EXHIBIT 99.1
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 29, 2006
As disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K to which this Exhibit is attached, the Company did not file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 29, 2006 by the February 7, 2007 deadline because it had not completed its internal stock option investigation and determined the tax and accounting impacts.
This Exhibit hereto contains unaudited preliminary financial and other information for the three and nine months ended December 29, 2006. This information has not been reviewed by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The amounts set forth in this Exhibit are subject to adjustment when the internal investigation has been completed and the tax and accounting impacts have been determined.
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PART I. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. | Unaudited Preliminary Financial Information | |
| Preliminary Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income, Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005 | 1 |
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| Preliminary Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets December 29, 2006 and March 31, 2006 | 2 |
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| Preliminary Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows, Nine Months Ended December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005 | 3 |
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| Notes to Preliminary Consolidated Condensed Financial Information | 4 |
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Preliminary Financial Information | 26 |
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 42 |
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PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 43 |
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Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 46 |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 46 |
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PART I, ITEM 1. UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has not completed its review of the following unaudited preliminary financial information.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)
| | Third Quarter Ended | | Nine Months Ended | |
(In millions except per-share amounts) | | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | |
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Revenues | | $ | 3,636.9 | | $ | 3,577.0 | | $ | 10,798.3 | | $ | 10,732.1 | |
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Costs of services (excludes depreciation and amortization) | | | 2,903.3 | | | 2,850.0 | | | 8,683.1 | | | 8,653.4 | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 228.5 | | | 207.7 | | | 683.8 | | | 620.6 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 262.0 | | | 267.9 | | | 789.2 | | | 812.3 | |
Interest expense | | | 38.4 | | | 24.6 | | | 107.4 | | | 74.6 | |
Interest income | | | (8.4 | ) | | (13.8 | ) | | (41.8 | ) | | (28.1 | ) |
Special items | | | 42.0 | | | | | | 279.9 | | | 52.0 | |
Total costs and expenses | | | 3,465.8 | | | 3,336.4 | | | 10,501.6 | | | 10,184.8 | |
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Income before taxes | | | 171.1 | | | 240.6 | | | 296.7 | | | 547.3 | |
Taxes on income | | | 56.8 | | | 75.5 | | | 145.2 | | | 174.0 | |
Income from continuing operations | | | 114.3 | | | 165.1 | | | 151.5 | | | 373.3 | |
Discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | | | 38.4 | | | | | | 61.3 | |
Net income | | $ | 114.3 | | $ | 203.5 | | $ | 151.5 | | $ | 434.6 | |
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Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Continuing operations | | $ | 0.66 | | $ | 0.89 | | $ | 0.85 | | $ | 2.01 | |
Discontinued operations | | | | | | 0.21 | | | | | | 0.33 | |
Basic | | $ | 0.66 | | $ | 1.10 | | $ | 0.85 | | $ | 2.34 | |
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Continuing operations | | $ | 0.65 | | $ | 0.88 | | $ | 0.84 | | $ | 1.99 | |
Discontinued operations | | | | | | 0.20 | | | | | | 0.33 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.65 | | $ | 1.08 | | $ | 0.84 | | $ | 2.32 | |
See accompanying notes.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(In millions except shares) | | Dec. 29, 2006 | | March 31, 2006 | |
ASSETS | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 726.0 | | $ | 1,290.7 | |
Receivables | | | 3,960.7 | | | 3,746.3 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 1,487.2 | | | 1,268.9 | |
Total current assets | | | 6,173.9 | | | 6,305.9 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 2,439.4 | | | 2,320.1 | |
Outsourcing contract costs, net | | | 1,047.4 | | | 1,175.3 | |
Software, net | | | 465.5 | | | 453.3 | |
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization | | | 2,491.6 | | | 2,306.3 | |
Other assets | | | 477.6 | | | 468.7 | |
Total assets | | $ | 13,095.4 | | $ | 13,029.6 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt | | $ | 587.1 | | $ | 85.3 | |
Accounts payable | | | 552.9 | | | 705.1 | |
Accrued payroll and related costs | | | 665.1 | | | 706.5 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 1,605.6 | | | 1,359.7 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 589.0 | | | 629.1 | |
Federal, state, and foreign income taxes | | | 615.2 | | | 655.4 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 4,614.9 | | | 4,141.1 | |
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Long-term debt, net | | | 1,421.8 | | | 1,376.8 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | | 804.8 | | | 739.8 | |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | |
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share; authorized 750,000,000 shares; issued 180,506,816 (2007) and 194,904,250 (2006) | | | 180.5 | | | 194.9 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 1,762.5 | | | 1,799.2 | |
Earnings retained for use in business | | | 4,362.9 | | | 5,042.1 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 301.5 | | | 106.8 | |
| | | 6,607.4 | | | 7,143.0 | |
Less common stock in treasury, at cost, 7,772,812 shares (2007) and 7,653,655 shares (2006) | | | (353.5 | ) | | (347.1 | ) |
Unearned restricted stock | | | | | | (24.0 | ) |
Total stockholders' equity | | | 6,253.9 | | | 6,771.9 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | | $ | 13,095.4 | | $ | 13,029.6 | |
See accompanying notes.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
| | Nine Months Ended | |
(In millions) | | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 151.5 | | $ | 434.6 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization and other non-cash charges | | | 908.1 | | | 871.4 | |
Gain on disposition, net of taxes | | | (20.7 | ) | | | |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: | | | | | | | |
Increase in assets | | | (439.3 | ) | | (543.5 | ) |
(Decrease)increase in liabilities | | | (62.4 | ) | | 43.9 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 537.2 | | | 806.4 | |
Investing activities: | | | | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | (550.6 | ) | | (629.4 | ) |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | | (131.3 | ) | | (44.1 | ) |
Dispositions | | | | | | .5 | |
Outsourcing contracts | | | (69.4 | ) | | (175.2 | ) |
Software | | | (114.1 | ) | | (121.1 | ) |
Other investing cash flows | | | 227.1 | | | 68.5 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (638.3 | ) | | (900.8 | ) |
Financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Borrowings of commercial paper, net | | | 497.4 | | | | |
Borrowings\(repayments) on lines of credit, net | | | (11.4 | ) | | 24.4 | |
Principal payments on long-term debt | | | (25.8 | ) | | (5.9 | ) |
Proceeds from stock option and other common stock transactions | | | 72.6 | | | 62.5 | |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | | | 3.1 | | | | |
Repurchase of common stock | | | (1,000.0 | ) | | | |
Acquisition of treasury stock | | | | | | (227.7 | ) |
Other financing cash flows | | | (2.3 | ) | | 5.0 | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (466.4 | ) | | (141.7 | ) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | 2.8 | | | (1.0 | ) |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | (564.7 | ) | | (237.1 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | | 1,290.7 | | | 1,010.3 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 726.0 | | $ | 773.2 | |
See accompanying notes.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC or the Company) has prepared this unaudited preliminary consolidated condensed financial information. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial information have been condensed or omitted. It is recommended that this preliminary condensed financial information be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has not completed its review of this preliminary condensed financial information.
The amounts set forth in this preliminary condensed financial information is subject to adjustment when the Company’s internal stock option investigation has been completed and the tax and accounting impacts have been determined.
The Company has reclassified pension plans which have asset balances from other long-term liabilities to other assets. The reclassifications have been made to prior period consolidated condensed financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. As a result the Company’s March 31, 2006 balance sheet reflects an $86.3 reclassification of other long-term liabilities to other assets. The balance sheet was the only financial statement impacted by this reclassification.
Note 2 - Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as follows:
| | Third Quarter Ended | |
| | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 114.3 | | $ | 165.1 | |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | | | 38.4 | |
Net income | | $ | 114.3 | | $ | 203.5 | |
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Common share information: | | | | | | | |
Average common shares outstanding for basic EPS | | | 172.362 | | | 185.679 | |
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents | | | 3.397 | | | 2.177 | |
Shares for diluted EPS | | | 175.759 | | | 187.856 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.66 | | $ | 0.89 | |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | | | 0.21 | |
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Basic EPS | | $ | 0.66 | | $ | 1.10 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.65 | | $ | 0.88 | |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | | | 0.20 | |
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Diluted EPS | | $ | 0.65 | | $ | 1.08 | |
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 2 - Earnings Per Share (continued)
| | Nine Months Ended | |
| | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 151.5 | | $ | 373.3 | |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | | | 61.3 | |
Net income | | $ | 151.5 | | $ | 434.6 | |
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Common share information: | | | | | | | |
Average common shares outstanding for basic EPS | | | 177.330 | | | 185.353 | |
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents | | | 3.552 | | | 1.784 | |
Shares for diluted EPS | | | 180.882 | | | 187.137 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.85 | | $ | 2.01 | |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | | | 0.33 | |
Basic EPS | | $ | 0.85 | | $ | 2.34 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.84 | | $ | 1.99 | |
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | | | | .33 | |
Diluted EPS | | $ | 0.84 | | $ | 2.32 | |
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 5,621,117 and 2,784,195 for the three months and 5,092,738 and 4,849,883 for the nine months ended December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005, 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 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 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."
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 3 - Discontinued Operations (continued)
During fiscal 2006, the Company finalized the working capital adjustments, payable in preferred stock, for the sale of DynCorp International (DI). As a result the Company recorded the receipt of $65.5 of 13% preferred stock, issued as of February 11, 2005 and an additional gain on sale for DI of $38.4 net of taxes of $20.7. In May 2006 the Company redeemed its preferred stock in DI for $168.6, of which $23.8 represented dividends receivable, resulting in a gain of $11.2 net of taxes of $7.1. 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. There was no preferred stock dividend income recognized during the third quarter ended December 29, 2006. During the nine months ended December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005 the Company recognized $3.6 and $15.8, respectively of preferred stock dividend income which is included in interest income in the consolidated statements of income.
Note 4 - Stock Incentive Plans
On April 1, 2006 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” The Company has adopted the modified prospective transition method and therefore has not restated the results of prior periods. Under this method, the Company is required to recognize compensation expense equal to the fair value of partially vested share-based awards at April 1, 2006 over the remaining period of service, as well as the compensation expense for those share-based awards granted or modified on or after April 1, 2006. The total stock-based compensation expense for awards issued on or after April 1, 2006 is recorded on a straight-line basis over the vesting period based on the grant-date fair values. For those awards granted prior to the date of adoption, compensation expense is recognized on an accelerated basis based on the grant-date fair value amount as calculated for pro forma purposes under SFAS No. 123. The fair values are estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model as discussed below.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company accounted for its stock-based compensation expense under Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations. The Company disclosed in its prior financial statements certain pro forma net income and earnings per share information under SFAS No. 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” as amended by SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure.”
In accordance with SFAS No. 123R, the Company recognized $14.3 and $47.2 of stock-based compensation expense ($10.1 and $31.8 net of tax) for the three and nine months ended December 29, 2006. Of this amount, $3.5 and $11.4 was charged to costs of services and $10.8 and $35.8 was charged to selling, general and administrative expense, respectively. As a result of adopting SFAS No. 123R, income from continuing operations before taxes for the three and nine months ended December 29, 2006 was $11.1 and $34.8 lower, respectively, than had the Company continued to account for share-based compensation under APB 25. The impact on diluted earnings per share for the same periods was $.04 and $.13 per share, respectively.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 4 - Stock Incentive Plans (continued)
The following pro forma table illustrates the impact on net earnings and earnings per share had the Company applied the fair value expense recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 for the three and nine months ended December 30, 2005:
| | Three Months Ended December 30, 2005 | | Nine Months Ended December 30, 2005 | |
Net income, as reported | | $ | 203.5 | | $ | 434.6 | |
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income, net of related tax effects | | | 2.4 | | | 6.2 | |
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects | | | (8.9 | ) | | (26.1 | ) |
Pro forma net income | | $ | 197.0 | | $ | 414.7 | |
Earnings per share: | | | | | | | |
Basic - as reported | | $ | 1.10 | | $ | 2.34 | |
Basic - pro forma | | | 1.06 | | | 2.24 | |
Diluted - as reported | | | 1.08 | | | 2.32 | |
Diluted - pro forma | | | 1.05 | | | 2.22 | |
As indicated, the Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton model in determining the fair value of options granted. In applying this model, the expected term was calculated based on the Company’s historical experience with respect to its stock plan activity and is representative of the period of time that the stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. Beginning April 1, 2006, the Company determined separate assumptions for the expected term of options granted based on three separate job tier classifications which had distinct historical exercise behavior. This resulted in separate fair value calculations by job tier. The risk-free interest rate was based on the zero coupon interest rate of U.S. Government issued Treasury strips with a period commensurate with the expected term of the options. In determining the overall risk-free interest rate, a range of interest rates from 4.45% to 4.96% was applied depending on the applicable job tier and date of grant. Expected volatility was based on a blended approach using an equal weighting of implied volatility and historical volatility. Historical volatility was based on the Company’s 10-year historical daily closing price. Implied volatility was based on option trading behavior for those options traded on certain exchange markets that have maturities of nine months and longer. The range of volatility used for the nine months ended December 29, 2006 was 28% to 33%. Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 4 - Stock Incentive Plans (continued)
The weighted average fair values of stock options granted during the nine months ended December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005 were $16.67 and $16.12 per share, respectively. In calculating the actual and pro forma compensation expense for its stock incentive plans, the Company used the following weighted average assumptions:
| | Nine Months Ended | |
| | December 29, 2006 | | December 30, 2005 | |
Risk-free interest rate | | | 4.84 | % | | 3.73 | % |
Expected volatility | | | 28 | % | | 41 | % |
Expected lives | | | 4.08 years | | | 3.86 years | |
Employee Incentive Plans
The Company has four stock incentive plans which authorize the issuance of stock options, restricted stock and other stock-based incentives to employees upon terms approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company issues authorized but previously unissued shares upon the exercise of stock options, the granting of restricted stock and the redemption of restricted stock units (RSUs). The Company’s standard vesting schedule for stock options and stock awards (restricted stock and RSUs) is one third on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, except for certain stock awards where one third of the shares vest on each of the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Prior to April 2001, the Company’s standard vesting schedule for stock options and awards was one fifth of the shares vested on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date. Stock options are generally granted for a term of ten years. At December 29, 2006, 3,951,134 shares of CSC common stock were available for the grant of future stock options, stock awards or other stock-based incentives to employees.
Stock Options
Information concerning stock options granted under stock incentive plans is as follows:
| | Nine Months Ended December 29, 2006 | |
| | Number of Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
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Outstanding at April 1, 2006 | | | 17,249,441 | | $ | 42.22 | | | 6.11 | | $ | 203.5 | |
Granted | | | 3,120,075 | | | 55.25 | | | | | | | |
Exercised | | | (1,968,761 | ) | | 36.93 | | | | | | | |
Canceled/Forfeited/Expired | | | (512,880 | ) | | 49.75 | | | | | | | |
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Outstanding at December 29, 2006 | | | 17,887,875 | | | 44.86 | | | 6.08 | | | 168.5 | |
Vested and expected to vest in the future at December 29, 2006 | | | 17,607,297 | | | 44.77 | | | 6.02 | | | 167.5 | |
Exercisable at December 29, 2006 | | | 12,249,168 | | | 42.92 | | | 4.84 | | | 138.6 | |
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 4 - Stock Incentive Plans (continued)
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005 was $33.5 and $29.2, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options is based on the difference between the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at December 29, 2006 (for options outstanding), or date of exercise, for options exercised during the period less the applicable exercise price. The total grant date fair value of stock options vested during the nine months ended December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005 was $35.6 and $48.4, respectively.
The cash received from stock options exercised during the nine months ended December 29, 2006 was $72.6. During the nine months ended December 29, 2006 the Company realized income tax benefits of $10.9 related to the exercise of these stock options.
As of December 29, 2006 there was $47.4 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options, net of expected forfeitures. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.97 years.
Stock Awards
Stock awards consist of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs). Restricted stock awards consist of shares of common stock of the Company issued at a price of $0. Upon issuance to an employee, shares of restricted stock become outstanding, receive dividends and have voting rights. The shares are subject to forfeiture and to restrictions which limit the sale or transfer during the restriction period. The restrictions on shares of CSC restricted stock normally lapse on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of issuance for awards issued in lieu of cash bonuses, and on the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries for all others.
The restrictions on RSUs vest on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of issuance for those issued in lieu of cash bonuses, and on the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries for all others. Upon the vesting date, the RSUs are automatically redeemed for shares of CSC common stock and dividend equivalents.
Information concerning stock awards granted under stock incentive plans is as follows:
| | Nine Months Ended December 29, 2006 | |
| | Number of Shares | | Weighted Average Fair Value | |
Outstanding at April 1, 2006 | | | 795,991 | | $ | 43.10 | |
Granted | | | 560,752 | | | 55.35 | |
Released/Redeemed | | | (193,584 | ) | | 44.94 | |
Forfeited/Canceled | | | (14,990 | ) | | | |
Outstanding at December 29, 2006 | | | 1,148,169 | | | 48.17 | |
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 4 - Stock Incentive Plans (continued)
As of December 29, 2006 there was $40.7 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.03 years.
Nonemployee Director Incentives
The Company has one stock incentive plan which authorizes the issuance of stock options, restricted stock and other stock-based incentives to nonemployee directors upon terms approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.
Generally, RSU awards to nonemployee directors vest in full as of the next annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders following the date they are granted and are issued at a price of $0. Information concerning RSUs granted to nonemployee directors is as follows:
| | Nine Months Ended December 29, 2006 | |
| | Number of Shares | | Weighted Average Fair Value | |
Outstanding at April 1, 2006 | | | 59,521 | | $ | 42.45 | |
Granted | | | 14,400 | | | 52.39 | |
Released/Redeemed | | | (600 | ) | | 37.81 | |
Forfeited/Canceled | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at December 29, 2006 | | | 73,321 | | | 44.44 | |
When a holder of RSUs ceases to be a director of the Company, the RSUs are automatically redeemed for shares of CSC common stock and dividend equivalents with respect to such shares. The number of shares to be delivered upon redemption is equal to the number of RSUs that are vested at the time the holder ceases to be a director. At the holder’s election the RSUs may be redeemed (i) as an entirety, upon the day the holder ceases to be a director, or (ii) in substantially equal amounts upon the first five, ten or fifteen anniversaries of such termination of service.
As of December 29, 2006 there was $0.4 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested nonemployee director RSUs. The cost is expected to be fully recognized as of the annual stockholders’ meeting on July 30, 2007.
Note 5 - Depreciation and Amortization
Included in the consolidated condensed balance sheets are the following accumulated depreciation and amortization amounts:
| | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Mar. 31, 2006 | |
Property and equipment | | $ | 3,423.6 | | $ | 3,047.8 | |
Goodwill | | | 337.3 | | | 323.0 | |
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 6 - Dividends
No dividends were paid during the periods presented. At December 29, 2006 and March 31, 2006, there were 180,506,816 and 194,904,250 shares, respectively, of $1.00 par value common stock issued. The Company had 7,772,812 and 7,653,655 shares of treasury stock as of December 29, 2006 and March 31, 2006, respectively.
Note 7 - Cash Flows
Cash payments for interest on indebtedness were $113.8 and $81.0 for the nine months ended December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005, respectively. Net cash payments for taxes on income were $202.0 and $95.8 for the nine months ended December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005, respectively.
Note 8 - Comprehensive Income
The components of comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows:
| | Third Quarter Ended | |
| | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | |
Net income | | $ | 114.3 | | $ | 203.5 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 63.6 | | | (40.3 | ) |
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities | | | 1.3 | | | 11.5 | |
Comprehensive income | | $ | 179.2 | | $ | 174.7 | |
| | |
| | Nine Months Ended | |
| | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | |
Net income | | $ | 151.5 | | $ | 434.6 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 201.3 | | | (177.8 | ) |
Unfunded pension adjustment | | | (1.2 | ) | | | |
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities | | | 1.5 | | | 11.7 | |
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income | | | (6.9 | ) | | | |
Comprehensive income | | $ | 346.2 | | $ | 268.5 | |
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 on available for sale securities.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
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 segment 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:
| | Global Commercial | | U.S. Federal | | Corporate | | Total | |
Third Quarter Ended, December 29, 2006 | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues | | $ | 2,338.8 | | $ | 1,298.1 | | | | | $ | 3,636.9 | |
Earnings (loss) before special items, interest and taxes | | | 181.0 | | | 86.2 | | $ | (24.1 | ) | | 243.1 | |
Assets | | | 9,186.3 | | | 3,657.4 | | | 251.7 | | | 13,095.4 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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 | |
Assets | | | 8,392.3 | | | 3,436.6 | | | 794.9 | | | 12,623.8 | |
| | Global Commercial | | U.S. Federal | | Corporate | | Total | |
Nine Months Ended, December 29, 2006 | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues | | $ | 6,879.5 | | $ | 3,918.8 | | | | | $ | 10,798.3 | |
Earnings (loss) before special items, interest and taxes | | | 431.1 | | | 268.5 | | $ | (57.4 | ) | | 642.2 | |
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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 | |
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 9 - Segment Information (continued)
A reconciliation of earnings before special items, interest and taxes to income before taxes is as follows:
| | Third Quarter Ended | |
| | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | |
Earnings before special items, interest and taxes | | $ | 243.1 | | $ | 251.4 | |
Interest expense | | | (38.4 | ) | | (24.6 | ) |
Interest income | | | 8.4 | | | 13.8 | |
Special items | | | (42.0 | ) | | | |
Income before taxes | | $ | 171.1 | | $ | 240.6 | |
| | Nine Months Ended | |
| | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | |
Earnings before special items, interest and taxes | | $ | 642.2 | | $ | 645.8 | |
Interest expense | | | (107.4 | ) | | (74.6 | ) |
Interest income | | | 41.8 | | | 28.1 | |
Special items | | | (279.9 | ) | | (52.0 | ) |
Income before taxes | | $ | 296.7 | | $ | 547.3 | |
Note 10 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
A summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the nine months ended December 29, 2006 is as follows:
| | Global Commercial | | U.S. Federal | | Total | |
Balance as of March 31, 2006 | | $ | 1,752.7 | | $ | 553.6 | | $ | 2,306.3 | |
Additions | | | 16.3 | | | - | | | 16.3 | |
Foreign currency translation | | | 75.5 | | | - | | | 75.5 | |
Acquisitions | | | - | | | 93.5 | | | 93.5 | |
Balance as of December 29, 2006 | | $ | 1,844.5 | | $ | 647.1 | | $ | 2,491.6 | |
The Global Commercial additions to goodwill for the period relates to the acquisition of the remaining interest of a majority owned joint venture. The U.S. Federal increase in goodwill relates to the Datatrac Information Services acquisition on December 22, 2006. See footnote 11 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.”
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 10 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (continued)
A summary of amortizable intangible assets as of December 29, 2006 and March 31, 2006 is as follows:
| | December 29, 2006 | |
| | Gross Carrying Value | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net | |
Software | | $ | 1,301.1 | | $ | 835.6 | | $ | 465.5 | |
Outsourcing contract costs | | | 2,235.7 | | | 1,188.3 | | | 1,047.4 | |
Other intangible assets | | | 172.2 | | | 104.7 | | | 67.5 | |
Total intangible assets | | $ | 3,709.0 | | $ | 2,128.6 | | $ | 1,580.4 | |
| | March 31, 2006 | |
| | Gross Carrying Value | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net | |
Software | | $ | 1,185.7 | | $ | 732.4 | | $ | 453.3 | |
Outsourcing contract costs | | | 2,288.1 | | | 1,112.8 | | | 1,175.3 | |
Other intangible assets | | | 172.2 | | | 95.6 | | | 76.6 | |
Total intangible assets | | $ | 3,646.0 | | $ | 1,940.8 | | $ | 1,705.2 | |
Amortization related to intangible assets was $106.0 and $110.5 for the three months and $323.9 and $324.1 for the nine months ended December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005, respectively. Estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets as of March 31, 2006 for each of the subsequent five years, fiscal 2007 through fiscal 2011, is as follows: $357, $290, $261, $217, and $145, respectively.
Note 11 - Special Items
Special items totaling $42.0 and $279.9 were recorded during the third quarter and nine months ended December 29, 2006, respectively. For the third quarter and nine months ended December 29, 2006 special items consisted of: (1) a $42.0 and $297.2 restructuring charge for the third quarter and nine months year to date, respectively, (see discussion below), (2) a year to date $1.0 true-up of an estimate related to the fiscal 2006 Nortel impairment charge and (3) an $18.3 gain from the redemption of DynCorp International preferred stock recorded during the first quarter of fiscal 2007.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Restructuring
In April 2006, the Company announced a restructuring plan which will be carried out during fiscal 2007 and 2008. The objectives of the plan are to 1) streamline CSC’s worldwide operations and 2) leverage the increased use of lower cost global resources. Restructuring charges consist predominantly of severance and related employee payments resulting from terminations. Workforce reductions of approximately 4,300 and 700 employees are planned for fiscal 2007 and 2008, respectively, with an estimated total pre-tax cost of $375. In addition, during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 the Company evaluated facility consolidation opportunities and other areas where operations can be streamlined and costs reduced consistent with the plan objectives. As a result, lease termination, asset impairment and other charges will also be incurred with an estimated incremental pre-tax cost of $65, about $55 of which is expected to impact pre-tax cash flow. Accordingly, the total estimated pre-tax restructuring cost is now projected to be $440, of which $375 is projected to impact pre-tax cash flow.
The charge recorded in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 includes $24.3 and $274.9 for workforce reduction costs and $17.7 and $22.3 for vacant space and other charges. The other costs are net of an $11.6 gain on the sale of a datacenter. All but approximately $.5 of the restructuring charge is projected to be incurred in the Global Commercial reporting segment, with the remainder associated with corporate and shared service center operations. Less than $.1 of the nine month charge was incurred at corporate.
The restructuring related cash outflow - net of cash received from the datacenter sale referenced above - for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 was approximately $120. Estimated full year fiscal 2007 pre-tax restructuring cash flow - net of cash received from the datacenter sale - is approximately $175.
A majority of the planned headcount reductions (2,600 in fiscal 2007 and 50 in 2008) will take place in Europe. Approximately 1,300 and 500 positions will be reduced in North America in fiscal 2007 and 2008, respectively, with the balance in Australia and Asia. Partially offsetting the reductions will be headcount increases in certain lower cost regions of approximately 1,600 and 400 employees in fiscal 2007 and 2008, respectively. As of December 29, 2006, approximately 4,000 separations have been completed (approximately one-quarter due to attrition). Approximately 1,400 new hires occurred in lower cost regions during the nine months ending December 29, 2006 including replacements of some of the 4,000 reductions as well as for previously-planned and on-going business activities.
The Company’s strategy in Europe is to obtain negotiated, voluntary terminations to the extent possible, but involuntary terminations are also necessary in certain countries to attain targeted reductions. Outside of Europe, the Company expects all terminations to be involuntary. Involuntary termination benefits are determined in accordance with existing company policies and local legal requirements. In some countries, local regulations require the Company to consult with employee representatives such as works councils or unions in the determination of job categories and number of employees to be terminated, as well as the resulting termination benefit amounts.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
The amounts of termination benefits are typically attributable to employees’ services already rendered and increase as length of service increases. The Company records charges for negotiated, voluntary terminations at the time an employee accepts the Company’s offer. Involuntary termination benefits are accrued at the time such obligations are considered probable and reasonably estimable. Such a calculation is based on estimates of benefit payouts as well as number and type of staff to be terminated. In cases where a plan calls for first attempting to garner voluntary terminations and then moves to involuntary terminations if targeted reductions are not achieved, a charge is accrued based on estimated involuntary benefits for all remaining reductions.
Accruals for future termination benefits are based on a number of assumptions and estimates. Such accruals may differ from actual results for a variety of reasons, including: different benefit amounts or mix of employees as a result of completed employee representative consultations; additional voluntary terminations in lieu of accrued involuntary terminations; changes in mix of actual terminated employees by age, years of service, or job class.
Restructuring-related pre-tax cash payments are estimated to be approximately $175 in fiscal 2007 and $200 in fiscal 2008. Included in the restructuring charge are pension benefit augmentations that are due to certain employees in accordance with legal or contractual obligations, which will be paid out over several years as part of normal pension distributions. Such liabilities are included in the consolidated pension liability account.
See the following table for a summary of fiscal 2007 activity:
Three months ended December 29, 2006:
| | Liability As of Sept. 29, 2006 | | Total pre-tax charges recorded 3rd quarter fiscal 2007 | | Less charges not affecting restructuring liability (1) | | Less Payments | | Other(2) | | Restructuring liability as of Dec. 29, 2006 | |
Workforce reductions | | $ | 139.8 | | $ | 24.3 | | | | | $ | (42.8 | ) | $ | 4.6 | | $ | 125.9 | |
Other | | | 0.6 | | | 17.7 | | $ | 11.3 | | | (1.2 | ) | | 0.2 | | | 28.6 | |
Total | | $ | 140.4 | | $ | 42.0 | | $ | 11.3 | | $ | (44.0 | ) | $ | 4.8 | | $ | 154.5 | |
Nine months ended December 29, 2006:
| | Total pre-tax charges recorded year-to-date fiscal 2007 | | Less charges not affecting restructuring liability (1) | | Less Payments | | Other(2) | | Restructuring liability as of Dec. 29, 2006 | |
Workforce reductions | | $ | 275.0 | | $ | (6.7 | ) | $ | (149.1 | ) | $ | 6.7 | | $ | 125.9 | |
Other | | | 22.2 | | | 8.5 | | | (2.3 | ) | | 0.2 | | | 28.6 | |
Total | | $ | 297.2 | | $ | 1.8 | | $ | (151.4 | ) | $ | 6.9 | | $ | 154.5 | |
(1) | Charges consist of vacant space costs and pension benefit augmentations offset by gains on sale of restructured assets. |
(2) | Foreign currency translation adjustments. |
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 12 - Acquisitions
On December 22, 2006 CSC completed the acquisition of Datatrac Information Services, Inc., a privately held U.S. government services and solutions provider headquartered in Richardson, Texas for an initial purchase price of $123 subject to final purchase accounting adjustments. The acquisition extends CSC's ability to offer comprehensive solutions in identity management and credentialing, a market segment of strategic importance to CSC's Federal Sector operation. It also expands the company's capabilities in offering customer contact solutions to clients across the broad U.S. federal market and strengthens CSC’s ability to compete for work within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies.
The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method, and although immaterial, Datatrac’s results of operations have been included with the Company’s from the date of acquisition, December 22, 2006, to the end of the period. The purchase price of the acquisition was allocated to the net assets acquired based on estimates of the fair values at the date of the acquisition. CSC is in the process of allocating fair values for certain intangible assets using an independent appraisal. The excess purchase price over the fair values of the net tangible assets, identified intangible assets and liabilities acquired was allocated to goodwill. Initial goodwill of $93.5 will be adjusted for the results of valuing the intangible assets by the independent appraiser. The goodwill recognized was assigned to the U.S. Federal segment, and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
A summary of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Datatrac acquisition and the net cash paid are as follows:
| | Estimated Fair Values | |
Accounts receivable | | $ | 27.4 | |
Prepaids and other current assets | | | 2.6 | |
Other assets, net | | | 1.7 | |
Net property, plant and equipment | | | 16.0 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | (20.2 | ) |
Long-term debt | | | (0.2 | ) |
Goodwill | | | 93.5 | |
Net assets acquired and goodwill | | $ | 120.8 | |
| | | | |
Purchase price | | $ | 123.0 | |
Less cash acquired | | | (2.2 | ) |
Purchase price net of cash acquired | | $ | 120.8 | |
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 12 - Acquisitions (continued)
The pro forma impact on net income and earnings per share have not been disclosed for the current or comparable prior periods, as the amounts were immaterial to the financial statements as a whole.
The Company is currently assessing plans to exit or consolidate certain acquired operations and facilities as Datatrac is integrated into the Company’s operations. Upon completion of the assessment the Company will formulate a plan to exit or consolidate the identified operations and facilities. Generally accepted accounting principles require that costs related to these exit or consolidation activities, 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. Currently, the purchase accounting for Datatrac has not been finalized; therefore, the Company’s costs for exit activities have not been determined or reflected in the purchase price allocation. The Company expects to record the assumed liabilities and related impact to goodwill over the next twelve months.
During September 2006 Danske Regioner exercised its option to put its minority interest in CSC Scandihealth A/S (Scandihealth) to CSC. As a result, CSC acquired the remaining 40% share of Scandihealth it did not own for a purchase price of approximately $20.8. The purchase price was preliminarily allocated to the related minority interest liability of $4 and the remainder to goodwill. The goodwill recognized was included in the Global Commercial segment, none of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Prior to the exercise of the option Scandihealth was a consolidated subsidiary of CSC and, as such, its assets and liabilities were reflected in CSC’s consolidated balance sheet. The proforma impact on net income and earnings per share have not been disclosed for the current or comparable prior periods, as the amounts were immaterial to the financial statements as a whole.
As a result of the DynCorp acquisition on March 7, 2003, the Company incurred costs to exit and consolidate activities, involuntarily terminate employees, and other costs to integrate DynCorp into the Company. The facility consolidations relate to plans to vacate and sublease DynCorp facilities. The components of the final acquisition integration liabilities included in the purchase price allocation for DynCorp are presented in the following table.
| | Acquisition Integration Liabilities | | Paid as of December 29, 2006 | | Balance Remaining at December 29, 2006 | |
Severance payments | | $ | 7.1 | | $ | 7.1 | | | | |
Facility consolidations | | | 66.6 | | | 52.7 | | $ | 13.9 | |
Other | | | 6.1 | | | 3.5 | | | 2.6 | |
| | $ | 79.8 | | $ | 63.3 | | $ | 16.5 | |
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 12 - Acquisitions (continued)
During fiscal 2006, the Company finalized a scheme of arrangement to acquire the 26.9% of CSA Holdings Ltd (CSAH) now 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 (approximately $44). 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 share have not been disclosed for the current or comparable prior periods, as the amounts were immaterial to the financial statements as a whole.
Note 13 - Share Repurchase Program
On June 29, 2006 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $2,000. In connection with the share repurchase program the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement and a collared accelerated share repurchase agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co on June 29, 2006. Under the accelerated share repurchase agreement, which was effective as of June 29, 2006, the Company acquired 9.3 shares of common stock on June 29, 2006 from Goldman, Sachs & Co for $500. Under the collared accelerated share repurchase transaction, which was effective July 5, 2006, the Company received an initial minimum delivery of common stock outstanding of 7.1 shares for a payment of $500. The transactions were accounted for as a share retirement with common stock, paid-in capital and retained earnings reduced by $16.4, $152.6 and $831.0, respectively. The Company will receive additional shares pursuant to this agreement depending on movements in the market price of the Company’s common stock over the life of the agreement. The agreement has a term of six to twelve months after completion of the period establishing the hedge price, which was completed on July 28, 2006.
Under both the accelerated share repurchase and the collared accelerated share repurchase agreements, Goldman, Sachs & Co may repurchase an equivalent number of shares in the open market over the terms of the respective agreements. The accelerated share repurchase agreement may be completed at any time between January 29, 2007 and June 29, 2007. At the completion of the agreement, CSC’s initial price under the accelerated share repurchase agreement will be adjusted up or down based on the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of the stock during this period. Such adjustment may be settled in cash or stock at the Company’s discretion. The collared accelerated share repurchase agreement may be completed at anytime between January 29, 2007 and July 30, 2007. The Company financed the accelerated share repurchase transactions initially with cash on hand and the issuance of approximately $600 of commercial paper.
The Company also entered into a purchase agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co to acquire up to an additional $1,000 in market value of outstanding common stock through open market repurchase transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The share repurchase program will begin after completion of the accelerated share repurchase and the collared share repurchase agreement and is expected to be completed over a twelve month period.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies
The Company guarantees working capital credit lines established with local financial institutions for its non-U.S. business units. Generally, guarantees have one-year terms and are renewed annually. CSC guarantees up to $569.5 of such working capital lines; however, as of December 29, 2006, the amount of the maximum potential payment is $59.2, the amount of the related outstanding subsidiary debt. The $59.2 outstanding debt is reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company generally 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.
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 which may be experienced 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 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 than $.075 for each class member, as well as attorney’s fees and costs. The Company is vigorously defending itself against the allegations.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
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 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. Depending 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 amounts due and owing and applicable termination fees following Sears' termination of its Master Services Agreement (Agreement) with the Company on May 11, 2005. The dispute which also involves billings for continued services and counterclaim allegations by Sears of contract breaches is expected to be resolved pursuant to negotiations or legal and arbitration proceedings. As of December 29, 2006, the Company’s investment in net assets associated with the Agreement was approximately $80 million. These net assets include accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, outsourcing contract costs, software, and property, plant and equipment. The Company will vigorously pursue recovery for its associated assets and commitments. While the Company expects full recovery of its investments associated with this Agreement, if unsuccessful, the Company may experience a charge, which could be material, associated with the impairment of these assets.
The Company has converted 16 submitted Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) to interest bearing claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) totaling in excess of $1,000 on two U.S. Federal contracts. Included in current assets on the Company’s balance sheet is approximately $807 of unbilled accounts receivable and deferred costs related to the 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 behind the need for CSC to provide critical on-going operational support. The Company does not record any profit element when it defers costs associated with such REAs/claims. We believe we have a legal basis for pursuing recovery of these REAs/claims and that collection is probable with interest on the claims accruing but not being recognized. Settlement of the amounts depends on individual circumstances, negotiations with the parties and prosecution of the claims; we are unable to predict the timing of resolution of these claims.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
Several shareholders of the Company have filed purported derivative actions and a related class action suit against the Company, as nominal defendant, and certain of CSC's executive officers and directors. These actions generally allege that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duty to the Company by purportedly “backdating” stock options granted to CSC executives, improperly recording and accounting for allegedly backdated stock options, and producing and disseminating disclosures that improperly recorded and accounted for the allegedly backdated options. They allege that certain of the defendants were unjustly enriched and seek to require them to disgorge their profits.
In response to an investigation of the Company's option grant practices by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York, the Company's Board of Directors has established a special committee of directors to conduct an independent investigation into CSC's option grant practices. The Company and the special committee are cooperating with the SEC and the U.S. Attorney, as well as the IRS in a related inquiry, on these matters.
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 other matters in the ordinary course of business. Whether any losses, damages or remedies ultimately resulting from such other matters could reasonably have a material effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operation, 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. For these reasons, it is not possible to make reliable estimates of the amount or range of loss that could result from these other matters at this time. Company management does not, however, presently expect any of such other matters to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 15 - 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:
| | Third Quarter Ended | |
| | December 29, 2006 | | December 30, 2005 | |
Pensions | | | U.S. Plans | | | Non-U.S. Plans | | | U.S. Plans | | | Non-U.S. Plans | |
Service cost | | $ | 32.1 | | $ | 23.3 | | $ | 29.6 | | $ | 16.5 | |
Interest cost | | | 29.1 | | | 25.8 | | | 25.6 | | | 19.9 | |
Expected return on assets | | | (33.4 | ) | | (31.1 | ) | | (28.1 | ) | | (21.3 | ) |
Amortization of transition obligation | | | | | | .3 | | | | | | .3 | |
Amortization of prior service cost | | | .8 | | | .1 | | | .8 | | | .1 | |
Amortization of unrecognized net loss | | | 4.1 | | | 3.4 | | | 5.9 | | | 3.7 | |
Curtailment (gain) loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Special termination benefit recognized | | | | | | (.2 | ) | | | | | | |
Net periodic pension cost | | $ | 32.7 | | $ | 21.6 | | $ | 33.8 | | $ | 19.2 | |
| | Nine Months Ended | |
| | December 29, 2006 | | December 30, 2005 | |
Pensions | | | U.S. Plans | | | Non-U.S. Plans | | | U.S. Plans | | | Non-U.S. Plans | |
Service cost | | $ | 96.3 | | $ | 69.8 | | $ | 88.8 | | $ | 60.4 | |
Interest cost | | | 87.3 | | | 75.7 | | | 76.8 | | | 64.3 | |
Expected return on assets | | | (100.2 | ) | | (89.0 | ) | | (84.3 | ) | | (68.8 | ) |
Amortization of transition obligation | | | | | | .9 | | | | | | .9 | |
Amortization of prior service cost | | | 2.4 | | | .4 | | | 2.4 | | | .3 | |
Amortization of unrecognized net loss | | | 12.3 | | | 12.0 | | | 17.7 | | | 11.9 | |
Curtailment (gain) loss | | | | | | .7 | | | | | | | |
Special termination benefit recognized | | | | | | 6.5 | | | | | | | |
Net periodic pension cost | | $ | 98.1 | | $ | 77.0 | | $ | 101.4 | | $ | 69.0 | |
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 15 - Pension and Other Benefit Plans (continued)
| | Third Quarter Ended | |
| | December 29, 2006 | | December 30, 2005 | |
Other Postretirement Benefits | | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | |
Service cost | | $ | .6 | | $ | .1 | | $ | .4 | | $ | .1 | |
Interest cost | | | 2.2 | | | .1 | | | 1.7 | | | .2 | |
Expected return on assets | | | (1.6 | ) | | | | | (1.6 | ) | | | |
Amortization of transition obligation | | | .4 | | | | | | .4 | | | | |
Amortization of prior service cost | | | .2 | | | | | | .2 | | | | |
Amortization of unrecognized net loss | | | .9 | | | | | | .1 | | | | |
Net periodic pension cost | | $ | 2.7 | | $ | .2 | | $ | 1.2 | | $ | .3 | |
| | Nine Months Ended | |
| | December 29, 2006 | | December 30, 2005 | |
Other Postretirement Benefits | | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | |
Service cost | | $ | 1.8 | | $ | .3 | | $ | 1.2 | | $ | .3 | |
Interest cost | | | 6.6 | | | .3 | | | 5.3 | | | .6 | |
Expected return on assets | | | (4.8 | ) | | | | | (4.8 | ) | | | |
Amortization of transition obligation | | | 1.2 | | | | | | 1.2 | | | | |
Amortization of prior service cost | | | .6 | | | | | | .6 | | | | |
Amortization of unrecognized net loss | | | 2.7 | | | | | | .3 | | | | |
Net periodic pension cost | | $ | 8.1 | | $ | .6 | | $ | 3.8 | | $ | .9 | |
As previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006, the Company expects to contribute $245 to its defined benefit pension and post retirement benefit plans during fiscal 2007. During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 the Company contributed $51 and $174, respectively, to its defined benefit pension plans.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
(Dollars in millions except per-share amounts)
Note 16 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48). The interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company's financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Specifically, the pronouncement prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on the related derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting for interim periods, disclosure and transition of uncertain tax positions. The interpretation is effective for CSC’s fiscal 2008. The Company is assessing FIN 48 and has not determined the impact that the adoption of FIN 48 will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In September, 2006 the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (SFAS No. 157), “Fair Value Measurements.” The Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. The Statement is effective for CSC’s fiscal 2009. At this time the Company does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
On September 13, 2006 the Securities and Exchange Commission released Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements.” SAB No. 108 requires a registrant to quantify all misstatements that could be material to financial statement users under both the “rollover” and “iron curtain” approaches. If either approach results in quantifying a misstatement that is material the registrant must adjust its financial statements. SAB No. 108 is applicable for CSC’s fiscal 2007. The Company is assessing but has not determined the impact, if any, SAB No. 108 will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In September, 2006 the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158 (SFAS No. 158), “Employer’s Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans.” This Statement requires the overfunded or underfunded status of single-employer defined benefit postretirement plans be recognized as an asset or liability in the statement of financial position. The Statement requires the funded status for pension plans to be determined based on the projected benefit obligation and for other postretirement plans on the accumulated benefit obligation. These provisions are effective for CSC’s fiscal 2007. In addition, the Statement requires that the plan measurement date coincide with the Company’s fiscal year-end. This provision is effective for CSC’s fiscal 2009. The Company is reviewing SFAS No. 158 and at this time has not determined the impact adoption of the Statement will have on its consolidated financial statements.
PART I, ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2007 versus
Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2006
All statements and assumptions in this Exhibit 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, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in such statements. These forward looking statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The reader should specifically consider the various risks discussed in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Forward-looking statements in this Exhibit 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.
General
As noted in the Company’s February 6, 2007 press release, the Company will delay filing its third quarter Form 10-Q until the Company’s internal stock option investigation has been completed and the tax and accounting impacts have been determined. The preliminary financial information discussed below is subject to adjustment based on the outcome of the internal investigation.
The following discussion and analysis provides information management believes relevant to an assessment and understanding of the preliminary financial information of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC or the Company). The discussion should be read in conjunction with preliminary financial information and notes thereto contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Exhibit and with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006. The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has not completed its review of the preliminary financial information contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Exhibit. The following discusses the Company’s preliminary financial information as of and for the three and nine months ended December 29, 2006 and the comparable periods for the prior fiscal year.
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 times 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 March 31, 2006.
Third Quarter Overview
Key highlights of the third quarter and year-to-date include:
· | Third quarter revenues as reported rose 1.7%, and declined .9% on a constant currency basis. |
· | Nine months year-to-date revenue as reported increased .6%, and declined approximately .6% on a constant currency basis. |
· | The Company recorded a special pretax restructuring charge of $42.0 million ($35.6 million after tax or 20 cents per share) during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. |
· | For the nine months year to date of fiscal 2007 the Company recorded a special pretax restructuring charge of $297.2 million ($247.4 million after tax or $1.37 per share) and a special pretax gain of $18.3 million ($11.2 million after tax or 6 cents per share). |
· | Legal and other costs associated with the stock option investigation, including costs incurred to obtain debt covenant waiver were $8.5 million for the third quarter ($5.9 million after tax or 3 cents per share) and $12.3 million year to date ($8.3 million after tax or 5 cents per share). |
· | Income from continuing operations, including the restructuring charge, was $114.3 million compared to $165.1 million for the prior year third quarter and $151.5 million compared to $373.3 million for the prior year nine months year to date. |
· | Earnings per share from continuing operations were 65 cents and 84 cents compared to 88 cents and $1.99 for the three and nine months year to date for fiscal 2007 and 2006. respectively. |
· | Business awards of $1.6 billion and $12.6 billion were announced for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively. |
· | DSO of 99 days was up 5 days compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2006 and unchanged compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007. |
· | The Company entered into two accelerated share repurchase transactions during the first nine months of fiscal 2007. During the first quarter of fiscal 2007 the Company acquired and retired 9.3 million shares of outstanding common shares for $500 million and during the second quarter the Company acquired and retired an additional 7.1 million shares for $500 million. |
· | Debt-to-total capitalization ratio at quarter-end increased to 24.3% from 17.8% at fiscal 2006 year-end. |
· | ROI for the last twelve months ended December 29, 2006 was approximately 8.6%. |
· | Cash provided by operating activities was $537.2 million for the nine months year to date of fiscal 2007 versus $806.4 million for the fiscal 2006 comparable period. Cash used in investing activities was $638.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to $900.8 million for fiscal 2006 comparable period. Free cash outflow for the nine months year to date was $121.1 million for fiscal 2007, including $121 million of cash outflow associated with restructuring, compared to free cash used of $50.8 million for the fiscal 2006 comparable period. (1) |
| (1) | The following is a reconciliation of free cash flow to the most directly comparable Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP) financial measure: |
| | Nine Months Ended | |
(In millions) | | Dec. 29, 2006 | | Dec. 30, 2005 | |
Free cash flow | | $ | (121.1 | ) | $ | (50.8 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | 638.3 | | | 900.8 | |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | | (131.3 | ) | | (44.1 | ) |
Proceeds from redemption of preferred stock | | | 126.5 | | | | |
Dispositions | | | | | | .5 | |
Capital lease payments | | | 24.8 | | | | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 537.2 | | $ | 806.4 | |
The Company’s announced new business awards of $1.6 billion for the third fiscal quarter.
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.
Revenue as reported increased marginally during the third quarter compared to the previous year third quarter from revenue growth in CSC’s Federal Sector, which benefited from new awards, and from the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates. The growth in revenue was partially offset by the impact of the termination of certain contracts and softness in demand for certain consulting and systems integration services in the Company’s Global Commercial segment. For the nine months year to date revenue as reported was essentially unchanged from the prior year as revenue growth in CSC’s Federal Sector offset the impact of the termination of certain outsourcing contracts in CSC’s Global Commercial segment.
ROI for continuing operations, before special items, for the twelve months ended December 29, 2006 at approximately 8.6%, was flat to prior year. 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 2007 versus nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2006 was largely the result of payments for restructuring activities of $121 million, an increase in tax payments of $106 million and a decline in advanced payments from customers. Net cash outflows for investing activities declined as a result of a decrease in investment for new outsourcing contracts and software and proceeds from the redemption of DI preferred stock.
Share Repurchase Program
On June 29, 2006 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $2 billion. In connection with the share repurchase program the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement and a collared accelerated share repurchase agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. on June 29, 2006. The accelerated share repurchase agreement was effective June 29, 2006 and the Company acquired 9,259,259 shares of common stock on June 29, 2006 from Goldman, Sachs & Co for $500 million. The collared accelerated share repurchase was effective July 5, 2006 and the Company acquired 7,142,857 shares for $500 million. The transactions were accounted for as a share retirement with common stock, paid-in capital and retained earnings reduced $16.4 million, $152.6 million and $831.0 million, respectively. Under the collared accelerated share repurchase agreement the Company will receive additional shares with the amount determined by movement in the Company’s share price over the life of the agreement. The agreement has a term of six to twelve months from the date the hedge price was established, July 28, 2006.
Under both the accelerated share repurchase and the collared accelerated share repurchase agreements, Goldman, Sachs & Co may repurchase an equivalent number of shares in the open market over the terms of the respective agreements. The accelerated share repurchase agreement may be completed at any time between January 29, 2007 and June 29, 2007. At the completion of the agreement, CSC’s initial price under the accelerated share repurchase agreement will be adjusted based on the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of the stock during the period. Such adjustment may be settled in cash or stock at the Company’s discretion. The collared accelerated share repurchase agreement may be completed at any time between January 29, 2007 and July 30, 2007. The Company financed the accelerated share repurchase transactions with cash on hand and commercial paper.
The Company also entered into a purchase agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co to acquire up to an additional $1 billion in market value of outstanding common stock through open market repurchase transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The share repurchase program will begin after completion of the accelerated share repurchase and the collared share repurchase agreements and is expected to be completed over a twelve month period.
Preliminary Results of Operations
Revenues
| | Third Quarter | |
(Dollars in millions) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | Change | | Percent | |
U.S. Commercial | | $ | 943.8 | | $ | 998.3 | | $ | (54.5 | ) | | (5.5 | )% |
Europe | | | 1,026.9 | | | 1,021.1 | | | 5.8 | | | 0.6 | |
Other International | | | 368.1 | | | 334.9 | | | 33.2 | | | 9.9 | |
Global Commercial segment | | | 2,338.8 | | | 2,354.3 | | | (15.5 | ) | | (.7 | ) |
U.S. Federal segment | | | 1,298.1 | | | 1,222.7 | | | 75.4 | | | 6.2 | |
Total | | $ | 3,636.9 | | $ | 3,577.0 | | $ | 59.9 | | | 1.7 | |
| | Nine Months Year-to-Date | |
(Dollars in millions) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | Change | | Percent | |
U.S. Commercial | | $ | 2,869.3 | | $ | 3,011.1 | | $ | (141.8 | ) | | (4.7 | )% |
Europe | | | 2,911.6 | | | 3,041.8 | | | (130.2 | ) | | (4.3 | ) |
Other International | | | 1,098.6 | | | 991.5 | | | 107.1 | | | 10.8 | |
Global Commercial segment | | | 6,879.5 | | | 7,044.4 | | | (164.9 | ) | | (2.3 | ) |
U.S. Federal segment | | | 3,918.8 | | | 3,687.7 | | | 231.1 | | | 6.3 | |
Total | | $ | 10,798.3 | | $ | 10,732.1 | | $ | 66.2 | | | 0.6 | |
The factors affecting the percent change in revenues for the third quarter and nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2007 are as follows:
| | Net Internal Growth | | Approximate Impact of Currency Fluctuations | | Total | |
Third Quarter | | | | | | | |
U.S. Commercial | | | (5.5 | )% | | | | | (5.5 | )% |
Europe | | | (7.0 | ) | | 7.6 | % | | 0.6 | |
Other International | | | 5.3 | | | 4.6 | | | 9.9 | |
Global Commercial segment | | | (4.6 | ) | | 3.9 | | | (.7 | ) |
U.S. Federal segment | | | 6.2 | | | | | | 6.2 | |
Total | | | (0.9 | ) | | 2.6 | | | 1.7 | |
| | Net Internal Growth | | Approximate Impact of Currency Fluctuations | | Total | |
Nine Months Year-to-Date | | | | | | | |
U.S. Commercial | | | (4.7 | )% | | | | | (4.7 | )% |
Europe | | | (7.8 | ) | | 3.5 | % | | (4.3 | ) |
Other International | | | 8.1 | | | 2.7 | | | 10.8 | |
Global Commercial segment | | | (4.2 | ) | | 1.9 | | | (2.3 | ) |
U.S. Federal segment | | | 6.3 | | | | | | 6.3 | |
Total | | | (0.6 | ) | | 1.2 | | | 0.6 | |
Revenue, as reported, for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 increased slightly compared to the year earlier period. Growth in U.S. Federal operations was partially offset by decreases in Global Commercial operations, specifically in the United States and, on a constant currency basis, in Europe. U.S. Federal experienced growth from Department of Defense, Civil agency and Other customers. U.S. and European declines were the result of outsourcing contract terminations, a reduction in volumes on certain existing engagements and continued weakness in consulting and systems integration demand. These unfavorable impacts on U.S. Commercial revenue were partially offset by growth in Other International and favorable movements in foreign currency exchange rates.
Global Commercial
The decline in the Company's commercial revenues for the third quarter compared to the prior year period was the result of lower levels of outsourcing activity primarily in the United Kingdom and United States. As in the first half of fiscal 2007 outsourcing activity was negatively impacted during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 by terminated contracts, notably Sears and Nortel Networks. Demand for consulting and systems integration services in Europe continued to be soft while consulting and systems integration business in the United States experienced softness in demand in selected service lines during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as well. Strong growth in Australia and Asia somewhat offset the declines in the United States and Europe.
Revenue from U.S. outsourcing operations continued to be adversely impacted by the Sears contract termination and the partial Nortel Networks termination. The combined impact of these terminations was approximately $46 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and $162 million for the nine months year to date when compared to the prior year. Partially offsetting the effects of these terminations were year over year net increases of $33 million from a number of other significant outsourcing contracts. Softness in demand for certain consulting and systems integration services in the United States contributed to the revenue decline in U.S. operations for the third quarter and nine months year to date.
Operations in Europe continued to experience reduced volumes on a number of significant outsourcing engagements resulting in a decline in revenue of $34 million for the third quarter and $153 million for the nine months year to date. The partial termination of Nortel Networks as well as a delay in meeting milestones on National Health Service also contributed to the decline. Consulting and systems integration demand continued to be weak in Europe particularly in central Europe. Currency effects, as noted in the accompanying table, more than offset revenue declines for the quarter and partially offset the revenue decline on a year to date basis.
Other International operations revenue growth was led by Australia operations with revenue growth of $21 million during the third quarter and $60 million for the nine months year to date as a result of growth in a recruitment business and volume increases on existing outsourcing contracts. Asia operations grew $22 million and $47 million for the third quarter and nine months year to date, respectively, on growth from new and existing contracts. Favorable foreign currency fluctuations contributed to revenue growth in Other International as well.
U.S. Federal
The Company's U.S. Federal revenues were generated from the following sources:
| | Third Quarter | |
(Dollars in millions) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | Change | | Percent | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Department of Defense | | $ | 871.6 | | $ | 820.1 | | $ | 51.5 | | | 6.3 | % |
Civil agencies | | | 380.8 | | | 366.3 | | | 14.5 | | | 4.0 | |
Other (1) | | | 45.7 | | | 36.3 | | | 9.4 | | | 25.9 | |
Total U.S. Federal | | $ | 1,298.1 | | $ | 1,222.7 | | $ | 75.4 | | | 6.2 | % |
| | Nine Months Year-to-Date | |
(Dollars in millions) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | Change | | Percent | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Department of Defense | | $ | 2,615.4 | | $ | 2,449.4 | | $ | 166.0 | | | 6.8 | % |
Civil agencies | | | 1,185.0 | | | 1,126.4 | | | 58.6 | | | 5.2 | |
Other (1) | | | 118.4 | | | 111.9 | | | 6.5 | | | 5.8 | |
Total U.S. Federal | | $ | 3,918.8 | | $ | 3,687.7 | | $ | 231.1 | | | 6.3 | % |
(1) Other revenues consist of state and local government as well as commercial contracts performed by the U.S. Federal reporting segment.
Federal revenue increases of 6.2% and 6.3% for the third quarter and nine months year to date, respectively, resulted from new contracts as well as growth on existing Department of Defense (DoD) and Civil agencies contracts and growth on existing contracts for Other programs during the third quarter. Partially offsetting the growth were reduced volumes or reduced funding on certain government programs.
Department of Defense growth contributors for the third quarter and nine months year to date included a new contract with the U.S. Army for equipment procurement and installation as well as growth on existing DoD programs including programs to provide equipment procurement and installation services to the Army, a vaccine testing program for the U.S. Army, a contract to provide flight simulation services to the Army and increased volumes on contracts to provide business process outsourcing services to other Defense agencies. These gains were partially offset by funding cuts on a program providing IT engineering and programming services.
Civil agencies revenue increased for the third quarter and nine months year to date as a result of a new contract with NASA for a shared services center. Continued growth on existing programs with NASA, the FAA, the Department of Education, the EPA and the Department of Health and Human Services also contributed to growth for the third quarter and nine months year to date. This growth was offset somewhat by the completion of certain tasks on various NASA programs.
Revenue from other U.S. Federal activities during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 increased as the result of the achievement of revenue milestones on a systems integration project with a foreign government which was partially offset by the completion of the development phase of a contract with the New York Department of Health. Year to date revenue was up slightly from the prior year comparable period.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2007 the Company announced federal contract awards with a total value of $733 million, compared to $1.1 billion announced during the comparable period for fiscal 2006.
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 | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of services (1) | | $ | 2,903.3 | | $ | 2,850.0 | | | 79.8 | % | | 79.7 | % | | .1 | % |
Selling, general & administrative | | | 228.5 | | | 207.7 | | | 6.3 | | | 5.8 | | | .5 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 262.0 | | | 267.9 | | | 7.2 | | | 7.5 | | | (.3 | ) |
Special items | | | 42.0 | | | | | | 1.2 | | | | | | 1.2 | |
Interest expense, net | | | 30.0 | | | 10.8 | | | .8 | | | .3 | | | .5 | |
Total | | $ | 3,465.8 | | $ | 3,336.4 | | | 95.3 | % | | 93.3 | % | | 2.0 | % |
| | Nine Months Year-to-Date | |
(Dollars in millions) | | Dollar Amount | | Percent of Revenue | | Percentage Point Change | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of services (1) | | $ | 8,683.1 | | $ | 8,653.4 | | | 80.4 | % | | 80.6 | % | | (.2 | )% |
Selling, general & administrative | | | 683.8 | | | 620.6 | | | 6.3 | | | 5.8 | | | .5 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 789.2 | | | 812.3 | | | 7.3 | | | 7.6 | | | (.3 | ) |
Special items | | | 279.9 | | | 52.0 | | | 2.6 | | | .5 | | | 2.1 | |
Interest expense, net | | | 65.6 | | | 46.5 | | | .6 | | | .4 | | | .2 | |
Total | | $ | 10,501.6 | | $ | 10,184.8 | | | 97.2 | % | | 94.9 | % | | 2.3 | % |
(1) Excludes depreciation and amortization.
Comparing the third quarter and nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2007 and 2006, total costs and expenses as a percentage of revenue increased primarily as a result of restructuring activities, expense related to the adoption SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” and increased interest costs on a year over year basis. Expenses as a percentage of revenue before special items increased during the third quarter and for the nine months year to date. For the third quarter, a decrease in the depreciation and amortization ratio was more than offset by increases in cost of services, selling, general and administrative expense, net interest expense and the restructuring charges. For the nine months year to date cost of services and depreciation and amortization as a percentage of revenue decreased offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expense, net interest expense and the restructuring charges.
The Company substantially matches revenues and costs in the same currency. Therefore, the foreign currency impact of approximately 2.6 and 1.2 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.
On April 1, 2006 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” which resulted in the majority of the net increase of $10.3 million and $36.9 million in stock-based compensation for the three and nine months ended December 29, 2006, respectively. See Note 4 for the required disclosures of SFAS No. 123R and additional discussion of its application. Approximately $6.8 million and $25.5 million, respectively, of this expense was recorded in selling, general & administrative expense with the remainder included in cost of services.
Cost of Services
Cost of services (COS) as a percentage of revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 increased .1% to 79.8% from the year earlier period. The slight increase in the ratio was the result of an unfavorable estimate to complete adjustment on a contract, the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” a decline in license sales revenue on a year over year basis and the favorable impact on the prior year ratio of the successful claim for certain restructuring costs and the adjustment of certain preacquisition liabilities in the prior year. These factors were largely offset by the favorable impact of current year restructuring activities. U.S. Federal’s ratio increased on a year over basis as a result of the prior year’s ratio benefiting from the successful claim for certain restructuring costs and the adjustment of certain preacquisition liabilities. Europe’s ratio increased as a result of the unfavorable estimate to complete adjustment on a contract noted above and a decline in license sales which more than offset savings from restructuring activities. These declines in the ratio were offset somewhat by U.S. Commercial’s ratio improvement as a result of restructuring activities and certain outsourcing contracts which were in the higher cost early-stages of the contract in the prior year comparable period and Asia, where the ratio improved as a result of restructuring activities.
Cost of services decreased by .2% to 80.4% for the nine months ended December 29, 2006 versus the comparable period for fiscal 2006. The majority of this decrease comes from our U.S. commercial operations, primarily as a result of outsourcing labor and cost savings initiatives begun in the prior year, restructuring activities and the maturation of certain outsourcing contracts. The remainder of the improvement in the ratio was from cost savings derived from the restructuring activities in Europe, cost savings on U.S. Federal operations and the impact of restructuring activities in Asia. Offsetting these reductions to the ratio was the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” for the nine months year to date and the mix impact of growth in revenue from a lower margin recruitment business in Australia.
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense increased as a percentage of revenue by .5% to 6.3% for the third quarter and nine months year-to-date of fiscal 2007. The increase in the ratio was primarily the result of legal and other costs associated with the investigation of the Company’s option grant practices of $8.5 million for the third quarter and $12.3 million year to date, plus the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” of $6.8 million which, combined, accounted for approximately three quarters of the ratio increase. Higher program spending and marketing costs and an increase in unallowable costs on federal programs in the U.S. Federal segment were offset by a decrease in the ratio for the Global Commercial segment as a result of cost savings initiatives in Europe.
For the nine months year to date the trends and factors contributing to the increase were the same with a year over year increase in stock based employee compensation of approximately $25.5 million as a result, primarily, of adoption of SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment.”
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization decreased .3% for the third quarter and nine months year to date of fiscal 2007, versus the comparable periods in the prior year. Minor improvements in the ratio were achieved in both Global Commercial and U.S. Federal segments. U.S. Federal’s improvement was the result of fully depreciated assets remaining in place and the retirement of a datacenter in the prior year. For the third quarter the Global Commercial improvement in the ratio was from a decrease in capital expenditures and the disposal of certain equipment in Europe and an increase in revenue in Australia from non-capital intensive operations. For the nine months year to date the Global Commercial improvement in the ratio was the result of the termination of the Nortel Networks contract and reduced asset usage on certain existing contracts in U.S. outsourcing and the increase in revenue in Australia from non-capital intensive operations offset, partially, by an increase in the ratio in Europe as a result of capital requirements for outsourcing contract awards commenced during the past two years.
Interest Expense, Net
Net interest expense increased approximately $19.2 million compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2006, an increase in the ratio of net interest expense to revenue of .5% to .8%. The increase in net interest expense was due primarily to an increase in interest expense as a result of an increase in commercial paper of approximately $500 million issued to finance the accelerated share repurchase transactions and an increase in interest expense related to capital leases on a U.S. Federal segment program. Interest income declined during the third quarter as a result of the redemption of the DynCorp preferred stock. Net interest expense for the nine months year to date increased $19.1 million with the factors behind the increase the same as for the third quarter.
Special Items
Special items totaling $42.0 million and $279.9 million were recorded during the third quarter and nine months ended December 29, 2006. For the third quarter and nine months ended December 29, 2006, special items consisted of: (1) a $42.0 million and $297.2 million restructuring charge for the third quarter and nine months year to date, respectively, (see discussion below), (2) a year to date $1.0 million true-up of an estimate related to the fiscal 2006 Nortel impairment charge and (3) an $18.3 million gain from the redemption of DynCorp International preferred stock recorded during the first quarter of fiscal 2007.
Restructuring
In April 2006, the Company announced a restructuring plan which will be carried out during fiscal 2007 and 2008. The objectives of the plan are to 1) streamline CSC’s worldwide operations and 2) leverage the increased use of lower cost global resources. Restructuring charges consist predominantly of severance and related employee payments resulting from terminations. Workforce reductions of approximately 4,300 and 700 employees are planned for fiscal 2007 and 2008, respectively, with an estimated total pre-tax cost of $375 million. In addition, during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 the Company evaluated facility consolidation opportunities and other areas where operations can be streamlined and costs reduced consistent with the plan objectives. As a result, lease termination, asset impairment and other charges will also be incurred with an estimated incremental pre-tax cost of $65 million, about $55 million of which is expected to impact pre-tax cash flow. Accordingly, the total estimated pre-tax restructuring cost is now projected to be $440 million, of which $375 million is projected to impact pre-tax cash flow.
The charge recorded in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 includes $24.3 million and $274.9 million for workforce reduction costs and $17.7 million and $22.3 million for vacant space and other charges. The other costs are net of an $11.6 million gain on the sale of a datacenter. All but approximately $.5 million of the restructuring charge is projected to be incurred in the Global Commercial reporting segment, with the remainder associated with corporate and shared service center operations. Less than $.1 million of the nine month charge was incurred at corporate.
The restructuring related cash outflow - net of cash received from the datacenter sale referenced above - for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 was approximately $120 million. Estimated full year fiscal 2007 pre-tax restructuring cash flow - net of cash received from the datacenter sale - is approximately $175 million.
A majority of the planned headcount reductions (2,600 in fiscal 2007 and 50 in 2008) will take place in Europe. Approximately 1,300 and 500 positions will be reduced in North America in fiscal 2007 and 2008, respectively, with the balance in Australia and Asia. Partially offsetting the reductions will be headcount increases in certain lower cost regions of approximately 1,600 and 400 employees in fiscal 2007 and 2008, respectively. As of December 29, 2006, approximately 4,000 separations have been completed (approximately one-quarter due to attrition). Approximately 1,400 new hires occurred in lower cost regions during the nine months ending December 29, 2006 including replacements of some of the 4,000 reductions as well as for previously-planned and on-going business activities.
The Company’s strategy in Europe is to obtain negotiated, voluntary terminations to the extent possible, but involuntary terminations are also necessary in certain countries to attain targeted reductions. Outside of Europe, the Company expects all terminations to be involuntary. Involuntary termination benefits are determined in accordance with existing company policies and local legal requirements. In some countries, local regulations require the Company to consult with employee representatives such as works councils or unions in the determination of job categories and number of employees to be terminated, as well as the resulting termination benefit amounts.
The amounts of termination benefits are typically attributable to employees’ services already rendered and increase as length of service increases. The Company records charges for negotiated, voluntary terminations at the time an employee accepts the Company’s offer. Involuntary termination benefits are accrued at the time such obligations are considered probable and reasonably estimable. Such a calculation is based on estimates of benefit payouts as well as number and type of staff to be terminated. In cases where a plan calls for first attempting to garner voluntary terminations and then moves to involuntary terminations if targeted reductions are not achieved, a charge is accrued based on estimated involuntary benefits for all remaining reductions.
Accruals for future termination benefits are based on a number of assumptions and estimates. Such accruals may differ from actual results for a variety of reasons, including: different benefit amounts or mix of employees as a result of completed employee representative consultations; additional voluntary terminations in lieu of accrued involuntary terminations; changes in mix of actual terminated employees by age, years of service, or job class.
Restructuring-related pre-tax cash payments are estimated to be approximately $175 million in fiscal 2007 and $200 million in fiscal 2008. Included in the restructuring charge are pension benefit augmentations that are due to certain employees in accordance with legal or contractual obligations, which will be paid out over several years as part of normal pension distributions. Such liabilities are included in the consolidated pension liability account.
See the following tables for a summary of third quarter fiscal 2007 activity (in millions):
Three months ended December 29, 2006:
| | Liability As of Sept. 29, 2006 | | Total pre-tax charges recorded 3rd quarter fiscal 2007 | | Less charges not affecting restructuring liability (1) | | Less Payments | | Other(2) | | Restructuring liability as of Dec. 29, 2006 | |
Workforce reductions | | $ | 139.8 | | $ | 24.3 | | | | | $ | (42.8 | ) | $ | 4.6 | | $ | 125.9 | |
Other | | | 0.6 | | | 17.7 | | $ | 11.3 | | | (1.2 | ) | | 0.2 | | | 28.6 | |
Total | | $ | 140.4 | | $ | 42.0 | | $ | 11.3 | | $ | (44.0 | ) | $ | 4.8 | | $ | 154.5 | |
Nine months ended December 29, 2006:
| | Total pre-tax charges recorded year-to-date fiscal 2007 | | Less charges not affecting restructuring liability (1) | | Less Payments | | Other(2) | | Restructuring liability as of Dec. 29, 2006 | |
Workforce reductions | | $ | 275.0 | | $ | (6.7 | ) | $ | (149.1 | ) | $ | 6.7 | | $ | 125.9 | |
Other | | | 22.2 | | | 8.5 | | | (2.3 | ) | | 0.2 | | | 28.6 | |
Total | | $ | 297.2 | | $ | 1.8 | | $ | (151.4 | ) | $ | 6.9 | | $ | 154.5 | |
(1) | Charges consist of vacant space costs and pension benefit augmentations offset by gains on sale of restructured assets. |
(2) | Foreign currency translation adjustments. |
Taxes
The Company’s tax rates as reported for third quarter and nine months year to date were 33.2% and 48.9% for fiscal 2007, respectively, and 31.4% and 31.8% for fiscal 2006, respectively. The increase in the effective rate as reported for fiscal 2007 is due primarily to the Company’s inability to recognize tax benefits on a significant portion of the restructuring charge recorded in certain foreign tax jurisdictions. The tax benefit attributable to the special items recorded in the third quarter and nine months year to date of fiscal 2007 was $6.4 million and $49.8 million, respectively. The Company's effective tax rates before special items approximate 29.7% and 32.6% for the three and the nine months ended December 29, 2006, respectively, compared to 31.4% and 32.2% for the comparable periods in the prior year.
Discontinued Operations
The Company did not have any significant income from the discontinued operations for the nine months ended December 29, 2006. During the first quarter of fiscal 2006 the Company completed the exchange transaction with the HPS operations exchanged for the Company shares. Income for HPS operations, net of income taxes, for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 prior to the exchange was not significant. HPS’ activities were previously included in the Global Commercial reporting segment. HPS’ impact on the Company’s operating cash flow for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 was not significant. 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 declined $0.23 to $0.65 for the quarter and decreased $1.15 to $0.84 for the nine months ended December 29, 2006, respectively. Earnings per share from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended December 29, 2006 were adversely impacted by special charges of $0.20 per share and $1.31 per share, respectively, and were favorably impacted by a decline in the share base of 12.1 million and 6.3 million for the three and nine months ended December 29, 2006, respectively. This decline in the share base was the result of the Company's acquisition and retirement of 16.4 million shares through two accelerated share repurchase transactions with 9.3 million shares acquired during the first quarter and 7.1 million shares acquired during the second quarter of fiscal 2007. See footnote 13 for further discussion of these transactions. This reduction was partially offset by option exercises during the past twelve months and an increase in common stock equivalents of approximately 1.2 million and 1.8 million, on a year over year basis, for the three and nine months ended December 29, 2006.
Financial Condition
Cash Flows
The Company's cash flows were as follows:
| | Nine Months Year-to-Date | |
(In millions) | | Fiscal 2007 | | Fiscal 2006 | |
| | | | | |
Net cash from operations | | $ | 537.2 | | $ | 806.4 | |
Net cash used in investing | | | (638.3 | ) | | (900.8 | ) |
Net cash used in financing | | | (466.4 | ) | | (141.7 | ) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | 2.8 | | | (1.0 | ) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | (564.7 | ) | | (237.1 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | | 1,290.7 | | | 1,010.3 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end | | $ | 726.0 | | $ | 773.2 | |
Net cash provided by operations of $537.2 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 represents a decline in net cash provided by operations compared to the prior year comparable period of cash from operations of $806.4 million and reflects the impact of several factors including cash outflows to fund the restructuring plan. Other factors impacting working capital during the quarter include:
· | Cash payments under the restructuring plan were $121 million; net of $26 million from the sale of assets related to the restructuring, during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 |
· | Net cash payments for taxes of $202.0 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to payments of $95.8 million for the prior year period. The Company has fully utilized its available U.S. federal net operating losses resulting in an increase in cash taxes. |
· | Accounts receivable increased approximately $244 million and prepaid and other current assets increased approximately $64 million over the prior period balances. |
· | A decrease in advanced payments received during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 versus an increase in the prior year period. |
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 impacted 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 significantly for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006 primarily as a result of a decrease in investment in outsourcing assets and equipment during fiscal 2007. Outsourcing contracts awarded during fiscal 2005 required significant investment during the first nine months of fiscal 2006 for the start up and transition phases. Cash outflow from investing was also impacted by the redemption of preferred stock held by the Company issued by the parent of DynCorp International, the sale of a datacenter, and equipment from the Sears contract. The Company received approximately $145 million from the redemption of the preferred stock as well as payments for accumulated dividends of approximately $24 million. For the datacenter the Company received approximately $26 million.
The use of cash in financing activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 is primarily for the acquisition and retirement of outstanding common stock. During the first nine months of fiscal 2007 the Company acquired and retired approximately 16.4 million shares of common stock for approximately $1 billion. The share acquisition was funded with cash on hand and the issuance of approximately $600 million of commercial paper. Approximately $100 million of the commercial paper was redeemed during the third quarter. Payments of approximately $25 million on capital lease liabilities also contributed to the cash outflow for financing activities. These cash outflows were partially offset by exercise of employee stock options. Cash used in financing activities in the prior year period was the result of the acquisition of treasury stock as a result of the sale of HPS.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The balance of cash and cash equivalents was $726.0 million at December 29, 2006 and $1,290.7 million at March 31, 2006. Equity decreased by $518.0 million during the nine months ended December 29, 2006 as a result of the accelerated share repurchase transactions the Company completed during the first nine months of fiscal 2007. The Company purchased and retired approximately 16.4 million outstanding common shares through two accelerated share repurchase transactions for $1 billion. The first transaction was an accelerated share repurchase agreement for 9.3 million shares for an initial purchase price of $500 million, or $54 per share, subject to adjustment. The second transaction was a collared share repurchase agreement under which the Company acquired 7.1 million shares for $500 million. The number of shares is subject to adjustment upon final determination of the price per share subject to the terms of the collar. For the collared share repurchase agreement the Company has no further obligation and may receive additional shares depending of the final price per share. These transactions were financed through available cash on hand and the issuance of approximately $600 million of commercial paper during the first nine months of fiscal 2007.
The Company also entered into an agreement to acquire up to an additional $1 billion of the Company’s outstanding common stock under a Rule 10b5-1 purchase plan.
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 29, 2006 the Company's total liquidity was approximately $1.7 billion which included cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $726.0 million and availability under the syndicated backstop credit facility of $1 billion. As of December 29, 2006 the Company had approximately $500 million of commercial paper outstanding.
As disclosed in its press release dated November 2, 2006, the Company will delay filing its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 29, 2006. Therefore the Company determined it would not be in compliance with certain reporting requirements in its $1 billion credit agreement or its $200 million 6 ¼% notes due March 15, 2009 (the Notes).
In November, 2006, the Company obtained a waiver from its lenders under its $1 billion credit agreement for failure to comply with the reporting covenant in that agreement. That waiver expires February 20, 2007.
On December 21, 2006, the Company completed a consent solicitation from the Note holders for a one-time waiver of any default or event of default that has arisen or may arise for the Company’s failure to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and furnish to the trustee, Citibank, N.A., certain reports required to be filed and furnished by the Company in accordance with the terms of the Note’s indenture. The approval of the waiver effectively extended the existing 30-day cure period in the indenture by 60 days with respect to the reporting requirements in the indenture. The cure periods for the Notes and the remaining outstanding term debt expires on March 9, 2007. The Company may need to obtain additional waivers from its lenders and consents from the Note holders and other holders of its term debt in the future.
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 preliminary consolidated condensed financial information included in Part I, Item 1 of this Exhibit as well as in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006.
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 2006. 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 and other contracts with the U.S. Federal government. 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.
Federal Contracts
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.
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 March 31, 2006, 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 29, 2006, there has been no significant change in related market risk factors.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
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 which may be experienced 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 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 than $75,000 for each class member, as well as attorney’s fees and costs. The Company is vigorously defending itself 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, 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. Depending 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 amounts due and owing and applicable termination fees following Sears' termination of its Master Services Agreement (Agreement) with the Company on May 11, 2005. The dispute which also involves billings for continued services and counterclaim allegations by Sears of contract breaches is expected to be resolved pursuant to negotiations or legal and arbitration proceedings. As of December 29, 2006, the Company’s investment in net assets associated with the Agreement was approximately $80 million. These net assets include accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, outsourcing contract costs, software, and property, plant and equipment. The Company will vigorously pursue recovery for its associated assets and commitments. While the Company expects full recovery of its investments associated with this Agreement, if unsuccessful, the Company may experience a charge, which could be material, associated with the impairment of these assets.
The Company has converted 16 submitted Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) to interest bearing claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) totaling in excess of $1 billion on two U.S. Federal contracts. Included in current assets on the Company’s balance sheet is approximately $807 million of unbilled accounts receivable and deferred costs related to the 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 behind the need for CSC to provide critical on-going operational support. The Company does not record any profit element when it defers costs associated with such REAs/claims. We believe we have a legal basis for pursuing recovery of these REAs/claims and that collection is probable with interest on the claims accruing. Settlement of the amounts depends on individual circumstances, negotiations with the parties and prosecution of the claims; we are unable to predict the timing of resolution of these claims.
Several shareholders of the Company have filed purported derivative actions, and a related class action against the Company, as nominal defendant, and certain of CSC's executive officers and directors. These actions, generally allege that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duty to the Company by purportedly “backdating” stock options granted to CSC executives, improperly recording and accounting for allegedly backdated stock options, and producing and disseminating disclosures that improperly recorded and accounted for the allegedly backdated options. They allege that certain of the defendants were unjustly enriched and seek to require them to disgorge their profits.
In response to an investigation of the Company's option grant practices by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York, the Company's Board of Directors has established a special committee of directors to conduct an independent investigation into CSC's option grant practices. The Company and the special committee are cooperating with the SEC and the U.S. Attorney, as well as the IRS in a related inquiry, on these matters.
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 other matters in the ordinary course of business. Whether any losses, damages or remedies ultimately resulting from such other matters could reasonably have a material effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operation, 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. For these reasons, it is not possible to make reliable estimates of the amount or range of loss that could result from these other matters at this time. Company management does not, however, presently expect any of such other matters to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
For a discussion of the Company’s risk factors please refer to the risk factors sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
| (c) | Purchase of Equity Securities |
The following table provides information on a monthly basis for the third quarter ended December 29, 2006 with respect to the Company's purchases 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 Program | |
September 30, 2006 To O ctober 27, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
October 28, 2006 To November 24, 2006 | | | 11,980 | | $ | 51.03 | | | | | | | |
November 25, 2006 To December 29, 2006 | | | 35,569 | | $ | 53.15 | | | | | | 2,991,766 | |
(1) | The Company accepted 40,849 shares of its common stock in the third quarter ended December 29, 2006 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. |
The Company accepted 6,700 shares of its common stock in the quarter ended December 29, 2006 from employees in lieu of cash due to the Company in connection with the vesting of restricted stock. Such shares of common stock are stated at cost and held as treasury shares to be used for general corporate purposes.