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 Quarter Ended March 31,June 30, 2006

1-8931

Commission File Number

 

CUBIC CORPORATION

Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter

 

Delaware

 

95-1678055

State of Incorporation

 

IRS Employer Identification No.

 

9333 Balboa Avenue

San Diego, California 92123

Telephone (858) 277-6780

 

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

Yes ý    No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Large accelerated filer  o           Accelerated filer ý                Non-accelerated filer o

Accelerated filer ý

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12-b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o  No ý

 

As of AprilJuly 27, 2006, Registrantregistrant had only one class of common stock of which there were 26,719,84526,719,663 shares outstanding (after deducting 8,944,8848,945,066 shares held as treasury stock).

 

 



 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

CUBIC CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Products

 

$

245,944

 

$

208,664

 

$

119,578

 

$

103,075

 

 

$

371,230

 

$

328,560

 

$

125,286

 

$

119,896

 

Services

 

155,736

 

163,329

 

87,061

 

78,978

 

 

245,404

 

257,223

 

89,668

 

93,894

 

 

401,680

 

371,993

 

206,639

 

182,053

 

 

616,634

 

585,783

 

214,954

 

213,790

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Products

 

213,224

 

170,446

 

107,259

 

86,227

 

 

317,987

 

276,481

 

104,763

 

106,035

 

Services

 

127,257

 

130,565

 

71,062

 

62,279

 

 

202,680

 

210,511

 

75,423

 

79,946

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

46,962

 

58,509

 

24,591

 

30,294

 

 

70,420

 

83,464

 

23,458

 

24,955

 

Research and development

 

4,146

 

3,378

 

2,202

 

1,731

 

 

5,137

 

4,614

 

991

 

1,236

 

 

391,589

 

362,898

 

205,114

 

180,531

 

 

596,224

 

575,070

 

204,635

 

212,172

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

10,091

 

9,095

 

1,525

 

1,522

 

 

20,410

 

10,713

 

10,319

 

1,618

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expenses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of investment real estate

 

7,237

 

 

 

 

 

7,237

 

 

 

 

Interest and dividends

 

651

 

553

 

405

 

203

 

 

1,321

 

689

 

670

 

136

 

Interest expense

 

(2,216

)

(2,640

)

(1,358

)

(1,311

)

 

(3,534

)

(3,842

)

(1,318

)

(1,202

)

Other income (expense)

 

619

 

1,559

 

(41

)

400

 

 

172

 

1,773

 

(447

)

214

 

Minority interest in loss of subsidiary

 

656

 

140

 

398

 

140

 

 

808

 

196

 

152

 

56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

17,038

 

8,707

 

929

 

954

 

 

26,414

 

9,529

 

9,376

 

822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

5,800

 

2,900

 

200

 

400

 

 

9,200

 

2,900

 

3,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

11,238

 

$

5,807

 

$

729

 

$

554

 

 

$

17,214

 

$

6,629

 

$

5,976

 

$

822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net income per common share

 

$

0.42

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.02

 

 

$

0.64

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends per common share

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.09

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average number of common shares outstanding

 

26,720

 

26,720

 

26,720

 

26,720

 

 

26,720

 

26,720

 

26,720

 

26,720

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

2



 

CUBIC CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

March 31,
2006

 

September 30,
2005

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(See note below)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(See note below)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

47,296

 

$

48,860

 

 

$

47,484

 

$

48,860

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

316,905

 

310,771

 

 

341,646

 

310,771

 

Inventories

 

26,133

 

21,530

 

 

24,223

 

21,530

 

Deferred income taxes and other current assets

 

40,852

 

42,669

 

 

36,823

 

42,669

 

Total current assets

 

431,186

 

423,830

 

 

450,176

 

423,830

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term contract receivables

 

24,500

 

22,900

 

 

9,600

 

22,900

 

Property, plant and equipment - net

 

52,388

 

52,177

 

 

53,591

 

52,177

 

Goodwill

 

33,894

 

34,473

 

 

34,347

 

34,473

 

Other assets

 

14,239

 

13,900

 

 

13,969

 

13,900

 

 

$

556,207

 

$

547,280

 

 

$

561,683

 

$

547,280

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term borrowings

 

$

35,000

 

$

26,302

 

 

$

35,200

 

$

26,302

 

Trade accounts payable

 

25,809

 

30,256

 

 

21,159

 

30,256

 

Customer advances

 

48,530

 

41,239

 

 

45,612

 

41,239

 

Other current liabilities

 

59,409

 

63,871

 

 

60,612

 

63,871

 

Accrued pension liability

 

7,426

 

7,953

 

 

5,490

 

7,953

 

Income taxes payable

 

7,094

 

6,571

 

 

9,718

 

6,571

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

6,032

 

6,040

 

 

6,071

 

6,040

 

Total current liabilities

 

189,300

 

182,232

 

 

183,862

 

182,232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

37,930

 

43,776

 

 

38,230

 

43,776

 

Accrued pension liability

 

17,838

 

16,179

 

 

17,562

 

16,179

 

Deferred compensation

 

7,467

 

7,584

 

 

7,632

 

7,584

 

Minority interest

 

695

 

351

 

 

543

 

351

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

234

 

234

 

 

234

 

234

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

12,123

 

12,123

 

 

12,123

 

12,123

 

Retained earnings

 

328,033

 

319,200

 

 

334,009

 

319,200

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(1,347

)

1,667

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

3,557

 

1,667

 

Treasury stock at cost

 

(36,066

)

(36,066

)

 

(36,069

)

(36,066

)

 

302,977

 

297,158

 

 

313,854

 

297,158

 

 

$

556,207

 

$

547,280

 

 

$

561,683

 

$

547,280

 

 

Note: The balance sheet at September 30, 2005 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date.

See accompanying notes.

 

3



 

CUBIC CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended
March 31,

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

11,238

 

$

5,807

 

$

729

 

$

554

 

 

$

17,214

 

$

6,629

 

$

5,976

 

$

822

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

4,600

 

4,417

 

2,282

 

2,332

 

 

6,819

 

6,358

 

2,219

 

1,941

 

Gain on sale of investment real estate

 

(7,237

)

 

 

 

 

(7,237

)

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

(14,271

)

(12,781

)

12,576

 

5,103

 

 

(18,610

)

(4,105

)

(4,339

)

8,676

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

(5,670

)

(2,557

)

15,587

 

7,989

 

 

(1,814

)

8,882

 

3,856

 

11,439

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net additions to property, plant and equipment

 

(5,630

)

(4,703

)

(3,252

)

(2,917

)

 

(8,082

)

(5,509

)

(2,452

)

(806

)

Proceeds from sale of investment real estate

 

8,028

 

 

 

 

 

8,028

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of marketable securities

 

 

6,200

 

 

 

 

 

6,200

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

2,398

 

1,497

 

(3,252

)

(2,917

)

 

(54

)

691

 

(2,452

)

(806

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in short-term borrowings, net

 

8,698

 

18,548

 

9,699

 

1,413

 

 

8,898

 

17,919

 

200

 

(629

)

Principal payments on long-term borrowings

 

(5,428

)

(5,592

)

 

 

 

(5,428

)

(5,913

)

 

(321

)

Purchases of treasury stock

 

(3

)

 

(3

)

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(2,405

)

 

(2,405

)

 

(2,405

)

(2,405

)

(2,405

)

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

3,270

 

10,551

 

9,699

 

(992

)

 

1,062

 

9,601

 

(2,208

)

(950

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rates on cash

 

(1,562

)

(479

)

(862

)

(810

)

 

(570

)

(625

)

992

 

(146

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(1,564

)

9,012

 

21,172

 

3,270

 

 

(1,376

)

18,549

 

188

 

9,537

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

 

48,860

 

10,622

 

26,124

 

16,364

 

 

48,860

 

10,622

 

47,296

 

19,634

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

 

$

47,296

 

$

19,634

 

$

47,296

 

$

19,634

 

 

$

47,484

 

$

29,171

 

$

47,484

 

$

29,171

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

4



 

CUBIC CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

March 31,June 30, 2006

 

Note 1 – Basis for Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2006. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2005.

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Note 2 – Balance Sheet Details

 

The components of accounts receivable are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

March 31,
2006

 

September 30,
2005

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Trade and other receivables

 

$

21,091

 

$

11,085

 

 

$

15,264

 

$

11,085

 

Long-term contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Billed

 

71,490

 

69,618

 

 

92,746

 

69,618

 

Unbilled

 

253,634

 

257,970

 

 

248,273

 

257,970

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

(4,810

)

(5,002

)

 

(5,037

)

(5,002

)

Total accounts receivable

 

341,405

 

333,671

 

 

351,246

 

333,671

 

Less estimated amounts not currently due

 

(24,500

)

(22,900

)

 

(9,600

)

(22,900

)

Current accounts receivable

 

$

316,905

 

$

310,771

 

 

$

341,646

 

$

310,771

 

 

5



 

The amount classified as not currently due is an estimate of the amount of long-term contract accounts receivable that will not be collected within one year from March 31,June 30, 2006. Of this amount, approximately $17.5 million relates to the Prestige contract in the United Kingdom and the balance to other transportation systems contracts in the U.S.

 

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

 

 

March 31,
2006

 

September 30,
2005

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

September 30,
2005

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Finished products

 

$

538

 

$

471

 

 

$

590

 

$

471

 

Work in process and inventoried costs under long-term contracts

 

20,720

 

17,113

 

 

18,764

 

17,113

 

Raw material and purchased parts

 

4,875

 

3,946

 

 

4,869

 

3,946

 

Total inventories

 

$

26,133

 

$

21,530

 

 

$

24,223

 

$

21,530

 

 

At March 31,June 30, 2006, work in process and inventoried costs under long-term contracts includes approximately $6.6$5.6 million in costs incurred in advance of contract award or outside the scope of work on several contracts, primarily in the defense segment. Such costs were $5.8 million as of September 30, 2005. Management believes it is probable these costs, plus appropriate profit margin, will be recovered under contract change orders or upon the award of new contracts within the next year.

 

Note 3 – Comprehensive Income

 

Comprehensive income (loss) is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended
March 31,

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

11,238

 

$

5,807

 

$

729

 

$

554

 

 

$

17,214

 

$

6,629

 

$

5,976

 

$

822

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(3,006

)

2,237

 

(261

)

(2,720

)

 

2,315

 

(671

)

5,321

 

(2,908

)

Net unrealized gain (loss) from cash flow hedges

 

(8

)

(77

)

(13

)

560

 

 

(425

)

1,117

 

(417

)

1,194

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

8,224

 

$

7,967

 

$

455

 

$

(1,606

)

 

$

19,104

 

$

7,075

 

$

10,880

 

$

(892

)

 

6



Note 4 – Segment Information

 

Business segment financial data is as follows (in millions):

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
March 31,

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defense

 

$

272.7

 

$

242.2

 

$

145.2

 

$

120.2

 

Transportation systems

 

121.5

 

122.3

 

57.8

 

58.4

 

Corporate and other

 

7.5

 

7.5

 

3.7

 

3.4

 

Total sales

 

$

401.7

 

$

372.0

 

$

206.7

 

$

182.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defense

 

$

11.1

 

$

14.2

 

$

5.2

 

$

7.6

 

Transportation systems

 

0.4

 

(3.7

)

(2.8

)

(5.6

)

Corporate and other

 

(1.4

)

(1.4

)

(0.9

)

(0.5

)

Total operating income

 

$

10.1

 

$

9.1

 

$

1.5

 

$

1.5

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defense

 

$

422.1

 

$

395.0

 

$

149.4

 

$

152.8

 

Transportation systems

 

183.3

 

179.5

 

61.8

 

57.2

 

Corporate and other

 

11.2

 

11.3

 

3.7

 

3.8

 

Total sales

 

$

616.6

 

$

585.8

 

$

214.9

 

$

213.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defense

 

$

20.7

 

$

21.8

 

$

9.6

 

$

7.6

 

Transportation systems

 

1.5

 

(8.9

)

1.1

 

(5.2

)

Corporate and other

 

(1.8

)

(2.2

)

(0.4

)

(0.8

)

Total operating income

 

$

20.4

 

$

10.7

 

$

10.3

 

$

1.6

 

Note 5 – Financing Arrangements

The Company has a committed five-year revolving credit agreement with a group of financial institutions in the amount of $150 million until March 2010. As of March 31,June 30, 2006, $35$35.2 million was outstanding under this agreement at a rate of 5.7%6.2% and is included in current liabilities because it is management’s intent to repay the borrowing within one year.

 

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Note 6 – Pension Plans

 

The components of net periodic pension benefits costs are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended
March 31,

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

Service cost

 

$

4,128

 

$

3,766

 

$

2,073

 

$

1,889

 

 

$

6,261

 

$

5,718

 

$

2,133

 

$

1,952

 

Interest cost

 

4,366

 

4,002

 

2,189

 

2,005

 

 

6,594

 

5,963

 

2,228

 

1,961

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(4,804

)

(4,129

)

(2,408

)

(2,068

)

 

(7,253

)

(6,192

)

(2,449

)

(2,063

)

Amortization of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior service cost

 

15

 

15

 

7

 

7

 

 

23

 

20

 

8

 

5

 

Actuarial loss

 

1,081

 

827

 

542

 

414

 

 

1,629

 

1,178

 

548

 

351

 

Administrative expenses

 

50

 

50

 

25

 

25

 

 

75

 

75

 

25

 

25

 

Net pension cost

 

$

4,836

 

$

4,531

 

$

2,428

 

$

2,272

 

 

$

7,329

 

$

6,762

 

$

2,493

 

$

2,231

 

 

Note 7 – DividendNew Accounting Pronouncement

 

On February 21,July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board of Directors declared a 9 cents per common share dividend payable on April 21, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Marchissued Interpretation No. (FIN) 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2006. The $2.4 million dividend payablepurpose of FIN 48 is includedto clarify and set forth consistent rules for accounting for uncertain tax positions in other current liabilitiesaccordance with FAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. The cumulative effect of applying the provisions of this interpretation are required to be reported separately as an adjustment to the opening balance of March 31, 2006.retained earnings in the year of adoption. We are in the process of reviewing and evaluating FIN 48, and therefore the ultimate impact of its adoption is not yet known.

 

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CUBIC CORPORATION

ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

March 31,June 30, 2006

 

Our two primary businesses are in the defense and transportation industries. These are high technology businesses that design, manufacture and integrate complex systems and provide essential services to meet the needs of various federal and regional government agencies in the U.S. and other nations around the world.

 

Cubic Defense Applications is a diversified supplier of constructive, live and virtual military training systems, services and communication systems and products to the U.S. Department of Defense, other government agencies and allied nations. We design instrumented range systems for fighter aircraft, armored vehicles and infantry force-on-force live training; weapons effects simulations; laser-based tactical engagement and virtual simulation systems; and precision gunnery solutions. Our services are focused on training mission support, computer simulation training, distributed interactive simulation, development of military training doctrine, force modernization services for NATO entrants and field operations and maintenance. Our communications products are aimed at intelligence, surveillance, and search and rescue markets.

 

Cubic Transportation Systems develops and delivers innovative fare collection systems for public transit authorities worldwide. We provide hardware, software and multi-agency, multimodal transportation integration technologies and services that allow the agencies to efficiently collect fares, manage their operations, reduce shrinkage and make using public transit a more convenient and attractive option for commuters.

 

Consolidated Overview

Sales for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2006 increased to $206.6$214.9 million compared to $182.0$213.8 million in the second fiscalthird quarter last year, an increase of 14%.The increase came from the defense1%. Defense segment which grew to $145.2 million from $120.2 million, while transportation systems sales were down slightly2% from $152.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005 to $149.4 million in the third quarter this year. Transportation systems sales increased 8% from $57.2 million last year at $57.8to $61.8 million compared to $58.4 million.in the third quarter this year.

 

For the first sixnine months of the fiscal year, sales increased to $401.7$616.6 million in 2006, from $372.0$585.8 million last year, an increase of 8%5%. All of theThe sales increase came from both segments, with the defensebiggest increase coming from defense. Defense segment whichsales grew from $242.2$395.0 million in the first halfnine months of 2005 to $272.7$422.1 million this year, an increase of 13%7%. Transportation systems sales for the first sixnine months were $121.5$183.3 million this year compared to $122.3$179.5 million last year.year, an increase of 2%. See the segment discussions following for further analysis of segment sales.

 

Operating income in the secondthird fiscal quarter was $1.5increased to $10.3 million in both 2006 andcompared to $1.6 million in 2005. The transportation systemsDefense segment incurred an operating loss of $2.8income improved to $9.6 million for the quarter, compared to a loss of $5.6 million in the second quarter last year, while defense operating income decreased from $7.6 million in the secondthird quarter last year. The transportation systems segment generated operating income of 2005$1.1 million for the third quarter this year compared to an operating loss of $5.2 million in the secondsame quarter thislast year.

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Operating income for the first sixnine months of the fiscal year increased from $9.1$10.7 million in 2005 to $10.1$20.4 million this year due to the transportation systems segment generating a profit of $400

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thousand$1.5 million this year compared to a loss of $3.7$8.9 million in the first sixnine months last year. Defense systems operating income decreased from $14.2$21.8 million in the first halfnine months of last year to $11.1$20.7 million for the same period this year. See the segment discussions following for further analysis of operating income by segment.

 

Net income in the secondthird quarter was $729 thousand,$6.0 million, or 322 cents per share, this year compared to $554$822 thousand, or 23 cents per share, last year. A decreaseThe increase in operating income from the defense segment was offset byand improvement in the transportation systems segment from a reductionloss to a small profit resulted in operating loss from transportation systems.this improvement in net income compared to last year.

 

For the first sixnine months of the year, net income increased from $5.8$6.6 million, or 2225 cents per share, in 2005 to $11.2$17.2 million, or 4264 cents per share this year. The increase came primarily from better operating results in the transportation systems segment and a gain on the sale of real estate that had been held for investment purposes for many years, but was sold in the first quarter ended December 31, 2005.of the fiscal year. The gain from the sale of the investment real estate was approximately $4.3 million, after applicable income taxes, or about 16 cents per share.

 

Product cost of sales as a percentage of product sales increased from 83.7% in the second quarter last year to 89.7% this year due primarily to cost increases on contracts in both segments, as described in the segment discussions following. As a result of this cost growth in the second quarter, for the first half of the fiscal year cost of product sales grew from 81.7% of sales in 2005 to 86.7% in 2006.

Service cost of sales as a percentage of service sales increased from 78.9% in the second quarter of 2005 to 81.6% this year. This increase was due to lower sales from a transportation systems service contract in Europe that has a high profit margin, as described in the segment discussion following. This same contract caused service cost of sales as a percentage of sales to increase from 79.9% in the first half of 2005 to 81.7% in 2006.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased by $5.7$13.0 million from last year’s second quarter and decreased from 16.6% to 11.9% of sales, with the decrease coming primarily from the transportation systems segment. SG&A was higher than normal in the second quarter last year because the transportation systems segment had recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts provision of $4.2 million related to a contract in dispute. For the first sixnine months of the fiscal year, SG&A expenses decreased $11.5 million, from 15.7%14.2% to 11.7%11.4% of sales, with the decrease coming from both segments. In the first halfnine months last year, the defense segment had incurred higher than normal selling expenses related to contract proposals, while such activities returned to a more normal level in the first halfnine months this year. TransportationLower transportation systems selling expenses and staffing reductions also contributed to reduced SG&A expenses were lower for several reasons.in that segment. In addition, to thean allowance for doubtful accounts provision mentioned above,of more than $4 million had contributed to higher legalSG&A expenses were incurred last year relatedin transportation systems in the first nine months of 2005.

In December 2004, Financial Accounting Standards Board Position 109-2 was issued and established standards for how an issuer accounts for a special one-time dividends received deduction on the repatriation of certain foreign earnings to a dispute, that was settled, with a former subcontractor. In addition, staffing reductions and lower contract proposal costs this year contributedU.S. taxpayer pursuant to the decreaseAmerican Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the Act). The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) staff believes that the lack of clarification of certain provisions within the Act and the timing of the enactment necessitated a practical exception to the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS No. 109), requirement to reflect in SG&Athe period of enactment the effect of a new tax law. Accordingly, an enterprise was allowed time beyond the financial reporting period of enactment to evaluate the effect of the Act on its plan for reinvestment or repatriation of foreign earnings for purposes of applying SFAS No. 109. The Company determined during its third fiscal quarter of 2006 that it had sufficient information to make an informed decision on the impact of the Act on the Company’s repatriation plans. Based on that decision, the Company plans to repatriate approximately $48.0 million in transportation systems.extraordinary dividends, as defined by the Act, during the fourth quarter of 2006 and, accordingly, has recorded a $1.5 million tax liability as of June 30, 2006. The Company was also able to reverse approximately $900 thousand in tax reserves during the quarter ended June 30, 2006, which management believes are no longer required.

 

OurOther than the above third quarter tax provision adjustments, our projected effective tax rate for fiscal 2006 is 34.0%32.6% of pretax income, which is reflected in the provision recorded for the first six nine

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months of the year, compared to a rate of 33.3%30.4% used in last year’s first half.nine-month period. The projected2005 effective rate is higher this yearwas lower primarily because more of the operating income in 2005 came from the UK, where rates are lower than in the U.S. In addition, the U.S. research and development credit expired on December 31, 2005 and has not been extended by Congress.Congress, increasing the projected effective rate this year. The effective rate for fiscal 2006 could be affected by, among other factors, the mix of business between the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, our ability to take advantage of available tax credits and audits of our records by taxing authorities.

 

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Defense Segment

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended
March 31,

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

(millions)

 

 

(millions)

 

Defense Segment Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communications and electronics

 

$

32.9

 

$

24.6

 

$

17.1

 

$

11.3

 

 

$

48.4

 

$

40.3

 

$

15.5

 

$

15.7

 

Training systems

 

112.9

 

98.3

 

55.4

 

51.0

 

 

172.4

 

161.5

 

59.5

 

63.2

 

Government services

 

123.4

 

117.9

 

71.0

 

57.2

 

 

195.4

 

190.1

 

72.0

 

72.2

 

Tactical systems and other

 

3.5

 

1.4

 

1.7

 

0.7

 

 

5.9

 

3.1

 

2.4

 

1.7

 

 

$

272.7

 

$

242.2

 

$

145.2

 

$

120.2

 

 

$

422.1

 

$

395.0

 

$

149.4

 

$

152.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defense Segment Operating Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communications and electronics

 

$

2.1

 

$

0.2

 

$

1.8

 

$

0.1

 

 

$

2.8

 

$

(0.8

)

$

0.7

 

$

(1.0

)

Training systems

 

(0.3

)

6.9

 

(2.2

)

3.6

 

 

4.1

 

11.0

 

4.4

 

4.1

 

Government services

 

10.7

 

7.3

 

6.5

 

3.9

 

 

15.6

 

12.8

 

4.9

 

5.5

 

Tactical systems and other

 

(1.4

)

(0.2

)

(0.9

)

 

 

(1.8

)

(1.2

)

(0.4

)

(1.0

)

 

$

11.1

 

$

14.2

 

$

5.2

 

$

7.6

 

 

$

20.7

 

$

21.8

 

$

9.6

 

$

7.6

 

 

Defense segment sales increased to $145.2decreased 2%, from $152.8 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2006, from $120.2 million in the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2005 a 21% increase.to $149.4 million in the third quarter this year. Communications and electronics sales increased more than 50%,decreased slightly, from $11.3$15.7 million in the secondthird quarter of 2005 to $17.1$15.5 million in the secondthird quarter this year. NewSales increased from contracts for the supply of data links for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the U.S. and U. K. added to, while sales of communications and electronics salesproducts decreased for the quarter, as well as increased sales of personnel locator systems and communications products.quarter. Training Systems sales increaseddecreased from $51.0$63.2 million in the secondthird quarter last year to $55.4$59.5 million this year, a 9% increase. Increased sales of tactical laser engagement systems and new6% decrease. New task orders for development of the next generation air combat training system more than offset slightlyresulted in higher air combat training sales; however, sales of ground combat training systems decreased. In addition, delayed U.S. government funding for small arms training systems in 2006 resulted in lower sales from ground combat and small arms training systems.this product line. Government services sales increased 24%, from $57.2 million in the second fiscalwere nearly equal to last year’s third quarter, of 2005 to $71.0at $72.0 million this year, compared to $72.2 million last year. After having decreased significantly in the first quarter this year,Higher sales from contracts for the key contract atmodeling the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) in Fort Polk, LA returned to a level consistent with the previous year, whileeffects of weapons of mass destruction were offset by lower sales from all other significant sectors of this business unit increased over last year.mission support activities. This can be attributed in part to reduced U.S. government funding during the period for battlefield simulation support activities.

 

Defense segment sales for the first sixnine months of the fiscal year increased to $272.7$422.1 million in 2006 from $242.2$395.0 million last year, a 13%7% increase. Communications and electronics sales were higher by 34%, having increased 20% from $24.6$40.3 million to $32.9$48.4 million for the six monthnine-month period. TheNearly all of the increase came from contracts for the six month period resulted from the same factors as in the second quarter.data link systems. Training systems sales increased from $98.3$161.5 million in the first sixnine months of 2005 to $112.9$172.4 million this year, a 15% increase. This resultedprimarily from increased sales of tactical laser

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engagement systems and small arms training systems and new task orders for development of the next generation air combat training system. Sales from ground combatsmall arms training systems were slightly lower for the six-month period.nine-month period due to the government funding issue mentioned above. Government services sales increased from $117.9$190.1 million in the first halfnine months of 2005 to $123.4$195.4 million this year, a 5% increase. Saleswith increased sales primarily coming from force modernization contracts in Eastern Europe were down slightly for the period, but were higher from all other significant sectorsmodeling the effects of this business unit except for the JRTC. Sales from the JRTC contract had decreased by $11 million during the first quarter due toweapons of mass destruction offsetting a decrease in combat training exercises atsales from the facility during the quarter. The primary

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reason for the decline in training activity was that National Guard units which usually would have been training at the facility were diverted to hurricane relief efforts. As mentioned above, sales in the second quarter from this contract returned to a level consistent with 2005.Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC).

 

Operating income in the defense segment declinedimproved in the secondthird quarter this year to $5.2$9.6 million fromcompared to $7.6 million in the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2005. Operating income from the communications and electronics business unit improved over last year, from $100 thousanda loss of $1.0 million to $1.8 million.a profit of $700 thousand. The primary reason for the improvement is that the communication products division had incurred a loss of $700 thousand$1.6 million in last year’s secondthird quarter, but turned that around into a $100 thousand profit this year. Training systems operating income increased from $4.1 million in the third quarter last year to $4.4 million this year due to higher profits from air combat training systems and tactical laser engagement systems. Higher profits from these product lines was partially offset by lower operating income from small arms training systems due primarily to lower sales volume. Government services operating income decreased from $5.4 million in the third quarter last year to $4.9 million this year. Lower profit margins on operations and maintenance contracts and lower sales from the JRTC contract contributed to this decrease. Included in tactical systems and other is an operating loss of $400 thousand incurred during the third quarter, compared to $200 thousand last year, related to the 50% owned joint venture with a foreign company. The joint venture began work on its first contract during the quarter.

For the first nine months of the year defense segment operating income was $20.7 million, compared to $21.8 million for the same period last year. Communications and electronics operating income improved from a loss of $800 thousand in the first nine months of 2005 to a profit of $2.8 million this year. The communications products division improved from a $3.2 million loss in the first three quarters last year to a $400 thousand profit this year. In addition,year, while operating income from data links and avionics was virtually the profit margin from the data link product line improved during the quarter due to better than previously expected profits on a contract that is now completed.same in both years. Training systems incurred an operating loss during the quarter of $2.2 million compared to operating income of $3.6decreased from $11.0 million in the second quarterfirst nine months of 2005.2005 to $4.1 million this year. The primary cause ofreason for the operating lossdecrease was cost growth of $3.8 million on a contract for the development of a ground combat training system for a foreign customer. In addition, operating income from small arms training systems was lower, due to planned development costs of $900 thousand$2.0 million for new weapons simulations systems for this product line in an effort to become more competitive. Training systems also incurred costs in the second quarter of 2006 that were $600 thousand higher than planned for theThis weapons development of a new training system for the U.S. Army. Government services operating income increased in the quarter due to higher sales volume and improved profit margins on operations and maintenance and computer simulation training contracts. Included in tactical systems and other are expenses of $1.0 million incurred during the second quarter, compared to $300 thousand last year, related to the 50% owned joint venture with a foreign company. The joint venture has been awarded one contract, but has not yet generated any sales.

For the first half of the year defense segment operating income was $11.1 million, compared to $14.2 million for the same period last year. Communications and electronics operating income improved from $200 thousand in the first half of 2005 to $2.1 million in the same period of 2006. The primary reason for thiseffort is that the communications products division improved from a $1.6 million loss last year to a $300 thousand profit this year. Training systems operating profits fell from $6.9 million in the first six months of 2005 to a loss of $300 thousand this year. The primary reason for this is the cost growth in the second quarter on the development contract mentioned above, in addition to $1.8 million spent on the weapons simulations systems development for small arms trainers, also mentioned above.now substantially complete. Operating income from the government services business unit improved from $7.3$12.8 million in the first halfnine months of fiscal 2005 to $10.7$15.6 million this year due to higher sales volume and improved profit margins from contracts for computer simulation training and modeling the same reasons identified above.effects of weapons of mass destruction. Tactical systems and other includes $1.5an operating loss of $1.9 million of expenses in 2006 related to the foreign joint venture mentioned above, compared to $300$500 thousand last year.

 

Transportation Systems Segment

 

Transportation segment sales decreased slightlyincreased from $58.4$57.2 million in the secondthird quarter of 2005 to $57.8$61.8 million this year. This increase came primarily from system installations in North America and Sweden. For the first six monthsthree quarters of the year, sales decreasedincreased from $122.3$179.5 million in 2005 to $121.5$183.3 million this year. Activity related toHigher sales from the contracts mentioned above were partially offset by an anticipated decrease in sales from the Prestige contract in London decreased in both the second quarter and six-month periods compared to last year. In addition, sales were lower from European service contracts. Higher sales fromAs discussed in previous reports, the Prestige system installation contractsis in Swedenthe operations and North America nearly offset this decrease in both the quarter and six-month periods. Lower service sales in Europe were due primarily to one contract that has been scaled back from its previous

 

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requirements, asmaintenance phase, which generates lower sales than the customersystem design and installation phase. Service sales were lower in Europe primarily because of the gradual phase-out of old ticket issuing equipment which is phasing out the oldbeing replaced by modern equipment and replacing it with new equipment of modern design which does not require the same support from us.requiring less maintenance. We are competing for the contracts to provide the new equipment and have been successful in winning a portion of the work awarded thus far. In addition, a contract for the maintenance of communications equipment in London was completed at the end of fiscal 2005, and was not renewed in 2006, further impacting service sales for the quarter and first halfnine months of the year. We anticipate lower sales from the transportation systems segment in fiscal 2007 due to the expected completion of several systems contracts in North America and a decrease in opportunities to sell new systems in the near term.

 

Transportation systems incurred an operating lossgenerated a modest profit of $2.8$1.1 million in the secondthird quarter this year compared to a loss of $5.6$5.2 million in the secondthird quarter of 2005. Cost growth of $4.8 million on certain systems contracts in North America and Australia resultedpartially offset profits from service related contracts and European systems contracts. Improved operating performance on the Prestige contract also contributed to the operating profit for the quarter.

The design, manufacture and a substantial portion of the installation of equipment on the North American and Australian contracts referred to above is complete. Nevertheless, there continues to be risk that we will not be able to complete these contracts within our current estimates to complete. These risks include potential higher costs for software integration, customer-caused delays in the loss in the second quarter, as we continuedinstallation of hardware and customer directed changes to work toward completion of these contracts. The design and manufacturing activity on all but one of these contracts is substantially complete, however, the current challenge is in completing the installation and system integration.configuration. We also believe that customer directed work outside the scope of the contracts and customer delay of progress toward completion of these contracts has resulted in a portion of the cost growth in this quarter and for several previous quarters.we have already experienced. We are currently assessingcontinuing to assess the contractual basis for claims on these contracts and measuring the cost impact related to these customer required changes to the scope of work. While we believe we are entitled to recover some of the additional costs we have incurred and costs we may incur in the future due to these customer delays or changes, the process is a long one and the amount of recovery from claims cannot be determined at this time. Therefore, all related costs have been expensed and no revenues from these claims have been recorded to-date.

 

Service contracts in North America and Europe continued to generate operating income in the second quarter, although operating income from European service contracts was lower than last year due primarily to the decrease in sales volume described above. The decrease in sales volume from the Prestige contract, mentioned above, also decreased operating income for the quarter.

For the first six monthsthree quarters of the fiscal year, operating income in the transportation systems segment was $400 thousand this year,$1.5 million, compared to an operating loss of $3.7$8.9 million last year. TheLosses recorded on the North American and Australian contracts mentioned above generated greater losses in 2005 thanwere lower in the first halfnine months of this year.2006 than in 2005. However, lower sales from the Prestige contract and European service contracts resulted in decreased operating income from these contracts in the current year compared to last year.

 

Backlog

 

As reflected in the table below, total backlog decreased about $70approximately $32 million at March 31,June 30, 2006 compared to September 30, 2005.2005, but increased by $38 million during the third quarter. Transportation systems backlog decreased by $54$24 million, while defense backlog decreased about $16 million.$8 million for the first nine months of the fiscal year. Funded backlog decreased by $47only $1 million during the six-monthnine-month period, with transportation systems decreasing by $54$24 million and defense funded backlog increasing by $7$23 million.

 

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March 31,

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

(in millions)

 

 

(in millions)

 

Total backlog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transportation systems

 

$

679.8

 

$

733.3

 

 

$

709.2

 

$

733.3

 

Defense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communications and electronics

 

98.7

 

57.3

 

 

86.3

 

57.3

 

Training systems

 

280.7

 

318.9

 

 

291.8

 

318.9

 

Government services

 

323.5

 

340.0

 

 

332.7

 

340.0

 

Tactical systems and other

 

8.2

 

11.5

 

 

9.2

 

11.5

 

Total defense

 

711.1

 

727.7

 

 

720.0

 

727.7

 

Total

 

$

1,390.9

 

$

1,461.0

 

 

$

1,429.2

 

$

1,461.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded backlog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transportation systems

 

$

679.8

 

$

733.3

 

 

$

709.2

 

$

733.3

 

Defense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communications and electronics

 

98.7

 

57.3

 

 

86.3

 

57.3

 

Training systems

 

280.7

 

318.9

 

 

291.8

 

318.9

 

Government services

 

94.1

 

87.9

 

 

111.3

 

87.9

 

Tactical systems and other

 

8.2

 

11.5

 

 

9.2

 

11.5

 

Total defense

 

481.7

 

475.6

 

 

498.6

 

475.6

 

Total

 

$

1,161.5

 

$

1,208.9

 

 

$

1,207.8

 

$

1,208.9

 

 

In defense, the difference between total backlog and funded backlog represents options under multiyear service contracts. Funding for these contracts comes from annual operating budgets of the U.S. government and the options are normally exercised annually. Options for the purchase of additional systems or equipment are not included in backlog until exercised nor are indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts until an order is received.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Operating activities generated cash of $15.6$3.8 million for the quarter, decreasing the use of cash from operating activities to $5.7$1.8 million for the first sixnine months of the fiscal year. The primary reasonPositive operating cash flows came from the transportation systems segment, while the defense segment experienced somewhat negative cash flows for the positive cash flows from operations for the quarter was customer advances received on contracts during the quarter. An increase in accounts receivable during the quarter was offset by an increase in trade accounts payable. For the first sixnine months of the year, negativedefense segment cash flows camewere modestly negative and transportation systems modestly positive. Negative cash flows in defense resulted primarily from increased accounts receivable and inventories. The negative operatinginventories, while positive cash flows for the six-month periodin transportation systems came primarily from the transportation systems segment.customer advances.

 

Investing activities for the sixnine month period included $8.0 million in proceeds from the sale of the buildingreal estate mentioned previously, andoffset by capital expenditures of $5.6$8.1 million.

 

During the first halfnine months of the fiscal year, we made scheduled payments on long-term debt of $5.4 million, paid a dividend to shareholders of $2.4 million and borrowed $8.7$8.9 million on a short-term basis.

 

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Our financial condition remains strong with working capital of $242$266 million and a current ratio of 2.32.4 to 1 at March 31,June 30, 2006. We expect that cash on hand and our unused lines of credit will be adequate to meet our liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future.

 

Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Judgments

 

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles that are generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We continually evaluate our estimates and judgments, the most critical of which are those related to revenue recognition, income taxes, valuation of goodwill and p ensionpension costs. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Materially different results can occur as circumstances change and additional information becomes known.

 

Besides the estimates identified above that are considered critical, we make many other accounting estimates in preparing our financial statements and related disclosures. All estimates, whether or not deemed critical affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates and judgments are also based on historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Materially different results can occur as ci rcumstancescircumstances change and additional information becomes known, even for estimates and judgments that are not deemed critical.

 

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2005.

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

 

This report, including the documents that we incorporate by reference, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Any statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or our future financial and/or operating performance are not historical and may be forward-looking. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “predict,” “potential,” “opportunity” and similar words or phrases or the negatives of these words or phrases. These statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties, including those discussed in “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2005, and throughout this filing that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these statements.

 

Because the risk factors referred to above could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. In addition, past

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financial and/or operating performance is not necessarily a reliable indicator of future

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performance and you should not use our historical performance to anticipate results or future period trends. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which factors will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

 

ITEM 4 - STATEMENT ON DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

As of March 31, 2006, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’sWe maintain disclosure controls and procedures, pursuantincluding internal control over financial reporting, which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic filings with the SecuritiesSEC is reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15forms, and 15d-15. Based uponto provide reasonable assurance that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officerassets are safeguarded and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the three month period ended March 31, 2006, the Company’stransactions are properly executed and recorded. Our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.also designed to ensure that information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating such controls and procedures, we recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily is required to use its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

We routinely review our system of internal control over financial reporting and make changes to our processes and systems to improve controls and increase efficiency, while ensuring that we maintain an effective internal control environment. Changes may include such activities as implementing new, more efficient systems and migrating certain processes from our operating units to our corporate shared service center. In addition, if we acquire new businesses, we will review the controls and procedures of the acquired business as part of our integration activities.

We performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2006. The evaluation was performed with the participation of senior management of each business segment and key corporate functions, and under the supervision of the CEO and CFO. Based on our evaluation, we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2006.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recently completed fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4 – SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The Company held its annual meeting of shareholders on February 21, 2006. Matters voted upon were (1) election of directors, (2) approval of the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, (3) approval of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, and (4) ratification of the Board’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.

The number of votes cast for, against or withheld, with respect to each matter are set out below.

1. Election of Directors

Director

 

For

 

Against

 

Withheld

 

Walter J. Zable

 

21,299,536

 

 

2,987,973

 

Walter C. Zable

 

21,527,265

 

 

2,760,244

 

Dr. Richard C. Atkinson

 

21,702,354

 

 

2,585,155

 

William W. Boyle

 

21,452,205

 

 

2,835,304

 

Raymond L. deKozan

 

21,505,241

 

 

2,782,268

 

Robert T. Monagan

 

21,111,893

 

 

3,175,616

 

Raymond E. Peet

 

21,176,468

 

 

3,111,041

 

Robert S. Sullivan

 

21,229,374

 

 

3,058,135

 

Robert D. Weaver

 

21,741,407

 

 

2,546,102

 

 

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

2.  2005 Equity Incentive Plan

 

13,945,539

 

6,035,973

 

68,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

 

19,169,177

 

5,065,142

 

53,188

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Ratification of Independent Auditors

 

24,109,376

 

135,808

 

43,325

 

Each matter submitted to the shareholders was approved.

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ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS

 

(a) The following exhibits are included herein:

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

3.1

 

Amended and restated Certificate of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference from Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2003, file No. 1-8931,Incorporation, attached hereto as Exhibit 3.3.1

3.2

 

Bylaws. Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, file No. 1-8931, Exhibit 3.

10.1

 

2005 Equity Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, file No. 1-8931, Exhibit 10.1.

10.2

 

Transition Protection Plan. Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, file No. 1-8931, Exhibit 10.2.

10.3

 

Credit Agreement dated March 10, 2005. Incorporated by reference from Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, file No. 1-8931, Exhibit 10.

10.4

 

Deferred Compensation Plan Summary. Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed April 6, 2005, file No. 1-8931, Exhibit 10.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

31.1

 

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of W. J. ZableCEO

31.2

 

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of W. W. BoyleCFO

32.1

 

CEO Certification Pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350 of W. J. Zable

32.2

 

CFO Certification Pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350 of W. W. Boyle

 

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.

 

 

CUBIC CORPORATION

 

 

Date

May 8,August 2, 2006

 

/s/ W. W. Boyle

 

 

W. W. Boyle

 

Senior Vice President and CFO

 

 

Date

May 8,August 2, 2006

 

/s/ Mark A. Harrison

 

 

Mark A. Harrison

 

Vice President and Controller

 

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