires retrospective application for voluntary changes in accounting principle unless it is impracticable to do so. Retrospective application refers to the application of a different accounting principle to previously issued financial statements as if that principle had always been used. SFAS 154’s retrospective-application requirement replaces APB Opinion No. 20’s requirement to recognize most voluntary changes in accounting principle by including in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle. Under SFAS 154, correction of an error in previously issued financial statements will continue to be accounted for by restating the prior-period financial statements, and a change in accounting estimate will continue to be accounted for prospectively. The requirements of SFAS 154 are effective for accounting changes made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The company believes SFAS 154 will only impact the consolidated financial statements in periods in which a change in accounting principle is made.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS 123R”). SFAS 123R replaces SFAS 123, and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB 25”). Under SFAS 123R, companies will be required to recognize compensation costs related to share-based payment transactions to employees in their financial statements. The amount of compensation cost will be measured using the grant-date fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. Additionally, liability awards will be re-measured each reporting period. Compensation cost will be recognized over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award. The company is required to adopt the new standard in the first quarter of 2006. The company historically has disclosed the pro forma effect of expensing its stock options as prescribed by SFAS 123. The company is evaluating the different alternatives available for applying the provisions of SFAS 123R, including guidance provided by the SEC in the Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107, and is currently assessing their effects on its financial position and results of operations.
FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
You should carefully consider the risks described below before deciding to invest in shares of our common stock. These are risks and uncertainties we believe are most important for you to consider. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or which we currently deem immaterial, or which are similar to those faced by other companies in our industry or business in general, may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks or uncertainties actually occurs, our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows would likely suffer. In that event, the market price of our common stock could decline.
Our Revenue is Highly Concentrated on the Department of Defense and Other Federal Agencies, and a Significant Portion of Our Revenue is Derived From a Few Customers. Decreases in Their Budgets, Changes in Program Priorities or Military Base Closures Could Affect Our Results.
In both the six months ended June 30, 2005 and the year ended December 31, 2004, approximately 89% of our revenue was derived from United States government agencies. Within the Department of Defense, certain individual programs account for a significant portion of our United States Government business. Our revenue from contracts with the Department of Defense, either as a prime contractor or subcontractor, accounted for approximately 77% of our total revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2005, and approximately 78% of our total revenue in the year ended December 31, 2004. We cannot provide any assurance that any of these programs will continue as such or will continue at current levels. Our revenue could be adversely affected by significant changes in defense spending during periods of declining United States defense budgets. Among the effects of this general decline has been increased competition within a consolidating defense industry.
Under procedures established by the Base Reduction and Closure Act, the Department of Defense has announced its intention to close certain military bases. Should a base at which the company has significant business be closed, the company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected. While we don’t expect a material adverse impact on the company, the ultimate results are not known at this time.

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It is not possible for us to predict whether defense budgets will increase or decline in the future. Further, changing missions and priorities in the defense budget may have adverse effects on our business. Funding limitations could result in a reduction, delay or cancellation of existing or emerging programs. We anticipate there will continue to be significant competition when our defense contracts are re-bid, as well as significant competitive pressure to lower prices, which may reduce profitability in this area of our business, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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We Must Bear the Risk of Various Pricing Structures Associated With Government Contracts.
We historically have derived a substantial portion of our revenue from contracts and subcontracts with the United States Government. A significant portion of our federal and state government contracts are undertaken on a time and materials nature, with fixed hourly rates that are intended to cover salaries, benefits, other indirect costs of operating the business and profit. The pricing of such contracts is based upon estimates of future costs and assumptions as to the aggregate volume of business that we will perform in a given business division or other relevant unit.
Alternatively, we undertake various government projects on a fixed-price basis, as distinguished from billing on a time and materials basis. Under a fixed-price contract, the government pays an agreed upon price for our services or products, and we bear the risk that increased or unexpected costs may reduce our profits or cause us to incur a loss. Significant cost overruns can occur if we fail to:
    adequately estimate the resources required to complete a project;
 
    properly determine the scope of an engagement; or
 
    complete our contractual obligation in a manner consistent with the project plan.
For fixed price contracts, we must estimate the costs necessary to complete the defined statement of work and recognize revenue or losses in accordance with such estimates. Actual costs may vary materially from the estimates made from time to time, necessitating adjustments to reported revenue and net income. Underestimates of the costs associated with a project could adversely affect our overall profitability and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. While we endeavor to maintain and improve contract profitability, we cannot be certain that any of our existing or future time and materials or fixed-price projects will be profitable. The company’s revenues earned under fixed price contracts has increased as a percentage of total revenues from approximately 16% in the six months ended June 30, 2004, to approximately 23% in the six months ended June 30, 2005. This increase is primarily due to the company’s $30 million, three and one-half year contract with the State of Ohio to design, develop and install an automated child welfare case management system. Work under this contract began in the second quarter of 2004.
A substantial portion of our United States Government business is as a subcontractor. In such circumstances, we generally bear the risk that the prime contractor will meet its performance obligations to the United States Government under the prime contract and that the prime contractor will have the financial capability to pay us amounts due under the subcontract. The inability of a prime contractor to perform or make required payments to us could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our Contracts and Subcontracts with Government Agencies Are Subject to a Competitive Bidding Process and to Termination Without Cause by the Government.
A significant portion of our federal and state government contracts are renewable on an annual basis, or are subject to the exercise of contractual options. Multi-year contracts often require funding actions by the United States Government, state legislature or others on an annual or more frequent basis. As a result, our business could experience material adverse consequences should such funding actions or other approvals not be taken.
Recent federal regulations and renewed congressional interest in small business set aside contracts is likely to influence decisions pertaining to contracting methods for many of the company’s customers. These regulations require more frequent review and certification of small business contractor status, so as to ensure that companies competing for contracts intended for small business are qualified as such at the time of the competition. In the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the company derived $43.6 million and $42.4 million, respectively, of revenue from a small business set aside contract held by its HJ Ford subsidiary and due for re-competition in 2005. The customer has currently indicated that the re-competition

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will continue to be set aside, or reserved, to include only prime contractors that qualify as small businesses under regulations established by the Small Business Administration. The company will strive to retain its current work by moving work to other contract vehicles to the extent possible and by partnering with firms that will qualify as small businesses. To the extent these efforts are not successful, the company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.
The company’s contracts with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), the Air Force Electronic Systems Center (“ESC”) and the Aeronautical Systems Center (“ASC”), which provided approximately $12 million, $31 million and $47 million, respectively, of revenues in the year 2004, are subject to re-competition in 2005. It is currently anticipated that the 2005 competitions with the Air Force Electronic Systems Center and the Aeronautical Systems Center will restrict prime contract awards to small businesses. DRC expects to participate in the competitions as a sub-contractor to qualified small businesses.
Regarding the IRS competition, the award of new contracts will be delayed, and the company’s current task orders have been extended through May, 2006. Upon transition to the new contract in 2006 the company expects to continue its work with the IRS as either a prime or sub-contractor.
The company currently anticipates awards on the ASC contract will occur in the second half of 2005, with the transition of task orders to the new contracts occurring in 2006. Regarding the change-over in 2006, the company anticipates that approximately $23 million of low margin sub-contractor pass-through revenues derived from the current prime contract will no longer be included in DRC’s revenues. The company also anticipates that a successful re-competition will enable DRC to retain and preserve profits on substantially all of its labor base currently supporting these customers, resulting in an increase in profit margins
Regarding the ESC contract competition, the company now anticipates the government contract award will be delayed, and that the transition to the new contract vehicle will occur no sooner than late 2006. The company anticipates that approximately $10 million of low margin sub-contractor pass-through revenues derived from the current prime contract will no longer be included in DRC revenues upon the contract transition anticipated to occur in 2007.
Governmental awards of contracts are subject to regulations and procedures that permit formal bidding procedures and protests by losing bidders. Such protests may result in significant delays in the commencement of expected contracts, the reversal of a previous award decision or the reopening of the competitive bidding process, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Because of the complexity and scheduling of contracting with government agencies, from time to time we may incur costs before receiving contractual funding by the United States Government. In some circumstances, we may not be able to recover such costs in whole or in part under subsequent contractual actions. Failure to collect such amounts may have material adverse consequences on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In addition, the United States Government has the right to terminate contracts for convenience. If the government terminated contracts with us, we would generally recover costs incurred up to termination, costs required to be incurred in connection with the termination and a portion of the fee earned commensurate with the work we have performed to termination. However, significant adverse effects on our indirect cost pools may not be recoverable in connection with a termination for convenience. Contracts with state and other governmental entities are subject to the same or similar risks.

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We Are Subject to a High Level of Government Regulations and Audits Under Our Government Contracts and Subcontracts.
As a defense contractor, we are subject to many levels of audit and review, including by the Defense Contract Audit Agency, various inspectors general, the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Justice and congressional committees. These audits, reviews and the pending grand jury investigation and civil suit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts could result in the termination of contracts, the imposition of fines or penalties, the withholding of payments due to us or the prohibition from participating in certain United States government contracts for a specified period of time. Any such action could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Loss of Key Personnel Could Limit Our Growth.
We are dependent on our ability to attract and retain highly skilled technical personnel. Many of our technical personnel may have specific knowledge and experience related to various government customer operations and these individuals would be difficult to replace in a timely fashion. In addition, qualified technical personnel are in high demand worldwide and are likely to remain a limited resource. The loss of services of key personnel could impair our ability to perform required services under some of our contracts, to retain such business after the expiration of the existing contract, or to win new business in the event that we lost the services of individuals who have been identified in a given proposal as key personnel in the proposal. Any of these situations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our Failure to Obtain and Maintain Necessary Security Clearances May Limit Our Ability to Perform Classified Work for Government Clients, Which Could Harm Our Business.
Some government contracts require us to maintain facility security clearances, and require some of our employees to maintain individual security clearances. If our employees lose or are unable to obtain security clearances on a timely basis, or we lose a facility clearance, the government client can terminate the contract or decide not to renew the contract upon its expiration. As a result, to the extent that we cannot obtain the required security clearances for our employees working on a particular contract, or we fail to obtain them on a timely basis, we may not derive the revenue anticipated from the contract, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Security Breaches in Sensitive Government Systems Could Harm Our Business.
Many of the systems we develop, install and maintain involve managing and protecting information involved in intelligence, national security, and other sensitive or classified government functions. A security breach in one of these systems could cause serious harm to our business, damage our reputation, and prevent us from being eligible for further work on sensitive or classified systems for federal government clients. We could incur losses from such a security breach that could exceed the policy limits under our errors and omissions and product liability insurance. Damage to our reputation or limitations on our eligibility for additional work resulting from a security breach in one of our systems could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our Employees May Engage in Misconduct or Other Improper Activities, Which Could Harm Our Business.
We are exposed to the risk that employee fraud or other misconduct could occur. Misconduct by employees could include intentional failures to comply with federal government procurement regulations, engaging in unauthorized activities, or falsifying time records. Employee misconduct could also involve the improper use of our clients’ sensitive or classified information, which could result in regulatory sanctions against us and serious harm to our reputation. It is not always possible to deter employee misconduct, and the precautions we take to prevent and detect this activity may not be effective in controlling unknown or unmanaged risks or losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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We Are Involved in Various Litigation Matters Which, If Not Resolved in Our Favor, Could Harm Our Business.
As a defense contractor, the company is subject to many levels of audit and review from various government agencies, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency, various inspectors general, the Defense Criminal Investigation Service, the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Justice and congressional committees. Both related to and unrelated to its defense industry involvement, the company is, from time to time, involved in audits, lawsuits, claims, administrative proceedings and investigations. The company accrues for liabilities associated with these activities when it becomes probably that future expenditures will be made and such expenditures can be reasonably estimated. The company is a party to or has property subject to litigation and other proceedings referenced in “Note 9 — CONTINGENCIES” of the Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in this Form 10-Q and in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. Except as noted therein the company does not presently believe it is reasonably likely that any of these matters would have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The company’s evaluation of the likelihood of expenditures related to these matters is subject to change in future periods, depending on then current events and circumstances, which could have material adverse effects on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
If We Are Unable to Effectively and Efficiently Eliminate the Material Weaknesses and Significant Deficiencies in Our Internal Controls and Procedures, We May Not Be Able to Accurately Report Our Financial Results. As a Result, Current and Potential Stockholders Could Lose Confidence in Our Financial Reporting, Which Would Harm Our Business and the Trading Price of Our Stock.
Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports, our business and operating results could be harmed. We have in the past discovered, and may in the future discover, areas of our internal control over financial reporting that need improvement.
At December 31, 2004, the company disclosed four material weaknesses related to internal controls, and in the past has disclosed significant deficiencies. Refer to Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2004, and to Item 4 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for additional information on these weaknesses and deficiencies. Based on management’s assessment, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2004, the company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective as a result of the effect of these material weaknesses.

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Although we are committed to addressing these material weaknesses and significant deficiencies, we cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully implement the revised controls and procedures or that our revised controls and procedures will be effective in remedying all of the identified material weaknesses and significant deficiencies. Any failure to implement and maintain improvements in the internal control over our financial reporting, or difficulties encountered in the implementation of improvements in our internal control over financial reporting, could cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations. Any failure to improve our internal controls to address identified weaknesses could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a negative impact on the trading price of our stock.
We Operate in Highly Competitive Markets and May Have Difficulties Entering New Markets.
The markets for our services are highly competitive. The government contracting business is subject to intense competition from numerous companies, many of which have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. The principal competitive factors are prior performance, previous experience, technical competence and price.

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Competition in the market for our commercial products is also intense. There is a significant lead-time for developing such business, and it involves substantial capital investment including development of prototypes and investment in manufacturing equipment. Principal competitive factors are product quality, the ability to specialize our engineering in order to meet our customers’ specific system requirements and price. Our precision products business has a number of competitors, many of which have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. Competitive pressures in our government and commercial businesses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In our efforts to enter new markets, including commercial markets and United States Government agencies other than the Department of Defense, we generally face significant competition from other companies that have prior experience with such potential customers, as well as significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we have. As a result, we may not achieve the level of success that we expect in our efforts to enter such new markets.
We May Be Subject to Product or Service Liability Claims.
Our products and services are generally designed to operate as important components of complex systems or products. Defects in our products and services could cause our customer’s product or systems to fail or perform below expectations. Although we attempt to contractually limit our liability for such defects or failures, we cannot assure you that our attempts to limit our liability will be successful. We may be subject to claims for alleged performance issues related to our products or services. Such claims, if made, could damage our reputation and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Economic Events May Affect Our Business Segments.
Many of our precision products are components of commercial products. Factors that affect the production and demand for such products, including economic events both domestically and in other regions of the world, competition, technological change and production disruption, could adversely affect demand for our products. Many of our products are incorporated into capital equipment, such as machine tools and other automated production equipment, used in the manufacture of other products. As a result, this portion of our business may be subject to fluctuations in the manufacturing sector of the overall economy. An economic recession, either in the United States or elsewhere in the world, could have a material adverse effect on the rate of orders received by the commercial division. Significantly lower production volumes resulting in under-utilization of our manufacturing facilities would adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our Products and Services Could Become Obsolete Due to Rapid Technological Changes in the Industry.
We offer sophisticated products and services in areas in which there have been and are expected to continue to be significant technological changes. Many of our products are incorporated into sophisticated machinery, equipment or electronic systems. Technological changes may be incorporated into competitors’ products that may adversely affect the market for our products. If our competitors introduce superior technologies or products, we cannot assure you that we will be able to respond quickly enough to such changes or to offer services that satisfy our customers’ requirements at a competitive price. Further, we cannot provide any assurance that our research and product development efforts will be successful or result in new or improved products that may be required to sustain our market position.

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Our Financing Requirements May Increase and We Could Have Limited Access to Capital Markets.
While we believe that our current resources and access to capital markets are adequate to support operations over the near term and foreseeable future, we cannot assure you that these circumstances will remain unchanged. Our need for capital is dependent on operating results and may be greater than expected. Our ability to maintain our current sources of debt financing depends on our ability to remain in compliance with certain covenants contained in our financing agreements, including, among other requirements, maintaining a minimum total net worth and minimum cash flow and debt coverage ratios. If changes in capital markets restrict the availability of funds or increase the cost of funds, we may be required to modify, delay or abandon some of our planned expenditures, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Accounting System Upgrades and Conversions May Delay Billing and Collections of our Accounts Receivable.
In 2004, we installed a new enterprise business system, and from time to time, we may be required to make changes to that system as we integrate businesses or upgrade to new technologies. Future accounting system conversions and upgrades could cause delays in billing and collection of accounts receivable under our contracts, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our Quarterly Operating Results May Vary Significantly From Quarter to Quarter.
Our revenue and earnings may fluctuate from quarter to quarter depending on a number of factors, including:
    the number, size and timing of client projects commenced and completed during a quarter;
 
    bid and proposal efforts undertaken;
 
    progress on fixed-price projects during a given quarter;
 
    employee productivity and hiring, attrition and utilization rates;
 
    accuracy of estimates of resources required to complete ongoing projects;
 
    the trend in interest rates; and
 
    general economic conditions.
Demand for our products and services in each of the markets we serve can vary significantly from quarter to quarter due to revisions in customer budgets or schedules and other factors beyond our control. In addition, because a high percentage of our expenses is fixed and does not vary relative to revenue, a decrease in revenue may cause a significant variation in our operating results. Additionally, at June 30, 2005, the company had $58.7 million of outstanding debt, or approximately 46.7% of its invested capital at that date.
We May Not Make or Complete Future Mergers, Acquisitions or Strategic Alliances or Investments.
In 2004, we acquired Impact Innovations Group LLC, and in 2002, we acquired HJ Ford Associates, Inc. and Andrulis Corporation. We may seek to continue to expand our operations through mergers, acquisitions or strategic alliances with businesses that will complement our existing business. However, we may not be able to find attractive candidates, or enter into acquisitions on terms that are favorable to us, or successfully integrate the operations of companies that we acquire. In addition, we may compete with other companies for these acquisition candidates, which could make an acquisition more expensive for us. If we are able to

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successfully identify and complete an acquisition or similar transaction, it could involve a number of risks, including, among others:
    the difficulty of assimilating the acquired operations and personnel;
 
    the potential disruption of our ongoing business and diversion of resources and management time;
 
    the potential failure to retain key personnel of the acquired business;
 
    the difficulty of integrating systems, operations and cultures; and
 
    the potential impairment of relationships with customers as a result of changes in management or otherwise arising out of such transactions.
We cannot assure you that any acquisition will be made, that we will be able to obtain financing needed to fund such acquisitions and, if any acquisitions are so made, that the acquired business will be successfully integrated into our operations or that the acquired business will perform as expected. In addition, if we were to proceed with one or more significant strategic alliances, acquisitions or investments in which the consideration consists of cash, a substantial portion of our available cash could be used to consummate the strategic alliances, acquisitions or investments. The financial impact of acquisitions, investments and strategic alliances could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and could cause substantial fluctuations in our quarterly and annual operating results.
The Market Price of Our Common Stock May Be Volatile.
The market price of securities of technology companies historically has faced significant volatility. The stock market in recent years has also experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of particular companies. Many factors that have influenced trading prices will vary from period to period, including:
    decreases in our earnings and revenue or quarterly operating results;
 
    changes in estimates by analysts;
 
    market conditions in the industry;
 
    announcements and new developments by competitors; and
 
    regulatory reviews.
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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The company is subject to interest rate risk associated with our acquisition term loan, term loan and revolver, where interest payments are tied to either the LIBOR or prime rate. The interest rate on the acquisition term loan was 5.96% at June 30, 2005, under the 90-day LIBOR Rate option elected on May 3, 2005. The interest rate on the term loan was 5.71% at June 30, 2005, under the 90-day LIBOR Rate option elected on May 3, 2005. The interest rate on $0.5 million of the revolver was 6.00% at June 30, 2005, under the Base Rate option. The interest rate on the remaining $2.5 million of the revolver’s outstanding balance at June 30, 2005 was 5.63%, under the 30-day LIBOR Rate option elected on June 2, 2005. At any time, a modest rise in interest rates could have an adverse effect on net income as reported in the company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. An increase of one full percentage point in the interest rate on the company’s acquisition term loan, term loan and revolver would result in increases in annual interest expense aggregating $0.6 million.
The company presently has no investments in debt securities and, accordingly, no exposure to market interest rates on investments.
The company has no significant exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. Foreign sales, which are nominal, are primarily denominated in United States dollars.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective for ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
In our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2004, we identified and disclosed four material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting in the following areas:
Information Technology Access Controls. Design and assignment of PeopleSoft access profiles did not limit access to assigned duties in several system modules. Also, controls in place to establish access did not function as intended. While we are not aware of any evidence that this control deficiency resulted in financial statement error, the potential exists that errors could occur that would not be prevented or detected.
Evidence of Compliance with Approval Authority Policy. Testing of the operating effectiveness of the company’s approval controls in many process areas indicated that required approvals were not consistently documented. While we are not aware of any evidence of transactions that were inconsistent with management’s intent, the possibility exists that such transactions could occur without detection and result in financial statement error.
Evidence of the Performance of Review Controls. In several instances either: (1) the company’s internal control design did not require review controls, (2) testing indicated that required reviews were not consistently documented; or (3) management’s design of controls did not require documented evidence, such as signatures, of reviews performed. Lack of review and the inability to demonstrate that reviews were performed creates the potential that undetected errors could occur.

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Assessment of the Effectiveness of Internal Controls. The scope, testing and evaluation of test results of management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls were insufficient in these areas: footnote disclosures, fixed assets, accounts receivable and information technology controls. Also, the basis for evaluating test exceptions was not adequately documented.
Management is committed to remediating these deficiencies. To this end, a plan has been implemented and actions have been taken to affect these changes which include
-   Implementation of a remediation action plan, which is substantially complete;
 
-   Significant changes in and strengthening of management processes and methodologies to the assessment process;
 
-   Earlier completion of activities;
 
-   Risk evaluation and mitigation plans, and
 
-   Application of additional resources.
There have been no other changes in the company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the company’s second quarter of 2005 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As a defense contractor, the company is subject to many levels of audit and review from various government agencies, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency, various inspectors general, the Defense Criminal Investigation Service, the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Justice and congressional committees. Both related to and unrelated to its defense industry involvement, the company is, from time to time, involved in audits, lawsuits, claims, administrative proceedings and investigations. The company accrues for liabilities associated with these activities when it becomes probable that future expenditures will be made and such expenditures can be reasonably estimated. The Company is a party to or has property subject to litigation and other proceedings referenced in “Note 9 – CONTINGENCIES” of the Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in this Form 10-Q and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. Except as noted therein the company does not presently believe it is reasonably likely that any of these matters would have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The company’s evaluation of the likelihood of expenditures related to these matters is subject to change in future periods, depending on then current events and circumstances, which could have material adverse effects on the company’s business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows
See the “Legal Proceedings” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 for a detailed description of previously reported actions.

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Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
  (a)   The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the company was held on May 5, 2005.
 
  (b)   Proxies representing 7,853,851 shares were received (total shares outstanding as of the Record Date were 8,876,717). The results of the voting at the Annual Meeting as to the approval of a proposal to fix the number of directors at seven and to elect two Class III directors (Mr. Kenneth F. Kames and Mr. James P. Regan) for the term of three years are set forth below:
 
      Fix the number of directors at seven and elect Mr. Kames and Mr. Regan:
                     
 
  (i)   Mr. Kames            
 
           Votes for     7,787,740      
 
           Votes withheld     66,111      
 
                   
 
  (ii)   Mr. Regan            
 
           Votes for     7,804,898      
 
           Votes withheld     48,953      
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
Item 6. EXHIBITS
The following Exhibits are filed or furnished, as applicable, herewith:
  31.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
  31.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
  32.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
  32.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
     
 
  DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
 
  (Registrant)
 
   
Date: August 8, 2005
  /s/ David Keleher
 
   
 
  David Keleher
 
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
   
 
  /s/ Francis Murphy
 
   
 
  Francis Murphy
 
  Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief
 
  Accounting Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit        
Number   Exhibit Name   Location
31.1
  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   Filed herewith
 
       
31.2
  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   Filed herewith
 
       
32.1
  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   Furnished herewith
 
       
32.2
  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   Furnished herewith

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