Accounts Receivable

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable, Net

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

Accounts receivable consist of the following:

	At December 31,
	2014			2013
In thousands
Trade receivables	$	141,481		$	125,092
U.S.  Government contracts:
Billed	21,909			14,364
Costs and accrued profit – not billed	1,581			6,340
Commercial and other government contracts:
Billed	51,166			63,051
Costs and accrued profit – not billed	21,719			853
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,208		)	(3,827		)
Total	$	234,648		$	205,873

The increase in commercial and other government contracts unbilled costs and accrued profit is primarily related to receivables due under the SH-2G(I) New Zealand program.

Accounts receivable, net includes amounts for matters such as contract changes, negotiated settlements and claims for unanticipated contract costs. These amounts are as follows:

	At December 31,
	2014		2013
In thousands
Contract changes, negotiated settlements and claims for unanticipated contract costs	$	4,561	$	1,021
Total	$	4,561	$	1,021