UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One) |
[X] | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the quarter ended December 30, 2005 |
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OR |
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[ ] | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from _________ to __________
Commission File No. 1-4850
| COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Nevada | 95-2043126 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer |
Incorporation or Organization) | Identification No.) |
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2100 East Grand Avenue | |
El Segundo, California | 90245 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (310) 615-0311
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 is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [X] No [ ]
186,496,142 Shares of Common Stock, $1.00 par value, were outstanding on January 20, 2006.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
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PART I. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements | |
| Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income, Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended December 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 | 1 |
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| Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets December 30, 2005 and April 1, 2005 | 2 |
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| Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows, Nine Months Ended December 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 | 3 |
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| Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements | 4 |
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 19 |
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 31 |
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Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 32 |
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PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 33 |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 34 |
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Item 6. | Exhibits | 35 |
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PART I, ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME(unaudited)
| Third Quarter Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
(In millions except per share amounts) | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
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Revenues | $ 3,577.0 | | $ 3,488.6 | | $ 10,732.1 | | $ 10,180.1 |
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Costs of services | 2,850.0 | | 2,803.9 | | 8,653.4 | | 8,220.3 |
Selling, general and administrative | 207.7 | | 198.0 | | 620.6 | | 598.0 |
Depreciation and amortization | 267.9 | | 267.3 | | 812.3 | | 779.1 |
Interest expense | 24.6 | | 40.2 | | 74.6 | | 119.6 |
Interest income | (13.8) | | (3.9) | | (28.1) | | (8.3) |
Special items | | | | | 52.0 | | |
Total costs and expenses | 3,336.4 | | 3,305.5 | | 10,184.8 | | 9,708.7 |
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Income before taxes | 240.6 | | 183.1 | | 547.3 | | 471.4 |
Taxes on income | 75.5 | | 54.0 | | 174.0 | | 141.6 |
Income from continuing operations | 165.1 | | 129.1 | | 373.3 | | 329.8 |
Discontinued operations, net of taxes | 38.4 | | 28.4 | | 61.3 | | 68.6 |
Net income | $ 203.5 ========= | | $ 157.5 ======= | | $ 434.6 ======== | | $ 398.4 ======== |
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Earnings per share: | | | | | | | |
Continuing operations | $ 0.89 | | $ 0.68 | | $ 2.01 | | $ 1.74 |
Discontinued operations | 0.21 | | 0.15 | | 0.33 | | 0.36 |
Basic* | $ 1.10 ========= | | $ 0.83 ======= | | $ 2.34 ======== | | $ 2.11 ======== |
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Continuing operations | $ 0.88 | | $ 0.67 | | $ 1.99 | | $ 1.73 |
Discontinued operations | 0.20 | | 0.15 | | 0.33 | | 0.36 |
Diluted* | $ 1.08 ========= | | $ 0.82 ======= | | $ 2.32 ======== | | $ 2.08 ======== |
*Amounts may not add as a result of rounding.
See accompanying notes.
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COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS(unaudited)
(In millions except shares) | | Dec. 30, 2005 | | April 1, 2005 |
ASSETS | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ 773.2 | | $ 1,010.3 |
Receivables | | 3,714.9 | | 3,537.7 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 1,423.0 | | 1,058.0 |
Assets of operations held for sale | | | | 83.8 |
Total current assets | | 5,911.1 | | 5,689.8 |
Property and equipment, net | | 2,355.1 | | 2,365.4 |
Outsourcing contract costs, net | | 1,161.2 | | 1,279.6 |
Software, net | | 458.7 | | 461.3 |
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization | | 2,293.2 | | 2,343.4 |
Other assets | | 444.5 | | 494.4 |
Total assets | | $ 12,623.8 ========= | | $ 12,633.9 ========= |
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LIABILITIES | | | | |
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt | | $ 115.3 | | $ 85.7 |
Accounts payable | | 615.3 | | 836.0 |
Accrued payroll and related costs | | 647.8 | | 660.4 |
Other accrued expenses | | 1,422.3 | | 1,320.4 |
Deferred revenue | | 647.1 | | 562.7 |
Income taxes payable | | 494.2 | | 395.8 |
Liabilities of operations held for sale | | | | 16.9 |
Total current liabilities | | 3,942.0 | | 3,877.9 |
Long-term debt, net | | 1,321.6 | | 1,303.0 |
Other long-term liabilities | | 851.9 | | 958.3 |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | |
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share; authorized 750,000,000 shares; issued 193,865,395 (2006) and 191,662,208 (2005) | | 193.9 | | 191.7 |
Additional paid-in capital | | 1,756.0 | | 1,670.0 |
Earnings retained for use in business | | 4,842.7 | | 4,408.1 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | 88.8 | | 254.9 |
| | 6,881.4 | | 6,524.7 |
Less common stock in treasury, at cost, 7,652,657 shares (2006) and 455,242 shares (2005) | | (347.1) | | (19.3) |
Unearned restricted stock | | (26.0) | | (10.7) |
Total stockholders' equity | | 6,508.3 | | 6,494.7 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | | $ 12,623.8 ========= | | $ 12,633.9 ========= |
See accompanying notes.
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COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(unaudited)
| | Nine Months Ended |
(In millions) | | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
Net income | | $ 434.6 | | $ 398.4 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization and other non-cash charges | | 871.4 | | 849.2 |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: | | | | |
Increase in assets | | (543.5) | | (854.8) |
Increase in liabilities | | 43.9 | | 567.3 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 806.4 | | 960.1 |
Investing activities: | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | (629.4) | | (619.7) |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | (44.1) | | (20.5) |
Dispositions | | .5 | | 31.3 |
Outsourcing contracts | | (175.2) | | (218.2) |
Software | | (121.1) | | (150.5) |
Other investing cash flows | | 68.5 | | (118.9) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (900.8) | | (1,096.5) |
Financing activities: | | | | |
Borrowings under lines of credit, net | | 24.4 | | 7.7 |
Principal payments on long-term debt | | (5.9) | | (5.2) |
Proceeds from stock option and other common stock transactions | | 62.5 | | 109.6 |
Acquisition of treasury stock | | (227.7) | | |
Other financing cash flows | | 5.0 | | 8.4 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | (141.7) | | 120.5 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | (1.0) | | 12.2 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | (237.1) | | (3.7) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | 1,010.3 | | 562.8 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ 773.2 ======== | | $ 559.1 ======== |
See accompanying notes.
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COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC or the Company) has prepared the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements included herein pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. It is recommended that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 1, 2005. In the opinion of the Company, the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, the results of operations and the cash flows for such interim periods. The results of operations for such interim period s are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.
The Company reclassified auction rate securities having a stated or contractual maturity date for the underlying security in excess of 90 days from the date of purchase in its consolidated balance sheet to prepaid and other current assets from cash and cash equivalents. The impact of this reclassification was to increase prepaid and other current assets by $194.5 million and reduce cash and cash equivalents by an equivalent amount at December 31, 2004. The reclassification increased cash used for investing activities for fiscal 2005 by $147.6 million. The reclassification did not impact results for fiscal 2006.
The Company classifies proceeds from the sale of operating lines as Dispositions on the Statement of Cash Flows. Other investing cash flows include the proceeds from the sale of property and equipment. Prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation.
Note 2 - Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as follows (in millions except per share amounts):
| | Third Quarter Ended |
| | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
Income from continuing operations | | $ 165.1 | | $ 129.1 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | 28.4 |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 38.4 | | |
Discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 38.4 | | 28.4 |
Net income | | $ 203.5 ======== | | $ 157.5 ======== |
Common share information: | | | | |
Average common shares outstanding for basic EPS | | 185.679 | | 190.080 |
Dilutive effect of stock options | | 2.177 | | 2.749 |
Shares for diluted EPS | | 187.856 ======== | | 192.829 ======== |
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Note 2 - Earnings Per Share (Continued)
| | Third Quarter Ended |
| | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
Income from continuing operations | | $ 0.89 | | $ 0.68 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | 0.15 |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 0.21 | | |
Discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 0.21 | | 0.15 |
Basic EPS | | $ 1.10 ======== | | $ 0.83 ======== |
Income from continuing operations | | $ 0.88 | | $ 0.67 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | 0.15 |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 0.20 | | |
Discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 0.20 | | 0.15 |
Diluted EPS | | $ 1.08 ======== | | $ 0.82 ======== |
| | Nine Months Ended |
| | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
Income from continuing operations | | $ 373.3 | | $ 329.8 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | 68.6 |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 61.3 | | |
Discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 61.3 | | 68.6 |
Net income | | $ 434.6 ======== | | $ 398.4 ======== |
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Common share information: | | | | |
Average common shares outstanding for basic EPS | | 185.353 | | 189.053 |
Dilutive effect of stock options | | 1.784 | | 2.068 |
Shares for diluted EPS | | 187.137 ======== | | 191.121 ======== |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ 2.01 | | $ 1.74 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | 0.36 |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 0.33 | | |
Discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 0.33 | | 0.36 |
Basic EPS* | | $ 2.34 ======== | | $ 2.11 ======== |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ 1.99 | | $ 1.73 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | 0.36 |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 0.33 | | |
Discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 0.33 | | 0.36 |
Diluted EPS* | | $ 2.32 ======== | | $ 2.08 ======== |
*Amount may not add as a result of rounding.
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Note 2 - Earnings Per Share (Continued)
The computation of diluted EPS did not include stock options which were antidilutive, as their exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common stock of CSC during the periods presented. The numbers of such options were 4,849,883 and 3,114,525 for the nine months ended December 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.
Note 3 - Discontinued Operations
The Company exchanged its CSC Health Plan Solutions (HPS) business, which was previously included in the Global Commercial segment, for approximately 7.13 million of CSC common shares held by a subsidiary of DST Systems Inc., which shares were valued at $324.6 million and included in treasury stock, on April 29, 2005. HPS was not a core CSC business. The transaction was structured in accordance with Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company realized a gain, which it expects to be exempt from income tax, of $22.9 million on the transaction. The revenue and expenses of HPS have been classified as discontinued operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets."
The Company sold its equity interest in the international and other select operations of DynCorp for $850 million including $75 million of 13% preferred stock of DynCorp International (DI) on February 11, 2005. During the third quarter ended December 30, 2005, the Company finalized the working capital adjustment for the sale of DI. As a result the Company recorded the receipt of $65.5 million of 13% preferred stock, subject to a valuation allowance, issued as of February 11, 2005 and additional gain on sale for DI of $38.4 million net of taxes of $20.7 million. During the third quarter ended December 30, 2005, the Company recognized $10.2 million of preferred stock dividend income, which is included in interest income in the consolidated statements of income. CSC sold its ownership interest to allow the Company's U.S. Federal segment to continue concentrating on its core competency of providing information technology, engineering and professional services to the U.S. federal government. Th e transaction included the sale of the stock of a wholly owned subsidiary which had a tax basis in excess of its carrying value for financial statement purposes. The tax benefit of this sale reduced the tax associated with the transaction by $151.8 million. The Company realized an after tax gain of approximately $267.2 million on the sale of DI net of taxes of $80.0 million.
The following presents the results of the discontinued operations for the third quarter and nine months ended December 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 (in millions):
| | Third Quarter Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
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Revenue | | | | $ 503.1 | | $ 8.0 | | $1,482.5 |
Income (loss) before taxes | | | | 44.8 | | (.1) | | 110.2 |
Net income | | | | 28.4 | | | | 68.6 |
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Note 3 - Discontinued Operations (Continued)
The following is a summary of the assets and liabilities of the held for sale operations as of April 1, 2005 (in millions):
| | April 1, 2005 |
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Receivables | | $ 28.8 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 2.0 |
Goodwill and certain intangibles | | 50.5 |
Property and equipment, net | | 2.5 |
Total assets | | $ 83.8 ====== |
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Accounts payable | | $ 3.1 |
Other accrued expenses | | 9.0 |
Deferred income taxes | | 2.6 |
Other long-term liabilities | | 2.2 |
Total liabilities | | $ 16.9 ====== |
Note 4 - Stock Incentive Plans
On December 30, 2005, the Company had three stock incentive plans which authorized the issuance of stock options, restricted stock and other stock-based incentives to employees. These plans are described more fully in Note 12 of the Company's 2005 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K. The Company accounts for the plans under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. In accordance with SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," as amended by SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure," the following pro forma net income and earnings per share information is presented as if the Company accounted for stock-based compensation awarded under the stock incentive plans using the fair value based method. Under the fair value based method, the estimated fair value of stock incentive awards is charged against income over t he vesting period.
Under APB Opinion No. 25 and SFAS No. 123, the Company recognizes compensation cost over the explicit vesting period, including awards subject to acceleration of vesting upon retirement. The SEC Staff has recently indicated for employees becoming eligible to retire during the explicit service period, such period is considered "nonsubstantive" for service performance. The SEC Staff accepts the practice of recognizing the compensation cost over the explicit service period in those cases, but only until such time as the Company adopts SFAS No. 123 (R), "Share-Based Payment" (See Note 15 - Recent Accounting Pronouncementsfor further discussion). At that time, compensation cost will be recognized over the period through the date the employee first becomes eligible to retire. The impact on recognized compensation cost for the periods reported is not material had the Company applied the nonsubstantive vesting provisions of SFAS No. 123(R).
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Note 4 - Stock Incentive Plans (Continued)
| | Third Quarter Ended |
(In millions except per share amounts) | | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
Net income, as reported | | $ 203.5 | | $ 157.5 |
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income, net of related tax effects | | 2.4 | | 1.5 |
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects | | (8.9) | | (8.8) |
Pro forma net income | | $ 197.0 ====== | | $ 150.2 ====== |
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Earnings per share: | | | | |
Basic - as reported | | $ 1.10 | | $ 0.83 |
Basic - pro forma | | 1.06 | | 0.79 |
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Diluted - as reported | | 1.08 | | 0.82 |
Diluted - pro forma | | 1.05 | | 0.78 |
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| | Nine Months Ended |
(In millions except per share amounts) | | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
Net income, as reported | | $ 434.6 | | $ 398.4 |
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income, net of related tax effects | | 6.2 | | 4.6 |
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects | | (26.1) | | (27.2) |
Pro forma net income | | $ 414.7 ====== | | $ 375.8 ====== |
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Earnings per share: | | | | |
Basic - as reported | | $ 2.34 | | $ 2.11 |
Basic - pro forma | | 2.24 | | 1.99 |
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Diluted - as reported | | 2.32 | | 2.08 |
Diluted - pro forma | | 2.22 | | 1.97 |
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Note 5 - Depreciation and Amortization
Included in the consolidated condensed balance sheets are the following accumulated depreciation and amortization amounts (in millions):
| | Dec. 30, 2005 | | April 1, 2005 |
Property and equipment | | $ 3,259.0 | | $ 3,154.9 |
Goodwill | | 322.0 | | 333.9 |
Note 6 - Dividends
No dividends were paid during the periods presented. At December 30, 2005 and April 1, 2005, there were 193,865,395 and 191,662,208 shares, respectively, of $1.00 par value common stock issued. The Company had 7,652,657 and 455,242 shares of treasury stock as of December 30, 2005 and April 1, 2005, respectively.
Note 7 - Cash Flows
Cash payments for interest on indebtedness were $81.0 million and $125.2 million for the nine months ended December 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. Net cash payments for taxes on income were $95.8 million and $37.3 million for the nine months ended December 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.
Note 8 - Comprehensive Income
The components of comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows (in millions):
| | Third Quarter Ended |
| | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
Net income | | $ 203.5 | | $ 157.5 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | (40.3) | | 187.9 |
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities | | 11.5 | | (.1) |
Comprehensive income | | $ 174.7 ======= | | $ 345.3 ======== |
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| | Nine Months Ended |
| | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
Net income | | $ 434.6 | | $ 398.4 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | (177.8) | | 188.8 |
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities | | 11.7 | | (.2) |
Comprehensive income | | $ 268.5 ======= | | $ 587.0 ======== |
Accumulated other comprehensive income presented on the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets consists of accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments, minimum pension liability adjustments, and net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities.
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Note 9 - Segment Information
CSC provides information technology outsourcing, consulting and systems integration services and other professional services. Based on the criteria of SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," CSC aggregates operating segments into two reportable segments, U.S. Federal and Global Commercial. The U.S. Federal operates principally within a regulatory environment subject to governmental contracting and accounting requirements, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards and audits by various U.S. Federal agencies.
Information on reportable segments is as follows (in millions):
| GlobalCommercial | | U.S. Federal | | Corporate | | Total |
Third Quarter Ended, December 30, 2005 | | | | | | | |
Revenues | $ 2,354.3 | | $ 1,222.7 | | | | $ 3,577.0 |
Earnings (loss) before special items, interest and taxes | 168.5 | | 89.6 | | $ (6.7) | | 251.4 |
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Third Quarter Ended, December 31, 2004 | | | | | | | |
Revenues | 2,344.8 | | 1,143.8 | | | | 3,488.6 |
Earnings (loss) before special items, interest and taxes | 162.8 | | 64.4 | | (7.8) | | 219.4 |
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| GlobalCommercial | | U.S. Federal | | Corporate | | Total |
Nine Months Ended, December 30, 2005 | | | | | | | |
Revenues | $ 7,044.4 | | $ 3,687.7 | | | | $10,732.1 |
Earnings (loss) before special items, interest and taxes | 404.6 | | 263.7 | | $ (22.5) | | 645.8 |
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Nine Months Ended, December 31, 2004 | | | | | | | |
Revenues | 6,710.0 | | 3,470.1 | | | | 10,180.1 |
Earnings (loss) before special items, interest and taxes | 378.3 | | 225.2 | | (20.8) | | 582.7 |
A reconciliation of earnings before special items, interest and taxes to income before taxes is as follows:
| Third Quarter Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
Earnings before special items, interest and taxes | $ 251.4 | | $ 219.4 | | $ 645.8 | | $ 582.7 |
Interest expense | (24.6) | | (40.2) | | (74.6) | | (119.6) |
Interest income | 13.8 | | 3.9 | | 28.1 | | 8.3 |
Special items | | | | | (52.0) | | |
Income before taxes | $ 240.6 ===== | | $ 183.1 ===== | | $ 547.3 ===== | | $ 471.4 ===== |
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Note 10 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," requires the Company to validate the carrying value of Goodwill at least annually or as circumstances require. Goodwill and other purchased intangible assets are included in the identifiable assets of the segment to which they have been assigned. The annual validation test for all reporting units was performed during the second quarter ended September 30, 2005, which supported the goodwill balance.
A summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the nine months ended December 30, 2005 is as follows (in millions):
| Global Commercial | | U.S. Federal | | Total |
Balance as of April 1, 2005 | $ 1,793.5 | | $ 549.9 | | $ 2,343.4 |
Additions | 17.2 | | | | 17.2 |
Foreign currency translation | (67.4) | | | | (67.4) |
Balance as of December 30, 2005 | $ 1,743.3 ======== | | $ 549.9 ======= | | $ 2,293.2 ======= |
The Global Commercial additions to goodwill relate to the acquisition of 26.9% of CSA Holdings Ltd. This addition to goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. See Note 12 - Acquisitions for further details. The foreign currency translation amount relates to the impact of foreign currency adjustments in accordance with SFAS No. 52, "Foreign Currency Translation."
A summary of amortizable intangible assets as of December 30, 2005 and April 1, 2005 is as follows (in millions):
| December 30, 2005 |
| Gross Carrying Value | | AccumulatedAmortization | | Net |
Software | $ 1,158.2 | | $ 699.5 | | $ 458.7 |
Outsourcing contract costs | 2,221.1 | | 1,059.9 | | 1,161.2 |
Other intangible assets | 172.2 | | 92.6 | | 79.6 |
Total intangible assets | $ 3,551.5 ======== | | $ 1,852.0 ======== | | $ 1,699.5 ======= |
| April 1, 2005 |
| Gross Carrying Value | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net |
Software | $ 1,100.6 | | $ 639.3 | | $ 461.3 |
Outsourcing contract costs | 2,223.1 | | 943.5 | | 1,279.6 |
Other intangible assets | 170.4 | | 83.0 | | 87.4 |
Total intangible assets | $ 3,494.1 ======== | | $ 1,665.8 ======= | | $ 1,828.3 ======== |
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Note 10 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Continued)
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $110.5 million and $102.6 million for the three months and $324.1 million and $291.5 million for the nine months ended December 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. During the second quarter ended September 30, 2005 the Company recorded a $49.4 million write down of outsourcing contract costs related to the Nortel contract. See Note 11 - Special Items for further details. Estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets as of April 1, 2005 for each of the subsequent five fiscal years, fiscal 2006 through fiscal 2010, adjusted for the Nortel impairment charge, is as follows (in millions): $425, $332, $267, $237, and $170.
Note 11 - Special Items
No special items were recorded for the third quarter ended December 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 and nine months ended December 31, 2004. During the second quarter ended September 30, 2005, Nortel Networks (Nortel) notified the Company of Nortel's intent to terminate, effective February 28, 2006, the Company's services for certain information technology outsourcing activities covered by the agreement between Nortel and the Company. As a result, during the second quarter ended September 30, 2005, a non-cash special item of $52.0 million ($33.1 million after tax) or 18 cents per share (diluted) was recorded. The non-cash charge relates to the write down of outsourcing contract costs and certain equipment associated with the Nortel contract to estimated fair value. If the Company is unable to redeploy or sell the assets at an amount at least equal to their estimated fair value the Company may need to record additional impairment charges during the remainder of fiscal 2006. The Company e xpects to record an additional charge in the fourth quarter upon finalization of the termination agreement. As disclosed in the Company's fiscal 2006 first quarter Form 10-Q, the Company does not expect the total charge, including severance costs, to exceed $80 million. The Nortel contract is included in the Global Commercial reporting segment. The Company has made progress in its discussions with Nortel and expects all issues will be resolved by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.
Note 12 - Acquisitions
During the third quarter ended December 30, 2005 the Company finalized a scheme of arrangement to acquire the 26.9% of CSA Holdings Ltd (CSAH) not owned by the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, CSC Computer Sciences International Inc. (CSCI). The arrangement allows for better integration of similar businesses between CSAH and CSC's other operations. The purchase price of the remaining interest was 75.5 million Singapore dollars of which 74.4 million Singapore dollars (approximately $44 million in cash) was paid in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 and the remainder consisted of transaction fees. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method, and accordingly, 100% of CSAH's results of operations have been included with the Company's from the date of acquisition, October 17, 2005. Revenue from the acquired interest has been reflected in the consolidated statements of income given the Company's previous majority ownership. The pro forma impact on net income and earnings per shar e have not been disclosed for the current or comparable prior period as the amounts were immaterial to the financial statements as a whole.
During the third quarter the Company resolved certain preacquisition contingent liabilities related to the DynCorp acquisition. As a result approximately $4.5 million of preacquisition liabilities were reversed during the third quarter and recorded as a reduction of cost of services in the consolidated statements of income.
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Note 12 - Acquisitions (Continued)
As a result of the DynCorp acquisition, the Company incurred costs to exit and consolidate activities, involuntarily terminate employees, and other costs to integrate DynCorp into the Company. Generally accepted accounting principles require that these costs, which are not associated with the generation of future revenues and have no future economic benefit, be reflected as assumed liabilities in the allocation of the purchase price to the net assets acquired, and such costs appear below. As of December 30, 2005, all 63 employees identified for employment termination had been involuntarily terminated. The facility consolidations relate to plans to vacate and sublease DynCorp facilities. The costs include amounts estimated by a third party as not recoverable under sublease. The components of the final acquisition integration liabilities included in the purchase price allocation for DynCorp are presented in the following table (in millions):
| Acquisition Integration Liabilities | | Paid as of Dec. 30, 2005 | | Balance Remaining at Dec. 30, 2005 |
Severance payments | $ 7.1 | | $ 7.0 | | $ .1 |
Facility consolidations | 63.1 | | 42.0 | | 21.1 |
Other | 6.1 | | 3.4 | | 2.7 |
| $ 76.3 ===== | | $ 52.4 ===== | | $ 23.9 ===== |
Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies
The Company guarantees working capital credit lines established with local financial institutions for its foreign business units. Generally, guarantees have one-year terms and are renewed annually. CSC guarantees up to $563.8 million of such working capital lines; however, as of December 30, 2005, the amount of the maximum potential payment is $102.7 million, the amount of the related outstanding subsidiary debt. The $102.7 million outstanding debt is reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements.
The Company indemnifies its software license customers from claims of infringement on a United States patent, copyright, or trade secret. CSC's indemnification covers costs to defend customers from claims, court awards or related settlements. The Company maintains the right to modify or replace software in order to eliminate any infringement. Historically, CSC has not incurred any significant costs related to customer software license indemnification. Management considers the likelihood of incurring future costs to be remote. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded a related liability.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, Nortel Networks (Nortel) notified the Company of Nortel's intent to terminate, effective February 28, 2006, the Company's services for certain information technology outsourcing activities covered by the agreement between Nortel and the Company. As a result of this change the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the second quarter of fiscal 2006. See Note 11 - Special Items. If the Company is unable to redeploy or sell the assets at an amount at least equal to their estimated fair value the Company may need to record additional impairment charges during the remainder of fiscal 2006. As disclosed in the Company's fiscal 2006 first quarter Form 10-Q, the total charge, including severance costs, is not expected to exceed $80 million.The Company has made progress in its discussions with Nortel and expects all issues will be resolved by the end of the fourth quarter.
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Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)
In the ordinary course of business, discrepancies or claims may arise as to the use or reliability of various software products provided by the Company for its customers. On February 11, 2005, the Company was named, along with other vendors to the insurance industry, and dozens of insurance companies in Hensley, et al. vs. Computer Sciences Corporation, et al., filed as a putative nationwide class action in state court in Miller County, Arkansas shortly before President Bush signed the Class Action Fairness Act into law. The plaintiffs allege the defendants conspired to wrongfully use software products licensed by the Company and the other software vendors to reduce the amount paid to the licensees' insureds for bodily injury claims. Plaintiffs also allege wrongful concealment of the manner in which these software programs evaluate claims and wrongful concealment of information about alleged inherent errors and flaws in the software. Plaintiffs seek injunctive and monetary relief of less t han $75,000 for each class member, as well as attorney's fees and costs. This action was officially served upon the Company on November 11, 2005. The Company intends to defend itself vigorously against the allegations.
Litigation is inherently uncertain and it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of the matters discussed above. Considering the early stage of the Hensley case, the complicated issues presented in that matter, the fact that some defendants are seeking to remove this case to federal court and the fact that no class has been certified, it is not possible at this time to make meaningful estimates of the amount or range of loss that could result from this matter. It is possible that the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows could be affected by the resolution of this matter. Whether any losses, damages or remedies ultimately resulting from this proceeding could reasonably have a material effect on the Company's business, financial conditions, results of operations or cash flows will depend on a number of variables, including, for example, the timing and amount of such losses or damages, if any, and the structure and type of any such remedies. D epending on the ultimate resolution of these matters, some may be material to the Company's operating results for a particular period if an unfavorable outcome results, although such a material unfavorable result is not presently expected, and all other litigation, in the aggregate, is not expected to result in a material adverse impact to the consolidated financial statements.
As reflected by Form 8-K filings made by Sears Holdings Corporation (SHC) on May 13, 2005 (following merger with K-Mart Holding Corporation), and by the Company on May 16, 2005, SHC's subsidiary, Sears, Roebuck and Co. (Sears) and the Company are in dispute over applicable termination fees following Sears' termination of its Master Services Agreement (Agreement) with the Company on May 11, 2005. The dispute is expected to be resolved pursuant to legal, mediation and arbitration proceedings during fiscal 2007. As of December 30, 2005, the Company had invested in net assets associated with the Agreement, including accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, software, property, plant and equipment, as well as other commitments. In addition to the above, the Company's assets include $38 million of net outsourcing contract costs. The Company will vigorously pursue recovery for its associated assets and commitments. While the Company expects full recovery of its investments associated with this A greement, if unsuccessful, the Company may experience a charge, which could be material, associated with the impairment of these assets.
The Company has submitted Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) totaling $529 million on two U.S. Federal contracts. CSC has requested payment for certain related out-of-scope work directed or caused by the customers in support of their critical missions. The contractual modification process for scope changes has lagged the need for CSC to provide critical on-going operational support. We expect the resolution of these contract matters within the next fiscal year, resulting in the recovery of all deferred costs.
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Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)
In addition to the matters noted above, the Company is currently party to a number of disputes which involve or may involve litigation. The Company consults with legal counsel on those issues related to litigation and seeks input from other experts and advisors with respect to matters in the ordinary course of business. It is the expectation of Company management that ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these disputes will not be material to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Note 14 - Pension and Other Benefit Plans
The Company and its subsidiaries offer a number of pension and postretirement healthcare and life insurance benefit plans. The components of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans are as follows (in millions):
| Third Quarter Ended |
| December 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 |
Pensions | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans |
Service cost | $ 29.6 | | $ 16.5 | | $ 23.9 | | $ 19.1 |
Interest cost | 25.6 | | 19.9 | | 21.2 | | 18.8 |
Expected return on assets | (28.1) | | (21.3) | | (22.7) | | (19.1) |
Amortization of transition obligation | | | .3 | | | | .3 |
Amortization of prior service cost | .8 | | .1 | | 1.3 | | .2 |
Amortization of unrecognized net loss | 5.9 | | 3.7 | | 4.2 | | 2.7 |
Net periodic pension cost | $ 33.8 ===== | | $ 19.2 ===== | | $ 27.9 ====== | | $ 22.0 ====== |
| Nine Months Ended |
| December 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 |
Pensions | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans |
Service cost | $ 88.8 | | $ 60.4 | | $ 74.4 | | $ 54.8 |
Interest cost | 76.8 | | 64.3 | | 67.2 | | 55.2 |
Expected return on assets | (84.3) | | (68.8) | | (72.1) | | (56.1) |
Amortization of transition obligation | | | .9 | | | | .9 |
Amortization of prior service cost | 2.4 | | .3 | | 3.2 | | .4 |
Amortization of unrecognized net loss | 17.7 | | 11.9 | | 12.1 | | 8.0 |
Net periodic pension cost | $ 101.4 ===== | | $ 69.0 ===== | | $ 84.8 ====== | | $ 63.2 ====== |
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Note 14 - Pension and Other Benefit Plans (Continued)
| Third Quarter Ended |
| December 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 |
Other Postretirement Benefits | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans |
Service cost | $ .4 | | $ .1 | | $ .3 | | $ .1 |
Interest cost | 1.7 | | .2 | | 1.8 | | .1 |
Expected return on assets | (1.6) | | | | (1.3) | | |
Amortization of transition obligation | .4 | | | | .4 | | |
Amortization of prior service cost | .2 | | | | .2 | | |
Amortization of unrecognized net loss | .1 | | | | .1 | | |
Net provision for postretirement benefits | $ 1.2 ==== | | $ .3 ===== | | $ 1.5 ===== | | $ .2 ==== |
| Nine Months Ended |
| December 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 |
Other Postretirement Benefits | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans |
Service cost | $ 1.2 | | $ .3 | | $ 1.0 | | $ .3 |
Interest cost | 5.3 | | .6 | | 5.5 | | .3 |
Expected return on assets | (4.8) | | | | (3.9) | | |
Amortization of transition obligation | 1.2 | | | | 1.2 | | |
Amortization of prior service cost | .6 | | | | .6 | | |
Amortization of unrecognized net loss | .3 | | | | .5 | | |
Net provision for postretirement benefits | $ 3.8 ===== | | $ .9 ===== | | $ 4.9 ===== | | $ .6 ==== |
The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the Act) resulted in a reduction in the Company's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO) of $8.5 million as of April 2, 2004, which represents an actuarial gain that will be amortized over future service periods. This gain, in accordance with FASB Statement of Position 106-2, was first realized in the second quarter of fiscal year 2005 resulting in an immaterial adjustment to the second quarter net periodic postretirement benefit cost (NPPBC). The recognition of the Act is expected to have an immaterial impact on future periods NPPBC.
As previously disclosed in footnote 10 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 1, 2005, the Company expects to contribute $230 million to its defined benefit pension plans during fiscal 2006. During the first nine months of fiscal 2006 the Company contributed $175 million to its defined benefit pension plans.
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Note 15 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2005, the FASB issued staff position (FSP) No. 143-1, "Accounting for Electronic Equipment Waste Obligations." This FSP addresses the accounting for obligations associated with Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the Directive) adopted by the European Union (EU). The Directive effectively obligates a commercial user to incur costs associated with the retirement of a specified asset that qualifies as historical waste equipment (purchased August 15, 2005 and before). An entity shall recognize the cumulative effect of initially applying this FSP as a change in accounting principle as described in paragraph 20 of APB Opinion No. 20, "Accounting Changes," and apply the provisions of SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations," and the related FASB Interpretation No. (FIN) 47, "Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations," to the obligation associated with historical waste, as this type of obligation is an asset retirement obliga tion. The guidance in this FSP shall be applied the later of the first reporting period ending after June 8, 2005 or the date of the adoption of the law by applicable EU-member country. Adoption of the FSP did not impact the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections - a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes," and FASB Statement No. 3, "Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements." SFAS No. 154 changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of changes in accounting principle. This Statement requires retrospective application of a change in accounting principle to be limited to the direct effects of the change and be applied to prior periods' financial statements unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. When it is impracticable to determine the period-specific effects of an accounting change on one or more individual prior periods presented, this Statement requires that the new accounting principle be applied to the balances of assets and liabilities as of the beginning of the earliest period for which retrospective application is practicable and tha t a corresponding adjustment be made to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other appropriate components of equity or net assets in the statement of financial position) for that period rather than being reported in an income statement. When it is impracticable to determine the cumulative effect of applying a change in accounting principle to all prior periods, the Statement requires that the new accounting principle be applied as if it were adopted prospectively from the earliest date practicable. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005, therefore this Statement did not impact the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations, but may in future periods.
In March 2005, the FASB issued Financial Interpretation No. 47, "Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143." This interpretation clarifies use of the term conditional asset retirement obligation in SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations." Under SFAS No. 143 and FIN 47, unconditional obligations to perform asset retirement activities, even if the timing or method of settlement are conditional, result in a liability that must be recognized at fair value if the fair value can be reasonably estimated. FIN 47 is effective no later than the end of fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. The magnitude of the impact of adopting this statement is still being determined.
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Note 15 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment." SFAS No. 123(R) is a revision of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and its related implementation guidance. SFAS No. 123(R) eliminates the alternative of using APB Opinion 25's intrinsic value method of accounting. Under APB Option 25, issuing stock options generally resulted in recognition of no compensation cost. SFAS No. 123(R) requires entities to recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. On April 14, 2005, the SEC Staff postponed implementation of SFAS No. 123(R) and the Company plans to adopt SFAS No. 123(R) effective fiscal 2007. The adoption of this statement will increase reported expenses; the magnitude of the impact is still being determined.
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PART I, ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2006 versus
Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2005
General
The following discussion and analysis provides information management believes relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated results of operations and financial condition of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC or the Company). The discussion should be read in conjunction with the interim consolidated condensed financial statements and notes thereto and the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 1, 2005. The following discusses the Company's results of operations and financial condition as of and for the three and nine months ended December 30, 2005 and the comparable periods for the prior fiscal year.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company exchanged its Health Plan Solutions (HPS) unit for outstanding shares of Company stock. HPS results prior to the sale are reported as discontinued operations, as are the results of prior periods. Discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended December 30, 2005 also includes the international and other select operations of DynCorp, which was sold during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. Accordingly, revenues and expenses as reported exclude the results of these operations. All references to results of operations are to continuing operations unless stated otherwise.
The reader should note Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Free Cash Flow, Return on Investment (ROI), and Debt-to-total capitalization are not measures defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP), and the Company's definition of these measures may differ from other companies. ROI is calculated by multiplying profit margin by the investment base turnover. The profit margin used is profit before special items and interest and after tax divided by revenues. Investment base turnover equals revenues divided by average debt and equity. For a discussion of these measures, please refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 1, 2005.
Third Quarter Overview
Key highlights of the third quarter and year-to-date include:
- Third quarter revenues rose 2.5%, approximately 4.8% before currency fluctuations.
- Nine months year-to-date revenue increased 5.4%, approximately 5.6% on a constant currency basis.
- Income from continuing operations, after special charges, increased 27.9% for the third quarter and increased 13.2% year-to-date. The non-cash after tax special charge of $33.1 million recognized for the second quarter adversely impacted income from continuing operations compared to the prior nine months year-to-date by 10.0%. Absent the charge, the increase would have been 23.2% for the nine months year-to-date.
- Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, after non-cash special charges, increased 31.3% and 15.0% for the third quarter and nine months year-to-date, respectively. The non-cash special charge of $0.18 per share adversely impacted the nine months year-to-date earnings per share compared to the prior year period by 10.4 percentage points.
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- Contract awards of $3.1 billion and $9.3 billion were announced for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively.
- Cash flows from operating activities generated $806.4 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 versus $960.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2005. Cash used for investing activities was $900.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 versus $1,096.5 million for the fiscal 2005 comparable period and the free cash flow deficit was $50.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 versus break even free cash flow for the first nine months of fiscal 2005. (1)
- DSO of 94 days was one day improved on a sequential quarter-over-quarter basis for the third quarter versus the second quarter of fiscal 2006, and flat to the prior year third quarter level.
- Debt-to-total capitalization ratio at quarter-end increased to 18.1% from 17.6% at fiscal 2005 year-end.
- ROI for the last twelve months ended December 30, 2005 was approximately 8.6%, up from 8.2% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004.
The Company's announced new business awards of $3.1 billion for the third fiscal quarter included the following significant awards:
Global Commercial
- BAE Systems ($1.9 billion)
- MBDA Missile Systems ($100 million)
U.S. Federal
- Missile Defense Agency ($243 million)
- U.S. Department of the Treasury ($150 million)
These multi-year awards represent the estimated value at contract signing. However, they cannot be considered firm orders due to their variable attributes, including demand-driven usage, modifications in scope of work due to changing customer requirements, and annual funding constraints and indefinite delivery and volume characteristics of major portions of the Company's U.S. Federal activities.
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(1) The following is a reconciliation of free cash flow to the most directly comparable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) financial measure:
| Nine Months Ended |
(In millions) | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 31, 2004 |
Free cash flow | $ (50.8) | | $ .4 |
Net cash used in investing activities | 900.8 | | 1,096.5 |
Acquisition, net of cash acquired | (44.1) | | (20.5) |
Dispositions | .5 | | 31.3 |
Increase in available-for-sale securities (See Note 1 - Basis of Presentation) | | | (147.6) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 806.4 ======== | | $ 960.1 ======= |
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Revenue growth was achieved for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 in both the U.S. Federal segment and the Global Commercial segment. U.S. Federal growth was driven by increased volumes on certain Department of Defense contracts. Global Commercial revenue growth benefited from broad growth in U.S. businesses, including consulting and systems integration, outsourcing, and software license sales. Commercial growth also benefited from increases in Australia and Asia, and, before the adverse impact of currency fluctuation, growth in Europe.
ROI for the twelve months ended December 30, 2005 was 8.6%. This is a measure management continues to place a high priority on as a driver of increased shareholder value and as an effective decision tool.
Lower cash flow generated from operating activities during the nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2006 versus nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2005 resulted from a decrease in accounts payable and accruals and a smaller increase in deferred income and income taxes payable, significantly offset by a smaller increase in accounts receivable as well as higher earnings and non-cash expenses. Comparatively lower outflows of cash for investing activities in fiscal 2006 were primarily driven by purchases of short-term investments during fiscal 2005.
Results of Operations
Revenues
| Third Quarter |
(Dollars in millions) | 2006 | | 2005 | | Change | | Percent |
U.S. Commercial | $ 998.3 | | $ 965.6 | | $ 32.7 | | 3.4 % |
Europe | 1,021.1 | | 1,069.9 | | (48.8) | | (4.6) |
Other International | 334.9 | | 309.3 | | 25.6 | | 8.3 |
Global Commercial segment | 2,354.3 | | 2,344.8 | | 9.5 | | .4 |
U.S. Federal segment | 1,222.7 | | 1,143.8 | | 78.9 | | 6.9 |
Total | $ 3,577.0 ======== | | $ 3,488.6 ======== | | $ 88.4 ====== | | 2.5 |
| Nine Months Year-to-Date |
(Dollars in millions) | 2006 | | 2005 | | Change | | Percent |
U.S. Commercial | $ 3,011.1 | | $ 2,753.9 | | $ 257.2 | | 9.3 % |
Europe | 3,041.8 | | 3,044.9 | | (3.1) | | (.1) |
Other International | 991.5 | | 911.2 | | 80.3 | | 8.8 |
Global Commercial segment | 7,044.4 | | 6,710.0 | | 334.4 | | 5.0 |
U.S. Federal segment | 3,687.7 | | 3,470.1 | | 217.6 | | 6.3 |
Total | $ 10,732.1 ======== | | $ 10,180.1 ======= | | $ 552.0 ====== | | 5.4 |
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The approximate impact of currency fluctuations on the percent change in revenues for the third quarter and nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2006 are as follows:
| Net Internal Growth | | Approximate Impact of Currency Fluctuations | | Total |
Third Quarter | | | | | |
U.S. Commercial | 3.4% | | | | 3.4 % |
Europe | 2.8 | | (7.4) % | | (4.6) |
Other International | 8.7 | | (.4) | | 8.3 |
Global Commercial segment | 3.8 | | (3.4) | | .4 |
U.S. Federal segment | 6.9 | | | | 6.9 |
Total | 4.8 | | (2.3) | | 2.5 |
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| Net Internal Growth | | Approximate Impact of Currency Fluctuations | | Total |
Nine Months Year-to-Date | | | | | |
U.S. Commercial | 9.3% | | | | 9.3 % |
Europe | 1.6 | | (1.7) % | | (.1) |
Other International | 4.9 | | 3.9 | | 8.8 |
Global Commercial segment | 5.2 | | (.2) | | 5.0 |
U.S. Federal segment | 6.3 | | | | 6.3 |
Total | 5.6 | | (.2) | | 5.4 |
Global Commercial
Growth in the Company's commercial revenues for the third quarter compared to the prior year period was contributed by United States, Australia, and Asia operations, as well as, on a constant currency basis, European operations. U.S. growth was driven in part by consulting and systems integration activities, where average headcount, utilization and billing rates were higher than in the prior year period, and an increase in software license sales. Significant outsourcing contracts won during fiscal 2005 accounted for approximately $56 million of the third quarter fiscal 2006 growth and $458 million of the nine months year-to-date revenue growth. The Company announced approximately $2.0 billion and $4.6 billion in new Global Commercial business awards during the third quarter and nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2006, respectively.
Revenue growth for the U.S. Commercial operations during the third quarter and nine months year-to-date benefited from new and existing outsourcing contracts. New contracts contributing to growth included Ascension Health, Textron, and Sun Microsystems, which combined for $56 million and $212 million respectively, of revenue growth. Also contributing to revenue growth for the nine months year-to-date were outsourcing contracts commenced during fiscal 2005 including Zurich Financial Services and Aon. These gains for the quarter and nine months as well as growth in U.S. consulting and systems integration activities were partially offset by a contract termination and lower volumes on certain existing outsourcing engagements including DuPont, Nortel, and AT&T. Other international revenue growth for the quarter and nine months was driven primarily by increases at existing regional infrastructure outsourcing contracts and a recruitment business operated in Australia.
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The 4.6% decrease in European revenue for the quarter was caused by foreign currency fluctuations. In constant currency, revenue increased 2.8%, due to a combination of increased scope and volume on existing outsourcing contracts as well as output-based revenues on the U.K. National Health Service engagement. For the nine months, constant currency growth in European revenue primarily resulted from the Zurich Financial Services engagement, partially offset by reduced volumes on other engagements.
U.S. Federal
The Company's U.S. Federal revenues were generated from the following sources:
| Third Quarter |
(Dollars in millions) | 2006 | | 2005 | | Change | | Percent |
| | | | | | | |
Department of Defense | $ 820.1 | | $ 732.2 | | $ 87.9 | | 12.0% |
Civil agencies | 366.3 | | 378.9 | | (12.6) | | (3.3) |
Other(1) | 36.3 | | 32.7 | | 3.6 | | 11.0 |
Total U.S. Federal | $ 1,222.7 ======= | | $ 1,143.8 ======= | | $ 78.9 ====== | | 6.9 |
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| Nine Months Year-to-Date |
(Dollars in millions) | 2006 | | 2005 | | Change | | Percent |
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Department of Defense | $ 2,449.4 | | $ 2,154.5 | | $ 294.9 | | 13.7% |
Civil agencies | 1,126.4 | | 1,201.5 | | (75.1) | | (6.3) |
Other(1) | 111.9 | | 114.1 | | (2.2) | | (1.9) |
Total U.S. Federal | $ 3,687.7 ======= | | $ 3,470.1 ======== | | $ 217.6 ====== | | 6.3 |
(1)Other revenues consist of state, local and foreign government as well as commercial contracts performed by the U.S. Federal reporting segment.
Federal revenue increases of 6.9% and 6.3% for the third quarter and nine months, respectively, resulted from growth on Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, offsetting contract completions and volume reductions, particularly on Civil and Other Federal engagements.
For the quarter, Department of Defense growth contributors included increased scope and new tasking on logistics support for the U.S. Army and other DoD customers, additional tasking for engineering services in support of the U.S. Navy and a program begun during fiscal 2005 to provide I/T infrastructure support to the U.S. Strategic Command.
Civil agencies revenue declined for the quarter primarily as the result of lower volume on the IRS Prime contract.
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Revenue trends within Department of Defense and Civil agency operations for the nine months were similar to those for the quarter.
The Company announced approximately $1.1 billion and $4.7 billion in new U.S. Federal awards during the third quarter and nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2006, respectively.
CSC noted in the second quarter Form 10-Q the anticipated partial payment of $100 million and the recognition of $200 million of U.S. Federal revenue before the end of fiscal 2006 for modification of a significant contract. The Company now does not expect either partial payment or revenue recognition to occur during fiscal 2006 for the modification and the current status, detailed below, updates such previous expectation.
The Company has submitted Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) totaling $529 million on two U.S. Federal contracts. CSC has requested payment for certain out-of-scope work directed or caused by the customers in support of their critical missions. The contractual modification process for scope changes has lagged the need for CSC to provide critical on-going operational support. We expect successful comprehensive solutions next fiscal year for both contracts, including recovery of deferred costs.
Costs and Expenses
The Company's costs and expenses were as follows:
| Third Quarter |
(Dollars in millions) | Dollar Amount | | Percent of Revenue | | Percentage Point Change |
| 2006 | | 2005 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
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Cost of services | $ 2,850.0 | | $ 2,803.9 | | 79.7% | | 80.4% | | (.7) |
Selling, general & administrative | 207.7 | | 198.0 | | 5.8 | | 5.7 | | .1 |
Depreciation and amortization | 267.9 | | 267.3 | | 7.5 | | 7.7 | | (.2) |
Interest expense, net | 10.8 | | 36.3 | | .3 | | 1.0 | | (.7) |
Total | $ 3,336.4 ======= | | $ 3,305.5 ====== | | 93.3% ====== | | 94.8% ====== | | (1.5) ===== |
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| Nine Months Year-to-Date |
(Dollars in millions) | Dollar Amount | | Percent of Revenue | | Percentage Point Change |
| 2006 | | 2005 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Cost of services | $ 8,653.4 | | $ 8,220.3 | | 80.6% | | 80.7% | | (.1) |
Selling, general & administrative | 620.6 | | 598.0 | | 5.8 | | 5.9 | | (.1) |
Depreciation and amortization | 812.3 | | 779.1 | | 7.6 | | 7.7 | | (.1) |
Interest expense, net | 46.5 | | 111.3 | | .4 | | 1.1 | | (.7) |
Special items | 52.0 | | | | .5 | | | | .5 |
Total | $10,184.8 ======= | | $ 9,708.7 ====== | | 94.9% ====== | | 95.4% ===== | | (.5) ==== |
Comparing the third quarter and nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2006 and 2005, total costs and expenses decreased as a percentage of revenue. The improvement was driven primarily by lower cost of services and net interest expense ratios. For the nine months, the improvement was partially offset by special items.
The Company substantially matches revenues and costs in the same currency. Therefore, the foreign currency impact of approximately 2.3 and .2 percentage points for the quarter and nine months year-to-date, respectively, on revenues and costs did not have a material impact on costs and expenses as a percentage of revenue. However, the Company is increasing its use of off-shore support and may be exposed to additional margin fluctuations.
Cost of Services
Cost of services (COS) as a percentage of revenue of 79.7% was .7% lower for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005. The improvement was in the U.S. Federal segment, led, in approximately equal measure, by cost containment on a significant outsourcing contract, recognition during the prior year period of costs for which recoverability had not yet been determined to be probable, successful claim of certain restructuring costs, adjustment of certain preacquisition liabilities, and other factors including improved cost-to-bill ratios and award fees.
Within the Global Commercial segment, the favorable comparison impact of recognition in the prior year period of an $11.7 million charge related to facilities consolidation was offset by an increased cost of services ratio elsewhere, primarily in Australia operations and U.S. outsourcing operations. The Australia ratio increase was driven largely by the unfavorable mix impact of growth in a recruitment business, which has a higher costs of services ratio than other areas of operation, though lower ratios for other costs as well as lower capital requirements. The U.S. outsourcing ratio increase is driven by costs on certain terminating engagements as well as higher costs on certain early-stage contracts.
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Cost of services decreased by .1% to 80.6% for the nine months ended December 30, 2005 versus the comparable period for fiscal 2005. Factors largely offsetting within the ratio movement include those described above for the quarter, improvements in U.K. outsourcing operations, somewhat higher ratios in European consulting and systems integration operations, and the favorable mix impact of growth in outsourcing operations, where the cost of services ratio is lower than the Company composite.
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense increased as a percentage of revenue by .1% to 5.8% for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, though this ratio decreased by .1% to 5.8% for the nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2006. The quarter's increase was driven by U.S. Federal segment and European operations as the result of higher proposal costs and other program spending. These factors were offset somewhat by improved ratios for Australia and Asia operations. The decrease in the year-to-date ratio was driven by U.S. outsourcing, attributable to leveraging of management and support activities over a larger business, and the Australia and Asia improvements.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization (D&A) as a percentage of revenue is essentially unchanged for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006 compared to the prior year periods. For the quarter, the slight improvement came from the U.S. Federal segment, driven by revenue growth on less capital-intensive contracts. Within the Global Commercial segment, a decrease in the U.S. outsourcing ratio, as a result of growth in low capital-intensity applications outsourcing, was offset by an increased ratio for European operations, due to the capital requirements of recently awarded outsourcing contracts. The year-to-date D&A trends were similar to those for the quarter, plus the impact of a ratio increase in Asia due to capital requirements within outsourcing operations.
Interest Expense, Net
Net interest expense decreased approximately $25.5 million compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2005, a decrease in the ratio of net interest expense to revenue of .7% from 1.0% to .3%. The decrease was the result of significantly lower average interest bearing debt balances, driven by the Company's retirement of $1 billion of term debt during March 2005. Also contributing was dividend income of approximately $10.0 million recorded for the preferred stock CSC holds in the acquirer of our DynCorp International (DI) operations during fiscal 2005. Year-to-date improvement is driven by the lower interest expense and dividends on the preferred stock.
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Special Items
As noted in Note 11 - Special Items, the Company reported a $52 million ($33.1 million net of taxes) or $0.18 per share impairment charge in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 to write down certain outsourcing contract and equipment costs. The Company expects to record an additional charge in the fourth quarter; however, as noted in Note 11, the Company does not expect the total charges to exceed $80 million.
Taxes
The provisions for income taxes for fiscal 2006 and 2005 are based upon estimated effective tax rates, including the impact of permanent differences between the book basis of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the basis recognized for tax purposes. The Company's effective tax rates before special items approximate 31.4% and 32.2% for the three and the nine months ended December 30, 2005, respectively, compared to 29.5% and 30.0% for the comparable periods in fiscal 2005. The increase in effective tax rate before special items is primarily the result of increased profits before special items and the decreasing impact of existing favorable permanent tax differences that do not vary directly with increased profits.
Discontinued Operations
During the three months ended December 30, 2005 an agreement on the working capital adjustment to the purchase price was finalized between CSC and the buyer of DI. As a result, the Company received $65.5 million par value preferred stock and recorded an additional $38.4 million gain, net of taxes of $20.7 million, on the sale of DI. The preferred stock was subject to a valuation allowance.
Income from the discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended December 30, 2005 was insignificant. Income from discontinued operations of $28.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2004 was composed of $4.0 million from the HPS' operations and $24.4 million from DynCorp International's operations. For the nine months ended December 31, 2004 income from discontinued operations was composed of $8.3 million from HPS' operations and $60.3 million from DI's operations. The HPS exchange occurred during April 2005 and DI was disposed of during February 2005. HPS' activities were previously included in the Global Commercial reporting segment and DI's operations were included in the U.S. Federal reporting segment. CSC recorded a gain of $22.9 million from the HPS exchange transaction during the first quarter of fiscal 2006.
Earnings per Share
Earnings per share from continuing operations increased $0.21 to $0.88 and $0.26 to $1.99 for the three and nine months ended December 30, 2005, respectively. Earnings per share from continuing operations for the nine months ended December 30, 2005 were adversely impacted by special charges of $0.18 per share, and were favorably impacted by a decline in the share base of 5.0 million and 4.0 million for the three and nine months ended December 30, 2005, respectively. This decline in the share base was driven primarily by the Company's acquisition of 7.13 million treasury shares in the HPS exchange which reduced weighted average shares outstanding by 7.13 million and 6.73 million for the three and nine months ended December 30, 2005, respectively. This reduction was partially offset by option exercises during the past twelve months. Common stock equivalents declined slightly on a year over year basis.
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Financial Condition
Cash Flows
The Company's cash flows were as follows:
| Nine Months Year-to-Date |
(In millions) | Fiscal 2006 | | Fiscal 2005 |
| | | |
Net cash from operations | $ 806.4 | | $ 960.1 |
Net cash used in investing | (900.8) | | (1,096.5) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing | (141.7) | | 120.5 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (1.0) | | 12.2 |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (237.1) | | (3.7) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 1,010.3 | | 562.8 |
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end | $ 773.2 ======= | | $ 559.1 ======= |
Net cash provided by operations of $806.4 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 declined compared to net cash provided by operations in the year-earlier period of $960.1 million driven by decreases in accounts payable and accruals and smaller increases in deferred revenue and taxes payable. Smaller increases in accounts receivable and prepaid expenses as well as an increase in net income and higher levels of non-cash expenses partially offset these factors. The Company's operating cash flow and DSO performance is affected by revenue recognition on long-term fixed-priced contracts which result in unbilled receivable balances (See Critical Accounting Estimates, Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 8 - Receivables, in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 1, 2005). Cash flow is also affected by deferred costs related to expected contract modifications with the U.S. federal government. Milestone billings on contracts may be impact ed by modifications to contract scope, schedule, and price. The Company routinely negotiates such contract modifications in both the U.S. Federal and Global Commercial segments.
Net cash outflow from investing activities decreased for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 as compared to fiscal 2005. The prior year period included $147.6 million of net purchases of auction rate securities which were classified as available for sale securities. Also, investments in outsourcing assets declined due to a somewhat lower level of early-stage engagements and lower capital-requirement levels for those engagements. Dispositions represents the proceeds from the sales of certain operating lines. Other investing cash flows include the proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment. Prior period amounts have been revised to conform to current period presentation.
The use of cash in financing activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 is primarily for the acquisition of treasury stock as the result of the exchange of the Company's HPS unit. This outflow was partially offset by exercise of employee stock options. Cash provided by financing activities in the prior year period is the result of the exercise of employee stock options.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The balance of cash and cash equivalents was $773.2 million at December 30, 2005 and $1,010.3 million at April 1, 2005. Equity increased by $13.6 million during the nine months ended December 30, 2005, with the impact of year-to-date net income of $434.6 million largely offset by the exchange of the Company's HPS business for approximately 7.13 million CSC common shares and adverse movement in the Company's foreign currency translation adjustment. The HPS exchange, which was completed on April 29, 2005, included $224.6 million of cash held by the HPS business at the time of the exchange.
Historically, the Company's primary sources of liquidity include cash flows from operations, the issuance of commercial paper and short-term borrowings. If the Company were unable to sell commercial paper or if the Company determined it was too costly to do so, the Company has the ability to borrow under a syndicated backstop credit facility. As of December 30, 2005 the Company's total liquidity was approximately $1,473 million which included cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $773.2 million and availability under the syndicated backstop credit facility of $700 million. As of December 30, 2005 the Company had no commercial paper outstanding.
It is management's opinion that the Company will be able to meet its liquidity and cash needs for the foreseeable future through a combination of cash flows from operating activities, cash balances, unused borrowing capacity and other financing activities, including the issuance of debt and/or equity securities, and/or the exercise of the put option described in the Company's Form 10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Critical Accounting Estimates
Recent accounting pronouncements and the anticipated impact to the Company are described in the notes to the interim consolidated condensed financial statements included in this Form 10-Q as well as in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended April 1, 2005.
The Company has identified several critical accounting estimates which are described in "Management's Discussion and Analysis" of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2005. An accounting estimate is considered critical if both: (a) the nature of the estimates or assumptions is material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment involved, and (b) the impact of changes in the estimates and assumptions would have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. The Company's critical accounting estimates relate to: revenue recognition and cost estimation on long-term, fixed-price contracts; revenue recognition on software license sales that require significant customization; capitalization of outsourcing contract costs and software development costs; assumptions related to purchase accounting and goodwill; assumptions to determine retirement benefits costs and liabilities; and assumptions and estimates used to analyze legal and tax contingencies. Modifications to contract scope, schedule and price may be required on development contracts accounted for on a percentage-of-completion basis. Accounting for such changes prior to formal contract modification requires evaluation of the characteristics and circumstances of the effort completed and assessment of probability of recovery. If recovery is deemed probable, the Company may, as appropriate, either defer the costs until the parties have agreed on the contract change or recognize the costs and related revenue as current period contract performance. The Company routinely negotiates such contract modifications in both the U.S. Federal and Global Commercial segments. For all these estimates, we caution that future events may not develop as forecast, and the best estimates routinely require adjustment.
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Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and in the documents attached or incorporated by reference that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements represent current expectations and beliefs of CSC, and no assurance can be given that the results described in such statements will be achieved.
Forward-looking information contained in these statements include, among other things, statements with respect to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, business strategies, operating efficiencies or synergies, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management, and other matters. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in such statements.
These factors include, without limitation, the following: (i) changes in demand for information technology outsourcing, business process outsourcing and consulting and systems integration services; (ii) the Company's ability to continue to develop and expand its service offerings to address emerging business demands and technological trends; (iii) competitive pressures; (iv) the Company's ability to consummate divestitures, and to consummate and integrate acquisitions and form alliances; (v) early termination of customer contracts; (vi) the Company's ability to collect its accounts receivable on a timely basis; (vii) the Company's ability to recover its capital investment in outsourcing contracts; (viii) the profitability of long-term customer contracts and fixed-price customer contracts, and the Company's ability to negotiate appropriate contract modifications; (ix) the Company's exposure to financially troubled customers; (x) litigation and other dispute resolution; (xi) customer indemni fication; (xii) the Company's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; and (xiii) general economic conditions and fluctuations in currency exchange rates in countries in which the Company does business.
The Company is engaged in providing services under contracts with the U.S. Government. These contracts are subject to extensive legal and regulatory requirements and, from time to time, agencies of the U.S. Government investigate whether the Company's operations are being conducted in accordance with these requirements. U.S. Government investigations of the Company, whether related to the Company's federal government contracts or conducted for other reasons, could result in administrative, civil or criminal liabilities, including repayments, fines or penalties being imposed upon the Company, or could lead to suspension or debarment from future U.S. Government contracting.
Forward-looking statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q speak only as of the date hereof, and forward-looking statements in documents attached or incorporated by reference speak only as to the date of those documents. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
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PART I, ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
For a discussion of the Company's market risk associated with interest rates and foreign currencies as of April 1, 2005, see "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk" in Part II, Item 7A, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year then ended. For the nine months ended December 30, 2005, there has been no significant change in related market risk factors.
PART I, ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
"Disclosure controls and procedures" are the controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. "Disclosure controls and procedures" include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in its Exchange Act reports is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of December 30, 2005 and, based upon this evaluation, have concluded that they are effective in all material respects.
"Internal control over financial reporting" is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer's principal executive and financial officers, and effected by the issuer's board of directors, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
- pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the issuer;
- provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and
- provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the issuer's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
During the fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2005, there was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is currently party to a number of disputes which involve or may involve litigation.
CSC is engaged in providing services under contracts with the U.S. Government. The contracts are subject to extensive legal and regulatory requirements and, from time to time, agencies of the U.S. Government investigate whether the Company's operations are being conducted in accordance with these requirements. U.S. Government investigations of the Company, whether related to the Company's federal government contracts or conducted for other reasons, could result in administrative, civil or criminal liabilities, including repayments, fines or penalties being imposed upon the Company, or could lead to suspension or debarment from future U.S. Government contracting. The Company believes it has adequately reserved for any losses it may experience from these investigations.
In the course of business, discrepancies or claims may arise as to the use or reliability of various software products provided by the Company for its customers. On February 11, 2005, the Company was named, along with other vendors to the insurance industry, and dozens of insurance companies in Hensley, et al. vs. Computer Sciences Corporation, et al., filed as a putative nationwide class action in state court in Miller County, Arkansas shortly before President Bush signed the Class Action Fairness Act into law. The plaintiffs allege the defendants conspired to wrongfully use software products licensed by the Company and the other software vendors to reduce the amount paid to the licensee's insureds for bodily injury claims. Plaintiffs also allege wrongful concealment of the manner in which these software programs evaluate claims and wrongful concealment of information about alleged inherent errors and flaws in the software. Plaintiffs seek injunctive and monetary relief of less than $75,0 00 for each class member, as well as attorney's fees and costs. This action was officially served upon the Company on November 11, 2005. The Company intends to defend itself vigorously against the allegations.
Litigation is inherently uncertain and it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of the matters discussed above. Considering the early stage of the Hensley case, the complicated issues presented by that matter, the fact that some defendants have sought to remove this case to federal court and the fact that no class has been certified, it is not possible at this time to make meaningful estimates of the amount or range of loss that could result from this matter. It is possible that the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows could be affected by the resolution of this matter. Whether any losses, damages or remedies ultimately resulting from this proceeding could reasonably have a material effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows will depend on a number of variables, including, for example, the timing and amount of such losses or damages, if any, and the structure and type of any such remedies. D epending on the ultimate resolution of these matters, some may be material to the Company's operating results for a particular period if an unfavorable outcome results, although such a material unfavorable result is not presently expected, and all other litigation, in the aggregate, is not expected to result in a material adverse impact to the consolidated financial statements.
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As reflected by Form 8-K filings made by Sears Holdings Corporation (SHC) on May 13, 2005 (following merger with K-Mart Holding Corporation), and by the Company on May 16, 2005, SHC's subsidiary, Sears, Roebuck and Co. (Sears), and the Company are in dispute over applicable termination fees following Sears' termination of its Master Services Agreement (Agreement) with the Company on May 11, 2005. The dispute is expected to be resolved pursuant to legal, mediation and arbitration proceedings during fiscal 2007. As of December 30, 2005, the Company had invested in net assets associated with the Agreement, including accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, software, property, plant and equipment, as well as other commitments. In addition to the above, the Company's assets include $38 million of net outsourcing contract costs. The Company will vigorously pursue recovery for its associated assets and commitments. While the Company expects full recovery of its investments associated with this Agre ement, if unsuccessful, the Company may experience a charge, which could be material, associated with the impairment of these assets.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
- None
- None
- Purchase of Equity Securities
The following table provides information on a monthly basis for the quarter ending December 30, 2005 with respect to the Company's purchase of equity securities:
Period | | Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) | | Average Price Paid Per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
October 1, 2005 to October 28, 2005 | | | | | | | | |
October 29, 2005 to November 25, 2005 | | | | | | | | |
November 26, 2005 to December 30, 2005 | | 519 | | $49.18 | | | | |
(1) The Company accepted 519 shares of its common stock in the third quarter ended December 30, 2005 from employees in lieu of cash due to the Company in connection with the exercise of stock options. Such shares of common stock are stated at cost and held as treasury shares to be used for general corporate purposes.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
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2.1 | Purchase Agreement dated as of December 12, 2004 by and among the Company, DynCorp, The Veritas Capital Fund II, L.P. and DI Acquisition Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 12, 2004) |
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3.1 | Restated Articles of Incorporation filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on June 11, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2003) |
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3.2 | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2003) |
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3.3 | Bylaws, amended and restated effective August 1, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2005) |
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10.1 | 1998 Stock Incentive Plan* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 1998) |
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10.2 | 2001 Stock Incentive Plan* (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on August 13, 2001) |
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10.3 | Schedule to the 2001 Stock Incentive Plan for United Kingdom personnel* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Annual Report on form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 2, 2004) |
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10.4 | 2004 Incentive Plan* (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on August 9, 2004) |
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10.5 | Form of Stock Option Agreement for employees* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2005) |
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10.6 | Form of Restricted Stock Agreements for employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2005) |
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10.7 | Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreements for employees* |
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10.8 | Annual Management Incentive Plan, effective April 2, 1983* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit X(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 1984) |
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10.9 | Form FY2006 Annual Management Incentive Plan 1 Worksheet* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2005) |
10.10 | Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, amended and restated effective January 1, 2005* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005) |
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10.11 | Deferred Compensation Plan, amended and restated effective January 1, 2005* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005) |
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10.12 | Severance Plan for Senior Management and Key Employees, amended and restated effective January 1, 2005* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005) |
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10.13 | Severance Agreement with Van B. Honeycutt, effective February 2, 1998* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 26, 1997) |
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10.14 | Employment Agreement with Van B. Honeycutt, effective May 1, 1999* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 2, 1999) |
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10.15 | Amendment of Employment Agreement with Van B. Honeycutt, effective February 3, 2003* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 27, 2002) |
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10.16 | Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement with Van B. Honeycutt, effective December 5, 2005* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005) |
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10.17 | Form of Indemnification Agreement for officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995) |
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10.18 | Form of Indemnification Agreement for directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit X(xxvi) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 1, 1988) |
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10.19 | 1997 Nonemployee Director Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on August 11, 1997) |
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10.20 | Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2005) |
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10.21 | Form of Amendment to Restricted Stock Unit Agreement with directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005) |
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10.22 | Rights Agreement dated February 18, 1998, as amended and restated effective February 7, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 28, 2005) |
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10.23 | Credit Agreement dated as of August 13, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Company's Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2004) |
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31.1 | Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer |
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31.2 | Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer |
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32.1 | Section 906 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer |
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32.2 | Section 906 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer |
*Management contract or compensatory plan or agreement
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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.
| | COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION |
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Date: February 8, 2006 | By: | /s/ Donald G. DeBuck |
| | Donald G. DeBuck |
| | Vice President and Controller |
| | Chief Accounting Officer |
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