10-Q 1 f10q_110113.htm FORM 10-Q f10q_110113.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
   
OR
   
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM  ___________ TO __________

Commission file number 001-34135

DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MASSACHUSETTS
04-2211809
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

TWO TECH DRIVE, ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01810-2434
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

978-289-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes þ   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes þ    No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  
o
Accelerated filer þ
Non-accelerated filer
o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  
Smaller reporting company o

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

As of October 28 2013, there were 10,514,861 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 
 

 
DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2013
Table of Contents

   
 
Page
Part I. Financial Information
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
Part II. Other Information
 
 
 


 
 

 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 (In thousands, except share data)

   
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 924     $ 2  
Contract receivables, net
    46,723       48,112  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    3,173       2,538  
Total current assets
    50,820       50,652  
Noncurrent assets
               
Property and equipment, net
    12,402       12,511  
Goodwill
    163,205       163,205  
Intangible assets, net
    11,825       14,617  
Deferred tax asset
    10,602       14,678  
Other noncurrent assets
    4,113       4,388  
Total noncurrent assets
    202,147       209,399  
Total assets
  $ 252,967     $ 260,051  
                 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 16,500     $ 15,125  
Accounts payable
    21,538       24,847  
Accrued compensation and employee benefits
    15,931       14,933  
Deferred tax liability
    2,817       3,009  
Other accrued expenses
    3,936       5,307  
Total current liabilities
    60,722       63,221  
Long-term liabilities
               
Long-term debt
    66,633       74,018  
Other long-term liabilities
    33,094       34,941  
Total long-term liabilities
    99,727       108,959  
Total liabilities
    160,449       172,180  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Stockholders' equity
               
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 10,514,861 and 10,523,559 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
    1,051       1,052  
Capital in excess of par value
    57,900       57,192  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
    (31,159 )     (31,329 )
Retained earnings
    64,726       60,956  
Total stockholders' equity
    92,518       87,871  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 252,967     $ 260,051  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
 (In thousands, except share and per share data)

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Revenue
  $ 67,528     $ 76,767     $ 213,201     $ 243,470  
Cost of revenue
    57,199       65,544       181,846       206,124  
Gross profit on revenue
    10,329       11,223       31,355       37,346  
                                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    5,102       5,684       16,189       18,985  
Amortization of intangible assets
    931       1,031       2,792       3,093  
Impairment of goodwill
    -       36,600       -       48,600  
Operating income (loss)
    4,296       (32,092 )     12,374       (33,332 )
Interest expense, net
    (2,090 )     (2,579 )     (6,201 )     (7,979 )
Other income, net
    116       2,414       215       2,478  
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes
    2,322       (32,257 )     6,388       (38,833 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    962       (11,663 )     2,618       (13,951 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,360     $ (20,594 )   $ 3,770     $ (24,882 )
                                 
Earnings (loss) per common share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.13     $ (1.99 )   $ 0.36     $ (2.40 )
Diluted
  $ 0.13     $ (1.99 )   $ 0.36     $ (2.40 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    10,510,218       10,360,203       10,503,919       10,356,334  
Diluted
    10,528,382       10,360,203       10,522,083       10,356,334  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (unaudited)
 (In thousands)

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,360     $ (20,594 )   $ 3,770     $ (24,882 )
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
                               
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(89) and $182 in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively
    -       -       134       (278 )
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net of tax benefit of $16 in the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $1 and $50 in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively
    -       (25 )     (2 )     (81 )
Less: reclassification adjustment for costs realized in net income, net of tax expense of $7 in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and $25 and $16 in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively
    12       11       38       30  
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivative instruments
    12       (14 )     36       (51 )
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
    12       (14 )     170       (329 )
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 1,372     $ (20,608 )   $ 3,940     $ (25,211 )
                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012
 (In thousands)

   
Common
Stock
Shares
   
Common
Stock
Par
Value
   
Capital in
Excess of
Par
Value
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Total
 
Balance at June 30, 2013
    10,504     $ 1,050     $ 57,708     $ (31,171 )   $ 63,366     $ 90,953  
Comprehensive income
    -       -       -       12       1,360       1,372  
Issuance of common stock through stock plan transactions
    14       1       72       -       -       73  
Issuance of restricted stock
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Forfeiture of restricted stock
    (1 )     -       -       -       -       -  
Release of restricted stock
    (2 )     -       (14 )     -       -       (14 )
Share-based compensation
    -       -       133       -       -       133  
Tax benefit from stock plan transactions
    -       -       1       -       -       1  
Balance at September 30, 2013
    10,515     $ 1,051     $ 57,900     $ (31,159 )   $ 64,726     $ 92,518  
                                                 
 
   
Common
Stock
Shares
   
Common
Stock
Par
Value
   
Capital in
Excess of
Par
Value
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Total
 
Balance at June 30, 2012
    10,459     $ 1,046     $ 56,712     $ (27,745 )   $ 80,903     $ 110,916  
Comprehensive loss
    -       -       -       (14 )     (20,594 )     (20,608 )
Issuance of common stock through stock plan transactions
    18       2       100       -       -       102  
Issuance of restricted stock
    35       3       (3 )     -       -       -  
Forfeiture of restricted stock
    (9 )     -       -       -       -       -  
Release of restricted stock
    (2 )     (1 )     (6 )     -       -       (7 )
Share-based compensation
    -       -       171       -       -       171  
Common stock subject to rescission rights
    -       -       (40 )     -       -       (40 )
Tax deficiency from stock plan transactions
    -       -       (8 )     -       -       (8 )
Balance at September 30, 2012
    10,501     $ 1,050     $ 56,926     $ (27,759 )   $ 60,309     $ 90,526  
                                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012
 (In thousands)

   
Common
Stock
Shares
   
Common
Stock
Par
Value
   
Capital in
Excess of
Par
Value
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Total
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
    10,524     $ 1,052     $ 57,192     $ (31,329 )   $ 60,956     $ 87,871  
Comprehensive income
    -       -       -       170       3,770       3,940  
Issuance of common stock through stock plan transactions
    44       4       252       -       -       256  
Issuance of restricted stock
    18       1       (1 )     -       -       -  
Forfeiture of restricted stock
    (26 )     (2 )     2       -       -       -  
Release of restricted stock
    (15 )     (1 )     (96 )     -       -       (97 )
Share-based compensation
    -       -       397       -       -       397  
Common stock subject to rescission rights
    (30 )     (3 )     238       -       -       235  
Tax deficiency from stock plan transactions
    -       -       (84 )     -       -       (84 )
Balance at September 30, 2013
    10,515     $ 1,051     $ 57,900     $ (31,159 )   $ 64,726     $ 92,518  
                                                 
 
   
Common
Stock
Shares
   
Common
Stock
Par
Value
   
Capital in
Excess of
Par
Value
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Total
 
Balance at December 31, 2011
    10,322     $ 1,032     $ 55,528     $ (27,430 )   $ 85,191     $ 114,321  
Comprehensive loss
    -       -       -       (329 )     (24,882 )     (25,211 )
Issuance of common stock through stock plan transactions
    46       5       330       -       -       335  
Issuance of restricted stock
    164       16       (16 )     -       -       -  
Forfeiture of restricted stock
    (14 )     (1 )     1       -       -       -  
Release of restricted stock
    (17 )     (2 )     (161 )     -       -       (163 )
Share-based compensation
    -       -       522       -       -       522  
Common stock subject to rescission rights
    -       -       764       -       -       764  
Tax deficiency from stock plan transactions
    -       -       (42 )     -       -       (42 )
Balance at September 30, 2012
    10,501     $ 1,050     $ 56,926     $ (27,759 )   $ 60,309     $ 90,526  
                                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
(In thousands)

   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,770     $ (24,882 )
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Impairment of goodwill
    -       48,600  
Depreciation
    2,749       2,999  
Amortization of intangible assets
    2,792       3,093  
Share-based compensation
    397       522  
Investment loss (gain) from equity interest
    38       (2,300 )
Deferred income taxes
    3,771       (12,678 )
Tax deficiency from stock plan transactions
    84       42  
Other
    973       1,026  
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Contract receivables, net
    1,389       15,048  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (635 )     (1,064 )
Accounts payable
    (3,309 )     (2,284 )
Accrued compensation and employee benefits
    998       (5,329 )
Other accrued expenses
    (1,091 )     2  
Other long-term liabilities
    (2,650 )     (6,489 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    9,276       16,306  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired
    -       (2,388 )
Additions to property and equipment
    (1,272 )     (750 )
Proceeds from the sale of long-lived assets
    -       1  
Dividends from equity investment
    90       2,536  
Increase in other assets
    (149 )     (176 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,331 )     (777 )
Cash flow from financing activities:
               
Repayments under senior term loan
    (11,000 )     (9,938 )
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement
    91,100       59,800  
Repayments under revolving credit agreement
    (87,100 )     (59,800 )
Payments of deferred financing costs
    (23 )     (335 )
Proceeds from the exercise of stock plan transactions
    256       335  
Payments of repurchased shares
    (172 )     -  
Tax deficiency from stock plan transactions
    (84 )     (42 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (7,023 )     (9,980 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    922       5,549  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    2       3,908  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 924     $ 9,457  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Dynamics Research Corporation (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries included herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  The year end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments that are of a normal and recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented have been reflected. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. We have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Although we believe our disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, the accompanying financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes contained in the Company’s Form 10-K, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the year ended December 31, 2012.

NOTE 2.  RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, an amendment to FASB ASC Topic 220. The update requires disclosure of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present either on the face of the statement of operations or in the notes significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts not reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts. This ASU is effective for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2013. The Company adopted the disclosure requirements of this ASU for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, an amendment to FASB ASC Topic 210. The update clarifies that the scope of ASU 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, applies to derivatives accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. This ASU is effective for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2013. The Company adopted the disclosure requirements of this ASU for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
 
 
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
NOTE 3. SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

The composition of selected balance sheet accounts are as follows:

 
 
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Contract receivables, net:
           
Billed receivables
  $ 17,315     $ 14,785  
Unbilled receivables(1):
               
Revenues recorded in excess of milestone billings on fixed-price contracts with state and local government agencies
    6,452       6,828  
Retainages and fee withholdings
    612       587  
Other unbilled receivables
    23,254       27,114  
Total unbilled receivables
    30,318       34,529  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (910 )     (1,202 )
Contract receivables, net
  $ 46,723     $ 48,112  
                 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
               
Refundable income taxes
  $ 2,133     $ 1,507  
Restricted cash
    -       255  
Other
    1,040       776  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  $ 3,173     $ 2,538  
                 
Property and equipment, net:
               
Leasehold improvements
  $ 12,993     $ 11,218  
Software
    10,263       10,224  
Furniture and other equipment
    10,127       9,841  
Property and equipment
    33,383       31,283  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (20,981 )     (18,772 )
Property and equipment, net
  $ 12,402     $ 12,511  
                 
Other noncurrent assets:
               
Deferred compensation plan investments
  $ 1,676     $ 1,459  
Equity investment
    782       910  
Other
    1,655       2,019  
Other noncurrent assets
  $ 4,113     $ 4,388  
                 
Accrued compensation and employee benefits:
               
Accrued compensation and related taxes
  $ 5,361     $ 5,881  
Accrued vacation
    5,366       4,799  
Accrued pension liability
    2,302       2,800  
Other
    2,902       1,453  
Accrued compensation and employee benefits
  $ 15,931     $ 14,933  
                 
Other accrued expenses:
               
Deferred rent liability
  $ 1,521     $ 1,265  
Deferred gain on sale of building
    676       676  
Accrued interest
    65       114  
Other
    1,674       3,252  
Other accrued expenses
  $ 3,936     $ 5,307  
                 

 
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
   
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Other long-term liabilities:
           
Accrued pension liability
  $ 24,232     $ 26,057  
Deferred rent liability
    5,771       5,389  
Deferred compensation plan liability
    1,676       1,459  
Deferred gain on sale of building
    845       1,352  
Other
    570       684  
Other long-term liabilities
  $ 33,094     $ 34,941  
                 
(1)
At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, unbilled retainages and fee withholdings of $0.6 million were not anticipated to be billed within one year. Additionally, at December 31, 2012, $1.5 million of the other unbilled receivable balances were not scheduled to be invoiced within one year.

NOTE 4. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company’s goodwill totaled $163.2 million.  The Company’s annual goodwill impairment test is conducted at November 30 of each calendar year and interim evaluations are performed when the Company determines that a triggering event has occurred that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of its goodwill below its carrying value.  During the third quarter of 2013, management believed no triggering events occurred.

During the second quarter of 2012, due to a decline in the market price of the Company’s stock, the market capitalization of the Company was below the carrying value of its equity, which the Company considered a triggering event and therefore performed an interim step 1 impairment test.  As a result of the impairment test, the Company recorded a preliminary goodwill impairment charge of $12.0 million in the second quarter of 2012.  During the third quarter of 2012, the Company completed its step 2 evaluation and determined the total amount of the goodwill impairment to be $48.6 million, which resulted in an additional charge to goodwill of $36.6 million in the quarter ending September 30, 2012.

Intangible Assets

Components of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets are as follows:

   
Weighted
Average
Amortization
Life (Years)
   
Cost
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net
 
Balance at September 30, 2013:
                       
Customer relationships
    8.3     $ 14,600     $ (5,796 )   $ 8,804  
Contractual backlog
    6.5       6,700       (3,680 )     3,020  
Customer contracts
    5.4       3,500       (3,499 )     1  
Total
    7.4     $ 24,800     $ (12,975 )   $ 11,825  
                                 
Balance at December 31, 2012:
                               
Customer relationships
    8.3     $ 14,600     $ (3,728 )   $ 10,872  
Contractual backlog
    6.5       6,700       (2,961 )     3,739  
Customer contracts
    5.4       3,500       (3,494 )     6  
Trade name
    1.5       600       (600 )     -  
Total
    7.3     $ 25,400     $ (10,783 )   $ 14,617  
                                 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
During the first quarter of 2013, the Company wrote-off $0.6 million of fully amortized intangible assets related to the trade name acquired in the High Performance Technologies, Inc. acquisition.  The Company recorded amortization expense for its identifiable intangible assets of $0.9 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $2.8 million and $3.1 million for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

At September 30, 2013, estimated future amortization expense for the identifiable intangible assets to be recorded in subsequent fiscal years was as follows:

Remainder of 2013
  $ 930  
2014
  $ 3,663  
2015
  $ 2,887  
2016
  $ 2,139  
2017
  $ 1,171  
2018 and thereafter
  $ 1,035  

NOTE 5. INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded income tax provisions of $1.0 million and $2.6 million in the third quarter and for the first nine months of 2013, respectively, and income tax benefits of $11.7 million and $14.0 million in the third quarter and for the first nine months of 2012, respectively.  The effective income tax rate was 41.0% and 35.9% for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  During the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $0.2 million primarily related to a reversal of a previously recorded unrecognized tax benefit. Additionally, the tax benefit associated with the goodwill impairment charge of $36.6 million was applied at a rate of 36%. Absent these items, the effective tax rate on operating results was 40.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

The Company is permitted to deduct certain intangible assets and goodwill balances over a period of 15 years from the date of the historic acquisitions, thereby reducing the Company’s taxable income as reported on the income tax return.  The Company estimates the annual cash savings from these deductions, as compared with tax expense to be provided for in the Company’s financial statements, from these deductions as follows:

   
Income Tax
Benefit
 
2013
  $ 4,700  
2014
    4,800  
2015
    5,100  
2016
    5,300  
2017
    5,600  
2018 and thereafter
    38,200  
    $ 63,700  
         
In the year in which these benefits are realized, the Company would recognize a reduction in a long term deferred tax asset. 

At September 30, 2013, the Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.  During the second quarter of 2013, the Company reversed its uncertain tax position reserve.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
NOTE 6. FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

The Company’s outstanding debt consisted of the following:

   
Senior
Term
Loan
   
Subordinated
Debt
   
Revolver
   
Total
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
  $ 66,625     $ 25,000     $ 1,000     $ 92,625  
Borrowings
    -       -       91,100       91,100  
Repayments
    (11,000 )     -       (87,100 )     (98,100 )
Balance at September 30, 2013
    55,625       25,000       5,000       85,625  
Unamortized loan origination fees
    (1,737 )     (755 )     -       (2,492 )
Balance at September 30, 2013, net of unamortized loan origination fees
    53,888       24,245       5,000       83,133  
Less:  Current portion of long-term debt
    (16,500 )     -       -       (16,500 )
Long term debt, net of current portion
  $ 37,388     $ 24,245     $ 5,000     $ 66,633  
                                 
Weighted average interest rate:
                               
December 31, 2012 (1)
    4.39 %     13.00 %     6.25 %     6.73 %
September 30, 2013
    4.18 %     13.00 %     4.18 %     6.75 %

(1)
The weighted average interest rate includes the effect of the interest rate swap agreements.  See Note 7 for additional information.

At September 30, 2013, the remaining borrowing capacity under the revolver was $14.5 million.

The following table represents changes in unamortized loan origination fees:

Balance at December 31, 2012
  $ 3,482  
Amortization
    (990 )
Balance at September 30, 2013
  $ 2,492  
         
Effective April 26, 2013, the Company amended its credit agreement to adjust the calculation of Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage ratio to exclude from the calculation of Consolidated Fixed Charges the impact of any make-whole or call payments related to any such payment of the subordinated debt.  At September 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with its loan covenants.

NOTE 7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company’s interest rate swap agreement had an initial notional amount of $40.0 million and was used to manage exposure to interest rate changes on the senior term loan.  The swap effectively converted a portion of the Company’s variable rate debt under the senior term loan to a fixed rate for a period of two years and without exchanging the notional principal amounts. On September 30, 2013, the interest rate swap agreement matured and was not renewed.

Under this agreement, the Company received a floating rate based on the 90-day LIBOR rate and paid a fixed rate of 4.68%, which included the applicable margin of 4.00%, on the outstanding notional amount. The swap fixed rate was structured to mirror the payment terms of the senior term loan for the period hedged.  The fair value of the swap at inception was zero.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
The fair value effect on the financial statements from the interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge was as follows:

   
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Other long-term liabilities
  $ -     $ 60  

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax
  $ 12     $ (14 )   $ 36     $ (51 )

NOTE 8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

     
Fair Value Measurements
At September 30, 2013 Using
       
 
Balance Sheet Classification
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets:
                         
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts
Other noncurrent assets
  $ 1,676     $ -     $ -     $ 1,676  

     
Fair Value Measurements
At December 31, 2012 Using
       
 
Balance Sheet Classification
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets:
                         
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts
Other noncurrent assets
  $ 1,459     $ -     $ -     $ 1,459  
                                   
Liabilities:
                                 
Interest rate swap
Other long-term liabilities
  $ -     $ 60     $ -     $ 60  

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for these items, as well as the general classification of such items:

Investments Held in Rabbi Trusts — The investments include exchange-traded equity securities and mutual funds. Fair values for these investments were based on quoted prices in active markets and were therefore classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Interest Rate Swap — The derivative was a receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swap based on the LIBOR rate and was designated as a cash flow hedge. Fair value was based on a model-driven valuation using the LIBOR rate, which was observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full term of the swap. Therefore, our interest rate swap was classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Changes to a financial asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy are determined as of the end of a reporting period.  There were no changes to these levels during the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, contract receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.  The carrying value of the senior term loan approximates fair value because the interest rate is variable and therefore deemed to reflect a market rate of interest.  The carrying value of the subordinated debt approximates fair value based on information received from the counterparty, who management believes is a knowledgeable market participant and has determined an appropriate measurement of fair value.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company estimates fair value for goodwill by employing three different methodologies to calculate a fair value and then weighting the outputs to arrive at an estimated fair value.

The Company also has a direct investment in a privately held company that is accounted for under the equity method, which is periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment. If it is determined that an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, the Company would write down the investment to its fair value. The Company estimates fair value of its equity method investment considering available information such as current cash positions, earnings and cash flow forecasts, recent operational performance and any other readily available market data. During the first nine months of 2013, there were no indications to warrant testing for other-than-temporary impairments on our equity method investment.

NOTE 9. DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN

The components of net periodic pension expense for the Company’s defined benefit pension plan are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
  $ 900     $ 999     $ 2,702     $ 2,994  
Expected return on plan assets
    (1,346 )     (1,197 )     (4,040 )     (3,591 )
Recognized actuarial loss
    496       424       1,488       1,272  
Net periodic pension expense
  $ 50     $ 226     $ 150     $ 675  
                                 
During the first nine months of 2013, the Company contributed $2.2 million to fund this pension plan.

NOTE 10. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Share-Based Compensation Costs

Total share-based compensation recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows:

 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Cost of products and services
  $ 74     $ 90     $ 233     $ 285  
Selling, general and administrative
    59       81       164       237  
Total share-based compensation expense
  $ 133     $ 171     $ 397     $ 522  
                                 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Stock Option Award Activity

The following table summarizes stock option activity under all plans:

 
 
 
Number of
 Shares
   
Weighted
Average
 Exercise
 Price
   
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(in years)
   
Aggregate
 Intrinsic
 Value
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
    75,500     $ 14.23       4.7     $ -  
Granted
    -     $ -                  
Exercised
    -     $ -                  
Cancelled
    (5,000 )   $ 11.89                  
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
    70,500     $ 14.40       4.3     $ -  
                                 
Exercisable at December 31, 2012
    62,166     $ 14.42       4.1     $ -  
Exercisable at September 30, 2013
    67,166     $ 14.44       4.1     $ -  

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, no stock options were exercised.  As of September 30, 2013 the total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option awards was immaterial and is expected to be amortized over the remainder of 2013.

Restricted Stock Award Activity

The following table summarizes restricted stock activity:

 
 
 
 
Number of
 Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
 Fair Value
 
Nonvested at December 31, 2012
    172,613     $ 9.44  
Granted
    18,000     $ 5.36  
Vested
    (53,795 )   $ 10.24  
Cancelled
    (25,930 )   $ 8.57  
Nonvested at September 30, 2013
    110,888     $ 8.60  
                 

The total fair value of restricted shares vested during the first nine months of 2013 and 2012 was $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards was $0.7 million, which is expected to be amortized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.

On March 15, 2013, the Company completed an offer to rescind the sale of up to approximately 86,500 shares issued through the Company’s 2003 ESPP between July 2007 and May 2011 that were not registered under federal or state securities laws.  The Company paid a total of $0.4 million to the original purchasers for the repurchase of approximately 30,100 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
NOTE 11. EARNINGS PER SHARE

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Unexercised stock options are excluded from this calculation but are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation using the treasury stock method so long as their effect is not anti-dilutive.  In the first quarter of 2013, the Company re-evaluated its accounting for the treatment of restricted stock awards in computing earnings per share. As a result the Company concluded that the shares are participating securities and accordingly have included them in the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding in the current period.  The effects on prior period presentation of earnings per share are immaterial.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, diluted earnings per share are determined by using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period.  Due to the anti-dilutive effect, approximately 108,000 and 134,200 options to purchase common stock and restricted stock awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the diluted effect of stock options and restricted stock awards of approximately 235,500 and 244,900 shares, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share as the net loss would have made their effect anti-dilutive.

The following table illustrates the reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding:

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic
    10,510,218       10,360,203       10,503,919       10,356,334  
Diluted effect of stock options and restricted stock grants
    18,164       -       18,164       -  
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted
    10,528,382       10,360,203       10,522,083       10,356,334  
                                 

NOTE 12. BUSINESS SEGMENT, MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND RELATED PARTY INFORMATION

Business Segment

The Company has concluded that it operates in one segment based upon the information used by its chief operating decision maker in evaluating the performance of its business and allocating resources. This single segment represents the Company’s core business, professional services primarily for government clients.

Major Customers

No individual customer accounted for more than 10% of revenue in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 or 2012 and no individual customer accounted for more than 10% of total contract receivables at September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

Related Party

The Company has a 40% interest in HMRTech which is accounted for using the equity method.  Revenues from HMRTech for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and amounts due from HMRTech at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were immaterial.  In addition, HMRTech charged the Company $0.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2012 relating to contract work, and $0.1 million and $1.3 million for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  At December 31, 2012, the Company had a related payable of $0.2 million.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
During the first three quarters of 2013 and 2012, the Company received dividends from HMRTech totaling $0.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively.  Dividends received in the third quarter of 2012 of $2.4 million related to settlement of a contract claim by HMRTech.  This matter relates to the 2006 wrongful termination by the Air Force of a Consolidated Acquisition Professional Services, or CAPS, contract held by a joint venture in which DRC was a significant participant.  The Air Force paid the joint venture $6.3 million in damages.  The Company’s share of the settlement of $2.4 million was calculated net of expenses.

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

As a defense contractor, the Company is subject to many levels of audit and review from various government agencies, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency, various inspectors general, the Defense Criminal Investigation Service, the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Justice and Congressional committees. Both related to and unrelated to its defense industry involvement, the Company is, from time to time, involved in audits, lawsuits, claims, administrative proceedings and investigations. The Company accrues for liabilities associated with these activities when it becomes probable that future expenditures will be made and such expenditures can be reasonably estimated. The Company does not presently believe it is reasonably likely that any of these matters would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company’s evaluation of the likelihood of expenditures related to these matters is subject to change in future periods, depending on then current events and circumstances, which could have material adverse effects on the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.



 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements that appear elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 18, 2013.

Some of the statements in the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, regarding future events and the future results of DRC that are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which DRC operates and the beliefs and assumptions of the management of DRC.  Words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “projects”, “may”, “will”, “should”, and other similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.  Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results.  Such factors include but are not limited to, the following:

 
·
Our dependency on the Federal government and changes in federal spending priorities;
 
·
Failure by Congress to timely approve budgets governing spending by Federal agencies or to raise the Federal debt ceiling;
 
·
Risks associated with actual and potential goodwill impairment;
 
·
A shift in pricing structure for government contracts;
 
·
The effect of cost-cutting measures within the Department of Defense and elsewhere in the Federal government, including in-sourcing;
 
·
Risks associated with various, complex Federal government procurement laws and regulations;
 
·
Failure to obtain new government contracts or retain existing contracts;
 
·
Risks relating to competitive bidding, recompetes, contract protests, and multiple source contracts;
 
·
The loss of skilled personnel;
 
·
The risk of security breaches in systems we develop, install, or maintain;
 
·
Risks due to government contract provisions providing for rights unfavorable to us, including the ability to terminate contracts at any time for convenience;
 
·
Potential systems or service failures that could result in liability to our company;
 
·
Competition with competitors who may have advantages due to having greater resources or qualifying for special statuses;
 
·
Failure to obtain or maintain necessary security clearances;
 
·
Adverse effects in the event of an unfavorable Federal audit of our contracts;
 
·
Failure to adequately safeguard confidential information;
 
·
Incurrence of expenditures prior to final receipt of contracts;
 
·
Restrictions contained in our credit facilities;
 
·
Competitive conditions in current markets and difficulties in entering new markets; and
 
·
Our ability to maintain sufficient sources of financing and the risk that our financing requirements should increase.

These and other risk factors are more fully described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 under the section entitled “Risk Factors” and, from time to time, in other filings with the SEC.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this document.  Actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.  Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, DRC undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Form 10-Q to “DRC”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refer to Dynamics Research Corporation and its subsidiaries.
 
 
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OVERVIEW

Business

DRC is a leading technology and management consulting company focused on driving performance, process, and results for government clients.  We have large company capabilities, small company agility, and a track record of providing innovative solutions and rock solid results.  Our go-to-market strategy has several dimensions:

·
Well Positioned in the Best Funded Federal Markets.  We believe these markets – healthcare, research and development, homeland security, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and financial/regulatory reform – will receive sustained priority funding for years to come, based on long-term market force drivers such as (i) the need to curb the growth of healthcare costs and improve quality of care, (ii) the continued emergence of cyber threats, (iii) the on-going war on terrorism, (iv) immigration reform, (v) increased financial regulation, (vi) tax reform, (vii) the need for greater efficiency, (viii) technologically driven change, and (ix) changing federal workforce demographics.

·
Relevant, Differentiated Capabilities.  We solve our clients’ most complex problems, applying cost effective and emerging technologies.  Our solutions – in the science and technology, information technology, and management services areas – are differentiated capabilities such as high performance computing, cloud computing, big data, health informatics, mobile, cyber-security, technology strategy and governance, and systems and software engineering.  We believe our capabilities align well with the needs of today’s government clients that require improved efficiencies and effectiveness, and face procurement reform, transformational and technology based changes, and ongoing, changing security threats.

·
Highly Talented Workforce.  We have a highly credentialed and degreed staff - smart, talented experts in their fields. Our staff has a record of success solving difficult technical problems, providing the most cost effective solutions, and using a process driven approach.  We have hard-working, vibrant breakthrough thinkers, who are focused on client needs and results driven.

·
Extensive Prime Contract Portfolio.  Our contracts enable direct client access. We hold a broad, outstanding portfolio of government and agency-wide multiple award schedule indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (“ID/IQ”) task order contracts and single award base purchase agreements.  Today, these types of contracts are the federal government’s preferred means of procurement for services.

·
Strong Growth Platform.  Rapidly adaptable to change, our integrated financial, contracts, human resources, and technology infrastructure provides consistent, reliable results to our clients.  As a highly scalable capability, we can commit to support our clients’ most stringent and complex needs.

Market

During October 2013, the United States government was partially shut down for 16 days due to the untimely approval of an annual budget.  The effect on fourth quarter 2013 results due from the partial shutdown was as follows: (i) lost revenue and operating profit of approximately $2.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, (ii) lower earnings of approximately $0.03 per diluted share, and (iii) lower operating cash flow of approximately $0.4 million.
 
 
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In the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively, 93% and 95% of our total revenues were derived from contracts with the U.S. government, either as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor.  As a result, we are significantly impacted by trends and changes in federal expenditures and procurement policies.  The U.S. government deficit, budgetary challenges, and efforts to curtail expenditures are on-going and reflected in (i) the Budget Control Act of 2011, which increased the debt ceiling and enacted 10-year discretionary spending caps and automatic spending cuts, referred to as sequestration, which will enact $1.2 trillion of spending cuts over 10 years, (ii) the Defense Strategic Guidance, issued on January 5, 2012 which outlines fundamental changes in Federal defense strategy, providing for a force which is smaller, leaner but agile, flexible, and technologically advanced, (iii) the ongoing inability of the federal government to legislate spending priorities through the timely approval of an annual budget, and (iv) continued uncertainty regarding Congressional approval  of increases of the debt ceiling.

We have seen and anticipate continued impacts from government budget management initiatives, the specific timing and effects of which may not be predictable, such as:

 
Reduced professional services spending;
 
program delays, cuts, and terminations;
 
fewer new program starts;
 
intensified price competition for new business and re-competes of current business; and
 
pressure to reduce dependency on service contractors and set more work aside for small and socially disadvantaged businesses.

These events may result in (i) new business contract wins being lower than expected or needed to sustain growth, (ii) ending of or reductions to current programs and contracts, and (iii) lower profit margins as a result of pricing pressure and the need to invest in winning new and retaining existing business, all of which may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Operating results expressed as a percentage of total revenue are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
2013
   
2012
 Revenue
  $ 67.5           $ 76.8        
                             
 Gross profit
  $ 10.3       15.3 %   $ 11.2       14.6 %
 Selling, general and administrative
    5.1       7.6 %     5.7       7.4 %
 Amortization of intangible assets
    0.9       1.4 %     1.0       1.3 %
 Impairment of goodwill
    -       0.0 %     36.6       47.7 %
 Operating income (loss)
    4.3       6.4 %     (32.1 )     (41.8 )%
 Interest expense, net
    (2.1 )     (3.1 )%     (2.6 )     (3.4 )%
 Other income, net
    0.1       0.2 %     2.4       3.1 %
 Provision (benefit) for income taxes(1)
    1.0       41.4 %     (11.7 )     36.2 %
 Net income (loss)(2)
  $ 1.4       2.0 %   $ (20.6 )     (26.8 )%
                                 

 
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Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
2013
   
2012
 Revenue
  $ 213.2           $ 243.5        
                             
 Gross profit
  $ 31.4       14.7 %   $ 37.3       15.3 %
 Selling, general and administrative
    16.2       7.6 %     19.0       7.8 %
 Amortization of intangible assets
    2.8       1.3 %     3.1       1.3 %
 Impairment of goodwill
    -       0.0 %     48.6       20.0 %
 Operating income (loss)(2)
    12.4       5.8 %     (33.3 )     (13.7 )%
 Interest expense, net
    (6.2 )     (2.9 )%     (8.0 )     (3.3 )%
 Other income, net
    0.2       0.1 %     2.5       1.0 %
 Provision (benefit) for income taxes(1)
    2.6       41.0 %     (14.0 )     35.9 %
 Net income (loss)(2)
  $ 3.8       1.8 %   $ (24.9 )     (10.2 )%
                                 
(1)
The percentage of provision for income taxes relates to a percentage of income from continuing operations before income taxes.
   
(2)
Results may not add due to rounding.

Revenues

Revenue decreased by $9.2 million, or 12.0%, in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, and $30.3 million, or 12.4%, in the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. Regarding competitions to re-win and renewals of existing business we received $140 million, or 96%, of the award decisions made in the first nine months of 2013, compared to 85% of similar award decisions made in 2012.  Regarding competitions for new business we have been awarded $72 million, or 17%, in estimated total contract value of the award decisions made in 2013 through mid-October, excluding a $365 million award made in the first quarter of 2013, for which we were not the awardee. In 2012, we won approximately 20% of $783 million of award decisions made.

Revenues were earned from the following sectors:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 (in millions)
 
2013
  2012
Healthcare
  $ 15.6       23.1 %   $ 13.2       17.2 %
Homeland Security
    8.5       12.6       11.8       15.4  
Research and Development
    10.0       14.8       11.8       15.4  
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
    9.7       14.4       10.3       13.4  
Federal Regulation and Reform
    5.8       8.5       6.0       7.8  
Priority Markets(1)
    49.5       73.4       53.1       69.2  
Defense Readiness, Logistics, and Command, Control and Communication
    13.4       19.9       19.7       25.6  
State Government and Other
    4.6       6.8       4.0       5.2  
Total Markets(1)
  $ 67.5       100.0 %   $ 76.8       100.0 %
                                 
 
 
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Nine Months Ended September 30,
 (in millions)
 
2013
   
2012
Healthcare
  $ 46.8       22.0 %   $ 42.7       17.5 %
Homeland Security
    28.0       13.1       36.2       14.9  
Research and Development
    32.2       15.1       34.4       14.1  
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
    30.3       14.2       29.4       12.1  
Federal Regulation and Reform
    18.1       8.5       18.2       7.5  
Priority Markets(1)
    155.4       72.9       160.8       66.1  
Defense Readiness, Logistics, and Command, Control and Communication
    42.6       20.0       70.7       29.0  
State Government and Other
    15.2       7.1       11.9       4.9  
Total Markets(1)
  $ 213.2       100.0 %   $ 243.5       100.0 %
                                 
(1)
Totals may not add due to rounding.

Revenue in our priority markets of $49.5 million and $155.4 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2013, respectively, was down slightly with the same periods in 2012.

Healthcare revenues increased 18.3% and 9.8% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2013, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2012.  Growth in this market resulted from a contract award we received in the second half of 2012 from the Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration for scientific computing services and additional task orders under our TRICARE Evaluation, Analysis, and Management Support (“TEAMS”) contract.

Homeland security revenue of $8.5 million and $28.0 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2013, respectively, were lower than comparable periods in 2012.  The weakness we are experiencing in the homeland security market has resulted from scope reductions on certain Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) headquarters information technology programs.  We have been one of the leading providers of services under DHS’s first Enterprise Acquisition Gateway to Leading Edge (“EAGLE”) contract.

During September 2013, we were awarded one of 17 awards of a $6 billion blanket purchase agreement for a DHS program to deploy continuous monitoring tools and services throughout the federal government.  The contract has a one-year period of performance and four one-year options.

On August 1, 2013, the DHS announced that we were one of 11 companies awarded a new contract, known as EAGLE II, under functional category 2, Information Technology Program Support Services.  The new contract has a 7-year period of performance, enabling us to continue to bid for new EAGLE task orders and continue providing a full range of business and technical management services in support of the Department’s programs and offices.

Research and development revenue of $10.0 million and $32.2 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2013, respectively, were down slightly compared with the same periods in 2012.  Earlier this year we ended our participation in a research consortium, which generated $7.2 million of mostly pass-through revenue in 2012.  This program generated substantially no revenue in the third quarter of 2013, revenue of $1.8 million during the third quarter of 2012 and $1.3 million and $5.8 million of revenue in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Excluding this program, revenue in our research and development market were flat in the third quarter of 2013 and grew 8.1% in the first nine months of 2013, compared to the same periods in 2012.

Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance revenue of $9.7 million in the third quarter of 2013 was down slightly compared to the same period in 2012 and up slightly to $30.3 million for first nine months of 2013 compared to the first nine months of 2012 as a result of expansion on existing contracts for Air Force unmanned aerial systems and IT innovation work for an intelligence agency.

Financial regulation and reform revenue of $5.8 million and $18.1 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2013 was relatively flat compared with the same periods in 2012.
 
 
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Defense Readiness, Logistics, and Command, Control, and Communications revenue of $13.4 million and $42.6 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2013 was down 31.8% and 39.7%, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2012.  Conditions remain very challenging in these market sectors, where scope reductions on existing contracts and an increase in contract set-asides under Small Business Administration programs have eroded our business.

Revenue from state government and other programs of $4.6 million and $15.2 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2013 was up 14.6% and 27.1%, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2012.  During the third quarter just ended we have been made aware that the State of Colorado is considering a migration to cloud computing and as a result considering either termination or modification of our contract with the State, under which we are providing infrastructure services. Our revenue and gross profit from this contract for the first nine months of 2013 was $4.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Should the transition to a cloud environment occur, while there can be no assurance, it is possible we would continue to provide infrastructure services supporting the cloud environment under a modified scope of work.

Revenue from other programs is mainly third party cloud certification services under the FedRAMP program.

Revenues by contract type as a percentage of revenues were as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
 Fixed price, including service type contracts
    42 %     45 %     42 %     46 %
 Time and materials
    40       37       40       34  
 Cost reimbursable
    18       18       18       20  
      100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %
                                 
 Prime contract
    79 %     83 %     79 %     84 %
 Sub-contract
    21       17       21       16  
      100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %
                                 
Backlog and Bookings

Our backlog position was as follows:

(in millions)
 
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Backlog:
           
Funded
  $ 137.0     $ 163.6  
Unfunded
    361.7       568.1  
Total backlog(1)
  $ 498.7     $ 731.7  
                 
(1)
Totals may not add due to rounding.

We expect that substantially all of our funded backlog at September 30, 2013 will generate revenue during the subsequent twelve month period. The funded backlog generally is subject to possible termination at the convenience of the contracting party. Contracts are typically funded on an annual basis or incrementally for shorter time periods. The funded backlog as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 covered approximately 6.1 months and 6.7 months of revenue, respectively. Funded bookings were $104.8 million and $54.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  The book-to-bill ratio was 1.6 to one and 0.9 to one for the quarter and twelve months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 
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Total contract backlog as of September 30, 2013 was down from December 31, 2012 primarily as a result of termination of our participation in a ten-year Department of Defense research program, which generated monthly pass through revenue, removing $109 million from contract backlog.  In addition, a contract awarded to DRC in 2012 and protested was terminated in the second quarter of 2013 and as a result reduced contract backlog by $19 million.

Gross Profit

Total gross profit was $10.3 million and $11.2 million for the third quarter of 2013 and 2012, respectively, resulting in a gross margin of 15.3% and 14.6%, respectively.  For the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, gross profit was $31.4 million and $37.3 million, respectively, resulting in a gross margin of 14.7% and 15.3%, respectively.  Lower revenue represented approximately $1.4 million and $4.7 million of the gross profit decline in the third quarter and first nine months of 2013, respectively.  Overhead costs totaled $15.4 million, or 22.8% of revenue for the third quarter of 2013, compared with $17.8 million, or 23.2% of revenue for the same period in 2012, and $48.1 million, or 22.6% of revenue for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $56.0 million, or 23.0% of revenue in the same period in 2012.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $5.1 million and $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $16.2 million and $19.0 million, respectively, in the first nine months then ended. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of total revenue was 7.6% and 7.4% in the third quarter of 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 7.6% and 7.8%, respectively, for the first nine months then ended. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to staffing reductions and other indirect cost reduction initiatives.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization expense in the third quarter of 2013 and 2012 was $0.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, and $2.8 million and $3.1 million, respectively, for the first nine months then ended.  The remaining amortization expense for the current fiscal year is expected to be approximately $0.9 million.

Impairment of Goodwill

During the second quarter of 2012, due to a decline in the market price of the Company’s stock, the market capitalization of the Company was below the carrying value of equity, which we considered a triggering event and therefore performed an interim impairment test.  As a result of the impairment test, we recorded a preliminary goodwill impairment charge of $12.0 million in the second quarter of 2012. On October 31, 2012, we completed the step 2 analysis and determined the total amount of goodwill impairment to be $48.6 million, which resulted in an additional charge of $36.6 million in the third quarter of 2012.

Interest Expense, net

Net interest expense in the third quarter of 2013 and 2012 was $2.1 million and $2.6 million, respectively, and $6.2 million and $8.0 million, respectively, for the first nine months then ended.  The decrease in interest expense was due to the lower outstanding debt balances.
 
Other Income (Expense)
 
Other income (expense) consists of our portion of earnings and losses in HMRTech, gains and losses realized from our deferred compensation plan and results from other non-operating transactions.  Other income for the third quarter of 2012 included a $2.4 million gain related to settlement of a contract claim by HMRTech.  This matter relates to the 2006 wrongful termination by the Air Force of the Consolidated Acquisition Professional Services, or CAPS, contract held by a joint venture in which DRC was a significant participant.  The Air Force paid the joint venture $6.3 million in damages.  Our share of the settlement of $2.4 million was calculated net of expenses.

 
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Income Tax Provision

We recorded income tax provisions of $1.0 million and $2.6 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2013, respectively, compared to income tax benefits of $11.7 million and $14.0 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2012, respectively.  The effective income tax rate was 41.0% in the first nine months of 2013.  During the third quarter of 2012, we recognized a tax benefit of $0.2 million primarily related to a reversal of a previously recorded unrecognized tax benefit.  The reduction in unrecognized tax benefit was due to a change in judgment during the quarter.  Additionally, the tax benefit associated with the goodwill impairment charge of $36.6 million was applied at a rate of 36%. Absent these items the effective tax rate on operating results was 40.9% for the first nine months of 2012.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The following discussion analyzes liquidity and capital resources by operating, investing, and financing activities. Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations and borrowings from our revolving credit agreement.

Our results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition are subject to trends, events, and uncertainties, including demands for capital to support growth, economic conditions, government payment practices, and contractual matters. Our need for access to funds is dependent on future operating results, our growth and acquisition activity, and external conditions.

We have evaluated our future liquidity needs, both from a short-term and long-term basis.  We believe we have sufficient funds to meet our working capital and capital expenditure needs for the short-term. Cash on hand plus cash generated from operations along with cash available under our credit lines are expected to be sufficient in 2013 to service debt, finance capital expenditures, pay federal and state income taxes, and fund expected pension plan contributions, if necessary. To provide for long-term liquidity, we believe we can generate substantial positive cash flow, as well as obtain additional capital, if necessary, from the use of debt or equity. In the event that our current capital resources are not sufficient to fund requirements, we believe our access to additional capital resources would be sufficient to meet our needs.

We are considering refinancing our credit facility in the fourth quarter of 2013 with the objective of adding capacity to repay all or a substantial portion of our subordinated debt, revising scheduled principal payments and covenants, and reducing our overall cost of capital.  Should this transaction occur we would incur transaction and financing costs, and write-off currently deferred financing costs and fees.

Operating Activities
 
Net cash provided by contract receivables were $1.4 million in the first nine months of 2013 compared to $15.0 million in the same period of 2012.  In the first nine months of 2013, billed receivables represented $2.8 million of the change, partially offset by $4.2 million in unbilled receivables, compared to a change of $8.2 million in billed receivables and $6.8 million in unbilled receivables in the same period of 2012.  Contract receivables days sales outstanding (“DSO”), was 62 days at September 30, 2013 compared to 59 days at December 31, 2012 and 60 days at September 30, 2012.  Federal business DSO, which excludes the effect of state contracts, was 52 days at September 30, 2013 compared to 50 days at December 31, 2012 and 52 days at September 30, 2012.  A slowdown in federal government payments, including the Department of Defense suspension in late February 2013 of the Quick Pay initiative, was the primary cause of an increase in billed receivables as of September 30, 2013 as compared to December 31, 2012.

On March 1, 2013, we received an indication of intent from a customer to reduce the scope of our work on a contract, on which we had $4.3 million and $4.0 million in unbilled receivables at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, for costs incurred in advance of billings.  Recovery of these costs is expected through (i) future milestone payments of $1.8 million for work completed or expected to be completed and delivered, and (ii) the remaining balance under the termination for convenience provision of the contract for work we had performed prior to the reduction in scope.
 
 
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Our net deferred tax asset was $7.8 million and $11.7 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The decrease in the net deferred tax asset was primarily due to amortization of intangible assets.  During the first nine months of 2013, we received a net refund of approximately $0.6 million in income taxes and do not expect to make any income tax payments during the fourth quarter of 2013.

Share-based compensation was $0.4 million and $0.5 million in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  As of September 30, 2013 the total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards was $0.7 million which is expected to be amortized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.

Non-cash amortization expense of our acquired intangible assets was $2.8 million and $3.1 million in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  We anticipate that non-cash expense for the amortization of intangible assets will remain at a comparable quarterly level for the fourth quarter of 2013.

Our defined benefit pension plan was underfunded by $26.5 million and $28.9 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  We contributed $2.2 million to fund the pension plan in the first nine months of 2013 compared to $4.9 million in the same period of 2012.  We recorded pension expense of $0.2 million and $0.7 million in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  We expect to contribute a total of $2.7 million to fund the pension plan and anticipate pension expense to be approximately $0.2 million in 2013.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $1.3 million and $0.8 million in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Net cash used in investing activities in the first nine months of 2013 primarily consisted of payments for capital expenditures, partially offset by $0.1 million in dividends.  Net cash used in investing activities in the first nine months of 2012 primarily consisted of the settlement of a working capital payment related to the High Performance Technologies, Inc. acquisition of $2.4 million and payments for capital expenditures of $0.8 million, partially offset by $2.5 million of dividends from HMRTech.  We expect discretionary capital expenditures in 2013 to be approximately $1.5 million.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $7.0 million and $10.0 million in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively. Net cash used in financing activities in the first nine months of 2013 was primarily due to repayments under the senior term loan of $11.0 million and $0.2 million in payments of repurchased shares, which represented the fair value of shares re-issued in connection with our offer to repurchase certain shares that were not registered under federal securities law, partially offset by $4.0 million in net borrowing under the revolver and proceeds of $0.3 million from the issuance of common stock through stock plan transactions.  Net cash used in financing activities in the first nine months of 2012 was primarily due to repayments under our senior term loan of $9.9 million and payments of deferred financing costs of $0.3 million, partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of common stock through stock plan transactions of $0.3 million.

During the first nine months of 2013, the average outstanding balance of our senior term loan was $63.1 million at a weighted average interest rate of 4.29% compared to $76.2 million at a weighted average interest rate of 4.15% in the first nine months of 2012.  The average outstanding balance of our subordinated loan was $25.0 million and $40.0 million in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively, at an interest rate of 13.0%.  In addition, our revolver balance was $5.0 million at September 30, 2013 at a weighted average interest rate of 4.18%.

For the next twelve months, our senior term loan requires quarterly payments totaling $16.5 million.  We expect operating cash flows will exceed these required repayments.  We will continue to consider prepaying the outstanding balance of the subordinated loan with excess cash flow.

 
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At September 30, 2013, the remaining borrowing capacity under our revolver was $14.5 million.  At September 30, 2013, we were in compliance with our loan covenants.  Our most stringent financial covenant is the fixed charge coverage ratio.  This covenant requires us to maintain a ratio of adjusted consolidated EBITDA to adjusted consolidated interest expense of not less than 1.10 to 1.00.  At September 30, 2013, our fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.17 to 1.00.  This fixed charge coverage ratio is tested on a quarterly basis and is measured on a trailing four fiscal quarter basis.

Effective April 26, 2013, we amended our credit agreement to adjust the calculation of Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage ratio to exclude from the calculation of Consolidated Fixed Charges the impact of any make-whole or call payments related to any such payment of the subordinated debt.

Under our interest rate swap agreement we received a floating rate based on the 90-day LIBOR rate and paid a fixed rate of 4.68%, which included the applicable margin of 4.00%, on the outstanding notional amount. On September 30, 2013, the interest rate swap agreement matured and was not renewed.

On March 15, 2013, the Company completed an offer to rescind the sale of up to approximately 86,500 shares issued through the Company’s 2003 ESPP between July 2007 and May 2011 that were not registered under federal or state securities laws.  The Company paid a total of $0.4 million to the original purchasers for the repurchase of approximately 30,100 shares of the Company’s common stock.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are subject to interest rate risk associated with our revolver and senior term loan, where interest payments are tied to either the LIBOR or prime rate.  On September 30, 2013, our interest rate swap agreement matured.  At September 30, 2013, the interest rate on our revolver and senior term loan was 4.18%.  At any time, a sharp rise in interest rates could have an adverse effect on net interest expense as reported in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Our potential loss over one year that would result in a hypothetical and instantaneous increase of one full percentage point in the interest rate on the variable portion of the senior term loan would increase annual interest expense by approximately $0.6 million.

In addition, our historical investment positions have been relatively small and short-term in nature.  We typically invest excess cash in money market accounts with original maturities of three months or less with no exposure to market interest rates. We have no significant exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. Foreign sales, which are nominal, are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company’s principal executive officer (“CEO”) and principal financial officer (“CFO”) evaluated, together with other members of senior management, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of September 30, 2013; and, based on this review, the Company’s CEO and CFO concluded that, as of September 30, 2013, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by it in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table sets forth all purchases made by us or on our behalf by any "affiliated purchaser," as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act, of shares of our common stock during each month in the first quarter of 2013.

Period
 
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased(1)
   
Average Price
Paid Per Share
   
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of
Publicly
Announced
Programs
   
Approximate
Dollar Value
Of Shares
that May Yet
Be
Purchased
Under the
Programs
 
July 1, 2013 to July 31, 2013
    -     $ -       -     $ -  
August 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013
    76     $ 6.34       -       -  
September 1, 2013 to  September 30, 2013
    1,945     $ 7.32       -       -  
Total
    2,021     $ 7.28       -     $ -  
                                 
(1)
Represents shares repurchased to cover payroll withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following Exhibits are filed or furnished, as applicable, herewith:

31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document.
   
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
   
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
   
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
   
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
   
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.



 
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 

 
DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
 
(Registrant)
   
   
Date:  October 31, 2013
/s/ David Keleher
 
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
   
Date:  October 31, 2013
/s/ Shaun N. McCarthy
 
Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)
   
   

 
 
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