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


FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 27, 2019October 2, 2020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-23599

MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts 04-2741391
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
50 MINUTEMAN ROAD 01810
ANDOVERMA
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
978-256-1300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer x  Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨  Smaller reporting company 
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  x
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareMRCYThe Nasdaq Stock Market
Shares of Common Stock outstanding as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2020 55,588,70756,003,922 shares
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MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC.
INDEX
 
  PAGE
NUMBER
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 6.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
December 27, 2019June 30, 2019October 2, 2020July 3, 2020
AssetsAssetsAssets
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$182,037  $257,932  Cash and cash equivalents$239,122 $226,838 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,070 and $1,228 at December 27, 2019 and June 30, 2019, respectively132,072  118,832  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $1,422 and $1,451 at October 2, 2020 and July 3, 2020, respectivelyAccounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $1,422 and $1,451 at October 2, 2020 and July 3, 2020, respectively99,069 120,438 
Unbilled receivables and costs in excess of billingsUnbilled receivables and costs in excess of billings61,302  57,387  Unbilled receivables and costs in excess of billings108,754 90,289 
InventoryInventory153,642  137,112  Inventory206,044 178,093 
Prepaid income taxesPrepaid income taxes5,454  90  Prepaid income taxes4,760 2,498 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets10,602  10,819  Prepaid expenses and other current assets18,956 16,613 
Total current assetsTotal current assets545,109  582,172  Total current assets676,705 634,769 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net72,696  60,001  Property and equipment, net94,744 87,737 
GoodwillGoodwill614,648  562,146  Goodwill614,422 614,076 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net224,507  206,124  Intangible assets, net200,830 208,748 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets49,826  —  Operating lease right-of-use assets61,980 60,613 
Other non-current assetsOther non-current assets5,834  6,534  Other non-current assets4,501 4,777 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,512,620  $1,416,977  Total assets$1,653,182 $1,610,720 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ EquityLiabilities and Shareholders’ EquityLiabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$35,988  $39,030  Accounts payable$63,057 $41,877 
Accrued expensesAccrued expenses23,906  18,897  Accrued expenses25,123 23,794 
Accrued compensationAccrued compensation31,372  28,814  Accrued compensation31,536 41,270 
Deferred revenues and customer advancesDeferred revenues and customer advances16,618  11,291  Deferred revenues and customer advances26,890 18,974 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities107,884  98,032  Total current liabilities146,606 125,915 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes18,406  17,814  Deferred income taxes11,009 13,889 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable1,397  1,273  Income taxes payable4,117 4,117 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities55,257  —  Operating lease liabilities68,274 66,981 
Other non-current liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities12,620  15,119  Other non-current liabilities15,284 15,034 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities195,564  132,238  Total liabilities245,290 225,936 
Commitments and contingencies (Note M)Commitments and contingencies (Note M)Commitments and contingencies (Note M)
Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding—  —  
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 85,000,000 shares authorized; 54,557,551 and 54,247,532 shares issued and outstanding at December 27, 2019 and June 30, 2019, respectively545  542  
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued or outstandingPreferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued or outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 85,000,000 shares authorized; 55,044,702 and 54,702,322 shares issued and outstanding at October 2, 2020 and July 3, 2020, respectivelyCommon stock, $0.01 par value; 85,000,000 shares authorized; 55,044,702 and 54,702,322 shares issued and outstanding at October 2, 2020 and July 3, 2020, respectively550 547 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital1,056,238  1,058,745  Additional paid-in capital1,082,044 1,074,667 
Retained earningsRetained earnings261,666  226,743  Retained earnings328,253 312,455 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(1,393) (1,291) Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,955)(2,885)
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity1,317,056  1,284,739  Total shareholders’ equity1,407,892 1,384,784 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,512,620  $1,416,977  Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,653,182 $1,610,720 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Second Quarters EndedSix Months Ended First Quarters Ended
December 27, 2019December 31, 2018December 27, 2019December 31, 2018 October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Net revenuesNet revenues$193,913  $159,089  $371,217  $303,145  Net revenues$205,621 $177,304 
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues105,407  88,202  204,311  170,675  Cost of revenues117,502 98,904 
Gross marginGross margin88,506  70,887  166,906  132,470  Gross margin88,119 78,400 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative32,804  27,819  62,774  52,560  Selling, general and administrative32,904 29,970 
Research and developmentResearch and development24,660  16,192  46,530  31,140  Research and development27,417 21,870 
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets7,992  6,939  15,011  14,120  Amortization of intangible assets7,731 7,019 
Restructuring and other chargesRestructuring and other charges1,101  23  1,749  527  Restructuring and other charges1,297 648 
Acquisition costs and other related expensesAcquisition costs and other related expenses1,124  53  2,541  452  Acquisition costs and other related expenses1,417 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses67,681  51,026  128,605  98,799  Total operating expenses69,349 60,924 
Income from operationsIncome from operations20,825  19,861  38,301  33,671  Income from operations18,770 17,476 
Interest incomeInterest income312  71  1,499  137  Interest income72 1,187 
Interest expense—  (2,196) —  (4,455) 
Other expense, netOther expense, net(351) (870) (1,785) (1,879) Other expense, net(846)(1,434)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes20,786  16,866  38,015  27,474  Income before income taxes17,996 17,229 
Tax provision5,110  4,483  3,092  7,612  
Tax provision (benefit)Tax provision (benefit)2,198 (2,018)
Net incomeNet income$15,676  $12,383  $34,923  $19,862  Net income$15,798 $19,247 
Basic net earnings per shareBasic net earnings per share$0.29  $0.26  $0.64  $0.42  Basic net earnings per share$0.29 $0.35 
Diluted net earnings per shareDiluted net earnings per share$0.29  $0.26  $0.63  $0.42  Diluted net earnings per share$0.29 $0.35 
Weighted-average shares outstanding:Weighted-average shares outstanding:Weighted-average shares outstanding:
BasicBasic54,548  47,189  54,468  47,118  Basic54,883 54,388 
DilutedDiluted55,001  47,705  55,037  47,696  Diluted55,339 55,078 
Comprehensive income:Comprehensive income:Comprehensive income:
Net incomeNet income$15,676  $12,383  $34,923  $19,862  Net income$15,798 $19,247 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(192) 205  (117) (157) Foreign currency translation adjustments(101)75 
Pension benefit plan, net of taxPension benefit plan, net of tax (15) 15  (30) Pension benefit plan, net of tax31 
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxTotal other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(184) 190  (102) (187) Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(70)82 
Total comprehensive incomeTotal comprehensive income$15,492  $12,573  $34,821  $19,675  Total comprehensive income$15,728 $19,329 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the Second Quarter Ended December 27, 2019
For the First Quarter Ended October 2, 2020
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesAmountRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at September 27, 201954,534  $545  $1,049,952  $245,990  $(1,209) $1,295,278  
Balance at July 3, 2020Balance at July 3, 202054,702 $547 $1,074,667 $312,455 $(2,885)$1,384,784 
Issuance of common stock under employee stock incentive plansIssuance of common stock under employee stock incentive plans29  —  —  —  —  —  Issuance of common stock under employee stock incentive plans344 (1)— — 
Purchase and retirement of common stockPurchase and retirement of common stock(5) —  (375) —  —  (375) Purchase and retirement of common stock(1)— (66)— — (66)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation—  —  6,661  —  —  6,661  Stock-based compensation— — 7,444 — — 7,444 
Net incomeNet income—  —  —  15,676  —  15,676  Net income— — — 15,798 — 15,798 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss—  —  —  —  (184) (184) Other comprehensive loss— — — — (70)(70)
Balance at December 27, 201954,558  $545  $1,056,238  $261,666  $(1,393) $1,317,056  
Balance at October 2, 2020Balance at October 2, 202055,045 $550 $1,082,044 $328,253 $(2,955)$1,407,892 

For the Second Quarter Ended December 31, 2018For the First Quarter Ended September 27, 2019
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesAmountRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at September 30, 201847,169  $472  $587,788  $187,447  $914  $776,621  
Balance at June 30, 2019Balance at June 30, 201954,248 $542 $1,058,745 $226,743 $(1,291)$1,284,739 
Issuance of common stock under employee stock incentive plansIssuance of common stock under employee stock incentive plans32  —  —  —  —  —  Issuance of common stock under employee stock incentive plans462 (2)— — 
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan51   1,676  —  —  1,677  
Purchase and retirement of common stockPurchase and retirement of common stock(3) (1) (119) —  —  (120) Purchase and retirement of common stock(176)(2)(14,560)— — (14,562)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation—  —  5,325  —  —  5,325  Stock-based compensation— — 5,769 — — 5,769 
Net incomeNet income—  —  —  12,383  —  12,383  Net income— — — 19,247 — 19,247 
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income—  —  —  —  190  190  Other comprehensive income— — — — 82 82 
Balance at December 31, 201847,249  $472  $594,670  $199,830  $1,104  $796,076  
Balance at September 27, 2019Balance at September 27, 201954,534 $545 $1,049,952 $245,990 $(1,209)$1,295,278 

For the Six Months Ended December 27, 2019
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesAmount
Balance at June 30, 201954,248  $542  $1,058,745  $226,743  $(1,291) $1,284,739  
Issuance of common stock under employee stock incentive plans491   (2) —  —   
Purchase and retirement of common stock(181) (2) (14,935) —  —  (14,937) 
Stock-based compensation—  —  12,430  —  —  12,430  
Net income—  —  —  34,923  —  34,923  
Other comprehensive loss—  —  —  —  (102) (102) 
Balance at December 27, 201954,558  $545  $1,056,238  $261,666  $(1,393) $1,317,056  

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2018
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesAmount
Balance at June 30, 201846,924  $469  $590,163  $179,968  $1,291  $771,891  
Issuance of common stock under employee stock incentive plans414   (4) —  —  —  
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan51   1,676  —  —  1,677  
Purchase and retirement of common stock(140) (2) (6,930) —  —  (6,932) 
Stock-based compensation—  —  9,765  —  —  9,765  
Net income—  —  —  19,862  —  19,862  
Other comprehensive loss—  —  —  —  (187) (187) 
Balance at December 31, 201847,249  $472  $594,670  $199,830  $1,104  $796,076  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended First Quarters Ended
December 27, 2019December 31, 2018 October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net incomeNet income$34,923  $19,862  Net income$15,798 $19,247 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expenseDepreciation and amortization expense23,928  23,254  Depreciation and amortization expense12,997 11,381 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense12,190  9,963  Stock-based compensation expense7,184 5,659 
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes593  (1,943) 
(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes(2,921)238 
Other non-cash itemsOther non-cash items1,255  2,144  Other non-cash items268 548 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired:Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired:Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired:
Accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and costs in excess of billingsAccounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and costs in excess of billings(13,512) (20,845) Accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and costs in excess of billings3,496 2,230 
InventoryInventory(5,371) (9,422) Inventory(27,768)298 
Prepaid income taxesPrepaid income taxes(5,356) 2,995  Prepaid income taxes(2,268)(3,087)
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets1,137  (340) Prepaid expenses and other current assets(2,268)(877)
Other non-current assetsOther non-current assets(63) 118  Other non-current assets(1,561)(64)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued compensationAccounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued compensation(425) 7,215  Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued compensation10,803 (6,275)
Deferred revenues and customer advancesDeferred revenues and customer advances6,650  9,480  Deferred revenues and customer advances7,598 (826)
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable(2,803) 1,872  Income taxes payable(52)(2,972)
Other non-current liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities3,230  977  Other non-current liabilities1,623 (1,190)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities56,376  45,330  Net cash provided by operating activities22,929 24,310 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipmentPurchases of property and equipment(10,978)(9,595)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquiredAcquisition of business, net of cash acquired(96,502) (45,029) Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired(96,502)
Purchases of property and equipment(20,919) (10,802) 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(117,421) (55,831) Net cash used in investing activities(10,978)(106,097)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from employee stock plansProceeds from employee stock plans3�� 1,677  Proceeds from employee stock plans
Purchase and retirement of common stockPurchase and retirement of common stock(14,937) (6,932) Purchase and retirement of common stock(66)(14,562)
Borrowings under credit facilities—  45,000  
Payments of deferred financing and offering costs—  (1,851) 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(14,934) 37,894  
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(64)(14,559)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents84  (11) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents397 (287)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(75,895) 27,382  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents12,284 (96,633)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period257,932  66,521  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period226,838 257,932 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$182,037  $93,903  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$239,122 $161,299 
Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:
InterestInterest$—  $5,648  Interest$$
Income taxesIncome taxes$10,454  $4,308  Income taxes$6,950 $3,647 
Supplemental disclosures—non-cash activities:Supplemental disclosures—non-cash activities:
Non-cash investing activityNon-cash investing activity$1,369 $
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
A.Description of Business
Mercury Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “Mercury”) is a leading technology company serving the leader in making trusted, secure mission-critical technologies profoundly more accessible to aerospace and defense. Operatingdefense industry, positioned at the intersection of high-tech and defense. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the Company delivers solutions that power a broad range of aerospace and defense Mercury specializesprograms, optimized for mission success in engineering, adaptingsome of the most challenging and manufacturingdemanding environments. The Company envisions, creates and delivers innovative technology solutions purpose-built solutions to meet currentits customers’ most-pressing high-tech needs, including those specific to the defense community.
As a leading manufacturer of essential components, modules and emerging high-tech needs. Mercury’ssubsystems, the Company sells to defense prime contractors, the U.S. government and original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) commercial aerospace companies. The Company has built a trusted, contemporary portfolio of proven product solutions purpose-built for aerospace and defense that it believes meets and exceeds the performance needs of its defense and commercial customers. Customers add their own applications and algorithms to the Company's specialized, secure and innovative pre-integrated solutions. This allows them to complete their full system by integrating with their platform the sensor technology and, in some cases, the processing from Mercury. The Company's products and solutions powerare deployed in more than 300 mission-critical aerospace,programs with over 25 different defense prime contractors and commercial aviation defense, security and intelligence programs, including Aegis, Patriot, LTAMDS, SEWIP, F-35, JLTV, Global Hawk and Stormbreaker, delivering Innovation That Matters®.customers.
Headquartered in Andover, MA, Mercury has pioneered aThe Company's transformational defense electronics business model specifically designedaccelerates the process of making new technology profoundly more accessible to provide end-usersits customers by bridging the gap between commercial technology and aerospace and defense applications. The Company's long-standing deep relationships with leading high-tech companies, coupled with the Company's high level of research and development (“R&D”) investments and industry-leading trusted and secure leading-edgedesign and manufacturing capabilities, are the foundational tenets of this highly successful model.
The Company's capabilities, technology affordably and with significantly shorter lead times. Mercury’s relationships with key commercialR&D investment strategy combine to differentiate Mercury in its industry. The Company's technologies and capabilities include secure embedded processing technology providers,modules and subsystems, mission computers, secure and rugged rack-mount servers, safety-critical avionics, radio frequency (“RF”) components, multi-function assemblies, subsystems and custom microelectronics. The Company maintains its technological edge by investing in critical capabilities and intellectual property in processing and RF, leveraging open standards and open architectures to adapt quickly those building blocks into solutions for highly data-intensive applications, including emerging needs in areas such as Intel, NVIDIAartificial intelligence.
The Company's mission critical solutions are deployed by its customers for a variety of applications including command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and Xilinx, coupled with its commitment to open standards architecture (“OSA”), allow it to develop products that are optimized for customer successreconnaissance, electronic intelligence, avionics, electro-optical/infrared, electronic warfare, weapons and upgradeability. A proven portfolio of advanced capability, a demonstrated model for accelerated developmentmissile defense, hypersonics and a commitment to its cultures and values, uniquely position Mercury to deliver Innovation That Matters® from chip-scale to system-scale.radar.
Investors and others should note that the Company announces material financial information using its website (www.mrcy.com), SECSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, press releases, public conference calls, webcasts, and social media, including Twitter (twitter.com/mrcy and twitter.com/mrcy_CEO) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/mercury-systems). Therefore, the Company encourages investors and others interested in Mercury to review the information the Company posts on the social media and other communication channels listed on its website.
B.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to the Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations; however, in the opinion of management the financial information reflects all adjustments, consisting of adjustments of a normal recurring nature, necessary for fair presentation. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019July 3, 2020 which are contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)SEC on August 15, 2019.18, 2020. The results for the secondfirst quarter and six months ended December 27, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Effective July 1, 2019, the Company's fiscal year has changed to the 52-week or 53-week period ending on the Friday closest to the last day in June.
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All references to the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 20202021 are to the quarter ending December 27, 2019.ended October 2, 2020. There were 13-weeks during the secondfirst quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. There were approximately 26-weeks during the six months ended December 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. There have been no reclassifications of prior comparable periods due to this change.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
The Company utilizes the acquisition method of accounting under ASC 805, Business Combinations, (“ASC 805”), for all transactions and events in which it obtains control over one or more other businesses, to recognize the fair value of all assets
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and liabilities acquired, even if less than one hundred percent ownership is acquired, and in establishing the acquisition date fair value as the measurement date for all assets and liabilities assumed. The Company also utilizes ASC 805 for the initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations.
FOREIGN CURRENCY
Local currencies are the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Spain and Canada. The accounts of foreign subsidiaries are translated using exchange rates in effect at period-end for assets and liabilities and at average exchange rates during the period for results of operations. The related translation adjustments are reported in accumulatedAccumulated other comprehensive (loss) incomeloss (“AOCI”AOCL”) in shareholders’ equity. Gains (losses) resulting from non-U.S. currency transactions are included in otherOther expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and were immaterial for all periods presented.
LEASES
Effective July 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842, Leases, (“ASC 842”), which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability for most lease arrangements. The Company has adopted ASC 842 using the optional transition method and, as a result, there have been no reclassifications of prior comparable periods due to this adoption.
The Company has arrangements involving the lease of facilities, machinery and equipment. Under ASC 842, at inception of the arrangement, the Company determines whether the contract is or contains a lease and whether the lease should be classified as an operating or a financing lease. This determination, among other considerations, involves an assessment of whether the Company can control the underlying asset and have the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits or outputs from the asset.
The Company recognizes ROU assets and lease liabilities as of the lease commencement date based on the net present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term. ASC 842 requires lessees to use the rate implicit in the lease unless it is not readily determinable and then it may use its incremental borrowing rate (“IBR”) to discount the future minimum lease payments. Most of the Company's lease arrangements do not provide an implicit rate; therefore, the Company uses its IBR to discount the future minimum lease payments. The Company determines its IBR with its credit rating and current economic information available as of the commencement date, as well as the identified lease term. During the assessment of the lease term, the Company considers its renewal options and extensions within the arrangements and the Company includes these options when it is reasonably certain to extend the term of the lease.
The Company has lease arrangements with both lease and non-lease components. Consideration is allocated to lease and non-lease components based on estimated standalone prices. The Company has elected to exclude non-lease components from the calculation of its ROU assets and lease liabilities. In the Company's adoption of ASC 842, leases with an initial term of 12 months or less will not result in recognition of a ROU asset and a lease liability and will be expensed as incurred over the lease term. Leases of this nature were immaterial to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company has lease arrangements that contain incentives for tenant improvements as well as fixed rent escalation clauses. For contracts with tenant improvement incentives that are determined to be a leasehold improvement that will be owned by the lessee and the Company is reasonably certain to exercise, it records a reduction to the lease liability and amortizes the incentive over the identified term of the lease as a reduction to rent expense. The Company records rental expense on a straight-line basis over the identified lease term on contracts with rent escalation clauses.
Finance leases are not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements and the Company is not a lessor in any material lease arrangements. There are no material restrictions, covenants, sale and leaseback transactions, variable lease payments or residual value guarantees in the Company's lease arrangements. Operating leases are included in Operating lease right-of-use assets, Accrued expenses, and Operating lease liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The standard had no impact on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. See Note N to the consolidated financial statements for more information regarding the adoption of this standard.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, (“ASC 606”). The CompanyMercury is a leading commercial providertechnology company serving the aerospace and defense industry, positioned at the intersection of secure sensorhigh-tech and safety-critical mission processing subsystems.defense. Revenues are derived from the sales of products that are grouped into one of the following three categories: (i) components; (ii) modules and sub-assemblies; and (iii) integrated subsystems. The Company also generates revenues from the performance of services, including systems engineering support, consulting, maintenance and other support, testing and installation. Each promised good or service within a contract is accounted for separately under the guidance of ASC 606 if they are distinct. Promised goods or services not meeting the criteria for being a distinct performance obligation are bundled into a single performance obligation
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with other goods or services that together meet the criteria for being distinct. The appropriate allocation of the transaction price and recognition of revenue is then determined for the bundled performance obligation.
Revenue recognized at a point in time generally relates to contracts that include a combination of components, modules and sub-assemblies, integrated subsystems and related system integration or other services. Contracts with distinct performance obligations recognized at a point in time, with or without an allocation of the transaction price, totaled 79%64% and 76%73% of revenues for the second quarterfirst quarters ended October 2, 2020 and six months ended DecemberSeptember 27, 2019, respectively. Contracts with distinct performance obligations recognized at a point in time, with or without an allocation of the transaction price, totaled 76% and 78% of revenues for the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2018, respectively.
The Company also engages in long-term contracts for development, production and service activities and recognizes revenue for performance obligations over time. These long-term contracts involve the design, development, manufacture, or modification of complex modules and sub-assemblies or integrated subsystems and related services. Long-term contracts include both fixed-price and cost reimbursable contracts. The Company’s cost reimbursable contracts typically include cost-plus fixed fee and time and material contracts.
Total revenue recognized under long-term contracts over time was 21%36% and 24%27% of total revenues for the second quarterfirst quarters ended October 2, 2020 and six months ended DecemberSeptember 27, 2019, respectively. Total revenue recognized under long-term contracts over time was 24% and 22% of total revenues for the second quarter and six months ended and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The Company generally does not provide its customers with rights of product return other than those related to assurance warranty provisions that permit repair or replacement of defective goods over a period of 12 to 36 months. The Company accrues for anticipated warranty costs upon product shipment. The Company does not consider activities related to such assurance warranties, if any, to be a separate performance obligation. The Company does offer separately priced extended warranties which generally range from 12 to 36 months that are treated as separate performance obligations. The transaction price allocated to extended warranties is recognized over time in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred in satisfying the obligations under the contract.
All revenues are reported net of government assessed taxes (e.g., sales taxes or value-added taxes). Refer to Note L for disaggregation of revenue for the period.
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net, represents amounts that have been billed and are currently due from customers. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses to provide for the estimated amount of receivables that will not be collected. The Company provides credit to customers in the normal course of business. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and limits the amount of credit extended as necessary. The allowance is based upon an assessment of the customers’ credit worthiness, reasonable forecasts about the future, history with the customer, and the age of the receivable balance. The Company typically invoices a customer upon shipment of the product (or completion of a service) for contracts where revenue is recognized at a point in time. For contracts where revenue is recognized over time, the invoicing events are typically based on specified performance obligation deliverables or milestone events, or quantifiable measures of performance.
CONTRACT BALANCES    
Contract balances result from the timing of revenue recognized, billings and cash collections, and the generation of contract assets and liabilities. Contract assets represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts invoiced to the customer and the right to payment is not subject to the passage of time. Contract assets are presented as unbilled receivables and costs in excess of billings on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract liabilities consist of deferred product revenue, billings in excess of revenues, deferred service revenue, and customer advances. Deferred product revenue represents amounts that have been invoiced to customers, but are not yet recognizable as revenue because the Company has not satisfied its performance obligations under the contract. Billings in excess of revenues represents milestone billing contracts where the billings of the contract exceed recognized revenues. Deferred service revenue primarily represents amounts invoiced to customers for annual maintenance contracts or extended warranty contracts, which are recognized over time in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred in satisfying the obligations under the contract. Customer advances represent deposits received from customers on an order. Contract liabilities are included in deferred revenue and the long-term portion of deferred revenue is included within other non-current liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract balances are reported in a net position on a contract-by-contract basis.
The contract asset balances were $61,302$108,754 and $57,387$90,289 as of December 27, 2019October 2, 2020 and June 30, 2019,July 3, 2020, respectively. The contract asset balance increased due to growth in revenue recognized and timing of billable events under long-term contracts over time during the six monthsfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019.October 2, 2020. The contract liability balances were $19,388$27,655 and $12,362$19,892 as of December 27, 2019October 2, 2020 and June 30, 2019,July 3, 2020, respectively. The increase was due to a greater number of long-term contracts with advanced billings across multiple programs.
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Revenue recognized for the secondfirst quarter and six months ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 that was included in the contract liability balance at July 3, 2020 was $9,030. Revenue recognized for the first quarter ended September 27, 2019 that was previously included in the contract liability balance at June 30, 2019 was $2,898 and $8,274, respectively. Revenue recognized for the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2018 that was included in the contract liability balance at June 30, 2018 was $1,617 and $8,983, respectively.$5,376.
REMAINING PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS
The Company includes in its computation of remaining performance obligations customer orders for which it has accepted signed sales orders. The definition of remaining performance obligations excludes contracts with original expected durations of less than one year, as well as those contracts that provide the customer with the right to cancel or terminate the order with no substantial penalty, even if the Company’s historical experience indicates the likelihood of cancellation or termination is remote. As of December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $297,593.$287,526. The Company expects to recognize approximately 77%72% of its remaining performance obligations as revenue in the next 12 months and the balance thereafter.
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES
Weighted-average shares were calculated as follows:
Second Quarters Ended  Six Months EndedFirst Quarters Ended
December 27, 2019December 31, 2018December 27, 2019December 31, 2018October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Basic weighted-average shares outstandingBasic weighted-average shares outstanding54,548  47,189  54,468  47,118  Basic weighted-average shares outstanding54,883 54,388 
Effect of dilutive equity instrumentsEffect of dilutive equity instruments453  516  569  578  Effect of dilutive equity instruments456 690 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstandingDiluted weighted-average shares outstanding55,001  47,705  55,037  47,696  Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding55,339 55,078 
Equity instruments to purchase 419203 and 297154 shares of common stock were not included in the calculation of diluted net earnings per share for the second quarterfirst quarters ended October 2, 2020 and six months ended DecemberSeptember 27, 2019, because the equity instruments were anti-dilutive. Equity instruments to purchase 31 and 481 shares of common stock were not included in the calculation of diluted net earnings per share for the second quarter and six months ended and December 31, 2018,respectively, because the equity instruments were anti-dilutive.
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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Topic 715) Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans, an amendment of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments in this ASU remove disclosures that no longer are considered cost-beneficial, clarify the specific requirements of disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. For public business entities, the standard is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. The ASU requires retrospective adoption and permits early adoption for all entities. The Company does not expect this guidance to have a material impact to its consolidated financial statements or related disclosures.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, an amendment of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions for intraperiod tax allocations and deferred tax liabilities for equity method investments and add guidance as to whether a step-up in tax basis of goodwill relates to a business combination or a separate transaction. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that ASU 2019-12 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Effective July 4, 2020, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which broadens the information that an entity must consider in developing its expected credit loss estimate for assets measured either collectively or individually. This ASU requires an entity to record an allowance for credit losses for certain financial instruments and financial assets, including trade receivables, based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The Company will rely on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount and will exercise judgment in determining the relevant information and estimation methods that are appropriate in measurement of the credit losses. This adoption did not have a material impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements or related disclosures.
Effective July 4, 2020 the Company adopted ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This ASU eliminates the requirement to measure the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all assets and liabilities within that unit, the Step 2 test, from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited by the amount of goodwill in that reporting unit. This adoption did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements or related disclosures.
Effective July 4, 2020 the Company adopted ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40), an amendment of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The ASU provides guidance to determine whether to capitalize implementation costs of a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract or expense as incurred. Costs of arrangements that do not include a software license should be accounted for as a service contract and expensed as incurred. This adoption did not have an impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements or related disclosures.
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C. Acquisitions
AMERICAN PANEL CORPORATION ACQUISITION
On September 23, 2019, the Company acquired American Panel Corporation (“APC”). Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, APC is a leading innovator in large area display technology for the aerospace and defense market. APC's capabilities are deployed on a wide range of next-generation platforms. The Company acquired APC for an all cash purchase price of $100,000, prior to net working capital and net debt adjustments. The Company funded the acquisition with cash on hand.
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The following table presents the net purchase price and the fair values of the assets and liabilities of APC on a preliminary basis:APC:
Amounts
Consideration transferred
Cash paid at closing$100,826 
Working capital and net debt adjustment(5,952)
Liabilities assumed2,454 
Less cash acquired(826)
Net purchase price$96,502 
Estimated fairFair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash$826 
Accounts receivable3,726 
Inventory11,51011,233 
Fixed assets690 
Other current and non-current assets3,494 
Accounts payable(1,554)
Accrued expenses(1,070)(1,457)
Other current and non-current liabilities(5,749)(5,852)
Estimated fairFair value of net tangible assets acquired11,87311,106 
Estimated fairFair value of identifiable intangible assets33,200 
Estimated goodwillGoodwill52,25553,022 
Estimated fairFair value of net assets acquired97,328 
Less cash acquired(826)
Net purchase price$96,502 
The amounts above represent the preliminary fair value estimates as of December 27, 2019 and are subject to subsequent adjustment as the Company obtains additional information duringOn September 23, 2020, the measurement period and finalizes its fair value estimates.for APC expired. The preliminary identifiable intangible asset estimate includesassets include customer relationships of $20,400$20,600 with a useful life of 11 years, completed technology of $10,400 with a useful life of 11 years and backlog of $2,400$2,200 with a useful life of two years. Any subsequent adjustments to these fair value estimates occurring during the measurement period will result in an adjustment to goodwill.
The goodwill of $52,255$53,022 largely reflects the potential synergies and expansion of the Company's offerings across product lines and markets complementary to the Company's existing products and markets. The goodwill from this acquisition is reported under the Sensor and Mission Processing (“SMP”) reporting unit. Since APC was a qualified subchapter S subsidiary, the acquisition is treated as an asset purchase for tax purposes. The Company has estimated the tax value of the intangible assets from this transaction and is amortizing the amount over 15 years for tax purposes. As of December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, the Company had $52,357 of goodwill deductible for tax purposes. The Company has not furnished pro forma information relating to APC because such information is not material to the Company's financial results.
The revenues and income before income taxes from APC included in the Company's consolidated results for the second quarter ended December 27, 2019 were $9,653 and $1,495, respectively. The revenues and income before income taxes from APC included in the Company's consolidated results for the six months ended December 27, 2019 were $10,596 and $1,802, respectively. The APC results include expenses resulting from purchase accounting which include amortization of intangible assets and inventory step-up.
THE ATHENA GROUP ACQUISITION
On April 18, 2019, the Company acquired The Athena Group, Inc. (“Athena”), a privately-held company based in Gainesville, Florida and a leading provider of cryptographic and countermeasure IP vital to securing defense computing systems. The Company acquired Athena for an all cash purchase price of $34,000, prior to net working capital and net debt adjustments, which was funded through the revolving credit facility (“the Revolver”).
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The following table presents the net purchase price and the fair values of the assets and liabilities of Athena on a preliminary basis:
Amounts
Consideration transferred
Cash paid at closing$34,049 
Working capital and net debt adjustment(446)
Less cash acquired(49)
Net purchase price$33,554 
Estimated fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash$49 
Accounts receivable726 
Fixed assets74 
Other current and non-current assets260 
Accounts payable(48)
Accrued expenses(143)
Other current and non-current liabilities(600)
Deferred tax liability(6,414)
Estimated fair value of net tangible liabilities acquired(6,096)
Estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets23,700 
Estimated goodwill15,999 
Estimated fair value of net assets acquired33,603 
Less cash acquired(49)
Net purchase price$33,554 
The amounts above represent the preliminary fair value estimates as of December 27, 2019 and are subject to subsequent adjustment as the Company obtains additional information during the measurement period and finalizes its fair value estimates. The preliminary identifiable intangible asset estimate includes completed technology of $23,700 with a useful life of 11 years. Any subsequent adjustments to these fair value estimates occurring during the measurement period will result in an adjustment to goodwill.
The goodwill of $15,999 largely reflects the potential synergies and expansion of the Company's offerings across product lines and markets complementary to the Company's existing products and markets and is not tax deductible. The goodwill from this acquisition is reported under the Mercury Defense Systems (“MDS”) reporting unit. The Company has not furnished pro forma information relating to Athena because such information is not material to the Company's financial results.
SYNTONIC MICROWAVE LLC ACQUISITION
On April 18, 2019, the Company acquired Syntonic Microwave LLC (“Syntonic”), a privately held company based in Campbell, California and a leading provider of advanced synthesizers, wideband phase coherent tuners and microwave converters optimized for signals intelligence and electronic intelligence applications demanding frequency coverage up to 40 GHz with 2 GHz instantaneous bandwidth. The Company acquired Syntonic for an all cash purchase price of $12,000, prior to net working capital and net debt adjustments, which was funded through the Revolver.
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The following table presents the net purchase price and the fair values of the assets and liabilities of Syntonic on a preliminary basis:
Amounts
Consideration transferred
Cash paid at closing$13,118 
Less cash acquired(1,118)
Net purchase price$12,000 
Estimated fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash$1,118 
Accounts receivable281 
Inventory482 
Fixed assets31 
Other current and non-current assets
Accounts payable(71)
Accrued expenses(61)
Estimated fair value of net tangible assets acquired1,786 
Estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets7,100 
Estimated goodwill4,232 
Estimated fair value of net assets acquired13,118 
Less cash acquired(1,118)
Net purchase price$12,000 
The amounts above represent the preliminary fair value estimates as of December 27, 2019 and are subject to subsequent adjustment as the Company obtains additional information during the measurement period and finalizes its fair value estimates. The preliminary identifiable intangible asset estimates include customer relationships of $4,200 with a useful life of 10 years, completed technology of $2,500 with a useful life of nine years and backlog of $400 with a useful life of one year. Any subsequent adjustments to these fair value estimates occurring during the measurement period will result in an adjustment to goodwill.
The goodwill of $4,232 largely reflects the potential synergies and expansion of the Company's offerings across product lines and markets complementary to the Company's existing products and markets. The goodwill from this acquisition is reported under the Advanced Microelectronic Solutions (“AMS”) reporting unit. Since Syntonic was a limited liability company, the acquisition is treated as an asset purchase for tax purposes. The Company has estimated the tax value of the intangible assets from this transaction and is amortizing the amount over 15 years for tax purposes. As of December 27, 2019, the Company had $2,988 of goodwill deductible for tax purposes. The Company has not furnished pro forma information relating to Syntonic because such information is not material to the Company's financial results.
GECO AVIONICS AQUISITION
On January 29, 2019, the Company announced that it had acquired GECO Avionics, LLC (“GECO”), a privately held company in Mesa, Arizona, with over twenty years of experience designing and manufacturing affordable safety-critical avionics and mission computing solutions. The Company acquired GECO for an all cash purchase price of $36,500, which was funded through the Revolver.
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The following table presents the net purchase price and the fair values of the assets and liabilities of GECO on a preliminary basis:
Amounts
Consideration transferred
Cash paid at closing$36,500 
Net purchase price$36,500 
Estimated fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable$1,320 
Inventory1,454 
Fixed assets459 
Accounts payable(217)
Accrued expenses(239)
Estimated fair value of net tangible assets acquired2,777 
Estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets12,700 
Estimated goodwill21,023 
Estimated fair value of net assets acquired
36,500 
Net purchase price$36,500 
The amounts above represent the preliminary fair value estimates as of December 27, 2019 and are subject to subsequent adjustment as the Company obtains additional information during the measurement period and finalizes its fair value estimates. The preliminary identifiable intangible asset estimates include customer relationships of $6,900 with a useful life of 11 years, completed technology of $4,800 with a useful life of 10 years and backlog of $1,000 with a useful life of two years. Any subsequent adjustments to these fair value estimates occurring during the measurement period will result in an adjustment to goodwill.
The goodwill of $21,023 largely reflects the potential synergies and expansion of the Company's offerings across product lines and markets complementary to the Company's existing products and markets. The goodwill from this acquisition is reported under the SMP reporting unit. Since GECO was a limited liability company, the acquisition is treated as an asset purchase for tax purposes. The Company has estimated the tax value of the intangible assets from this transaction and is amortizing the amount over 15 years for tax purposes. As of December 27, 2019, the Company had $20,300 of goodwill deductible for tax purposes. The Company has not furnished pro forma information relating to GECO because such information is not material to the Company's financial results.
GERMANE SYSTEMS AQUISITION
On July 31, 2018, the Company announced that it had entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) and acquired Germane Systems, LC (“Germane”) pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement.
Based in Chantilly, Virginia, Germane is an industry leader in the design, development and manufacturing of rugged servers, computers and storage systems for command, control and intelligence (“C2I”) applications. The Company acquired Germane for an all cash purchase price of $45,000, prior to net working capital and net debt adjustments. The Company funded the acquisition with borrowings obtained under the Revolver. On December 12, 2018 the Company and former owners of Germane agreed to post-closing adjustments totaling $1,244, which decreased the Company's net purchase price.
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The following table presents the net purchase price and the fair values of the assets and liabilities of Germane:
Amounts 
Consideration transferred
Cash paid at closing$47,166 
Working capital and net debt adjustment(1,244)
Less cash acquired(193)
Net purchase price$45,729 
Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
       Cash$193 
       Accounts receivable4,277 
       Inventory8,575 
       Fixed assets867 
       Other current and non-current assets596 
       Accounts payable(3,146)
       Accrued expenses(1,394)
       Other current and non-current liabilities(514)
Fair value of net tangible assets acquired9,454 
Fair value of identifiable intangible assets12,910 
Goodwill23,558 
Fair value of net assets acquired45,922 
Less cash acquired
(193)
Net purchase price$45,729 
On July 31, 2019, the measurement period for Germane expired. The identifiable intangible assets include customer relationships of $8,500 with a useful life of 11 years, completed technology of $4,200 with a useful life of eight years and backlog of $210 with a useful life of one year.
The goodwill of $23,558 largely reflects the potential synergies and expansion of the Company's offerings across product lines and markets complementary to the Company's existing products and markets. The goodwill from this acquisition is reported under the MDS reporting unit. Since Germane was a limited liability company, the acquisition is treated as an asset purchase for tax purposes. The Company has estimated the tax value of the intangible assets from this transaction and is amortizing the amount over 15 years for tax purposes. As of December 27, 2019, the Company had $21,763$50,649 of goodwill deductible for tax purposes.
D.Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 27, 2019:October 2, 2020: 
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
December 27, 2019Level 1Level 2Level 3 October 2, 2020Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Certificates of deposit$31,781  $—  $31,781  $—  
U.S. equity securitiesU.S. equity securities$1,964 $1,964 $$
TotalTotal$31,781  $—  $31,781  $—  Total$1,964 $1,964 $$
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The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, including money market funds, restricted cash, accounts receivable and payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.
The Company recorded a loss on the change in fair value of a cost-method investment of $43. The change in fair value of these U.S. equity securities was the Company’s certificatesresult of deposit are determined throughan observable price change during the first quarter ended October 2, 2020. Its fair value is based on a quoted prices forprice of identical or similar instruments in markets that are notan active or are directly or indirectly observable.market and is included within Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 2, 2020. The loss on investments were included within Other expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the first quarter ended October 2, 2020.
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E. Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value, and consists of materials, labor and overhead. On a quarterly basis, the Company uses consistent methodologies to evaluate inventory for net realizable value. Once an item is written down, the value becomes the new inventory cost basis. The Company reduces the value of inventory for excess and obsolete inventory, consisting of on-hand inventory in excess of estimated usage. The excess and obsolete inventory evaluation is based upon assumptions about future demand, historical usage, product mix and possible alternative uses. Inventory was comprised of the following:
December 27, 2019June 30, 2019October 2, 2020July 3, 2020
Raw materialsRaw materials$89,191  $84,561  Raw materials$124,628 $111,225 
Work in processWork in process48,465  38,525  Work in process57,066 49,647 
Finished goodsFinished goods15,986  14,026  Finished goods24,350 17,221 
TotalTotal$153,642  $137,112  Total$206,044 $178,093 

The $27,951 increase in inventory was due to an increase in overall demand, especially for larger, more complex integrated subsystems, and advanced purchases intended to mitigate potential disruptions to the supply chain or unforeseen changes in customer behavior resulting from the COVID pandemic.
F.Goodwill
During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company reorganized its internal reporting unit structure to align with the Company's market and brand strategy as well as promote scale as the organization continues to grow.
In accordance with FASB ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), the Company determines its reporting units based upon whether discrete financial information is available, if management regularly reviews the operating results of the component, the nature of the products offered to customers and the market characteristics of each reporting unit. A reporting unit is considered to be an operating segment or one level below an operating segment also known as a component. Component level financial information is reviewed by management across three divisions: Processing, Microelectronics and Mission. Accordingly, these were determined to be the Company's new reporting units.
The internal reorganization and change in reporting units qualified as a triggering event and required goodwill to be tested for impairment. As required by ASC 350, the Company tested goodwill for impairment immediately before and after the reorganization. As a result of these analyses, it was determined that goodwill was not impaired before or after the reorganization.
In the first quarter ended October 2, 2020, the Company assigned goodwill to the new reporting units based on the relative fair value of transferred operations.
The following table sets forth the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit for the six monthsfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019:October 2, 2020:
SMPAMSMDSTotal
Balance at June 30, 2019$140,783  $222,379  $198,984  $562,146  
Goodwill adjustment for the Germane acquisition—  —  447  447  
Goodwill adjustment for the GECO acquisition(200) —  —  (200) 
Goodwill arising from the APC acquisition52,255  —  —  52,255  
Balance at December 27, 2019$192,838  $222,379  $199,431  $614,648  
Total
Balance at July 3, 2020$614,076 
Goodwill adjustment for the APC acquisition346 
Balance at October 2, 2020$614,422 
In the six months ended December 27, 2019, there were no triggering events, as defined by ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, which required an interim goodwill impairment test. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.
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G.Restructuring
The following table presents the detail of activity for the Company’s restructuring plans:
Severance &
Related
Facilities
& Other
Total
Restructuring liability at June 30, 2019$ $—  $ 
Restructuring and other charges1,716  33  1,749  
Cash paid(700) (33) (733) 
Restructuring liability at December 27, 2019$1,020  $—  $1,020  
During the six months ended December 27, 2019, the Company incurred net restructuring and other charges of $1,749. Restructuring and other charges are typically related to acquisitions and organizational redesign programs initiated as part of discrete post-acquisition integration activities.During the first quarter ended October 2, 2020, the Company incurred net restructuring and other charges of $1,297 primarily related to severance costs associated with the elimination of 19 positions, predominantly in the manufacturing, sales and R&D functions. These charges related to talent shifts and resource redundancy resulting from the internal reorganization the Company completed in August which created better alignment with its market and brand strategy as well as promote scale as the Company continues to grow.
All of the restructuring and other charges are classified as operatingOperating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and any remaining severance obligations are expected to be paid within the next twelve months. The restructuring liability is classified as accruedAccrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table presents the detail of activity for the Company’s restructuring plans:
Severance &
Related
Restructuring liability at July 3, 2020$597 
Restructuring and other charges1,297 
Cash paid(898)
Restructuring liability at October 2, 2020$996 

H.Income Taxes
The Company recorded an income tax provision of $5,110$2,198 and $4,483an income tax benefit of $2,018 on income from operations before income taxes of $20,786$17,996 and $16,866$17,229 for the secondfirst quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. The Company recorded an income tax provision of $3,092 and $7,612 on income from operations before income taxes of $38,015 and $27,474 for the six months ended December 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
During the secondfirst quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Company recognized a discrete tax benefit of $353$2,480 and $67,$6,127, respectively, related to excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation. The Company also recognized a discrete tax benefit of $443 related to foreign tax rate changes during the first quarter ended September 27, 2019.
The effective tax rate for the
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second first quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018 differed from the Federal statutory rate primarily due to Federal and State research and development credits, excess tax benefits related to stockstock-based compensation, a modified territorial tax system and a minimum tax on certain foreign earnings,non-deductible compensation and state taxes.
During the six months ended December 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company recognized a discrete tax benefit of $6,480 and $1,716, respectively, related to excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation. The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018 differed from the Federal statutory rate primarily due to Federal research and development credits, excess tax benefits related to stock compensation, a modified territorial tax system and a minimum tax on certain foreign earnings, and state taxes.
During the secondfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, there were no material changes made to the Company’sCompany's unrecognized tax positions.
I.Debt
REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
On September 28, 2018, the Company amended the Revolverits Credit Agreement to increase and extend the borrowing capacity to a $750,000, 5-year revolving credit line (the “Revolver”), with the maturity extended to September 28, 2023. As of December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, the Company's outstanding balance of unamortized deferred financing costs was $5,041,$4,033, which is being amortized to otherOther expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income on a straight line basis over the term of the Revolver.
As of December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and conditions under the Revolver and there were no outstanding borrowings against the Revolver. There were outstanding letters of credit of $1,106$904 as of December 27, 2019.October 2, 2020.
J.Employee Benefit Plan
PENSION PLAN
The Company maintains a defined benefit pension plan (the “Plan”) for its Swiss employees, which is administered by an independent pension fund. The Plan is mandated by Swiss law and meets the criteria for a defined benefit plan under ASC 715, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (“ASC 715”), because participants of the Plan are entitled to a defined rate of return on contributions made. The independent pension fund is a multi-employer plan with unrestricted joint liability for all participating companies for which the Plan’s overfunding or underfunding is allocated to each participating company based on an allocation key determined by the Plan.
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The Company recognizes a net asset or liability for the Plan equal to the difference between the projected benefit obligation of the Plan and the fair value of the Plan’s assets as required by ASC 715. The funded status may vary from year to year due to changes in the fair value of the Plan’s assets and variations on the underlying assumptions of the projected benefit obligation of the Plan. The Plan's funded status at December 27, 2019October 2, 2020 was a net liability of $9,343,$12,337, which is recorded in otherOther non-current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company recorded a net gain of $8$31 and $15$7 in AOCIAOCL during the second quarterfirst quarters ended October 2, 2020 and six months ended December 27, 2019, respectively. The Company recorded a net loss of $15 and $30 in AOCI during the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2018, respectively. The Company recognized net periodic benefit costs of $296 and $592 associated with the Plan for the second quarter and six months ended DecemberSeptember 27, 2019, respectively. The Company recognized net periodic benefit costs of $200$413 and $402$296 associated with the Plan for the second quarterfirst quarters ended October 2, 2020 and six months ended December 31, 2018,September 27, 2019, respectively. The Company's total expected employer contributions to the Plan during fiscal 20202021 are $822.$957.
K.Stock-Based Compensation
STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS
The aggregate number of shares authorized for issuance under the Company’s Amended and Restated 2018 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”) is 2,862 shares, with an additional 710 shares rolled into the 2018 Plan that were available for future grant under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “2005 Plan”) at the time of shareholder approval of the 2018 Plan. The 2018 Plan replaced the 2005 Plan. On November 6, 2019, an additional 184 shares from the 2005 Plan were rolled into the 2018 Plan as a result of forfeiture, cancellation, or termination (other than by exercise) of previously-made grants under the 2005 Plan. The shares authorized for issuance under the 2018 Plan will continue to be increased by any future cancellations, forfeitures or terminations (other than by exercise) of awards under the 2005 Plan. The foregoing does not affect any outstanding awards under the 2005 Plan, which remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. The 2018 Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, restricted stock, stock
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appreciation rights and deferred stock awards to employees and non-employees. All stock options are granted with an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant and the options generally have a term of seven years. There were 2,6811,698 shares available for future grant under the 2018 Plan at December 27, 2019.October 2, 2020. On October 28, 2020, the Shareholders of the Company approved 3,000 shares to be added to the 2018 Plan.
As part of the Company's ongoing annual equity grant program for employees, the Company grants performance-based restricted stock awards to certain executives and employees pursuant to the 2018 Plan. Performance awards vest based on the requisite service period subject to the achievement of specific financial performance targets. Based on the performance targets, some of these awards require graded vesting which results in more rapid expense recognition compared to traditional time-based vesting over the same vesting period. The Company monitors the probability of achieving the performance targets on a quarterly basis and may adjust periodic stock compensation expense accordingly based on its determination of the likelihood for reaching targets. The performance targets generally include the achievement of internal performance targets in relation to a peer group of companies.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
The aggregate number of shares authorized for issuance under the Company’s 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated (“ESPP”), is 1,800 shares. Under the ESPP, rights are granted to purchase shares of common stock at 85% of the lesser of the market value of such shares at either the beginning or the end of each six-month offering period. The ESPP permits employees to purchase common stock through payroll deductions, which may not exceed 10% of an employee’s compensation as defined in the ESPP. There were no0 shares issued under the ESPP during the six monthsfirst quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019. There were 51 shares issued under the ESPP during the six months ended and December 31, 2018.2019, respectively. Shares available for future purchase under the ESPP totaled 11829 at December 27, 2019.October 2, 2020. On October 28, 2020, the Shareholders of the Company approved 500 shares to be added to the ESPP.
STOCK OPTION AND AWARD ACTIVITY
The following table summarizes activity of the Company’s stock option plans since June 30, 2019:July 3, 2020:
Options Outstanding Options Outstanding
Number of
Shares
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(Years)
Number of
Shares
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(Years)
Outstanding at June 30, 2019 $5.52  2.13
Outstanding at July 3, 2020Outstanding at July 3, 2020$5.52 1.12
GrantedGranted—  —  Granted
ExercisedExercised(1) 5.52  Exercised(1)5.52 
CanceledCanceled—  —  Canceled
Outstanding at December 27, 2019 $5.52  1.63
Outstanding at October 2, 2020Outstanding at October 2, 2020$5.52 0.87
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The following table summarizes the status of the Company’s non-vested restricted stock awards and deferred stock awards since June 30, 2019:July 3, 2020:
 Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards
 Number of
Shares
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at June 30, 20191,046  $39.62  
Granted474  81.52  
Vested(491) 29.95  
Forfeited(26) 50.05  
Outstanding at December 27, 20191,003  $59.51  
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 Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards
 Number of
Shares
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at July 3, 2020957 $61.59 
Granted454 77.26 
Vested(343)51.02 
Forfeited(9)61.95 
Outstanding at October 2, 20201,059 $69.80 
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
The Company recognizes expense for its share-based payment plans in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). The Company had $481$802 and $241$542 of capitalized stock-based compensation expense on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for the periods ended December 27, 2019October 2, 2020 and June 30, 2019,July 3, 2020, respectively. Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized as expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures.
The following table presents share-based compensation expenses included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income:
Second Quarters EndedSix Months Ended First Quarters Ended
December 27, 2019December 31, 2018December 27, 2019December 31, 2018 October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues$200  $159  $341  $411  Cost of revenues$295 $141 
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative5,384  4,542  10,027  8,426  Selling, general and administrative5,676 4,643 
Research and developmentResearch and development947  583  1,822  1,126  Research and development1,213 875 
Stock-based compensation expense before taxStock-based compensation expense before tax6,531  5,284  12,190  9,963  Stock-based compensation expense before tax7,184 5,659 
Income taxesIncome taxes(1,698) (1,427) (3,169) (2,690) Income taxes(1,868)(1,471)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxesStock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes$4,833  $3,857  $9,021  $7,273  Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes$5,316 $4,188 

L.Operating Segment, Geographic Information and Significant Customers
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise evaluated regularly by the Company's chief operating decision maker (“CODM”)CODM in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company reorganized its internal reporting unit structure to align with the Company's market and brand strategy as well as promote scale as the organization continues to grow. The Company is comprisedevaluated this reorganization under ASC 280 to determine whether this change has impacted the Company's single operating and reportable segment. The Company concluded this change had no effect given the CODM continues to evaluate and manage the Company on the basis of 1 operating and reportable segment. The Company utilized the management approach for determining its operating segment in accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting.280.
The geographic distribution of the Company’s revenues as determined by order origination based on the country in which the Company's legal subsidiary is domiciled is summarized as follows:
U.S.EuropeAsia PacificEliminationsTotalU.S.EuropeAsia PacificEliminationsTotal
SECOND QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 27, 2019
FIRST QUARTER ENDED OCTOBER 2, 2020FIRST QUARTER ENDED OCTOBER 2, 2020
Net revenues to unaffiliated customersNet revenues to unaffiliated customers$181,381  $11,721  $811  $—  $193,913  Net revenues to unaffiliated customers$195,847 $9,663 $111 $— $205,621 
Inter-geographic revenuesInter-geographic revenues654  817  —  (1,471) —  Inter-geographic revenues240 344 (584)— 
Net revenuesNet revenues$182,035  $12,538  $811  $(1,471) $193,913  Net revenues$196,087 $10,007 $111 $(584)$205,621 
SECOND QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
FIRST QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 27, 2019FIRST QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Net revenues to unaffiliated customersNet revenues to unaffiliated customers$145,669  $13,200  $220  $—  $159,089  Net revenues to unaffiliated customers$161,996 $14,440 $868 $— $177,304 
Inter-geographic revenuesInter-geographic revenues803  345  —  (1,148) —  Inter-geographic revenues972 651 (1,623)— 
Net revenuesNet revenues$146,472  $13,545  $220  $(1,148) $159,089  Net revenues$162,968 $15,091 $868 $(1,623)$177,304 
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 27, 2019
Net revenues to unaffiliated customers$343,377  $26,161  $1,679  $—  $371,217  
Inter-geographic revenues1,626  1,468  —  (3,094) —  
Net revenues$345,003  $27,629  $1,679  $(3,094) $371,217  
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
Net revenues to unaffiliated customers$277,018  $24,638  $1,489  $—  $303,145  
Inter-geographic revenues2,450  703  —  (3,153) —  
Net revenues$279,468  $25,341  $1,489  $(3,153) $303,145  
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The Company offers a broad family of products designed to meet the full range of requirements in compute-intensive, signal processing, image processing and command and control applications. To maintain a competitive advantage, the Company seeks to leverage technology investments across multiple product lines and product solutions.
The Company’s products are typically compute-intensive and require extremely high bandwidth and high throughput. These systems often must also meet significant SWaP constraints for use in aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, ships and other platforms and be ruggedized for use in harsh environments. The Company's products transform the massive streams of digital data created in these applications into usable information in real time. The systems can scale from a few processors to thousands of processors.
In recent years, the Company completed a series of acquisitions that changed its technological capabilities, applications and end markets. As these acquisitions and changes occurred, the Company increased theCompany's proportion of its revenue derived from the sale of components in different technological areas, and also increased the amount of revenue associated with combiningmodules, sub-assemblies and integrated subsystems which combine technologies into more complex and diverse products including modules, sub-assemblies and integrated subsystems.has shifted. The following tables present revenue consistent with the Company's strategy of expanding its technological capabilities and program content. As additional information related to the Company’s products by end user, application, product grouping and/or product groupingplatform is attained, the categorization of these products can vary over time. When this occurs, the Company reclassifies revenue by end user, application, product grouping and/or product groupingplatform for prior periods. Such reclassifications typically do not materially change the sizing of, or the underlying trends of results within each revenue category.
The following table presents the Company's net revenue by end user for the periods presented:
Second Quarters Ended  Six Months Ended   First Quarters Ended
December 27, 2019December 31, 2018December 27, 2019December 31, 2018 October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Domestic(1)
Domestic(1)
$171,624  $142,906  $329,099  $273,485  
Domestic(1)
$178,743 $157,475 
International/Foreign Military Sales(2)
International/Foreign Military Sales(2)
22,289  16,183  42,118  29,660  
International/Foreign Military Sales(2)
26,878 19,829 
Total Net RevenueTotal Net Revenue$193,913  $159,089  $371,217  $303,145  Total Net Revenue$205,621 $177,304 
(1) Domestic revenues consist of sales where the end user is within the U.S., as well as sales to prime defense contractor customers where the ultimate end user location is not defined. 
(2) International/Foreign Military Sales consist of sales to U.S. prime defense contractor customers where the end user is known to be outside the U.S., foreign military sales through the U.S. government, and direct sales to non-U.S. based customers intended for end use outside of the U.S.
The following table presents the Company's net revenue by end application for the periods presented:
Second Quarters Ended  Six Months Ended  First Quarters Ended
December 27, 2019December 31, 2018December 27, 2019December 31, 2018 October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Radar(1)
Radar(1)
$48,328  $42,008  $86,247  $82,987  
Radar(1)
$72,409 $37,919 
Electronic Warfare(2)
Electronic Warfare(2)
36,139  25,697  72,196  49,751  
Electronic Warfare(2)
39,075 36,057 
Other Sensor & Effector(3)
Other Sensor & Effector(3)
26,512  21,455  54,402  35,113  
Other Sensor & Effector(3)
23,095 27,890 
Total Sensor & EffectorTotal Sensor & Effector110,979  89,160  212,845  167,851  Total Sensor & Effector134,579 101,866 
C4I(4)
C4I(4)
57,778  47,276  106,789  91,500  
C4I(4)
53,781 49,011 
Other(5)
Other(5)
25,156  22,653  51,583  43,794  
Other(5)
17,261 26,427 
Total Net RevenueTotal Net Revenue$193,913  $159,089  $371,217  $303,145  Total Net Revenue$205,621 $177,304 
    (1) Radar includes end-use applications where radio frequency signals are utilized to detect, track, and identify objects.
    (2) Electronic Warfare includes end-use applications comprising the offensive and defensive use of the electromagnetic spectrum.
    (3) Other Sensor & Effector products include all Sensor & Effector end markets other than Radar and Electronic Warfare.
    (4) C4I includes rugged secure rackmount servers that are designed to drive the most powerful military processing applications.
    (5) Other products include all component and other sales where the end use is not specified.
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The following table presents the Company's net revenue by product grouping for the periods presented:
Second Quarters Ended  Six Months Ended  First Quarters Ended
December 27, 2019December 31, 2018December 27, 2019December 31, 2018 October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Components(1)
Components(1)
$60,381  $40,914  $113,800  $81,314  
Components(1)
$50,296 $53,419 
Modules and Sub-assemblies(2)
Modules and Sub-assemblies(2)
56,427  42,397  102,514  93,989  
Modules and Sub-assemblies(2)
17,466 35,240 
Integrated Subsystems(3)
Integrated Subsystems(3)
77,105  75,778  154,903  127,842  
Integrated Subsystems(3)
137,859 88,645 
Total Net RevenueTotal Net Revenue$193,913  $159,089  $371,217  $303,145  Total Net Revenue$205,621 $177,304 
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(1) Components include technology elements typically performing a single, discrete technological function, which when physically combined with other components may be used to create a module or sub-assembly. Examples include, but are not limited to, power amplifiers and limiters, switches, oscillators, filters, equalizers, digital and analog converters, chips, MMICs (monolithic microwave integrated circuits), and memory and storage devices.
(2) Modules and Sub-assemblies include combinations of multiple functional technology elements and/or components that work together to perform multiple functions but are typically resident on or within a single board or housing. Modules and sub-assemblies may in turn be combined to form an integrated subsystem. Examples of modules and sub-assemblies include, but are not limited to, embedded processing modules, embedded processing boards, switch fabric boards, high speed input/output boards, digital receiver boards, graphics and video processing and Ethernet and IO (input-output) boards, multi-chip modules, integrated radio frequency and microwave multi-function assemblies, tuners and transceivers.
(3) Integrated Subsystems include multiple modules and/or sub-assemblies combined with a backplane or similar functional element and software to enable a solution. These are typically but not always integrated within a chassis and with cooling, power and other elements to address various requirements and are also often combined with additional technologies for interaction with other parts of a complete system or platform. Integrated subsystems also include spare and replacement modules and sub-assemblies sold as part of the same program for use in or with integrated subsystems sold by the Company.
The following table presents the Company's net revenue by platform for the periods presented:
First Quarters Ended
October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Airborne(1)
$89,436 $86,157 
Land(2)
37,551 16,310 
Naval(3)
46,282 39,710 
Other(4)
32,352 35,127 
Total Net Revenues$205,621 $177,304 

(1) Airborne platform includes products that relate to personnel, equipment, or pieces of equipment designed for airborne applications.
(2) Land platform includes products that relate to fixed or mobile equipment, or pieces of equipment for personnel, weapon systems, vehicles and support elements operating on land.
(3) Naval platform includes products that relate to personnel, equipment, or pieces of equipment designed for naval operations.
(4) All platforms other than Airborne, Land or Naval.
The geographic distribution of the Company’s identifiable long-lived assets is summarized as follows:
U.S.EuropeAsia PacificEliminationsTotal
December 27, 2019$67,493  $5,195  $ $—  $72,696  
June 30, 2019$54,952  $5,037  $12  $—  $60,001  
U.S.EuropeAsia PacificEliminationsTotal
October 2, 2020$89,261 $5,479 $$$94,744 
July 3, 2020$82,588 $5,144 $$$87,737 
Identifiable long-lived assets exclude ROU assets, goodwill, and intangible assets.
Customers comprising 10% or more of the Company’s revenues for the periods shown are as follows:
Second Quarters EndedSix Months Ended First Quarters Ended
December 27, 2019December 31, 2018December 27, 2019December 31, 2018 October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Raytheon TechnologiesRaytheon Technologies23 %13 %
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation
16 %13 %17 %11 %Lockheed Martin Corporation
19 %18 %
Raytheon Company16 %25 %15 %22 %
Northrop Grumman CorporationNorthrop Grumman Corporation10 % 10 % Northrop Grumman Corporation*11 %
L3Harris TechnologiesL3Harris Technologies  11 % L3Harris Technologies*13 %
42 %38 %53 %33 %42 %55 %
*    Indicates that the amount is less than 10% of the Company's revenue for the respective period.
While the Company typically has customers from which it derives 10% or more of its revenue, the sales to each of these customers are spread across multiple programs and platforms. ProgramsThere were no programs comprising 10% or more of the Company's revenuerevenues for the periods shown are as follows:first quarters ended October 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019.
 Second Quarters EndedSix Months Ended
 December 27, 2019December 31, 2018December 27, 2019December 31, 2018
F-35 11 % 11 %
— %11 %— %11 %
* Indicates that the amount is less than 10% of the Company's revenue for the respective period.
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M.Commitments and Contingencies
LEGAL CLAIMS
The Company is subject to litigation, claims, investigations and audits arising from time to time in the ordinary course of its business. Although legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable, the Company believes that it has valid defenses with respect to any matters currently pending against the Company and intends to defend itself vigorously. The outcome of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s cash flows, results of operations, or financial position.
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INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS
The Company’s standard product sales and license agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business typically contain an indemnification provision pursuant to which the Company indemnifies, holds harmless, and agrees to reimburse the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party in connection with any patent, copyright or other intellectual property infringement claim by any third party with respect to the Company’s products. Such provisions generally survive termination or expiration of the agreements. The potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification provisions is, in some instances, unlimited.
PURCHASE COMMITMENTS
As of December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, the Company has entered into non-cancelable purchase commitments for certain inventory components and services used in its normal operations. The purchase commitments covered by these agreements are for less than one year and aggregate to $97,083.$113,227.
OTHER
As part of the Company's strategy for growth, the Company continues to explore acquisitions or strategic alliances. The associated acquisition costs incurred in the form of professional fees and services may be material to the future periods in which they occur, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed.
The Company may elect from time to time to purchase and subsequently retire shares of common stock in order to settle employees’ tax liabilities associated with vesting of a restricted stock award or exercise of stock options. These transactions would be treated as a use of cash in financing activities in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
N.Leases
The Company enters into lease arrangements to facilitate its operations, including manufacturing, storage, as well as engineering, sales, marketing, and administration resources. As described in Note B to the consolidated financial statements, effective July 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842 using the optional transition method and, as a result, did not recast prior period unaudited consolidated comparative financial statements. As such, all prior period amounts and disclosures are presented under ASC 840, Leases (Topic 840). Finance leases are not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements and therefore are excluded from the following disclosures.
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
Supplemental operating lease balance sheet information is summarized as follows:
As of
December 27, 2019
Operating lease right-of-use assets$49,826 
Accrued expenses(1)
$7,301 
Operating lease liabilities55,257 
Total operating lease liabilities$62,558 
        (1) The short term portion of the Operating lease liabilities is included within Accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other supplemental operating lease information is summarized as follows:
Six Months Ended
December 27, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
$3,524 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities (1)

$5,606 
Weighted average remaining lease term9.2 years
Weighted average discount rate4.84 %
MATURITIESOF LEASE COMMITMENTS
Maturities of operating lease commitments as of December 27, 2019 were as follows:
Fiscal YearTotals
2020(1)
$5,231  
20219,638  
20228,989  
20238,139  
20247,153  
Thereafter39,924  
Total lease payments79,074  
Less: imputed interest(16,516) 
Present value of operating lease liabilities$62,558  
        (1) Excludes the six months ended December 27, 2019.
As previously disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, future minimum lease payments for non-cancelable operating leases were as follows:
Fiscal YearTotals
2020$10,205  
20218,949  
20228,280  
20237,414  
20246,496  
Thereafter28,286  
Total minimum lease payments$69,630  
During the second quarter and six months ended December 27, 2019, the Company recognized operating lease expense of $2,375 and $4,991, respectively. There were no material restrictions, covenants, sale and leaseback transactions, variable lease payments or residual value guarantees imposed by the Company's leases at December 27, 2019.
O.Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events from the date of the Consolidated Balance Sheet through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.
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ITEM 2.     MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
From time to time, information provided, statements made by our employees or information included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) may contain statements that are not historical facts but that are “forward-looking statements,” which involve risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “continue,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “likely,” “forecast,” “probable,” “potential,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs, the timing and amounts of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company’s markets, effects of epidemics and pandemics such as COVID, effects of any U.S. Federal government shutdown or extended continuing resolution, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in, or in the U.S. Government’s interpretation of, Federal export control or procurement rules and regulations, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays or unanticipated expenses due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and restructurings, or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, increases in interest rates, changes to interest rate swaps or other cash flow hedging arrangements, changes to industrial security and cyber-security regulations and requirements, changes in tax rates or tax regulations, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, and various other factors beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties also include such additional risk factors as set forth under Part I-Item 1A (Risk Factors) in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.July 3, 2020. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.
OVERVIEW
Mercury Systems, Inc. is a leading technology company serving the leader in making trusted, secure mission-critical technologies profoundly more accessible to aerospace and defense industry, positioned at the intersection of high-tech and defense. Our innovativeHeadquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, we deliver solutions that power more than 300a broad range of aerospace commercial aviation,and defense security and intelligence programs, configured and optimized for mission success in some of the most challenging and demanding environments. Headquartered in Andover, MA, with manufacturingWe envision, create and design facilities around the world, Mercury specializes in engineering, adapting and manufacturing newdeliver innovative technology solutions purpose-built to meet currentour customers’ most-pressing high-tech needs, including those specific to the defense community.
As a leading manufacturer of essential components, modules and emerging high-tech needs.subsystems, we sell to defense prime contractors, the U.S. government and OEM commercial aerospace companies. We have built a trusted, contemporary portfolio of proven product solutions purpose-built for aerospace and defense that we believe meets and exceeds the performance needs of our defense and commercial customers. Customers add their own applications and algorithms to our specialized, secure and innovative pre-integrated solutions. This allows them to complete their full system by integrating with their platform the sensor technology and, in some cases, the processing from Mercury. Our products and solutions have been successfullyare deployed in more than 300 programs with over 25 different defense prime contractors a testamentand commercial aviation customers.
Mercury’s transformational business model accelerates the process of making new technology profoundly more accessible to our customers by bridging the gap between commercial technology and aerospace and defense applications. Our long-standing deep domain expertiserelationships with leading high-tech companies, coupled with our high level of R&D investments and our commitment to Innovation that Matters®.industry-leading trusted and secure design and manufacturing capabilities, are the foundational tenets of this highly successful model.
Our unique capabilities, technology and R&D investment strategy combine to differentiate Mercury in our industry. Our technologies and capabilities include secure embedded processing modules and subsystems, mission computers, secure and rugged rack-mount servers, safety-critical avionics, radio frequency (“RF”)RF components, multi-function assemblies, subsystems and subsystems.custom microelectronics. We maintain our technological edge by investing in critical capabilities and intellectual property (“IP” or “building blocks”)IP in processing and RF, leveraging open standards and open architectures to adapt quickly adapt those building blocks into solutions for highly data-intensive applications, for the sensor processing chain, all the way from the sensor to the network. This can encompass multiple sensor and mission processing functions - including emerging needs in artificial intelligence (“AI”). We leverage the Company’s building blocks to design, build and manufacture integrated sensor processing subsystems - often including classified application-specific software and IP - for the C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) and electronic warfare (“EW”) markets. These subsystemsareas such as AI.
Our mission critical solutions are deployed by our customers - defense and commercial aerospace companies, defense prime contractors and the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) - infor a variety of mission-critical applications. An important component of adapting these technologiesapplications including C4ISR, electronic intelligence, avionics, EO/IR, electronic warfare, weapons and IP for these applications is our investment in specialized packaging, ruggedizationmissile defense, hypersonics and cooling to address size, weight and power (“SWaP”) challenges. These investments, coupled with our domestic design, development, and manufacturing capabilities in mission computing, safety-critical avionics and platform management solutions; and RF, microwave and millimeter wave components and subsystems brings significant domain expertise to our customers.radar.
Since we conduct much of our business with our defense customers via commercial items, requests by customers are a primary driver of revenue fluctuations from quarter to quarter. Customers specify delivery date requirements that coincide with their need for our products. Because these customers may use our products in connection with a variety of defense programs or
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other projects of different sizes and durations, a customer’s orders for one quarter generally do not indicate a trend for future
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orders by that customer. Additionally, order patterns do not necessarily correlate amongst customers and, therefore, we generally cannot identify sequential quarterly trends.
As of December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, we had 1,8051,979 employees. Our consolidated revenues, acquired revenues, net income, diluted net earnings per share, adjusted earnings per share (“adjusted EPS”), and adjusted EBITDA for the secondfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019October 2, 2020 were $193.9$205.6 million, $16.3$8.8 million, $15.7$15.8 million, $0.29, $0.54,$0.51, and $42.8 million, respectively. Our consolidated revenues, acquired revenues, net income, diluted net earnings per share, adjusted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended December 27, 2019 were $371.2 million, $35.6 million, $34.9 million, $0.63, $0.98, and $79.5 million, respectively. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for a reconciliation to our most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
OUR RESPONSE TO COVID
The COVID pandemic continues to impact people and countries around the world. This is a time of extraordinary uncertainty. It is also a time when the work we do in support of strategic national priorities is recognized as critical.
At Mercury, we remain focused on the four goals we established at the outset of the COVID crisis: to protect the health, safety, and livelihoods of our people; to mitigate or reduce operational and financial risks to the Company; to continue to deliver on our commitments to customers and shareholders; and to continue the mission-critical work Mercury does every day to support the ongoing security of our nation, our brave men and women in uniform, and the communities in which we all live.
To protect the health, safety, and livelihoods of our employees, we took immediate action on several fronts, instituting a variety of new policies and programs including, but not limited to, additional sick leave for COVID-related circumstances, a work-from-home policy for all employees who can perform their duties remotely as well as increasing overtime pay for eligible employees. We also established a relief fund, with an initial $1 million budget, to assist eligible Mercury employees, including temporary agency employees, experiencing unexpected financial burdens as a result of the COVID crisis. The intent of the Mercury COVID Relief Fund is to provide financial assistance to employees who may otherwise be unable to pay for basic necessities, unexpected care for immediate family members, or other urgent needs that promote their health and safety during the current COVID crisis.
As we have been designated an “essential business” as a part of the defense industrial base, during the year, our facilities continued to operate while complying with social distancing requirements consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) guidelines and requirements. We implemented numerous preventive measures to maximize the safety of our facilities, including but not limited to, establishing physical segregation areas, implementing environmental cleaning and disinfection protocols in compliance with CDC guidelines and requirements, temperature and COVID testing at our facilities, and limiting non-essential site visits by internal and external visitors.
We will continue to monitor and assess our response to protect the health, safety and livelihoods of our people.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:
Results of operations for the secondfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019 includeOctober 2, 2020 includes full period results from the acquisitionsacquisition of GECO Avionics, LLC (“GECO”), The Athena Group, Inc. (“Athena”), Syntonic Microwave LLC (“Syntonic”) and American Panel Corporation (“APC”). Results of operations for the six monthsfirst quarter ended DecemberSeptember 27, 2019, include full period results from the acquisitions of Germane Systems, LC (“Germane”), GECO, Athena, Syntonic and only the results from acquisition date for APC which was acquired subsequent to June 30, 2019. Results of operations for six months ended December 31, 2018, include only results from the acquisition date for Germane.APC. Accordingly, the periods presented below are not directly comparable.
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The secondfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019October 2, 2020 compared to the secondfirst quarter ended December 31, 2018September 27, 2019
The following table setsets forth, for the secondfirst quarter ended indicated, financial data from the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income:
(In thousands)(In thousands)December 27, 2019As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
December 31, 2018As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
(In thousands)October 2, 2020As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
September 27, 2019As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
Net revenuesNet revenues$193,913  100.0 %$159,089  100.0 %Net revenues$205,621 100.0 %$177,304 100.0 %
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues105,407  54.4  88,202  55.4  Cost of revenues117,502 57.1 98,904 55.8 
Gross marginGross margin88,506  45.6  70,887  44.6  Gross margin88,119 42.9 78,400 44.2 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative32,804  16.9  27,819  17.5  Selling, general and administrative32,904 16.0 29,970 16.9 
Research and developmentResearch and development24,660  12.7  16,192  10.2  Research and development27,417 13.3 21,870 12.3 
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets7,992  4.1  6,939  4.4  Amortization of intangible assets7,731 3.8 7,019 4.0 
Restructuring and other chargesRestructuring and other charges1,101  0.6  23  —  Restructuring and other charges1,297 0.6 648 0.4 
Acquisition costs and other related expensesAcquisition costs and other related expenses1,124  0.6  53  —  Acquisition costs and other related expenses— — 1,417 0.8 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses67,681  34.9  51,026  32.1  Total operating expenses69,349 33.7 60,924 34.4 
Income from operationsIncome from operations20,825  10.7  19,861  12.5  Income from operations18,770 9.1 17,476 9.8 
Interest incomeInterest income312  0.2  71  —  Interest income72 — 1,187 0.7 
Interest expense—  —  (2,196) (1.4) 
Other expense, netOther expense, net(351) (0.2) (870) (0.5) Other expense, net(846)(0.3)(1,434)(0.8)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes20,786  10.7  16,866  10.6  Income before income taxes17,996 8.8 17,229 9.7 
Tax provision5,110  2.6  4,483  2.8  
Tax provision (benefit)Tax provision (benefit)2,198 1.1 (2,018)(1.2)
Net incomeNet income$15,676  8.1 %$12,383  7.8 %Net income$15,798 7.7 %$19,247 10.9 %
REVENUES
Total revenues increased $34.8$28.3 million, or 21.9%16.0%, forto $205.6 million during the secondfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, as compared to $177.3 million during the secondfirst quarter ended December 31, 2018September 27, 2019 including “acquired revenue” which represents net revenue from acquired businesses that have been part of Mercury for completion of four full quarters or less (and excludes any intercompany transactions). After the completion of four fiscal quarters, acquired businesses will be treated as organic for current and comparable historical periods. The increase was primarily due to $18.5$20.4 million of additional organic revenues which were predominantly driven by increased demand for componentsintegrated subsystems, across radar, electronic warfare and C4I applications, within land and naval platforms. The increases in demand for integrated subsystems were partially offset by decreases to modules and sub-assemblies across the radar and electronic warfare (“EW”) applications.components. The organic revenues increase werewas driven by a classified radar program, as well as the Filthy Badger, F16/SABRPatriot, CDS, Galaxie and P8LTAMDS programs, which were partially offset by decreases in a classified missile program and the F-35CPS program. Total revenues also increased $16.3$7.9 million from acquired revenuesrevenue due to GECO, Athena, Syntonic anda full period of results for APC, which were allwas acquired following December 31, 2018.on September 23, 2019. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for a reconciliation to our most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
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GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin was 45.6%42.9% for the secondfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019, an increaseOctober 2, 2020, a decrease of 100130 basis points from the 44.6%44.2% gross margin achieved during the secondfirst quarter ended December 31, 2018.September 27, 2019. The higherlower gross margin was primarily driven by program mix, and operational efficiencies, as well as a decrease inhigher Customer Funded Research and Development (“CRAD”). The Athena and APC acquisitions also contributed to the increase in gross margin.$1.8 million of COVID related expenses. CRAD primarily represents engineering labor associated with long-term contracts for customized development, production and service activities. Due to the nature of these efforts, they typically carry a lower margin. These products are predominately grouped within integrated subsystems and to a lesser extent modules and sub-assemblies. The gross margin improvement wasdecreases were partially offset by $0.6 million of inventory step-up related to the APC acquisition for the second quarter ended December 27, 2019.operational efficiencies.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $5.0$2.9 million, or 18.0%9.8%, to $32.8$32.9 million during the secondfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, as compared to $27.8$30.0 million in the secondfirst quarter ended December 31, 2018.September 27, 2019. The increase was primarily related to additional headcount from organic growth as well asand a full quarter of expenses related to the acquisitions of GECO, Athena, Syntonic and APC.APC acquisition. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of revenue to 16.0% for the first quarter ended October 2, 2020 from 16.9% for the secondfirst quarter ended DecemberSeptember 27, 2019 from 17.5% for the second quarter ended December 31, 2018, primarily due to improved operating leverage.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expenses increased approximately $8.5$5.5 million, or 52.5%25.4%, to $24.7$27.4 million during the secondfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, as compared to $16.2$21.9 million during the secondfirst quarter ended December 31, 2018.September 27, 2019. The increase was primarily due to increasedadditional headcount from organic growth and our recent acquisitions.a full quarter of expenses related to the APC acquisition. Research and development expenses accounted for 12.7%13.3% and 10.2%12.3% of our revenues for second quarterthe first quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019, and second quarter ended December 31, 2018, respectively. The increase as a percentage of revenue during the first quarter ended October 2, 2020 was primarily driven by the continued investment in theinternal R&D to promote future growth, of the business for the second quarter ended December 27, 2019.including new opportunities in avionics, secure processing, radar modernization and our trusted custom microelectronics business.
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
Restructuring and other charges increased $1.1 million during the second quarter ended December 27, 2019, as compared to the second quarter ended December 31, 2018. Restructuring and other charges are typically related to acquisitions and organizational redesign programs initiated as part of discrete post-acquisition integration activities. Restructuring and other charges were $1.3 million, during the first quarter ended October 2, 2020, as compared to $0.6 million during the first quarter ended September 27, 2019. Restructuring and other charges during the first quarter ended October 2, 2020 primarily related to severance costs associated with the elimination of 19 positions, predominantly in the manufacturing, sales and R&D functions. These charges related to talent shifts and resource redundancy resulting from the internal reorganization we completed in August which created better alignment with our market and brand strategy as well as promote scale as we continue to grow.
ACQUISITION COSTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES
We incurred $1.1 million ofdid not incur any acquisition costs and other related expenses during the secondfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019, as compared to $0.1 million during the secondOctober 2, 2020. The first quarter ended December 31, 2018. The second quarter ended DecemberSeptember 27, 2019 included $1.4 million of acquisition costs and other related expenses related to the acquisition of APC, as well as costs associated with our evaluation of other acquisition opportunities.APC. We expect to incur acquisition costs and other related expenses periodically in the future as we continue to seek acquisition opportunities to expand our technological capabilities, and especially within the sensor and effector and C4I markets. Transaction costs incurred by the acquiree prior to the consummation of an acquisition would not be reflected in our historical results of operations.
INTEREST INCOME
Interest income increaseddecreased to $0.3$0.1 million induring the secondfirst quarter ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020, as compared to $1.2 million for the first quarter ended September 27, 2019. This was driven by higher average balances ofthe lower rate earned on cash on hand during the secondfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019.
INTEREST EXPENSE
There was no interest expense incurred duringOctober 2, 2020, as compared to the second quarter ended December 27, 2019, as there were no outstanding borrowings on our revolving credit facility (“the Revolver”) during the period.prior year.
OTHER EXPENSE, NET
Other expense, net decreased $0.5to $0.8 million during the first quarter ended October 2, 2020, as compared to $1.4 million for the secondfirst quarter ended DecemberSeptember 27, 2019,2019. The decrease was primarily driven by foreign currency translation gains of $0.3 million as compared to the second quarter ended December 31, 2018. The decrease was driven by additional foreign currency translation gainlosses of $0.5$0.3 million forduring the second quarterfirst quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019, compared to the second quarter ended December 31, 2018.respectively. Both periods include $0.8 million of financing and registration fees.
INCOME TAXES
We recorded an income tax provision of $5.1$2.2 million and $4.5an income tax benefit of $2.0 million on income before income taxes of $20.8$18.0 million and $16.9$17.2 million for the secondfirst quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively.
During the second
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first quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019, and December 31, 2018, we recognized a discrete tax benefit of $0.4$2.5 million and $0.1$6.1 million, respectively, related to excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation. The Company also recognized a discrete tax benefit of $0.5 million related to foreign tax rate changes during the first quarter ended September 27, 2019.
The effective tax rate for the secondfirst quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018 differed from the Federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to Federal and State research and development credits, excess tax benefits related to stockstock-based compensation, a modified territorial tax system and a minimum tax on certain foreign earnings,non-deductible compensation, and state taxes.
Within the calculation of our annual effective tax rate, we have used assumptions and estimates that may change as a result of future guidance and interpretation from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).
Six months ended December 27, 2019 compared to the six months ended December 31, 2018
The following tables set forth, for the six month periods indicated, financial data from the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income:
(In thousands)December 27, 2019As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
December 31, 2018As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
Net revenues$371,217  100.0 %$303,145  100.0 %
Cost of revenues204,311  55.0  170,675  56.3  
Gross margin166,906  45.0  132,470  43.7  
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative62,774  16.9  52,560  17.3  
Research and development46,530  12.5  31,140  10.3  
Amortization of intangible assets15,011  4.0  14,120  4.7  
Restructuring and other charges1,749  0.5  527  0.2  
Acquisition costs and other related expenses2,541  0.8  452  0.1  
Total operating expenses128,605  34.7  98,799  32.6  
Income from operations38,301  10.3  33,671  11.1  
Interest income1,499  0.4  137  —  
Interest expense—  —  (4,455) (1.4) 
Other expense, net(1,785) (0.5) (1,879) (0.6) 
Income before income taxes38,015  10.2  27,474  9.1  
Tax provision3,092  0.8  7,612  2.5  
Net income$34,923  9.4 %$19,862  6.6 %
REVENUES
Total revenues increased $68.1 million, or 22.5%, for the six months ended December 27, 2019 compared to the six months ended December 31, 2018. The increase is primarily due to $41.5 million of additional organic revenues related to increased demand primarily for integrated subsystems and components across the EW, other sensor and effector and C4I applications. The increases in organic revenues were primarily driven by the SEWIP Block II and AIDEWS programs and a classified missile program, which were partially offset by decreases in the F-35 and WIN-T programs. Total revenues also increased due to $26.6 million of additional acquired revenues from the Germane, GECO, Athena, Syntonic and APC acquisitions. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for a reconciliation to our most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin was 45.0% for the six months ended December 27, 2019, an increase of 130 basis points from the 43.7% gross margin achieved during the six months ended December 31, 2018. The higher gross margin was primarily driven by program mix, including lower CRAD, operational efficiencies and acquired businesses of Athena and APC. The six months ended December 27, 2019 and six months ended December 31, 2018, both include inventory step-up amortization of $0.6 million related to the APC and Germane acquisitions, respectively.
SELLING, GENERALAND ADMINISTRATIVE
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $10.2 million or 19.4%, to $62.8 million during the six months ended December 27, 2019, compared to $52.6 million in the six months ended December 31, 2018. The increase was primarily
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related to additional headcount from organic growth as well as the acquisitions of GECO, Athena, Syntonic and APC. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues to 16.9% during the six months ended December 27, 2019 from 17.3% during the six months ended December 31, 2018, primarily due to operating leverage.
RESEARCHAND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expenses increased $15.4 million, or 49.5%, to $46.5 million during the six months ended December 27, 2019, compared to $31.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2018. The increase was primarily due to increased headcount from organic growth and our recent acquisitions. Research and development expenses increased as a percentage of revenues to 12.5% during the six months ended December 27, 2019 from 10.3% during the six months ended December 31, 2018. The increase was driven by continued investment in the growth of the business during the six months ended December 27, 2019.
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
Restructuring and other charges were $1.7 million for the six months ended December 27, 2019, compared to $0.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2018. Restructuring and other charges are typically related to acquisitions and organizational redesign programs initiated as part of discrete post-acquisition integration activities.
ACQUISITION COSTSAND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES
We incurred $2.5 million of acquisition costs and other related expenses during the six months ended December 27, 2019, compared to $0.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2018. The acquisition costs and other related expenses we incurred during the six months ended December 27, 2019 were related to the acquisition of APC as well as costs associated with our evaluation of other acquisition opportunities. We expect to incur acquisition costs and other related expenses periodically in the future as we continue to seek acquisition opportunities to expand our capabilities and new end markets within the sensor processing chain. Transaction costs incurred by the acquiree prior to the consummation of an acquisition would not be reflected in our historical results of operations.
INTEREST INCOME
Interest income increased to $1.5 million during the six months ended December 27, 2019. This was driven by higher average balances of cash on hand during the six months ended December 27, 2019.
INTEREST EXPENSE
There was no interest expense incurred during the six months ended December 27, 2019, as there were no outstanding borrowings on the Revolver during the period.
OTHER EXPENSE, NET
Other expense, net was $1.8 million during the six months ended December 27, 2019, compared to $1.9 million during the six months ended December 31, 2018. The decrease in other expense, net was due to a $0.3 million foreign exchange gains during the six months ended December 27, 2019, compared to a $0.3 million foreign exchange loss during the six months ended December 31, 2018. The increase in foreign exchange gains, was partially offset by an additional $0.2 million of financing and registration fees and $0.3 million of litigation and settlement expenses during the six months ended December 27, 2019, respectively.
INCOME TAXES
We recorded an income tax provision of $3.1 million and $7.6 million on income from operations before income taxes of $38.0 million and $27.5 million for the six months ended December 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. During the six months ended December 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we recognized discrete tax benefits of $6.5 million and $1.7 million, respectively, related to excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation.
The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018 differed from the Federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to Federal research and development credits, excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, a modified territorial tax system and a minimum tax on certain foreign earnings, and state taxes.
Within the calculation of our annual effective tax rate we have used assumptions and estimates that may change as a result of future guidance and interpretation from the IRS.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary sources of liquidity come from existing cash and cash generated from operations, our Revolver and our ability to raise capital under our universal shelf registration statement. Our near-term fixed commitments for cash expenditures consist primarily of payments under operating leases and inventory purchase commitments. We plan to continue to invest in improvements to our facilities and internal R&D to promote future growth, including new opportunities in avionics, secure processing, radar modernization and our trusted custom microelectronics. Our facilities improvements include buildouts in Andover, Massachusetts, Cypress, California and Hudson, New Hampshire, along with the ongoing expansion of our trusted custom microelectronics business during fiscal 2020.2021.
Based on our current plans, and business conditions, including the COVID pandemic, and essential business status, we believe that existing cash and cash equivalents, our available Revolver, cash generated from operations, and our financing capabilities will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash requirements for at least the next twelve months.
Shelf Registration Statement
On August 28, 2017,September 14, 2020, we filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR with the SEC. The shelf registration statement, which was effective upon filing with the SEC, registered each of the following securities: debt securities, preferred stock, common stock, warrants and units. We intend to use the proceeds from financings under the shelf registration statement for general corporate purposes, which may include the following:
the acquisition of other companies or businesses;
the repayment and refinancing of debt;
capital expenditures;
working capital; and
other purposes as described in the prospectus supplement.
We have an unlimited amount available under the shelf registration statement. Additionally, as part of the shelf registration statement, we have entered into an equity distribution agreement which allows us to sell an aggregate of up to $200.0 million of our common stock from time to time through our agents. The actual dollar amount and number of shares of common stock we sell pursuant to the equity distribution agreement will be dependent on, among other things, market conditions and our fund raising requirements. The agents may sell the common stock by any method deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including without limitation sales made directly on Nasdaq, on any other existing trading market for the common stock or to or through a market maker. In addition, our common stock may be offered and sold by such other methods, including privately negotiated transactions, as we and the agents may agree.
Revolving Credit Facility
On September 28, 2018, we amended the Revolver to increase and extend the borrowing capacity to a $750.0 million, 5-year revolving credit line, with the maturity extended to September 2023. As of December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, we had no outstanding borrowings on the Revolver. See Note I in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the Revolver.
CASH FLOWS
As of and For the Six Months Ended, As of and For the First Quarters Ended,
(In thousands)(In thousands)December 27, 2019December 31, 2018(In thousands)October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$56,376  $45,330  Net cash provided by operating activities$22,929 $24,310 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities$(117,421) $(55,831) Net cash used in investing activities$(10,978)$(106,097)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities$(14,934) $37,894  
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents$(75,895) $27,382  
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities$(64)$(14,559)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$12,284 $(96,633)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$182,037  $93,903  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$239,122 $161,299 
Our cash and cash equivalents decreasedincreased by $75.9$12.3 million from June 30, 2019July 3, 2020 to December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, primarily as the result of $96.5$22.9 million of cash on hand used to fund the acquisition of APC, $20.9provided by operating activities, partially offset by $11.0 million invested in purchases of property and equipment and $14.9 million used in the purchase and retirement of common stock to settle individual employees' tax liabilities associated with vesting of restricted stock awards These decreases were partially offset by $56.4 million provided by operating activities.equipment.
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Operating Activities
During the six monthsfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, we generated $56.4$22.9 million in cash from operating activities, an increasea decrease of $11.0$1.4 million, whenas compared to the six monthsfirst quarter ended December 31, 2018.September 27, 2019. The increase in cash generated by operating activitiesdecrease was primarily the result of higher inventory purchases intended to mitigate potential disruptions to the supply chain or unforeseen changes in customer behavior resulting from the COVID pandemic and to support growth of the business as well as lower comparable net income, higher cash collections on outstanding accounts receivable and lower inventory purchases. These increases wereincome. This decrease was partially offset by increased prepaid income taxes, decreasedhigher accounts payable, accrued expenses, and income taxes payable andaccrued compensation, deferred revenuerevenues and customer advances.
Investing Activities
During the six monthsfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, we invested $117.4$11.0 million, a decrease of $95.1 million, as compared to $55.8 million during the six monthsfirst quarter ended December 31, 2018.September 27, 2019. The increasedecrease was driven by $96.5 million in cash used for the acquisition of APC during the six monthsfirst quarter ended DecemberSeptember 27, 2019 and2019. This decrease in cash used in investing activities was partially offset by an additional $10.1$1.4 million invested in purchases of property and equipment during first quarter ended October 2, 2020, primarily related to the build out ofimprovements to our trusted custom microelectronics business during the six months ended December 27, 2019, as compared to the six months ended December 31, 2018.facilities.
Financing Activities
During the six monthsfirst quarter ended December 27, 2019,October 2, 2020, we had $14.9$0.1 million in cash used in financing activities, a decrease of $14.5 million, as compared to $37.9 million in cash provided by financing activities during the six monthsfirst quarter ended December 31, 2018. The $52.8 million decrease was primarily due to no borrowings onSeptember 27, 2019. During the Revolver and $8.0first quarter ended September 27, 2019, we had $14.5 million of additional payments related to the purchase and retirement of common stock used to settle individual employees’ tax liabilities associated with vesting of restricted stock awards, during the six months ended December 27, 2019, as compared to the sixthree months ended December 31, 2018.October 2, 2020. The decrease in the payments related to the purchase and retirement of common stock used to settle individual employees’ tax liabilities associated with vesting of restricted stock awards is due to a change in our incentive stock plan tax withholding methods.
COMMITMENTS, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND CONTINGENCIES
The following is a schedule of our commitments and contractual obligations outstanding at December 27, 2019:October 2, 2020:
(In thousands)(In thousands)TotalLess Than
1 Year
1-3
Years
3-5
Years
More Than
5 Years
(In thousands)TotalLess Than
1 Year
1-3
Years
3-5
Years
More Than
5 Years
Purchase obligationsPurchase obligations$97,083  $97,083  $—  $—  $—  Purchase obligations$113,227 $113,227 $— $— $— 
Operating leasesOperating leases79,051  10,074  25,509  20,007  23,461  Operating leases95,780 9,800 20,875 19,250 45,855 
$176,134  $107,157  $25,509  $20,007  $23,461  $209,007 $123,027 $20,875 $19,250 $45,855 
Purchase obligations represent open non-cancelable purchase commitments for certain inventory components and services used in normal operations. The purchase commitments covered by these agreements are for less than one year and aggregated approximately $97.1$113.2 million at December 27, 2019.at October 2, 2020.
We have a liability at December 27, 2019October 2, 2020 of $1.4$4.1 million for uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in various income tax returns. We do not know the ultimate resolution on these uncertain tax positions and as such, do not know the ultimate timing of payments or amount, if any, related to this liability. Accordingly, these amounts are not included in the above table.
Our standard product sales and license agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business typically contain an indemnification provision pursuant to which we indemnify, hold harmless, and agree to reimburse the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred in connection with certain intellectual property infringement claims by any third party with respect to our products. Such provisions generally survive termination or expiration of the agreements. The potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these indemnification provisions is, in some instances, unlimited.
As part of our strategy for growth, we continue to explore acquisitions or strategic alliances. The associated acquisition costs incurred in the form of professional fees and services may be material to the future periods in which they occur, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed.
We may elect from time to time to purchase and subsequently retire shares of common stock in order to settle employees’ tax liabilities associated with vesting of a restricted stock award or exercise of stock options. These transactions would be treated as a use of cash in financing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Other than certain indemnification provisions in the normal course of business, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities, guarantee contracts, retained or contingent interests in transferred assets, or any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity. We do not have any majority-owned subsidiaries that are not consolidated in the financial statements. Additionally, we do not have an interest in, or relationships with, any special purpose entities.
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In our periodic communications, we discuss certain important measures that are not calculated according to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted income, adjusted EPS, free cash flow, organic revenue and acquired revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before other non-operating adjustments, interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring and other charges, impairment of long-lived assets, acquisition and financing costs, fair value adjustments from purchase accounting, litigation and settlement income and expense, COVID related expenses, and stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense. We use adjusted EBITDA as an important indicator of the operating performance of our business. We use adjusted EBITDA in internal forecasts and models when establishing internal operating budgets, supplementing the financial results and forecasts reported to our board of directors, determining the portion of bonus compensation for executive officers and other key employees based on operating performance, evaluating short-term and long-term operating trends in our operations and allocating resources to various initiatives and operational requirements. We believe that adjusted EBITDA permits a comparative assessment of our operating performance, relative to our performance based on our GAAP results, while isolating the effects of charges that may vary from period to period without any correlation to underlying operating performance. We believe that these non-GAAP financial adjustments are useful to investors because they allow investors to evaluate the effectiveness of the methodology and information used by management in our financial and operational decision-making. We believe that trends in our adjusted EBITDA are valuable indicators of our operating performance.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information provided in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be computed in the same manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies. We expect to continue to incur expenses similar to the adjusted EBITDA financial adjustments described above, and investors should not infer from our presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure that these costs are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring.
The following table reconciles our net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to our adjusted EBITDA:
 Second Quarters EndedSix Months Ended
(In thousands)December 27, 2019December 31, 2018December 27, 2019December 31, 2018
Net income$15,676  $12,383  $34,923  $19,862  
Other non-operating adjustments, net(549) (18) (248) 347  
Interest (income) expense, net(312) 2,125  (1,499) 4,318  
Income tax provision5,110  4,483  3,092  7,612  
Depreciation4,555  4,769  8,917  9,134  
Amortization of intangible assets7,992  6,939  15,011  14,120  
Restructuring and other charges(1)
1,101  23  1,749  527  
Impairment of long-lived assets—  —  —  —  
Acquisition and financing costs1,882  762  4,118  1,805  
Fair value adjustments from purchase accounting(2)
600  —  600  620  
Litigation and settlement expense, net142  179  455  179  
Stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense6,639  5,338  12,415  10,081  
Adjusted EBITDA$42,836  $36,983  $79,533  $68,605  
(1) Restructuring and other charges are typically related to acquisitions and organizational redesign programs initiated as part of discrete post-acquisition integration activities. We believe these items are non-routine and may not be indicative of ongoing operating results.
(2) For the second quarter and six months ended December 27, 2019, fair value adjustments from purchase accounting relate to APC inventory step-up amortization. For the six months ended December 31, 2018, fair value adjustments from purchase accounting relate to Germane inventory step-up amortization.
 First Quarters Ended
(In thousands)October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Net income$15,798 $19,247 
Other non-operating adjustments, net(182)301 
Interest income, net(72)(1,187)
Income tax provision (benefit)2,198 (2,018)
Depreciation5,266 4,362 
Amortization of intangible assets7,731 7,019 
Restructuring and other charges1,297 648 
Impairment of long-lived assets— — 
Acquisition and financing costs841 2,236 
Fair value adjustments from purchase accounting— — 
Litigation and settlement expense, net187 313 
COVID related expenses2,319 — 
Stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense7,367 5,776 
Adjusted EBITDA$42,750 $36,697 
Adjusted income and adjusted EPS exclude the impact of certain items and, therefore, have not been calculated in accordance with GAAP. We believe that exclusion of these items assists in providing a more complete understanding of our underlying results and trends and allows for comparability with our peer company index and industry. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be computed in the same manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies. We use these measures along with the corresponding GAAP financial measures to manage our business and to evaluate our performance compared to prior periods and the marketplace. We define adjusted income as net income before other non-operating adjustments, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring and other charges, impairment of long-lived assets, acquisition and financing costs, fair value
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adjustments from purchase accounting, litigation and settlement income and expense, COVID related expenses, and stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense. The impact to income taxes includes the impact to the effective tax rate, current tax provision and deferred tax provision. Adjusted EPS expresses adjusted income on a per share basis using weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
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Adjusted income and adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information provided in accordance with GAAP. We expect to continue to incur expenses similar to the adjusted income and adjusted EPS financial adjustments described above, and investors should not infer from our presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures that these costs are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring.
The following tables reconciletable reconciles net income and diluted earnings per share, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, to adjusted income and adjusted EPS:
Second Quarters EndedFirst Quarters Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)December 27, 2019December 31, 2018(In thousands, except per share data)October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Net income and diluted earnings per shareNet income and diluted earnings per share$15,676  $0.29  $12,383  $0.26  Net income and diluted earnings per share$15,798 $0.29 $19,247 $0.35 
Other non-operating adjustments, net(1)
Other non-operating adjustments, net(1)
(182)301 
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets7,992  6,939  Amortization of intangible assets7,731 7,019 
Restructuring and other charges(1)
1,101  23  
Restructuring and other chargesRestructuring and other charges1,297 648 
Impairment of long-lived assetsImpairment of long-lived assets—  —  Impairment of long-lived assets— — 
Acquisition and financing costsAcquisition and financing costs1,882  762  Acquisition and financing costs841 2,236 
Fair value adjustments from purchase accounting(2)
600  —  
Fair value adjustments from purchase accountingFair value adjustments from purchase accounting— — 
Litigation and settlement expense, netLitigation and settlement expense, net142  179  Litigation and settlement expense, net187 313 
COVID related expensesCOVID related expenses2,319 — 
Stock-based and other non-cash compensation expenseStock-based and other non-cash compensation expense6,639  5,338  Stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense7,367 5,776 
Impact to income taxes(3)
(4,504) (3,009) 
Impact to income taxes(2)
Impact to income taxes(2)
(7,024)(10,925)
Adjusted income and adjusted earnings per shareAdjusted income and adjusted earnings per share$29,528  $0.54  $22,615  $0.47  Adjusted income and adjusted earnings per share$28,334 $0.51 $24,615 $0.45 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstandingDiluted weighted-average shares outstanding55,001  47,705  Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding55,339 55,078 
(1) RestructuringEffective as of the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company has revised its definition of adjusted income and adjusted earnings per share to incorporate other charges are typically related to acquisitionsnon-operating adjustments, which includes gains or losses on foreign currency remeasurement, investments and organizational redesign programs initiated as part of discrete post-acquisition integration activities. We believe these items are non-routine and may not be indicative of ongoing operating results.fixed assets sales or disposals among other adjustments. Adjusted EPS for prior periods has been recast for comparative purposes.
(2) For the second quarter ended December 27, 2019, fair value adjustments from purchase accounting relate to APC inventory step-up amortization.
(3) Impact to income taxes is calculated by recasting income before income taxes to include the add-backs involved in determining adjusted income and recalculating the income tax provision using this adjusted income from operations before income taxes. The impact to income taxes includes the impact to the effective tax rate, current tax provision and deferred tax provision.
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Six Months Ended  
(In thousands, except per share data)December 27, 2019December 31, 2018
Net income and earnings per share$34,923  $0.63  $19,862  $0.42  
Amortization of intangible assets15,011  14,120  
Restructuring and other charges(1)
1,749  527  
Impairment of long-lived assets—  —  
Acquisition and financing costs4,118  1,805  
Fair value adjustments from purchase accounting(2)
600  620  
Litigation and settlement expense, net455  179  
Stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense12,415  10,081  
Impact to income taxes(3)
(15,353) (6,082) 
Adjusted income and adjusted earnings per share$53,918  $0.98  $41,112  $0.86  
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding55,037  47,696  
(1) Restructuring and other charges are typically related to acquisitions and organizational redesign programs initiated as part of discrete post-acquisition integration activities. We believe these items are non-routine and may not be indicative of ongoing operating results.
(2) For the six months ended December 27, 2019, fair value adjustments from purchase accounting relate to APC inventory step-up amortization. For the six months ended December 31, 2018, fair value adjustments from purchase accounting relate to Germane inventory step-up amortization.
(3) Impact to income taxes is calculated by recasting income before income taxes to include the add-backs involved in determining adjusted income and recalculating the income tax provision using this adjusted income from operations before income taxes. The impact to income taxes includes the impact to the effective tax rate, current tax provision and deferred tax provision.

Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure for reporting cash flow, is defined as cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for property and equipment, which includes capitalized software development costs. We believe free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on cash available for investments and acquisitions after making capital investments required to support ongoing business operations and long-term value creation. We believe that trends in our free cash flow can be valuable indicators of our operating performance and liquidity.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information provided in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be computed in the same manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies. We expect to continue to incur expenditures similar to the free cash flow adjustment described above, and investors should not infer from our presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure that these expenditures reflect all of our obligations which require cash.
The following table reconciles cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to free cash flow:
Second Quarters EndedSix Months Ended First Quarters Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)December 27, 2019December 31, 2018December 27, 2019December 31, 2018(In thousands)October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Cash provided by operating activitiesCash provided by operating activities$32,066  $25,301  $56,376  $45,330  Cash provided by operating activities$22,929 $24,310 
Purchase of property and equipmentPurchase of property and equipment(11,324) (7,075) (20,919) (10,802) Purchase of property and equipment(10,978)(9,595)
Free cash flowFree cash flow$20,742  $18,226  $35,457  $34,528  Free cash flow$11,951 $14,715 
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Organic revenue and acquired revenue are non-GAAP measures for reporting financial performance of our business. We believe this information provides investors with insight as to our ongoing business performance. Organic revenue represents total company revenue excluding net revenue from acquired companies for the first four full quarters since the entities’ acquisition date (which excludes intercompany transactions). Acquired revenue represents revenue from acquired companies for the first four full quarters since the entities' acquisition date (which excludes intercompany transactions). After the completion of four full fiscal quarters, acquired revenue is treated as organic for current and comparable historical periods.
The following table reconciles the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to the non-GAAP financial measure for the secondfirst quarters ended DecemberOctober 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively:
(In thousands)(In thousands)December 27, 2019As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
December 31, 2018As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
$ Change% Change(In thousands)October 2, 2020As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
September 27, 2019As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
$ Change% Change
Organic revenueOrganic revenue$177,583  92 %$159,089  100 %$18,494  12 %Organic revenue$196,785 96 %$176,361 99 %$20,424 12 %
Acquired revenueAcquired revenue16,330  %—  — %16,330  100 %Acquired revenue8,836 %943 %7,893 837 %
Total revenuesTotal revenues$193,913  100 %$159,089  100 %$34,824  22 %Total revenues$205,621 100 %$177,304 100 %$28,317 16 %

The following table reconciles the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to the non-GAAP financial measure for the six monthsended December 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively:
(In thousands)December 27, 2019As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
December 31, 2018As a % of
Total Net
Revenue
$ Change% Change
Organic revenue$335,637  90 %$294,151  97 %$41,486  14 %
Acquired revenue35,580  10 %8,994  %26,586  296 %
Total revenues$371,217  100 %$303,145  100 %$68,072  22 %

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, an amendment of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This ASU eliminates the requirementSee Note B to measure the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all assets and liabilities within that unit (“the Step 2 test”) from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited by the amount of goodwill in that reporting unit. For public business entities, the new standard is effective for its annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The ASU requires prospective adoption and permits early adoption for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company does not expect this guidance to have a material impact to its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, an amendment of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This ASU permits a company to reclassify the disproportionate income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on items within AOCI to retained earnings. The amounts applicable for reclassification should include the effect of the change in the U.S. Federal corporate income tax rate on the gross deferred tax amounts and related valuation allowances, if any, at the date of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 related to the items remaining in AOCI. The effect of the change in the U.S. Federal corporate income tax rate on gross valuation allowances that were originally charged to income from continuing operations shall not be included. The Company has determined that there is no activity that falls within the scope of this ASU.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Topic 715) Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans, an amendment of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments in this ASU remove disclosures that no longer are considered cost-beneficial, clarify the specific requirements of disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. For public business entities, the standard is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. The ASU requires retrospective adoption and permits early adoption for all entities. The Company does not expect this guidance to have a material impact to its consolidated financial statements or related disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40), an amendment of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The ASU provides guidance to determine whether to
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capitalize implementation costs of a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract or expense as incurred. Costs of arrangements that do not include a software license should be accounted for as a service contract and expensed as incurred. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The ASU permits two methods of adoption: prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption, or retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented. The Company does not expect this guidance to have a material impact to its consolidated financial statements or related disclosures.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, an amendment of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions for intraperiod tax allocations and deferred tax liabilities for equity method investments and adds guidance whether a step-up in tax basis of goodwill relates to a business combination or a separate transaction. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that ASU 2019-12 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.(under the caption "Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements").
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Effective July 1, 2019, we adopted ASC 842, Leases, (“ASC 842”), which requires lesseesSee Note B to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for most lease arrangements. This ASU supersedes existing lease guidance, including ASC 840, Leases (Topic 840). The standard mandates a modified retrospective transition method for all entities and early adoption is permitted. This ASU, among other things, allows companies to elect an optional transition method to applyour consolidated financial statements (under the new lease standard through a cumulative-effect adjustment in the period of adoption. We adopted ASC 842 using the optional transition method and, as a result, did not recast prior period unaudited consolidated comparative financial statements. All prior period amounts and disclosures remain presented under ASC 840. We elected the package of practical expedients which allows us to not reassess: 1) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases; 2) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and 3) initial direct costs for any existing leases. We also elected the hindsight practical expedient, permitting the use of hindsight when determining the lease term and assessing impairment of ROU assets. Adoption of the new standard resulted in additional lease assets and lease liabilities on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet with no cumulative impact to retained earnings and did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.


caption "Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements").
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ITEM 3.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There were no material changes in our exposure to market risk from June 30, 2019July 3, 2020 to December 27, 2019.October 2, 2020.
ITEM 4.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively), regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 27, 2019.October 2, 2020. We continue to review our disclosure controls and procedures and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that our systems evolve with our Company’s business. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 27, 2019October 2, 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. However, management is in the process of integrating the recently acquired APC business into our overall internal control over financial reporting environment.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are subject to litigation, claims, investigations and audits arising from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Although legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable, we believe that we have valid defenses with respect to those matters currently pending against us and intend to defend our self vigorously. The outcome of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material impact on our cash flows, results of operations, or financial position.
ITEM 1A.     RISK FACTORS
You should carefully review and consider the information regarding certain factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results set forth under Item 1A (Risk Factors) in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.July 3, 2020. There have been no material changes from the factors disclosed in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 15, 2019,18, 2020, although we may disclose changes to such factors or disclose factors from time to time in our future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The following Exhibits are filed or furnished, as applicable, herewith:
  
  
  
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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, in Andover, Massachusetts, on February 4,November 10, 2020.
MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC.
By: 
/S/    MICHAEL D. RUPPERT
 Michael D. Ruppert
 Executive Vice President,
 Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer

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