SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
For Annual and Transition Reports
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Commission file number 1-14279
ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Delaware
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06-1209561
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization of Registrant)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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21839 Atlantic Boulevard,
Dulles, Virginia
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20166
(Zip Code)
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code:
(703) 406-5000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the
Act:
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Title of Each Class
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Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
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Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
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The New York Stock Exchange
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the
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by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
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period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
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disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not
contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of
registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this
Form
10-K
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The aggregate market value of the
voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant
based on the closing sales price of the registrants Common
Stock as reported on The New York Stock Exchange on
June 30, 2006 was approximately $948,298,400. The
registrant has no non-voting common equity.
As of February 26, 2007,
59,115,626 shares of the registrants Common Stock were
outstanding.
Portions of the registrants
definitive proxy statement to be filed on or about
March 12, 2007 are incorporated by reference in
Part III of this report.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
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Item 1.
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Business
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Item 1A.
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Risk Factors
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Item 1B.
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Unresolved Staff Comments
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Properties
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Legal Proceedings
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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Item 4A.
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Executive Officers of the Registrant
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PART II
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Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder
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Selected Financial Data
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Item 7.
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
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Item 7A.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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Item 9.
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
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Item 9A.
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Controls and Procedures
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Other Information
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PART III
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Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
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Executive Compensation
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director
Independence
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Principal Accounting Fees and Services
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PART IV
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Item 15.
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Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule
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Pegasus is a registered trademark and service mark of Orbital
Sciences Corporation; Taurus is a registered trademark of
Orbital Sciences Corporation; Orbital is a trademark of Orbital
Sciences Corporation.
PART I
Item 1.
Business
General
We develop and manufacture small rockets and space systems for
commercial, military and civil government customers, including
the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and
other U.S. government agencies.
Our primary products and services include the following:
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Launch Vehicles.
Rockets that are used as interceptor and
target vehicles for missile defense systems, small-class space
launch vehicles that place satellites into Earth orbit, and
suborbital launch vehicles that place payloads into a variety of
high-altitude trajectories.
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Satellites and Space Systems.
Earth-orbiting satellites,
interplanetary spacecraft and related systems for
communications, remote sensing, scientific and military
missions, satellite subsystems and space-related technical
services.
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Transportation Management Systems.
Software-based
transportation management systems for public transit agencies
and private vehicle fleet operators.
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Our general strategy is to develop and expand a core integrated
business of space and launch systems technologies and products,
focusing on the design and manufacturing of affordable
lightweight rockets, small satellites and other space systems in
order to establish and expand positions in niche markets that
have not typically been emphasized by our larger competitors.
Another part of our strategy is to seek customer contracts that
will fund the development of enhancements to our existing launch
vehicle and space systems product lines. As a result of our
capabilities and experience in designing, developing,
manufacturing and operating a broad range of small rockets and
space systems, we believe we are well positioned to capitalize
on the demand for small space-technology systems in missile
defense, space-based military and intelligence operations, and
commercial satellite communications programs, and to take
advantage of government-sponsored initiatives for space-based
scientific research and lunar and planetary exploration
initiatives.
Orbital was incorporated in Delaware in 1987 to consolidate the
assets, liabilities and operations of two entities established
in 1982 and 1983.
Our executive offices are located at 21839 Atlantic Boulevard,
Dulles, Virginia 20166 and our telephone number is
(703) 406-5000.
Available Information
We maintain an Internet website at
www.orbital.com
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addition to news and other information about our company, we
make available on or through the
Investor Information
section of our website our annual report on
Form
10-K,
our
quarterly reports on
Form
10-Q,
our
current reports on
Form
8-K
and all
amendments to these reports as soon as reasonably practicable
after we electronically file this material with, or furnish it
to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
At the
Investor Information
section of our website, we
have a
Corporate Governance
page that includes, among
other things, copies of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,
our Corporate Governance Guidelines and the charters for each
standing committee of the Board of Directors, including the
Audit and Finance Committee, the Corporate Governance and
Nominating Committee and the Human Resources and Compensation
Committee.
Printed copies of all of the above-referenced reports and
documents may be requested by contacting our Investor Relations
Department either by mail at our corporate headquarters, by
telephone at (703) 406-5543 or by e-mail at
investor.relations@orbital.com
. All of the
above-referenced reports and documents are available free of
charge.
Description of Orbitals Products and Services
Our products and services are grouped into three reportable
segments that are described below: launch vehicles, satellites
and space systems, and transportation management systems. Our
business is not seasonal. Customers or U.S. government agencies
or prime contractors that accounted for 10% or more of our
consolidated revenues in 2006 were DoD, NASA, The Boeing Company
(Boeing) and Telenor Broadcast Holding AS
(Telenor).
Launch Vehicles.
Our launch vehicles segment is
involved in developing and producing interceptor launch
vehicles, target launch vehicles and space launch vehicles.
Interceptor Launch Vehicles.
We develop and produce
rockets that are used as interceptor and target vehicles for
missile defense systems, including interceptor boosters that
carry kill vehicles designed to defend against
ballistic missile attacks. Pursuant to a contract with Boeing,
we are the primary supplier of operational and test interceptor
boosters for the U.S. Missile Defense Agencys
(MDA) Ground-based Midcourse Defense
(GMD) program, for which our interceptor boost
vehicle, a modified version of our Pegasus rocket, is being used
as a major operational element in the U.S. national missile
defense system. We are also developing a boost vehicle for
MDAs Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI) program.
During 2006, we conducted one successful GMD interceptor flight
test and delivered nine GMD boost vehicles.
Target Launch Vehicles.
We design and produce suborbital
launch vehicles that place payloads into a variety of
high-altitude trajectories, but unlike space launch vehicles, do
not place payloads into orbit around the Earth. Our target
launch vehicles include suborbital rockets and their principal
subsystems, as well as payloads carried by such vehicles.
Various branches and agencies of the U.S. military, including
MDA, use our suborbital launch vehicles as targets for
defense-related applications such as ballistic missile
interceptor testing and related experiments. These rockets are
programmed to simulate incoming enemy missiles, offering an
affordable and reliable means to test advanced missile defense
systems. Our family of targets extends from long-range ballistic
target launch vehicles, which include targets for testing the
MDAs GMD system, to medium- and short-range target
vehicles designed to simulate threats to U.S. and allied
military forces deployed in overseas theaters. We have also
developed a short-range supersonic sea-skimming target that
flies just above the oceans surface and is currently being
used by the U.S. Navy.
Since 1982, we have performed a total of 136 target launch
missions, including four successful missions in 2006.
Space Launch Vehicles.
We develop and produce small-class
launch vehicles that place satellites weighing up to 4,000 lbs.
into low-Earth orbit, including the Pegasus, Taurus and Minotaur
space launch vehicles that are used by commercial, civil
government and military customers. Our Pegasus launch vehicle is
launched from our L-1011 carrier aircraft to deploy relatively
lightweight satellites into low-Earth orbit. The Taurus launch
vehicle is a ground-launched derivative of the Pegasus vehicle
that can carry heavier payloads to orbit. The ground-launched
Minotaur launch vehicle family combines Minuteman II and
Peacekeeper ballistic missile rocket motors with our Pegasus and
Taurus technology. Since 1990, the Pegasus, Taurus and Minotaur
rockets have performed a total of
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50 launches. Pursuant to a contract with the U.S. Air
Force, we are developing a new class of Minotaur rockets that
can carry heavier payloads than the Taurus. In 2006, we carried
out two successful Minotaur missions and one successful Pegasus
mission.
Our launch vehicle technology has also been the basis for
several other advanced space and suborbital programs, including
supporting efforts to develop technologies that could be applied
to reusable launch vehicles, space maneuvering vehicles,
hypersonic aircraft and missiles, and missile defense systems.
Customers or U.S. government agencies or prime contractors that
accounted for 10% or more of our launch vehicles segment
revenues in 2006 were Boeing, DoD and NASA.
Satellites and Space Systems.
Our satellites and
space systems segment is involved in developing and producing
geosynchronous-Earth orbit (GEO) satellites,
low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and planetary (or
deep space) spacecraft for communications, remote
sensing, scientific, military and technology demonstration
missions.
These product lines are:
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Communications Satellites.
Small GEO satellites that
provide cable and direct-to-home television distribution,
business data network connectivity, regional mobile telephony
and other space-based communications services.
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Science, Technology and Defense Satellites.
Small- and
medium-class spacecraft that are used to conduct space-related
scientific research, to carry out interplanetary and other
deep-space exploration missions, to demonstrate new space
technologies, to collect imagery and other remotely-sensed data
about the Earth and to enable national security applications.
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Space Technical Services.
Advanced space systems,
including satellite command and data handling, attitude control
and structural subsystems and a broad range of space-related
technical services.
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Since 1982, we have built and delivered 101 satellites for
various commercial and governmental customers for a wide range
of communications, broadcasting, remote imaging, scientific and
national security applications. In 2006, we had
14 spacecraft in various stages of design, production
and/or delivery, including five LEO satellites, eight GEO
satellites and one planetary spacecraft. We also develop and
build human space-related systems such as cargo transportation
containers for the International Space Station and Space Shuttle
equipment for the Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions.
We are also a member of the industry team selected by NASA
during the third quarter of 2006 to design and build the Orion
space exploration system that will succeed the Space Shuttle in
transporting humans to space. Our principal role is to design,
develop and manufacture the launch abort system to allow the
astronaut crew to escape in the event of an in-flight failure of
the Orion launch vehicle.
Customers or U.S. government agencies or prime contractors
that accounted for 10% or more of our satellites and space
systems segment revenues in 2006 were DoD, Intelsat Corporation,
MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd, NASA and Telenor.
Transportation Management Systems.
Our
transportation management systems division develops and produces
fleet management systems that are used primarily by metropolitan
mass transit operators in the United States. We combine global
positioning satellite vehicle tracking technology with
terrestrial wireless communications to help transit agencies
manage public bus fleets and public
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works systems. Major customers for our transportation management
systems include the metropolitan mass transit authorities in Los
Angeles, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Denver,
Phoenix, Austin, and a number of other state and municipal
transit systems and private vehicle fleet operators.
Internationally, we have provided a system to a mass transit
service in Singapore.
Competition
We believe that competition for sales of our products and
services is based primarily on performance, technical features,
reliability, price, delivery schedule and customization, and we
believe that we compete favorably on the basis of these factors.
The table below identifies who we believe to be our primary
competitors for each major product line.
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Competitors
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Interceptor launch vehicles
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Lockheed Martin Corporation
Raytheon Company
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Target launch vehicles
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Lockheed Martin Corporation
L-3 Communications, Inc.
Space Vector Corporation, a wholly
owned
subsidiary of Pemco Aviation
Group
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Space launch vehicles
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Russian and other international launch
vehicles
could represent competition for
commercial, as
opposed to U.S.
government, launches
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (a
potential
U.S.-based competitor whose
launch vehicle is
still in the development
phase)
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Communications satellites
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EADS Astrium
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Alcatel Alenia Space
Antrix, the commercial arm of Indias
Space
Research Organization
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Science, technology and defense satellites
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Ball Aerospace and Technology Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation
General Dynamics Corporation
The Boeing Company
Northrop Grumman Corporation
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Space technical services
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Jackson and Tull Inc.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Swales Aerospace, Inc.
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Transportation management systems
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Siemens Corporation
INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc.
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Many of our competitors are larger and have substantially
greater resources than we do. Furthermore, it is possible that
other domestic or foreign companies or governments, some with
greater experience in the space and defense industry and many
with greater financial resources than
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we possess, will seek to provide products or services that
compete with our products or services. Any such foreign
competitor could benefit from subsidies from, or other
protective measures by, its home country.
Research and Development
We invest in product-related research and development to
conceive and develop new products and to enhance existing
products. Our research and development expenses totaled
approximately $9.6 million, $6.3 million and
$6.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2006,
2005 and 2004, respectively. In addition, a large portion of our
total new product development and enhancement programs is funded
under customer contracts.
Patents
We rely, in part, on patents, trade secrets and know-how to
develop and maintain our competitive position and technological
advantage, particularly with respect to our launch vehicle and
satellite products. We hold U.S. and foreign patents relating to
the Pegasus vehicle, certain of our satellites and other systems
and products. The majority of our U.S. patents relating to the
Pegasus vehicle expire between 2007 and 2016 and most of our
U.S. patents relating to our satellites expire beginning in
2013. We believe our results of operations would not be
materially affected with the loss of any particular intellectual
property right.
Components and Raw Materials
We purchase a significant percentage of our product components,
structural assemblies and certain key satellite components and
instruments from third parties. We also occasionally obtain from
the U.S. government parts and equipment that are used in the
production of our products or in the provision of our services.
Generally, we have not experienced material difficulty in
obtaining product components or necessary parts and equipment
and we believe that alternatives to our existing sources of
supply are available, although increased costs and possible
delays could be incurred in securing alternative sources of
supply. We rely upon sole source suppliers for rocket motors
used on all our launch vehicles. While alternative sources would
be available, the inability of such suppliers to provide us with
motors could result in significant delays, expenses and loss of
revenues.
U.S. Government Contracts
During 2006, 2005 and 2004, approximately 63%, 77% and 80%,
respectively, of our total annual revenues were derived from
contracts with the U.S. government and its agencies or from
subcontracts with other U.S. government prime contractors. Most
of our U.S. government contracts are funded incrementally on a
year-to-year basis.
Our major contracts with the U.S. government primarily fall into
two categories: cost-reimbursable contracts and fixed-price
contracts. Approximately 87% and 13% of revenues from U.S.
government contracts in 2006 were derived from cost-reimbursable
contracts and fixed-price contracts, respectively. Under a
cost-reimbursable contract, we recover our actual allowable
costs incurred, allocable overhead costs and a fee consisting of
a base amount that is fixed at the inception of the contract
and/or an award amount that is based on the customers
evaluation of our performance in terms of the criteria stated in
the contract. Our fixed-price contracts include firm fixed-price
and fixed-price incentive fee contracts. Under firm fixed-price
contracts, work performed and products shipped are paid for at a
fixed price without adjustment for actual costs incurred in
connection with the contract. Therefore, we bear the risk of
loss if costs increase, although some of this risk may be
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passed on to subcontractors. Fixed-price incentive fee contracts
provide for sharing by us and the customer of unexpected costs
incurred or savings realized within specified limits, and may
provide for adjustments in price depending on actual contract
performance other than costs. Costs in excess of the negotiated
maximum (ceiling) price and the risk of loss by reason of
such excess costs are borne by us, although some of this risk
may be passed on to subcontractors.
We derive a significant portion of our revenues from U.S.
government contracts, which are dependent on continued political
support and funding. All our U.S. government contracts and, in
general, our subcontracts with other U.S. government prime
contractors provide that such contracts may be terminated for
convenience at any time by the U.S. government or the prime
contractor, respectively. Furthermore, any of these contracts
may become subject to a government-issued stop work order under
which we would be required to suspend production. In the event
of a termination for convenience, contractors generally are
entitled to receive the purchase price for delivered items,
reimbursement for allowable costs for work in process and an
allowance for reasonable profit thereon or adjustment for loss
if completion of performance would have resulted in a loss. For
a more detailed description of risks relating to the U.S.
government contract industry, see Item 1A
Risk Factors.
A portion of our business is classified for national security
purposes by the U.S. government and cannot be specifically
described. The operating results of these classified programs
are included in our consolidated financial statements. The
business risks associated with classified programs, as a general
matter, do not differ materially from those of our other U.S.
government programs and products.
Regulation
Our ability to pursue our business activities is regulated by
various agencies and departments of the U.S. government and, in
certain circumstances, the governments of other countries.
Commercial space launches require licenses from the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DoT) and operation of
our L-1011 aircraft requires licenses from certain agencies of
the DoT, including the Federal Aviation Administration. Our
classified programs require that we and certain employees
maintain appropriate security clearances. We also require
licenses from the U.S. Department of State (DoS) and
the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) with respect
to work we do for foreign customers or with foreign
subcontractors.
Contract Backlog
Our firm backlog was approximately $1.79 billion at
December 31, 2006 and approximately $1.26 billion at
December 31, 2005. While there can be no assurance, we
expect to convert approximately $740 million of the
2006 year-end firm backlog into revenues during 2007.
Our firm backlog as of December 31, 2006 included
approximately $1.50 billion of contracts with the U.S.
government and its agencies or from subcontracts with prime
contractors of the U.S. government. Most of our government
contracts are funded incrementally on a year-to-year basis. Firm
backlog from government contracts at December 31, 2006
included total funded orders of about $270 million and
orders not yet funded of about $1.23 billion. Changes in
government policies, priorities or funding levels through agency
or program budget reductions by the U.S. Congress or executive
agencies could materially adversely affect our financial
condition and results of operations. Furthermore, contracts with
the U.S. government may be terminated or suspended by the U.S.
government at any time, with or without cause. Such contract
suspensions or terminations could result in unreimbursable
expenses or charges or otherwise adversely affect our business.
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Total backlog was approximately $3.43 billion at
December 31, 2006. Total backlog includes firm backlog in
addition to unexercised options, indefinite-quantity contracts
and undefinitized orders and contract award selections.
Employees
As of February 26, 2007, Orbital had approximately 2,800
permanent employees. None of our employees is subject to
collective bargaining agreements. We believe our employee
relations are good.
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Financial information about our products and services, domestic
and foreign operations and export sales is included in
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations and the notes to our
consolidated financial statements, and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than those of historical facts included in
this Form
10-K,
including those related to our financial outlook, liquidity,
goals, business strategy, projected plans and objectives of
management for future operating results, are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are
subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties,
including the risks set forth below, and are based on our
current expectations and projections about future events. Our
actual results, performance or achievements could be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in these
forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions,
there is a risk that these expectations will not be attained and
that any deviations will be material. We disclaim any obligation
or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any
forward-looking statement contained in this
Form
10-K
to
reflect any changes in our expectations or any change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Investors should carefully consider, among other factors, the
risks listed below.
We derive a significant portion of our revenues from U.S.
government contracts, which are dependent on continued political
support and funding and are subject to termination by the U.S.
government at any time.
During 2006, approximately 63% of our total annual revenues, and
at December 31, 2006, approximately 84% of our firm
backlog, was derived from U.S. government contracts. Most of our
U.S. government contracts are funded incrementally on a
year-to-year basis and are subject to uncertain future funding
levels. Furthermore, our direct and indirect contracts with the
U.S. government may be terminated or suspended by the U.S.
government or its prime contractors at any time, with or without
cause. There can be no assurance that government contracts will
not be terminated or suspended in the future, or that contract
suspensions or terminations will not result in unreimbursable
expenses or charges or other adverse effects on our financial
condition. A decline in
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U.S. government support and funding for key missile defense and
space programs could materially adversely affect our financial
condition and results of operations.
We are also subject to laws and regulations regulating the
formation, administration and performance of, and accounting
for, U.S. government contracts. Failure to comply with
applicable laws could result in contract termination, price or
fee reductions, civil or criminal penalties, injunctions or
other sanctions and/or administrative sanctions such as
suspension or debarment from contracting with the U.S.
government. In the second quarter of 2005, the U.S. government
commenced an investigation which we believe is focused on
contracting matters related to certain U.S. government launch
vehicle programs. Should any such violations be alleged or
found, we could face the possibility of criminal or civil
penalties and/or administrative sanctions such as suspension or
debarment from contracting with the U.S. government, depending
on the nature of such violations. In any event, responding to
this investigation involves significant expense and management
attention.
Our U.S. government contracts are subject to audits that
could result in a material adverse effect on our financial
condition and results of operations if a material adjustment
were required, or if we were assessed fines or other
sanctions.
The accuracy and appropriateness of costs charged to U.S.
government contracts are subject to regulation, audit and
possible disallowance by the Defense Contract Audit Agency
(DCAA) or other government agencies. Accordingly,
costs billed or billable to U.S. government customers are
subject to potential adjustment upon audit by such agencies.
Responding to governmental audits, inquiries or investigations
may involve significant expense and divert management attention.
Also, an adverse finding in any such audit, inquiry or
investigation could involve withholding of contract payments,
fines, injunctions or other sanctions. See the immediately
preceding risk factor for information with respect to a
government investigation commenced in the second quarter of
2005. We believe the pending government investigation has
resulted in delays by DCAA in completing certain audits and
issuing certain final audit reports. This could be a factor in
customers decisions to award us new contracts or to
exercise options under existing contracts.
Termination of our backlog of orders could negatively
impact our revenues.
All of our direct and indirect contracts with the U.S.
government or its prime contractors may be terminated or
suspended at any time, with or without cause, for the
convenience of the government. Our contract with Boeing to
provide interceptor boosters for MDAs GMD program is
material, and the programs termination could have an
adverse impact on our liquidity and operations. From time to
time, certain of our commercial contracts have also given the
customer the right to unilaterally terminate the contracts. For
these reasons, we cannot assure you that our backlog will
ultimately result in revenues.
We may not receive full payment for our satellites or
launch services and we could incur penalties in the event of
failure, malfunction or if our satellites are not delivered or
our rockets are not launched on schedule.
Some of our satellite contracts provide for performance-based
payments to be made to us after the satellite is in-orbit over
periods that may be as long as 15 years. Additionally, some
satellite contracts require us to refund cash to the customer if
performance criteria, which cover periods of up to
15 years, are not satisfied. Certain launch contracts have
payments contingent upon a successful launch. While our practice
is generally to procure insurance policies that would indemnify
us for satellite incentive fees that are not earned and for
performance refund obligations, insurance may not continue to be
available on economical terms, if at all. Further, we may elect
not to procure
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insurance. In addition, some of our satellite and launch
contracts require us to pay penalties in the event that
satellites are not delivered, or the launch does not occur, on a
timely basis, or to refund all cash receipts if a contract is
terminated for default prior to launch. Our failure to receive
incentive payments, or a requirement that we refund amounts
previously received or that we pay delay penalties, could
adversely affect our results of operations, profitability and
liquidity.
The majority of our contracts are long-term contracts, and
our revenue and profit recognition under such contracts may be
adversely affected to the extent that actual costs exceed
estimates or that there are delays in completing such
contracts.
The majority of our contracts are long-term contracts. We
recognize revenues on long-term contracts using the
percentage-of-completion method of accounting, whereby revenue
and profit is recognized based on actual costs incurred in
relation to total estimated costs to complete the contract.
Revenue and profit from a particular contract may be adversely
affected to the extent that estimated costs to complete
increase, incentive or award fee estimates are reduced, delivery
schedules are delayed or progress under a contract is otherwise
impeded.
Contract cost overruns could subject us to losses and
impair our liquidity.
We provide our products and services primarily through
fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts. Cost overruns may
result in losses and, if significant, could adversely impact our
financial results and our liquidity:
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Under
fixed-price contracts,
our customers pay us for
work performed and products shipped without adjustment for any
cost overruns. Therefore, we generally bear all of the risk of
losses as a result of increased costs on these contracts,
although some of this risk may be passed on to subcontractors.
Some of our fixed-price contracts provide for sharing of
unexpected cost increases or savings realized within specified
limits and may provide for adjustments in price depending on
actual contract performance other than costs. We bear the entire
risk of cost overruns in excess of the negotiated maximum amount
of unexpected costs to be shared.
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Under
cost-reimbursable contracts,
we are reimbursed for
allowable incurred costs plus a fee, which may be fixed or
variable (based, in part, on the customers evaluation of
our performance under the contract). There is no guarantee as to
the amount of fee, if any, we will be awarded under a
cost-reimbursable contract with a variable fee. In addition, the
price on a cost-reimbursable contract is based on allowable
costs incurred, but generally is subject to contract funding
limitations. If we incur costs in excess of the amount funded,
we may not be able to recover such costs.
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Our success depends on our ability to penetrate and retain
markets for our existing products and to continue to conceive,
design, manufacture and market new products on a cost-effective
and timely basis.
We anticipate that we will continue to incur expenses to design
and develop new products. There can be no assurance that we will
be able to achieve the technological advances necessary to
remain competitive and profitable, that new products will be
developed and manufactured on schedule or on a cost-effective
basis or that our existing products will not become
technologically obsolete. Our failure to predict accurately the
needs of our customers and prospective customers, and to develop
products or product enhancements that address those needs, may
result in the loss of current customers or the inability to
secure new customers. The development of new or enhanced
products is a complex and uncertain process that requires the
accurate anticipation of technological and market trends and can
take a significant amount of time to complete. We may experience
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manufacturing, marketing and other difficulties that could delay
or prevent the development, introduction or acceptance of new
products and enhancements.
There can be no assurance that our products will be
successfully developed or manufactured or that they will perform
as intended.
Most of the products we develop and manufacture are
technologically advanced and sometimes include novel systems
that must function under highly demanding operating conditions
and are subject to significant technological change and
innovation. From time to time, we experience product failures,
cost overruns in developing and manufacturing our products,
delays in delivery and other operational problems. We may
experience some product and service failures, schedule delays
and other problems in connection with our launch vehicles,
satellites, transportation management systems and other products
in the future. Some of our satellite and launch services
contracts impose penalties on us for delays and for performance
failures, which could be significant. In addition to any costs
resulting from product warranties or required remedial action,
product failures or significant delays may result in increased
costs or loss of revenues due to postponement or cancellation of
subsequently scheduled operations or product deliveries and
claims against performance bonds. Negative publicity from
product failures may also impair our ability to win new
contracts.
If our key suppliers fail to perform as expected we may
experience delays and cost increases, and our operating results
may be impacted adversely.
We purchase a significant percentage of our product components,
structural assemblies and some key satellite components and
instruments from third parties. We also occasionally obtain from
the U.S. government parts and equipment used in the production
of our products or the provision of our services. In addition,
we have a sole source for the rocket motors we use on our
Pegasus and Taurus launch vehicles and the interceptor boost
vehicles that we are producing for MDA under our contract with
Boeing. If our subcontractors fail to perform as expected or
encounter financial difficulties, we may have difficulty
replacing them in a timely or cost effective manner. As a
result, we may experience delays that could result in additional
costs, a customer terminating our contract for default, or
damage to our customer relationships, causing our revenues,
profitability and cash flow to decline. In addition, negative
publicity from any failure of one of our products as a result of
a failure by a key supplier could damage our reputation and
prevent us from winning new contracts.
Our international business is subject to risks. Political
and economic instability in foreign markets may have a material
adverse effect on our operating results.
For the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004,
direct sales to non-U.S. customers comprised approximately 22%,
10% and 15%, respectively, of our consolidated revenues.
Further, as of December 31, 2006, approximately 10% of our
firm backlog was derived from non-U.S. customers. International
contracts are subject to numerous risks that may have a material
adverse effect on our operating results, including:
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restrictive trade policies of the U.S. government and foreign
governments;
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inconsistent product regulation by foreign agencies or
governments;
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imposition of product tariffs and burdens;
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costs of complying with a wide variety of international and U.S.
export laws and regulatory requirements;
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We operate in a regulated industry, and our inability to
secure or maintain the licenses, clearances or approvals
necessary to operate our business could have a material adverse
effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
Our ability to pursue our business activities is regulated by
various agencies and departments of the U.S. government and, in
certain circumstances, the governments of other countries.
Commercial space launches require licenses from the DoT, and
operation of our L-1011 aircraft requires licenses from certain
agencies of the DoT, including the Federal Aviation
Administration. Our classified programs require that we and
certain employees maintain appropriate security clearances.
There can be no assurance that we will be successful in our
future efforts to secure and maintain necessary licenses,
clearances or regulatory approvals. Exports of our products,
services and technical information generally require licenses
from the DoS or from the DoC. We have a number of international
customers and subcontractors. Our inability to secure or
maintain any necessary licenses or approvals or significant
delays in obtaining such licenses or approvals could negatively
impact our ability to compete successfully in international
markets, and could result in an event of default under certain
of our international contracts.
We face significant competition in each of our lines of
business and many of our competitors possess significantly more
resources than we do.
Many of our competitors are larger and have substantially
greater resources than we do. Furthermore, it is possible that
other domestic or foreign companies or governments, some with
greater experience in the space industry and many with greater
financial resources than we possess, could seek to produce
products or services that compete with our products or services,
including new launch vehicles using new technology which could
render our launch vehicles less competitively viable. Some of
our foreign competitors currently benefit from, and others may
benefit in the future from, subsidies from or other protective
measures by their home countries.
Our financial covenants may restrict our operating
activities.
Our senior credit facility contains certain financial and
operating covenants, including, among other things, certain
coverage ratios, as well as limitations on our ability to incur
debt, make dividend payments, make investments, sell all or
substantially all of our assets and engage in mergers and
consolidations and certain acquisitions. These covenants may
restrict our ability to pursue certain business initiatives or
certain acquisition transactions. In addition, failure to meet
any of the financial covenants in our senior credit facility
could cause an event of default under and/or accelerate some or
all of our indebtedness, which would have a material adverse
effect on us.
The loss of executive officers and our inability to retain
other key personnel could adversely affect our
operations.
Our inability to retain our executive officers and other key
employees, including personnel with security clearances required
for classified work and highly skilled engineers, could have a
material adverse effect on our operations.
The anticipated benefits of future acquisitions may not be
realized.
From time to time we may evaluate potential acquisitions that we
believe would enhance our business. Were we to complete any
acquisition transaction, the anticipated benefits may not be
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realized if we are unable to successfully integrate the acquired
operations, technologies and personnel into our organization.
We are subject to environmental regulations.
We are subject to various federal, state and local environmental
laws and regulations relating to the operation of our business,
including those governing pollution, the handling, storage and
disposal of hazardous substances and the ownership and operation
of real property. Such laws may result in significant
liabilities and costs. There can be no assurance that compliance
with or liability under such laws and regulations will not have
a material adverse effect on us in the future.
Our restated certificate of incorporation, our amended and
restated bylaws, our stockholder rights plan and Delaware law
contain anti-takeover provisions that may adversely affect the
rights of our stockholders.
Our Board of Directors has the authority to issue up to
10 million shares of our preferred stock, $0.01 par value
per share, and to determine the price, rights, preferences and
privileges of those shares without any further vote or action by
the stockholders. The rights of the holders of our common stock
will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights
of the holders of any preferred stock that may be issued in the
future. The issuance of preferred stock, while providing
desirable flexibility in connection with possible acquisitions
and other corporate purposes, could have the effect of making it
more difficult for a third party to acquire a majority of our
outstanding voting stock.
In addition to our ability to issue preferred stock without
stockholder approval, our charter documents contain other
provisions which could have an anti-takeover effect, including:
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our charter provides for a staggered Board of Directors as a
result of which only one of the three classes of directors is
elected each year;
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any merger, acquisition or other business combination that is
not approved by our Board of Directors must be approved by
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of voting stockholders;
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stockholders holding less than 10% of our outstanding voting
stock cannot call a special meeting of stockholders; and
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stockholders must give advance notice to nominate directors or
submit proposals for consideration at stockholder meetings.
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In 1998, we adopted a stockholder rights plan which is intended
to deter coercive or unfair takeover tactics. Under the rights
plan, a preferred share purchase right, which is attached to
each share of our common stock, generally will be triggered upon
the acquisition, or actions that would result in the
acquisition, of 15% or more of our common stock by any person or
group. If triggered, these rights would entitle our stockholders
(other than the acquirer) to purchase, for the exercise price,
shares of Orbitals common stock having a market value of
two times the exercise price. The exercise price, which is
subject to certain adjustments, is $210 per right. The stock
purchase rights would cause substantial dilution to a person or
group that attempts to acquire us on terms not approved by our
Board of Directors.
In addition, we are subject to the anti-takeover provisions of
Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which
restrict the ability of current stockholders holding more than
15% of our voting shares to acquire us without the approval of
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of the other stockholders. These provisions could discourage
potential acquisition proposals and could delay or prevent a
change in control transaction. They could also have the effect
of discouraging others from making tender offers for our
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common stock. As a result, these provisions may prevent our
stock price from increasing substantially in response to actual
or rumored takeover attempts. These provisions may also prevent
changes in our management.
The repurchase rights in our 2.4375% convertible senior
subordinated notes triggered by a fundamental change could
discourage a potential acquirer.
The repurchase rights in our 2.4375% convertible senior
subordinated notes triggered by a fundamental change of our
company could discourage a potential acquirer. The term
fundamental change is limited to specified
transactions and may not include other events that might
adversely affect our financial condition or business operations.
Conversion of our 2.4375% convertible senior subordinated
notes may dilute the ownership interest of existing
stockholders.
Upon conversion of our 2.4375% convertible senior subordinated
notes, we will deliver cash equal to the lesser of the aggregate
principal amount of the notes to be converted and their
conversion value, and common stock or cash in respect of the
excess, if any, of conversion value over principal return. If we
issue common stock upon conversion of the notes, the conversion
of some or all of the notes will dilute the ownership interests
of existing stockholders. Any sales in the public market of the
common stock issuable upon such conversion could adversely
affect prevailing market prices of our common stock. In
addition, the existence of the notes may encourage short selling
by market participants because the conversion of the notes could
depress the price of our common stock.
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
Item 2.
Properties
We lease approximately 950,000 square feet of office,
engineering and manufacturing space in various locations in the
United States, as summarized in the table below:
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Corporate Headquarters
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Dulles, Virginia
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Chandler, Arizona; Dulles, Virginia; Vandenberg Air Force Base,
California
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Dulles, Virginia; Greenbelt, Maryland
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Columbia, Maryland
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We also own a 125,000 square foot state-of-the-art space systems
manufacturing facility that primarily houses our satellite
manufacturing, assembly and testing activities in Dulles,
Virginia. We are constructing a 10,000 square foot expansion of
this facility, which is expected to be completed in the spring
of 2007.
We believe that our existing engineering and manufacturing
facilities, together with this expansion, are adequate for our
requirements for the foreseeable future. We utilize
substantially all of our office space and we are currently
seeking to lease additional office space which we believe will
be available at commercially reasonable rates.
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Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
On May 26, 2005, the United States Attorneys Office
for the District of Arizona commenced an investigation which we
believe is focused on contracting matters related to certain
U.S. government launch vehicle programs. We are cooperating
fully with U.S. government authorities in connection with this
investigation, and management strongly supports and is committed
to the U.S. governments procurement integrity processes.
We cannot predict whether the government ultimately will
conclude that there have been violations by us of any federal
contracting laws, policies or procedures, or any other
applicable laws. Should any such violations be alleged or found,
we could face the possibility of criminal, civil and/or
administrative penalties depending on the nature of such
violations. We believe the pending government investigation has
resulted in delays by DCAA in completing certain audits and
issuing certain final audit reports. This could be a factor in
customers decisions to award us new contracts or to
exercise options under existing contracts.
On January 9, 2007, Shirley Olsen and Chris Larson, who
allege that they are shareholders of Orbital, filed
substantially identical derivative complaints in the Circuit
Court for Loudoun County, Virginia, against our current
directors, former directors and certain former executive
officers. The derivative complaints, which will be consolidated,
claim, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty in
connection with certain of our historical stock option grants
and insider trading, and they seek unspecified damages,
equitable relief and an award of attorneys fees. We
currently intend to seek dismissal of the actions.
We also are party to certain litigation or proceedings arising
in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of
management, the probability is remote that the outcome of any
such litigation or proceedings will have a material adverse
effect on our results of operations or financial condition.
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders
There was no matter submitted to a vote of our security holders
during the fourth quarter of 2006.
Item 4A.
Executive Officers of the
Registrant
The following table sets forth the name, age and position of
each of the executive officers of Orbital as of
February 26, 2007. All executive officers are elected
annually and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
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David W. Thompson
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David W. Thompson
is a co-founder of Orbital and has been
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Orbital
since 1982. From 1982 until October 1999, he also served as our
President. Prior to founding Orbital, Mr. Thompson was
employed by Hughes Electronics Corporation as special assistant
to the President of its Missile Systems Group and by NASA at the
Marshall Space Flight Center as a project manager and engineer,
and also worked on the Space Shuttles autopilot design at
the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory. Mr. Thompson is a
Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics, the American Astronautical Society and the Royal
Aeronautical Society, and is a member of the U.S. National
Academy of Engineering.
James R. Thompson
(who is not related to David W.
Thompson), has been Vice Chairman, President and Chief Operating
Officer since April 2002, and was President and Chief Operating
Officer since October 1999. He has been a director of the
Company since 1992. He was Acting General Manager of our
Transportation Management Systems Group from 2001 until August
2003. From 1993 until October 1999, Mr. Thompson served as
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Launch Systems
Group. Mr. Thompson was Executive Vice President and Chief
Technical Officer of Orbital from 1991 to 1993. He was Deputy
Administrator of NASA from 1989 to 1991. From 1986 until 1989,
Mr. Thompson was Director of the Marshall Space Flight
Center at NASA. Mr. Thompson was Deputy Director for
Technical Operations at Princeton Universitys Plasma
Physics Laboratory from 1983 through 1986. Before that, he had a
20-year career with NASA at the Marshall Space Flight Center.
Garrett E. Pierce
has been Vice Chairman and Chief
Financial Officer since April 2002, and was Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer since August 2000. He has
been a director of the Company since August 2000. From 1996
until August 2000
,
he was Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of Sensormatic Electronics Corp., a
supplier of electronic security systems, where he was also named
Chief Administrative Officer in July 1998. Prior to joining
Sensormatic, Mr. Pierce was the Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer of California Microwave, Inc., a
supplier of microwave, radio frequency and satellite systems and
products for communications and wireless networks. From 1980 to
1993, Mr. Pierce was with Materials Research Corporation, a
provider of thin film equipment and high purity materials to the
semiconductor, telecommunications and media storage industries,
where he progressed from Chief Financial Officer to President
and Chief Executive Officer. Materials Research Corporation was
acquired by Sony Corporation as a wholly owned subsidiary in
1989. From 1972 to 1980, Mr. Pierce held various management
positions with The Signal Companies. Mr. Pierce is a
director of Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.
Ronald J. Grabe
has been Executive Vice President and
General Manager, Launch Systems Group since 1999. From 1996 to
1999, he was Senior Vice President and Assistant General Manager
of the Launch Systems Group, and Senior Vice President of the
Launch Systems Group since 1995. From 1994 to 1995,
Mr. Grabe served as Vice President for Business Development
in the Launch Systems Group. From 1980 to 1993, Mr. Grabe
was a NASA astronaut during which time he flew four Space
Shuttle missions and was lead astronaut for development of the
International Space Station.
Carl A. Marchetto
has been Executive Vice President and
General Manager, Space Systems Group since September 2006. From
1996 to January 2006, he held several executive positions with
Eastman Kodak Company, including Chief Operating Officer of the
Digital and Film Imaging Systems business unit and President of
the Commercial Imaging Group. Mr. Marchetto held various
positions in the Astro Space Division of Lockheed Martin
Corporation from 1990 to 1996. From
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1979 to 1990, Mr. Marchetto was employed by the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory as a manager of the Actuators and Inertial
Sensors Group.
Antonio L. Elias
has been Executive Vice President and
General Manager, Advanced Programs Group since October 2001, and
was Senior Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Programs
Group since August 1997. From January 1996 until August 1997,
Dr. Elias served as Senior Vice President and Chief
Technical Officer of Orbital. From May 1993 through December
1995, he was Senior Vice President for Advanced Projects, and
was Senior Vice President, Space Systems Division from 1990 to
April 1993. He was Vice President, Engineering of Orbital from
1989 to 1990 and was Chief Engineer from 1986 to 1989. From 1980
to 1986, Dr. Elias was an Assistant Professor of
Aeronautics and Astronautics at Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. He was elected to the National Academy of
Engineering in 2001.
Susan Herlick
has been Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Corporate Secretary since January 2006 and served as
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel from 2003 to 2005.
From 1997 to 2002, she was Vice President and Assistant General
Counsel. She joined Orbital as Assistant General Counsel in
1995. Prior to that, she was an attorney at the law firm of
Hogan & Hartson LLP.
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Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related
Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
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On February 26, 2007, there were 2,300 Orbital common
stockholders of record.
Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) under the symbol ORB. The range of high and
low sales prices of Orbital common stock, as reported on the
NYSE, was as follows:
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We have never paid any cash dividends on our common stock, nor
do we anticipate paying cash dividends on our common stock at
any time in the foreseeable future. Moreover, our senior credit
facility contains covenants limiting our ability to pay cash
dividends. For a discussion of these limitations, see
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and
Capital Resources.
The transfer agent for our common stock is:
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The following table sets forth information regarding our
repurchase of common stock during, and as of, the quarter ended
December 31, 2006.
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Under the Plans
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Period
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Purchased
(1)
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Per Share
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Programs
(1)
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or Programs
(2)
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October 1, 2006 to October 31, 2006
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$
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45,358,202
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November 1, 2006 to November 30, 2006
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$
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45,358,202
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December 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006
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2,655,300
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$
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18.83
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2,655,300
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$
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45,358,202
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Total
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2,655,300
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$
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18.83
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2,655,300
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$
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45,358,202
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(1)
|
In December 2006, we repurchased approximately $50 million
of shares of our common stock using the net proceeds from the
sale of our 2.4375% convertible senior subordinated notes due
2027, together with cash on hand. For more information regarding
this transaction, please see Managements Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.
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(2)
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On April 28, 2006, we announced the companys plan,
subject to certain conditions, to repurchase up to
$50 million of outstanding debt and equity securities,
including our common stock, up through April 27, 2007. We
did not repurchase any shares pursuant to this plan during the
fourth quarter of 2006.
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The following graph compares the yearly cumulative total return
on the companys common stock against the cumulative total
return on the S&P 500 Index and the Dow-Jones Aerospace/
Defense Index for the five-year period commencing on
December 31, 2001 and ending on December 31, 2006.
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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S&P 500 Index
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100.000
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76.634
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96.850
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105.561
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108.728
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123.537
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Dow-Jones Aero/Defense Index
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100.000
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95.790
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115.922
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134.973
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155.772
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192.529
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Orbital Stock $100 Value
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100.000
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102.179
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291.041
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286.441
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310.896
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446.489
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19
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Item 6.
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Selected Financial Data
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Selected Consolidated Financial Data
The selected consolidated financial data presented below for the
years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, and 2002
are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements.
The selected consolidated financial data should be read in
conjunction with Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations and our
consolidated financial statements and the related notes included
elsewhere in this
Form
10-K.
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Years Ended December 31,
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2006
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2005
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2004
(1)
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2003
(2)
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2002
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(In thousands, except per share data)
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Operating Data:
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Revenues
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$
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802,761
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$
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703,450
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$
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675,935
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$
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581,500
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$
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551,642
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Costs of goods sold
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644,370
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578,764
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566,787
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477,273
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460,231
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Gross profit
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158,391
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124,686
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109,148
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104,227
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91,411
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Operating expenses
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90,471
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72,229
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54,681
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69,062
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62,536
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Income from operations
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67,920
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52,457
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54,467
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35,165
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28,875
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Gain on reversal of allocated losses of affiliate
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40,586
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Debt extinguishment expense
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(10,388
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)
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(2,099
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)
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(38,836
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)
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|
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Interest expense
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|
|
(12,272
|
)
|
|
|
(11,746
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)
|
|
|
(11,386
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)
|
|
|
(18,683
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)
|
|
|
(17,450
|
)
|
|
Interest income and other
|
|
|
13,773
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|
|
|
4,576
|
|
|
|
2,290
|
|
|
|
1,347
|
|
|
|
2,361
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|
|
|
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Income before taxes
|
|
|
59,033
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45,287
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|
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43,272
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|
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|
19,579
|
|
|
|
13,786
|
|
|
Income tax (provision) benefit
|
|
|
(24,149
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)
|
|
|
(17,438
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)
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157,863
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|
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|
265
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(265
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)
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Income from continuing operations
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34,884
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27,849
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201,135
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19,844
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13,521
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Income from discontinued operations
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|
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875
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Cumulative effect of change in accounting
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|
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(13,795
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)
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Net income
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|
$
|
34,884
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|
|
$
|
27,849
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|
$
|
201,135
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$
|
19,844
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|
$
|
601
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|
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|
Basic Income Per Share:
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Income from continuing operations
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$
|
0.60
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|
|
$
|
0.51
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|
|
$
|
4.05
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|
|
$
|
0.42
|
|
|
$
|
0.30
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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0.02
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|
|
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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(0.31
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)
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|
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Net income
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|
$
|
0.60
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|
|
$
|
0.51
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$
|
4.05
|
|
|
$
|
0.42
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares used in computing basic per share amounts
|
|
|
58,118
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|
|
|
54,804
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|
|
|
49,658
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|
|
|
46,718
|
|
|
|
43,908
|
|
Diluted Income Per Share:
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Income from continuing operations
|
|
$
|
0.56
|
|
|
$
|
0.45
|
|
|
$
|
3.10
|
|
|
$
|
0.34
|
|
|
$
|
0.30
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.31
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
0.56
|
|
|
$
|
0.45
|
|
|
$
|
3.10
|
|
|
$
|
0.34
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares used in computing diluted per share amounts
|
|
|
62,627
|
|
|
|
62,386
|
|
|
|
64,981
|
|
|
|
58,181
|
|
|
|
44,937
|
|
Statement of Cash Flow Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flow from operating activities
|
|
$
|
100,494
|
|
|
$
|
74,696
|
|
|
$
|
66,998
|
|
|
$
|
46,474
|
|
|
$
|
(29,848
|
)
|
|
Cash flow from investing activities
|
|
|
(20,077
|
)
|
|
|
(13,615
|
)
|
|
|
(3,399
|
)
|
|
|
(15,594
|
)
|
|
|
(14,341
|
)
|
|
Cash flow from financing activities
|
|
|
(39,515
|
)
|
|
|
(27,736
|
)
|
|
|
1,005
|
|
|
|
(13,420
|
)
|
|
|
24,414
|
|
Balance Sheet Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
|
|
$
|
205,735
|
|
|
$
|
165,143
|
|
|
$
|
133,819
|
|
|
$
|
80,158
|
|
|
$
|
53,741
|
|
|
Net working capital
|
|
|
243,808
|
|
|
|
205,977
|
|
|
|
186,361
|
|
|
|
115,189
|
|
|
|
92,350
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
744,494
|
|
|
|
670,377
|
|
|
|
665,244
|
|
|
|
439,300
|
|
|
|
416,310
|
|
|
Short-term borrowings
|
|
|
551
|
|
|
|
76
|
|
|
|
161
|
|
|
|
297
|
|
|
|
1,854
|
|
|
Long-term obligations, net
|
|
|
143,750
|
|
|
|
126,459
|
|
|
|
128,375
|
|
|
|
137,116
|
|
|
|
114,833
|
|
|
Stockholders equity
|
|
|
394,319
|
|
|
|
397,321
|
|
|
|
395,598
|
|
|
|
166,877
|
|
|
|
134,568
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
Operating income in 2004 included a $2.5 million gain
recorded as a credit to settlement expense. The income tax
benefit in 2004 included a $158.5 million benefit resulting
from the December 31, 2004 reversal of substantially all of
the companys deferred income tax valuation allowance.
|
(2)
|
Operating income in 2003 included $3.9 million in net
settlement expenses.
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Item 7.
|
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
|
Overview
With the exception of historical information, the matters
discussed within this Item 7 and elsewhere in this
Form
10-K
include
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties,
many of which are beyond our control. Readers should be
cautioned that a number of important factors, including those
identified above in Item 1 Special
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and
Item 1A Risk Factors may affect
actual results and may cause actual results to differ materially
from those anticipated or expected in any forward-looking
statement. Historical results of operations may not be
indicative of future operating results.
We develop and manufacture small rockets and space systems for
commercial, military and civil government customers. Our primary
products are satellites and launch vehicles, including low
Earth-orbit, geosynchronous Earth-orbit and planetary spacecraft
for communications, remote sensing, scientific and defense
missions; ground- and air-launched rockets that deliver
satellites into orbit; and missile defense systems that are used
as interceptor and target vehicles. We also offer space-related
technical services to government agencies and develop and build
software-based transportation management systems for public
transit agencies and private vehicle fleet operators.
Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires
management to make judgments based upon estimates and
assumptions that are inherently uncertain. Such judgments affect
the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities. Management continuously evaluates its estimates and
assumptions, including those related to long-term contracts and
incentives, inventories, long-lived assets, warranty
obligations, income taxes, contingencies and litigation, and the
carrying values of assets and liabilities. Management bases its
estimates on historical experience and on various other
assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the
circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates
under different assumptions or conditions, and such differences
may be material.
The following is a summary of the most critical accounting
policies used in the preparation of our consolidated financial
statements.
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Our revenue is derived primarily from long-term contracts.
Revenues on cost-reimbursable contracts are recognized to the
extent of costs incurred plus a proportionate amount of fee
earned. Revenues on long-term fixed-price contracts are
generally recognized using the
percentage-of
-completion
method of accounting. Such revenues are recorded based on the
percentage that costs incurred to date bear to the most recent
estimates of total costs to complete each contract. Estimating
future costs and, therefore, revenues and profits, is a process
requiring a high degree of management judgment, including
managements assumptions regarding our future operations as
well as general economic conditions. In the event of a change in
total estimated contract cost or profit, the cumulative effect
of such change is recorded in the period the change in estimate
occurs. Frequently, the period of performance of a contract
extends over a long period of time and, as such, revenue
recognition and our profitability from a particular contract may
be adversely affected to the extent that estimated cost to
complete or incentive or award fee estimates are revised,
delivery schedules are delayed or progress under a contract is
otherwise impeded. Accordingly, our recorded revenues and gross
profits from period to period can fluctuate significantly. In
the event cost estimates indicate a loss on a contract, the
total amount of such loss, excluding general and administrative
expense, is recorded in the period in which the loss is first
estimated.
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21
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|
|
Certain contracts include provisions for increased or decreased
revenue and profit based on performance against established
targets. Incentive and award fees are included in estimated
contract revenue at the time the amounts can be reasonably
determined and are reasonably assured based upon historical
experience and other objective criteria. If performance under
such contracts were to differ from previous assumptions, current
period revenues and profits would be adjusted and could
therefore fluctuate significantly.
|
|
|
As of December 31, 2006, unbilled receivables included
$16.4 million of incentive fees on certain satellite
contracts that become due incrementally over periods of up to
15 years, subject to the achievement of performance
criteria. Additionally, some satellite contracts require us to
refund cash to the customer if performance criteria, which cover
periods of up to 15 years, are not satisfied and, as of
December 31, 2006, up to $37.2 million of revenues
recognized under such contracts could be reversed if satellite
performance criteria were not met. We generally procure
insurance policies that would indemnify us for satellite
incentive fees that are not earned and for performance refund
obligations.
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|
|
|
|
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or estimated market
value. Cost is determined on an average cost or specific
identification basis. Estimated market value is determined based
on assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If
actual market conditions were less favorable than those
previously projected by management, inventory write-downs could
be required.
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|
|
|
We account for income taxes using the asset and liability
method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities
are recorded for the future tax consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those
temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The effect of a tax rate change on deferred tax assets and
liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes
the enactment date. We record valuation allowances to reduce net
deferred tax assets to the amount considered more likely than
not to be realized. Changes in estimates of future taxable
income can materially change the amount of such valuation
allowances.
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|
|
|
Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for stock-based
compensation to employees in accordance with Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees,
and related
interpretations. Under this method, no compensation expense was
recognized as long as the exercise price equaled or exceeded the
market price of the underlying stock on the measurement date of
the grant. We also followed the disclosure requirements of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation.
|
|
|
|
As of January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123R,
Share-Based Payment,
using (1) the
modified prospective method, which requires measurement of
compensation cost for all stock awards at fair value on the date
of grant and recognition of compensation expense over the
service period for awards expected to vest, and (2) the
short-cut method to determine the pool of windfall tax benefits.
We use the tax law ordering method as our policy for
intra-period tax allocation related to the tax attributes of
stock-based compensation. During 2006, we recorded
$0.8 million of compensation expense under
SFAS No. 123R attributable to stock options. The
adoption of SFAS No. 123R did not have a material
impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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The fair value of our restricted stock unit grants is determined
based on the quoted price of our common stock on the date of
grant, and the fair value of stock options is determined using
the Black-Scholes valuation model, which is consistent with our
valuation techniques previously utilized for options in footnote
disclosures required under SFAS No. 123. Such value is
recognized as expense over the service period, net of estimated
forfeitures. The estimation of stock awards that will ultimately
vest requires significant judgment. We consider many factors
when estimating expected forfeitures, including types of awards,
employee class, and historical experience. Actual results, and
future changes in estimates, may differ substantially from
current estimates.
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Consolidated Results of Operations for the Years Ended
December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Revenues
Our consolidated revenues were
$802.8 million in 2006, a 14% increase compared to
$703.5 million in 2005. This increase was driven primarily
by $110.3 million revenue growth in our satellites and
space systems segment and $11.2 million growth in our
transportation management systems segment, offset partially by a
$24.8 million decrease in our launch vehicles segment. The
satellites and space systems segment growth was driven by
significantly higher revenues in the communications satellites
product line related to progress on several satellite contracts
awarded in 2005. The transportation management systems segment
growth was largely driven by work on several new contracts
started in 2005 and early 2006. Launch vehicles segment revenues
decreased due to lower revenues from the interceptor launch
vehicles and the target launch vehicles product lines, partially
offset by higher revenues from the space launch vehicles product
line. See Segment Results below for further details
about how 2006 revenues compared to 2005 results.
Gross Profit
Our consolidated gross profit
was $158.4 million in 2006, a 27% increase compared to
$124.7 million in 2005. Gross profit is affected by a
number of factors, including the mix of contract types and costs
incurred thereon in relation to revenues recognized. Such costs
include the costs of personnel, materials, subcontracts and
overhead.
The gross profit increase in 2006 as compared to 2005 was due to
a $30.4 million, or 61%, increase in our satellites and
space systems segment, a $2.4 million, or 39%, increase in
our transportation management systems segment and a
$0.9 million, or 1%, increase in our launch vehicles
segment.
The increase in gross profit in our satellites and space systems
segment was principally due to higher revenues, driven by an
increased level of contract activity in 2006, and significantly
improved contract profitability in the communications satellites
product line resulting from net cost reductions and favorable
contract adjustments. The increase in our transportation
management systems segment was largely attributable to the
increase in revenues. Although launch vehicles revenues
decreased, the segments gross profit increased marginally
due to the segments overall operating margin improvement
and cost growth on certain contracts in 2005 that did not recur
in 2006.
Research and Development Expenses
Research
and development expenses are comprised of our self-funded
product research and development activities and exclude direct
customer-funded development activities. Our research and
development expenses relate primarily to the development of
improved launch vehicles and satellites.
Research and development expenses were $9.6 million, or 1%
of revenues, in 2006 compared to $6.3 million, or 1% of
revenues, in 2005. The increase in research and development
expenses primarily related to communications satellites and
launch vehicle control systems.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were
$80.8 million, or 10% of revenues, and $65.9 million,
or 9% of revenues, in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Selling,
general and administrative expenses include the costs of our
finance, legal, administrative and general management functions,
as well as bid, proposal and marketing costs. The increase in
selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due
to increased stock-based compensation expenses that were
recorded in 2006, as discussed below, along with increased bid,
proposal and marketing expenses and higher professional fees.
Bid, proposal and marketing expenses increased $5.0 million
primarily due to our pursuit of new programs in the satellites
and space systems segment. The increase in professional expenses
was primarily due to $2.6 million of fees incurred in
connection with a review of stock-based compensation grants and
procedures that was completed in 2006.
In 2006, our stock-based compensation expense increased to
$8.0 million, compared to $2.2 million in 2005, due to
restricted stock units granted in 2005 and 2006. The majority of
these costs are reported in selling, general and administrative
expenses and the remainder are reported in cost of goods sold.
As of December 31, 2006, there was $11.7 million of
unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted
stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a
weighted-average period of 1.35 years.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was
$12.3 million and $11.7 million in 2006 and 2005,
respectively. Interest expense in 2006 remained relatively
consistent with interest expense in 2005 primarily as a result
of our unchanged fixed-rate debt balance during the majority of
2006.
Interest Income and Other
Interest income and
other was $13.8 million and $4.6 million in 2006 and
2005, respectively, consisting primarily of interest income of
$11.7 million and $5.1 million in 2006 and 2005,
respectively. Interest income increased primarily as a result of
higher interest rates and higher short-term invested cash
balances. Other income in 2006 included a $1.6 million gain
from the liquidation of an investment written off in 1999.
Debt Extinguishment Expense
During 2006, we
recorded $10.4 million of debt extinguishment expenses
associated with the repurchase of substantially all of our
9% senior notes as further described in Liquidity and
Capital Resources. The debt extinguishment expenses
consisted of $2.5 million in accelerated amortization of
debt issuance costs and $7.9 million in prepayment premiums
and other expenses.
Income Taxes
We recorded $24.1 million
and $17.4 million of income tax expense in 2006 and 2005,
respectively, reflecting an annualized effective income tax rate
of 40.9% and 38.5%, respectively. The increase in our effective
income tax rate was primarily related to higher state income tax
expense. Our cash income tax payments, which primarily relate to
alternative minimum tax (AMT), are currently
approximately 2% of pretax income primarily due to the
utilization of net operating loss carryforwards that
substantially offset taxable income.
Net Income
Our consolidated net income was
$34.9 million and $27.8 million, or $0.56 and $0.45
diluted net income per share, in 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The increase in net income in 2006 was due to a
$13.7 million increase in pretax income, partially offset
by a $6.7 million increase in our income tax provision.
Revenues
Our consolidated revenues were
$703.5 million in 2005, a 4% increase compared to
$675.9 million in 2004. This increase was driven primarily
by $12.0 million revenue growth in our launch vehicles
segment and $16.9 million growth in our satellites and
space systems segment, offset
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partially by a $2.6 million decrease in our transportation
management systems segment. The launch vehicles segment growth
was driven by higher revenues in the interceptor launch vehicles
and target launch vehicles product lines, partially offset by
lower revenues in the space launch vehicles product line. The
satellites and space systems segment growth was driven by
significantly higher revenues in the communications satellites
product line, offset partially by lower revenues from science,
technology and defense satellite contracts and space technical
services. Transportation management systems segment revenues
decreased due to the completion or near-completion of certain
contracts.
Gross Profit
Our consolidated gross profit
was $124.7 million in 2005, a 14% increase compared to
$109.1 million in 2004. Gross profit is affected by a
number of factors, including the mix of contract types and costs
incurred thereon in relation to revenues recognized. Such costs
include the costs of personnel, materials, subcontracts and
overhead.
The gross profit increase in 2005, as compared to 2004, was due
to a $12.3 million, or 22%, increase in our launch vehicles
segment, a $2.2 million, or 5%, increase in our satellites
and space systems segment and a $1.1 million, or 20%,
increase in our transportation management systems segment.
The increase in gross profit in our launch vehicles segment was
primarily attributable to a higher profit from the interceptor
launch vehicles product line due to increased activity levels in
2005 and cost growth on Taurus and Pegasus rocket contracts
recorded in 2004 that did not recur in 2005. These increases
were partially offset by cost growth on certain contracts in
2005.
The increase in gross profit in our satellites and space systems
segment was largely due to $2.7 million of revenue and
profit recorded in the second quarter of 2005 related to
satellite acceptance and incentive fees received from a customer
and former affiliate. Although revenues were higher in our
satellites and space systems segment, profit was lower in 2005
due to significant cost growth on our communication satellites
contracts.
The increase in our transportation management systems segment
was largely attributable to improved profitability on certain
transportation management systems contracts.
Research and Development Expenses
Research
and development expenses are comprised of our self-funded
product research and development activities and exclude direct
customer-funded development activities. Research and development
expenses were $6.3 million, or 0.9% of revenues, in both
2005 and 2004. These expenses related primarily to the
development of improved launch vehicles and satellites.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were
$65.9 million, or 9.4% of revenues, and $50.9 million,
or 7.5% of revenues, in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Selling,
general and administrative expenses include the costs of our
finance, legal, administrative and general management functions,
as well as bid, proposal and marketing costs. The increase in
selling, general and administrative expenses was driven by
increases in bid, proposal and marketing costs, higher legal
fees and expenses and increased personnel-related costs. The
increase in bid, proposal and marketing costs was driven by
satellite and launch vehicle proposal efforts in 2005. Legal
fees and expenses related to the U.S. government
investigation initiated in 2005 and described more fully in
Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements totaled
approximately $2.2 million in 2005. Personnel-related costs
increased largely due to higher staff levels and, in part, due
to the amortization of stock-based compensation granted in 2005.
Settlement Expense
In 2004, we recorded a
$2.5 million gain as a credit to settlement expense in
connection with the sale of senior subordinated notes which we
had received in 2003 from a former affiliate.
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Interest Expense
Interest expense was
$11.7 million and $11.4 million in 2005 and 2004,
respectively. Interest expense in 2005 remained relatively
consistent with interest expense in 2004 primarily as a result
of our unchanged fixed-rate debt balance during 2005.
Interest Income and Other
Interest income and
other was $4.6 million and $2.3 million in 2005 and
2004, respectively, consisting primarily of interest income of
$5.1 million and $2.0 million in 2005 and 2004,
respectively. Interest income increased primarily as a result of
higher interest rates and higher short-term invested cash
balances.
Debt Extinguishment Expense
During 2004, we
recorded $2.1 million of debt extinguishment expenses
associated with repurchases of a portion of our 9% senior
notes and the replacement of our bank credit agreement as
further described in Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Income Taxes
In the fourth quarter of 2004,
we reversed substantially all of our deferred tax valuation
allowance due to our assessment that substantially all of our
deferred tax assets are more likely than not realizable. This
resulted in our recording significantly higher income tax
expense beginning in 2005, nearly all of which is offset by net
operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets,
resulting in minimal cash tax payments which primarily relate to
AMT.
We recorded $17.4 million of income tax expense in 2005,
reflecting an annualized effective income tax rate of 38.5%. The
$157.9 million net income tax benefit recorded in 2004 was
comprised of (i) $158.5 million in deferred tax
benefit in connection with the reversal of the valuation
allowance discussed above and (ii) a $0.6 million
current provision for 2004 AMT and state tax obligations.
Net Income
Our consolidated net income was
$27.8 million and $201.1 million, or $0.45 and $3.10
diluted earnings per share, in 2005 and 2004, respectively. The
decrease in net income in 2005 was due to a $2.0 million
increase in pretax income, offset by the impact of the
$157.9 million net income tax benefit in 2004 compared to
the $17.4 million income tax expense in 2005.
Segment Results
Our products and services are grouped into three reportable
segments: (i) launch vehicles; (ii) satellites and
space systems; and (iii) transportation management systems.
Corporate office transactions that have not been attributed to a
particular segment, as well as consolidating eliminations and
adjustments, are reported in corporate and other.
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The following table summarizes revenues and income from
operations for our reportable business segments and corporate
and other
(in thousands)
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Years Ended December 31,
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2006
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2005
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2004
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Revenues
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Launch Vehicles
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$
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310,483
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$
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335,315
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$
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323,287
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Satellites and Space Systems
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458,865
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348,579
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331,726
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Transportation Management Systems
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37,711
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26,532
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29,135
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Corporate and Other
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(4,298
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(6,976
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(8,213
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Total
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$
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802,761
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$
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703,450
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$
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675,935
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Income (Loss) from Operations
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Launch Vehicles
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$
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33,685
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$
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35,444
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$
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30,103
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Satellites and Space Systems
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31,934
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16,015
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21,439
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Transportation Management Systems
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2,525
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1,494
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1,243
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Corporate and Other
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(224
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(496
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1,682
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Total
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$
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67,920
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$
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52,457
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$
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54,467
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Launch Vehicles
Launch vehicles segment
revenues decreased 7% primarily due to a $13.5 million
revenue decrease in our interceptor launch vehicles product line
and a $19.3 million revenue decrease in our target launch
vehicles product line, partially offset by a $7.1 million
revenue increase in our space launch vehicles product line. In
our interceptor launch vehicles product line, we are developing
and manufacturing interceptor boosters designed to defend
against ballistic missile attacks, including the midcourse-phase
Orbital Boost Vehicle (OBV) for the ground based
missile defense program and the boost-phase Kinetic Energy
Interceptor (KEI) program directed by the
U.S. Missile Defense Agency. Revenues from the interceptor
launch vehicles product line decreased primarily due to a
customer-directed reduction in activity on our OBV program,
offset partially by increased activity on our KEI program due to
ramp up of the development efforts on a demonstration vehicle
test scheduled for late 2008. Interceptor launch vehicles
accounted for 58% and 57% of total launch vehicles segment
revenues in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Target launch vehicle
revenues decreased in 2006 as compared to 2005 primarily due to
a reduction in activity on certain target launch vehicle
programs in 2006, partially offset by higher revenue on the
Supersonic Sea Skimming Target program for the U.S. Navy
due to transition from development into low rate initial
production. Space launch vehicle revenues increased primarily
due to higher levels of activity on Taurus and Minotaur programs
offset by a reduction in Pegasus program activity. The Taurus
program ramped up in 2006 in anticipation of future launches,
and in the second quarter of 2006, we received and began work on
an order for two Minotaur vehicles. Pegasus program activity
declined primarily due to customer-directed delays in launch
schedules.
Operating income in the launch vehicles segment decreased 5% for
2006. Operating income from interceptor launch vehicles
continued to be the largest contributor to this segments
operating income, with $20.6 million and $24.3 million
of operating profit in 2006 and 2005, respectively, or 61% and
69%, respectively, of total operating income in this segment.
The decrease in interceptor launch vehicle operating income was
due to the previously mentioned reduction in revenues and
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program activity in this product line and to slightly lower
contract fee accrual estimates in 2006. Operating income from
space launch vehicles increased consistent with the product
lines revenue increase and improved cost performance on
contracts. Operating income from our target launch vehicle
product line increased marginally despite lower product line
revenues, primarily due to cost growth that impacted several
contracts in 2005. The launch vehicles segments operating
margin (as a percentage of revenues) improved to 10.8% in 2006,
compared to 10.6% in 2005. This margin increase was due to
improved space launch vehicle and target launch vehicle margins
due to improved program performance resulting from higher
incentive fees, cost control initiatives and continued
implementation of lean manufacturing techniques.
Satellites and Space Systems
Satellites and
space systems segment revenues increased 32% primarily as a
result of a $119.0 million increase in communications
satellites product line revenues related to substantial progress
on several new satellite contracts awarded in 2005. There were
six commercial communications satellites in various stages of
completion throughout 2006 as compared to four in various stages
of completion throughout 2005. Communications satellites
revenues accounted for 53% and 36% of total segment revenues in
2006 and 2005, respectively. These increases were partially
offset by a $7.6 million decrease in our science,
technology and defense satellite product line largely due to a
reduction in contract activity on a satellite that was launched
in the second quarter of 2006.
Operating income in the satellites and space systems segment
increased 99% primarily due to the significant growth in
revenues and contract activity in our communications satellites
product line in addition to net cost reductions and favorable
contract adjustments in 2006. In addition, operating income in
our science, technology and defense satellites product line
increased despite the reduction in revenues largely due to a
favorable contract adjustment after the successful launch of a
satellite in the second quarter of 2006. This segments
operating margin (as a percentage of revenues) improved to 7.0%
in 2006, compared to 4.6% in 2005. This margin increase was
primarily due to cost reductions and related operating
performance improvements in the communications satellites
product line.
Transportation Management Systems
Transportation management systems segment revenues increased 42%
in 2006 compared to 2005 largely driven by work on several new
contracts started in 2005 and early 2006. Three projects in
California, Maryland and Washington accounted for approximately
$15.8 million of revenue growth. These increases were
partially offset by a $4.4 million reduction in revenues
recognized on a project in Singapore due to a reduction in
activity as the contract was substantially completed at the end
of 2006.
Operating income increased 69% in 2006 compared to 2005
primarily due to the new contracts discussed above. This
segments operating margin (as a percentage of revenues)
improved to 6.7% in 2006, compared to 5.6% in 2005 due to
improved operating performance on contracts started in 2005 and
early 2006.
Corporate and Other
Corporate and other
revenues are comprised solely of the elimination of intercompany
revenues. Corporate and other loss from operations is comprised
solely of transactions that have not been attributed to a
particular segment.
Launch Vehicles
Launch vehicles segment
revenues increased 4% primarily due to a $15.8 million
revenue increase from our interceptor launch vehicles product
line and a $5.6 million revenue increase from our target
launch vehicles product line, partially offset by a
$9.8 million revenue decrease in our space launch vehicles
product line. The interceptor launch vehicles product
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line accounted for $192.2 million and $176.3 million
in revenues, or 57% and 55% of total segment revenues in 2005
and 2004, respectively. Revenues in our target launch vehicles
product line increased primarily due to a higher level of
activity on target vehicles in 2005. Revenues decreased in our
space launch vehicles product line primarily due to lower levels
of activity on Taurus and Minotaur programs and on the DART
mission launched in April 2005. Also contributing to the
decrease in our space launch vehicles product line was a
non-recurring $2.0 million early termination fee in 2004 in
connection with a Taurus contract cancellation, partially offset
by increased activity in 2005 on Pegasus programs. We completed
one Pegasus launch during 2005 compared to no Pegasus launches
in 2004, and we completed no Taurus launches in 2005 compared to
one Taurus launch in 2004.
Operating income in the launch vehicles segment increased 18%
primarily due to improved operating results in the interceptor
launch vehicles and the space launch vehicles product lines.
Operating income from our interceptor launch vehicles product
line was the largest contributor to this segments
operating income, reporting $24.3 million, or 69%, of total
segment operating profit in 2005, compared to
$20.6 million, or 68%, in 2004. The profit growth in
interceptors was driven by higher activity levels in 2005. While
space launch vehicles revenues were lower, operating profit
improved in this product line due to increased activity on
Pegasus programs and significant cost growth in 2004 on a
Pegasus contract and a Taurus contract that did not recur in
2005, offset partially by the $2.0 million contract
termination fee in 2004 discussed above. Although target launch
vehicles revenues were higher, operating results declined
marginally in this product line primarily due to cost growth
impacting several contracts. Segment operating margin as a
percentage of revenues was 10.6% in 2005, compared to 9.3% in
2004. The increase in operating margin was primarily the result
of improved interceptor launch vehicles margins and the impact
of the 2004 contract cost growth discussed above, offset
partially by $2.2 million of investigation-related legal
expenses discussed previously that are reflected in the launch
vehicles segment financial results in 2005.
Satellites and Space Systems
Satellites and
space systems segment revenues increased 5% as a result of a
$33.1 million increase in revenues in our communications
satellites product line, partially offset by a
$12.2 million decrease in our science, technology and
defense satellite product line and a $3.5 million decrease
in space technical services revenues. Revenues increased in our
communications satellites product line due to revenues on
several recently awarded geosynchronous-orbit satellite
contracts begun in 2005. Communications satellites revenues
accounted for 36% and 28% of total segment revenues in 2005 and
2004, respectively. Revenues decreased in our science,
technology and defense satellites product line as a result of a
decline in activity on certain contracts that were in the latter
stages of production in 2005, offset partially by
$2.7 million of revenue recorded in the second quarter of
2005 related to satellite acceptance and incentive fees received
from a customer and former affiliate. Revenues from space
technical services declined largely due to lower levels of
program activity.
Operating income in the satellites and space systems segment
decreased $5.4 million due to a $6.4 million decrease
in operating results in the communications satellites product
line, partially offset by higher income in our other product
lines. The decline in communications satellites operating
results was primarily due to significant cost growth on certain
contracts in 2005, partially offset by operating income from the
contracts begun in 2005 mentioned previously, resulting in an
operating loss in the communications satellites product line in
2005. The increase in our other product lines was primarily due
to $2.7 million of operating profit from the satellite
acceptance and incentive fees discussed above offset partially
by lower income on certain science, technology and defense
contracts driven by lower activity levels. Segment operating
margin was 4.6% in 2005,
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compared to 6.5% in 2004. The decrease in operating margin was
largely due to the communications satellite cost growth noted
above.
Transportation Management Systems
Transportation management systems segment revenues decreased 9%
in 2005 compared to 2004 largely due to completion or
near-completion of certain contracts, partially offset by
revenues from several recently awarded contracts.
Although revenues decreased, operating income increased
$0.3 million largely due to higher profit rates in 2005
from recently awarded contracts. This improved profitability was
partially offset by a $0.4 million charge to reserve a note
receivable in 2005 and by the absence in 2005 of a favorable
revenue adjustment in 2004 on a contract that was renegotiated
and resumed in 2004.
Corporate and Other
Corporate and other
revenues are comprised solely of the elimination of intercompany
revenues. Corporate and other operating income in 2004 was
comprised primarily of the first quarter 2004 gain on the sale
of notes received from a former affiliate discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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Cash Flow from Operating
Activities
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Cash flow from operating activities in 2006 was
$100.5 million as compared to $74.7 million in 2005
and $67.0 million in 2004. The increase in 2006 as compared
to 2005 was primarily due to cash flows resulting from changes
in assets and liabilities. Cash from operations in 2006 included
a $15.4 million favorable net change in assets and
liabilities, primarily due to a $51.4 million increase in
deferred revenues, partially offset by a $34.5 million
increase in receivables. The increase in deferred revenues was
primarily due to cash received in advance of contract
performance on certain communications satellite programs. The
increase in receivables was consistent with revenue growth in
2006. The increase in 2005 as compared to 2004 was primarily due
to a $9.2 million increase in changes in assets and
liabilities.
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Cash Flow from Investing
Activities
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In 2006, we spent $22.0 million for capital expenditures,
as compared to $15.6 million in 2005. The increase in
capital expenditures is primarily related to additional
integration and test equipment and ongoing expansion of
facilities to support the growth requirements of our satellites
and space systems segment.
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Cash Flow from Financing
Activities
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In December 2006 we issued $143.8 million of convertible
notes payable as discussed in more detail below. We used the net
proceeds from the issuance of these notes, together with
available cash, to repurchase $125.9 million of our
9% senior notes due 2011 for $133.8 million and to
repurchase and retire 2.7 million outstanding shares of our
common stock for $50.0 million. Debt issuance costs
incurred in connection with the convertible notes were
$3.4 million, which will be amortized to interest expense
over seven years.
In 2006, we repurchased and retired a total of 3.7 million
shares of our common stock at a cost of $66.2 million,
including the 2.7 million shares repurchased in connection
with the refinancing transaction discussed in the paragraph
above. In 2005, we repurchased and retired 3.2 million
shares of our common stock at a cost of $34.6 million, and
in 2004, we repurchased and retired 0.6 million shares of
our common stock at a cost of $7.0 million.
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During 2006, 2005 and 2004, we received $16.4 million,
$7.0 million and $18.1 million, respectively, from the
issuance of common stock in connection with stock option and
warrant exercises and employee stock plan purchases.
During 2004, we repurchased and cancelled $8.6 million of
our 9% senior notes at a cost of $9.6 million, and we
expended $0.4 million to obtain a new credit facility.
Convertible Notes
On December 13, 2006,
we issued $143.8 million of 2.4375% convertible senior
subordinated notes due 2027 with interest payable semi-annually
each January 15 and July 15. The convertible notes are
convertible into cash, or a combination of cash and common stock
at our election, based on an initial conversion rate of
40.8513 shares of our common stock per $1,000 in principal
amount of the convertible notes (equivalent to an initial
conversion price of approximately $24.48 per share) only
under any of the following circumstances: (1) if, prior to
January 13, 2027, on any date beginning after
March 31, 2007, the closing sale price of our common stock
for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) in the
period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading
day of the preceding calendar quarter is greater than 130% of
the conversion price per common share in effect on the
applicable trading day; (2) if, prior to January 13,
2027, during the 5 consecutive trading-day period following any
5 consecutive trading-day period in which the trading price of
the convertible notes was less than 98% of the product of the
closing sale price of our common stock multiplied by the
applicable conversion rate; (3) if the convertible notes
have been called for redemption, at any time prior to the close
of business on the third business day prior to the redemption
date; (4) if we elect to distribute to all holders of our
common stock certain rights entitling them to purchase, for a
period expiring within 60 days, our common stock at less
than the average of the closing sale prices of our common stock
for the 10 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the
declaration date of such distribution; (5) if we elect to
distribute, to all holders of our common stock, assets, debt
securities or certain rights to purchase our securities, which
distribution has a per share value exceeding 10% of the closing
sale price of our common stock on the trading day immediately
preceding the declaration date of such distribution; or
(6) during a specified period, if a fundamental
change (as such term is defined in the indenture governing
the convertible notes) occurs. The conversion rate is subject to
adjustments in certain circumstances set forth in the indenture
governing the convertible notes.
Upon conversion of the convertible notes, we will deliver, in
respect of each $1,000 principal amount of notes tendered for
conversion, (1) an amount in cash (principal
return) equal to the lesser of (a) the principal
amount of the converted notes and (b) the conversion value
(such value equal to the conversion rate multiplied by the
average price of our common shares over a 10 consecutive-day
trading period) and (2) if the conversion value is greater
than the principal return, an amount in cash or common shares,
or combination thereof (at our option), with a value equal to
the difference between the conversion value and the principal
return.
At any time on or after January 21, 2014, the convertible
notes are subject to redemption at our option, in whole or in
part, for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the
convertible notes, plus unpaid interest, if any, accrued to the
redemption date.
Holders of the convertible notes may require us to repurchase
the convertible notes, in whole or in part, on January 15,
2014, January 15, 2017 or January 15, 2022, for cash
equal to 100% of the principal amount of the convertible notes
plus any unpaid interest, if any, accrued to the redemption
date. In addition, holders of the convertible notes may require
us to repurchase the convertible notes in whole or in part for
cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the convertible
notes, plus unpaid interest, if any, accrued to the redemption
date, if a fundamental change occurs prior to
maturity of the convertible notes.
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The convertible notes were issued to qualified institutional
buyers (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act)
in a private placement transaction. We are required to file a
shelf registration statement providing for the resale by the
holders of the convertible notes and the shares of our common
stock issuable upon conversion of the convertible notes within
120 days after issuance of the convertible notes, and to
use our reasonable best efforts to cause such registration
statement to be declared effective within 180 days after
issuance of the convertible notes. In the event that we fail to
file on a timely basis an effective registration statement, we
would be required to pay additional interest equal to
0.25% per annum of the aggregate principal amount of the
convertible notes for the
90-day
period beginning
on the date of the registration default and thereafter at a rate
per year equal to 0.50%.
Senior Credit Facility
We have a
$50.0 million senior credit facility (the Credit
Facility) with the option to increase the amount of the
Credit Facility up to $100 million to the extent that any
one or more lenders commit to be a lender for such amount. Loans
under the Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin
ranging from 1.5% to 2.25% or at a prime rate plus a margin
ranging from zero to 0.75%, with the applicable margin in each
case varying according to our ratio of total debt to earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The
Credit Facility is collateralized by our intellectual property
and accounts receivable. Up to $40.0 million of the Credit
Facility may be reserved for letters of credit. As of
December 31, 2006, there were no borrowings under the
Credit Facility, although $20.4 million of letters of
credit were issued under the Credit Facility. Accordingly, as of
December 31, 2006, $29.6 million of the Credit
Facility was available for borrowing.
Our Credit Facility contains covenants limiting our ability to,
among other things, incur additional debt, pay cash dividends,
make investments, redeem or repurchase Orbital stock, enter into
transactions with affiliates, merge or consolidate with others
and dispose of assets or create liens on assets. In addition,
the Credit Facility contains financial covenants with respect to
leverage, secured leverage, fixed charge coverage, consolidated
net worth and the ratio of accounts receivable to senior secured
indebtedness. As of December 31, 2006, we were in
compliance with all of these covenants.
Long-term Obligations
The following table
sets forth our long-term obligations, excluding capital lease
obligations
(in thousands)
:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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December 31,
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.4375% convertible senior subordinated notes, interest due
semi-annually, principal due in January 2027
|
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$
|
143,750
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
9% senior notes, interest due semi-annually, principal due
in July 2011
|
|
|
515
|
|
|
|
126,425
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
144,265
|
|
|
|
126,425
|
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(515
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion
|
|
$
|
143,750
|
|
|
$
|
126,425
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The fair values of the 2.4375% convertible notes and the
9% senior notes at December 31, 2006 were estimated at
approximately $146.3 million and $0.6 million,
respectively, based on market trading activity.
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Available Cash and Future
Funding
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At December 31, 2006, we had $199.8 million of
unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. Management believes that
available cash, cash expected to be generated from operations
and borrowing capacity under our Credit Facility will be
sufficient to fund our operating and capital expenditure
requirements in the foreseeable future. However, there can be no
assurance that this will be the case. Our ability to borrow
additional funds is limited by the terms of our Credit Facility.
Additionally, significant unforeseen events such as termination
of major orders or late delivery or failure of launch vehicle or
satellite products could adversely affect our liquidity and
results of operations.
In April 2006 and 2005, our Board of Directors authorized the
purchase of up to $50 million of our outstanding debt and
equity securities over a
12-month
period. Under
these securities purchase programs, we repurchased and retired
approximately 1.1 million shares of our common stock at a
cost of $16.2 million during 2006 and 3.2 million
shares of our common stock at a cost of $34.6 million
during 2005. As of December 31, 2006, $45.4 million of
repurchases were authorized through April 2007.
In December 2006, we repurchased 2.7 million shares of our
common stock for $50 million in connection with the
convertible notes financing transaction discussed above.
Aggregate Contractual Obligations
The following summarizes our contractual obligations at
December 31, 2006, and the effect such obligations are
expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future
periods
(in millions):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments Due by Period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less than
|
|
|
|
|
More than
|
|
|
|
Total
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|
1 Year
|
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|
1 to 3 Years
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|
3 to 5 Years
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|
5 Years
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt
|
|
$
|
144.3
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|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
0.5
|
|
|
$
|
143.8
|
|
Interest on long-term debt
|
|
|
70.6
|
|
|
|
3.7
|
|
|
|
7.1
|
|
|
|
7.1
|
|
|
|
52.7
|
|
Operating leases(1)
|
|
|
90.0
|
|
|
|
14.1
|
|
|
|
24.8
|
|
|
|
18.6
|
|
|
|
32.5
|
|
Purchase obligations(2)
|
|
|
266.9
|
|
|
|
205.9
|
|
|
|
60.8
|
|
|
|
0.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
571.8
|
|
|
$
|
223.7
|
|
|
$
|
92.7
|
|
|
$
|
26.4
|
|
|
$
|
229.0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
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Our obligations under operating leases consist of minimum rental
commitments under non-cancelable operating leases primarily for
office space and equipment.
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|
(2)
|
Purchase obligations consist of open purchase orders that we
issued to acquire materials, parts or services in future periods.
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Occasionally, certain contracts require us to post letters of
credit supporting our performance obligations under the
contracts. We had $26.4 million of letters of credit
outstanding at December 31, 2006, of which
$6.0 million was collateralized by our restricted cash and
$20.4 million was issued under the Credit Facility.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In 2006 we issued convertible notes with conversion features
discussed above in Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Other than in connection with our convertible notes, we do not
have any material off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined by
applicable securities regulations, that have or
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are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our
financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or
expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures
or capital resources.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board
(FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109
(FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition
threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement
recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected
to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance
on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties,
accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. This
accounting standard will be effective for us beginning
January 1, 2007. We are still evaluating the effect of
adopting FIN 48 but do not believe FIN 48 will have a
material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FSP No. AUG AIR-1,
Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance
Activities.
This staff position requires companies
currently using the
accrue-in
-advance
method of accounting for planned major maintenance activities on
aircraft to change to the direct expense, built-in overhaul or
deferral method of accounting. We own one L-1011 aircraft and
accounted for its planned major maintenance activities using the
accrue-in
-advance
method. This staff position will be effective for us beginning
January 1, 2007. We are currently evaluating the provisions
of FSP No. AUG AIR-1.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements.
SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a
framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) and expands disclosures
about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies
under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit
fair value measurements, the FASB having previously concluded in
those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant
measurement attribute. Accordingly, SFAS No. 157 does
not require any new fair value measurements.
SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those
fiscal years, with earlier adoption permitted. The provisions of
SFAS No. 157 should be applied prospectively as of the
beginning of the fiscal year in which it is initially applied,
with limited exceptions. We are currently evaluating the
provisions of SFAS No. 157.
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Item 7A.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk
|
Our market risk exposure is primarily related to changes in
foreign currency exchange rates and interest rate risk. We
manage these market risks through our normal financing and
operating activities and, when appropriate, through the use of
derivative financial instruments. We do not enter into
derivatives for trading or other speculative purposes, nor do we
use leveraged financial instruments.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
The potential change in foreign currency exchange rates is not a
substantial risk to us because the large majority of our
business transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars. At
December 31, 2006, we had $3.1 million of receivables
denominated in Japanese yen and $3.8 million denominated in
Singapore dollars. At December 31, 2005, we had
$3.5 million of receivables denominated in Japanese yen and
$5.9 million denominated in Singapore dollars.
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From time to time, we enter into forward exchange contracts to
hedge against foreign currency fluctuations on receivables or
expected payments denominated in foreign currency. At
December 31, 2006 and 2005, we had no material foreign
currency forward exchange contracts.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to changes in interest rates in the normal course
of our business operations as a result of our ongoing investing
and financing activities, which include debt as well as cash and
cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2006, we had
$143.8 million of convertible senior subordinated notes
with a fixed interest rate of 2.4375%. Generally, the fair
market value of our fixed interest rate debt will increase as
interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. In
addition, the fair value of our convertible notes is affected by
our stock price. The total estimated fair value of our fixed
rate debt at December 31, 2006 was $146.9 million.
Fair values were determined from available market prices, using
current interest rates and terms to maturity.
We assess our interest rate risks on a regular basis and do not
currently use financial instruments to mitigate these risks.
We have an unfunded deferred compensation plan for senior
managers and executive officers with a total liability balance
of $6.1 million and $5.2 million at December 31,
2006 and 2005, respectively. This liability is subject to
fluctuation based upon the market value of certain investment
securities selected by participants to measure the market
fluctuations and to measure our liability to each participant.
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Item 8.
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Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Orbital Sciences Corporation:
We have completed integrated audits of Orbital Sciences
Corporations consolidated financial statements and of its
internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2006, in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Our
opinions, based on our audits, are presented below.
Consolidated financial statements and financial statement
schedule
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in
the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects,
the financial position of Orbital Sciences Corporation and its
subsidiaries at December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 2006 in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial
statement schedule listed in the accompanying index presents
fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth
therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated
financial statements. These financial statements and financial
statement schedule are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and financial statement schedule based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in
accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit of financial statements includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial
statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts
for share-based compensation in 2006.
Internal control over financial reporting
Also, in our opinion, managements assessment, included in
Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting appearing under Item 9A, that the Company
maintained effective internal control over financial reporting
as of December 31, 2006 based on criteria established in
Internal Control Integrated Framework
issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO), is fairly stated, in all material respects,
based on those criteria. Furthermore, in our opinion, the
Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006,
based on criteria established in
Internal Control
Integrated Framework
issued by the COSO. The Companys
management is responsible for maintaining effective internal
control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our
responsibility is to express opinions on managements
assessment and on the effectiveness of the Companys
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We
conducted our audit of internal control over financial reporting
in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether effective internal control over
financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. An
audit of internal control over financial reporting includes
obtaining an understanding of internal
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control over financial reporting, evaluating managements
assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating
effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other
procedures as we consider necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinions.
A companys internal control over financial reporting is a
process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. A companys
internal control over financial reporting includes those
policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance
of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the
company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of
financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the
company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of
management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of
unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the
companys assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over
financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future
periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree
of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
McLean, Virginia
February 28, 2007
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ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands, except per share
|
|
|
|
data)
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
802,761
|
|
|
$
|
703,450
|
|
|
$
|
675,935
|
|
Costs of goods sold
|
|
|
644,370
|
|
|
|
578,764
|
|
|
|
566,787
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
158,391
|
|
|
|
124,686
|
|
|
|
109,148
|
|
Research and development expenses
|
|
|
9,633
|
|
|
|
6,294
|
|
|
|
6,311
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
80,838
|
|
|
|
65,935
|
|
|
|
50,908
|
|
Settlement expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,538
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations
|
|
|
67,920
|
|
|
|
52,457
|
|
|
|
54,467
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(12,272
|
)
|
|
|
(11,746
|
)
|
|
|
(11,386
|
)
|
Interest income and other
|
|
|
13,773
|
|
|
|
4,576
|
|
|
|
2,290
|
|
Debt extinguishment expense
|
|
|
(10,388
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,099
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before taxes
|
|
|
59,033
|
|
|
|
45,287
|
|
|
|
43,272
|
|
Income tax (provision) benefit
|
|
|
(24,149
|
)
|
|
|
(17,438
|
)
|
|
|
157,863
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
34,884
|
|
|
$
|
27,849
|
|
|
$
|
201,135
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic net income per share
|
|
$
|
0.60
|
|
|
$
|
0.51
|
|
|
$
|
4.05
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted net income per share
|
|
$
|
0.56
|
|
|
$
|
0.45
|
|
|
$
|
3.10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands,
|
|
|
|
except share data)
|
|
ASSETS
|
Current Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
199,751
|
|
|
$
|
158,849
|
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
5,984
|
|
|
|
6,294
|
|
|
Receivables, net
|
|
|
165,755
|
|
|
|
131,251
|
|
|
Inventories, net
|
|
|
30,053
|
|
|
|
19,006
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes, net
|
|
|
42,880
|
|
|
|
30,614
|
|
|
Other current assets
|
|
|
5,810
|
|
|
|
6,473
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
450,233
|
|
|
|
352,487
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
|
92,878
|
|
|
|
85,640
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
55,551
|
|
|
|
55,551
|
|
Deferred income taxes, net
|
|
|
136,484
|
|
|
|
167,835
|
|
Other non-current assets
|
|
|
9,348
|
|
|
|
8,864
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
$
|
744,494
|
|
|
$
|
670,377
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
|
Current Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term
obligations
|
|
$
|
551
|
|
|
$
|
76
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
22,438
|
|
|
|
14,404
|
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
101,732
|
|
|
|
101,749
|
|
|
Deferred revenues
|
|
|
81,704
|
|
|
|
30,281
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
206,425
|
|
|
|
146,510
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term obligations, net of current portion
|
|
|
143,750
|
|
|
|
126,459
|
|
Other non-current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
350,175
|
|
|
|
273,056
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred Stock, par value $.01; 10,000,000 shares
authorized, none outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock, par value $.01; 200,000,000 shares
authorized, 58,914,991 and 55,032,244 shares outstanding,
respectively
|
|
|
589
|
|
|
|
550
|
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
566,887
|
|
|
|
604,812
|
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(173,157
|
)
|
|
|
(208,041
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
394,319
|
|
|
|
397,321
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
|
|
$
|
744,494
|
|
|
$
|
670,377
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-In
|
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Compensation
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2003
|
|
|
48,073
|
|
|
$
|
480
|
|
|
$
|
604,567
|
|
|
$
|
(1,145
|
)
|
|
$
|
(437,025
|
)
|
|
$
|
166,877
|
|
|
Shares issued to employees, officers and directors
|
|
|
1,260
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
5,915
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,928
|
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
|
4,085
|
|
|
|
41
|
|
|
|
11,392
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,433
|
|
|
Repurchases of common stock
|
|
|
(595
|
)
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
(6,994
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,000
|
)
|
|
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
643
|
|
|
|
(643
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of deferred compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,305
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,305
|
|
|
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,920
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,920
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
201,135
|
|
|
|
201,135
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2004
|
|
|
52,823
|
|
|
|
528
|
|
|
|
631,443
|
|
|
|
(483
|
)
|
|
|
(235,890
|
)
|
|
|
395,598
|
|
|
Shares issued to employees, officers and directors
|
|
|
598
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
3,825
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,831
|
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
|
4,782
|
|
|
|
48
|
|
|
|
2,880
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,928
|
|
|
Repurchases of common stock
|
|
|
(3,171
|
)
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
|
|
(34,536
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34,568
|
)
|
|
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
|
(66
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of deferred compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
549
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
549
|
|
|
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,134
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,134
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,849
|
|
|
|
27,849
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2005
|
|
|
55,032
|
|
|
|
550
|
|
|
|
604,812
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(208,041
|
)
|
|
|
397,321
|
|
|
Shares issued to employees, officers and directors
|
|
|
2,144
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
16,735
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,756
|
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
|
5,475
|
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
|
(55
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repurchases of common stock
|
|
|
(3,736
|
)
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
(66,175
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(66,212
|
)
|
|
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,729
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,729
|
|
|
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,841
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,841
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,884
|
|
|
|
34,884
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2006
|
|
|
58,915
|
|
|
$
|
589
|
|
|
$
|
566,887
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(173,157
|
)
|
|
$
|
394,319
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
41
ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
Operating Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
34,884
|
|
|
$
|
27,849
|
|
|
$
|
201,135
|
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense
|
|
|
14,837
|
|
|
|
13,954
|
|
|
|
15,009
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
19,085
|
|
|
|
16,808
|
|
|
|
(158,462
|
)
|
|
|
Amortization of debt costs
|
|
|
616
|
|
|
|
612
|
|
|
|
860
|
|
|
|
Debt extinguishment expense
|
|
|
10,388
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,099
|
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation and other
|
|
|
5,295
|
|
|
|
446
|
|
|
|
538
|
|
|
Changes in assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables
|
|
|
(34,504
|
)
|
|
|
18,229
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(11,047
|
)
|
|
|
(5,441
|
)
|
|
|
(923
|
)
|
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
473
|
|
|
|
(2,239
|
)
|
|
|
1,370
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
9,131
|
|
|
|
(6,235
|
)
|
|
|
4,672
|
|
|
|
Deferred revenue
|
|
|
51,423
|
|
|
|
10,803
|
|
|
|
3,186
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
(87
|
)
|
|
|
(90
|
)
|
|
|
(2,514
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
100,494
|
|
|
|
74,696
|
|
|
|
66,998
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
(22,035
|
)
|
|
|
(15,636
|
)
|
|
|
(14,340
|
)
|
|
Proceeds from liquidation of investment
|
|
|
1,648
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in cash restricted for letters of credit, net
|
|
|
310
|
|
|
|
2,021
|
|
|
|
10,941
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(20,077
|
)
|
|
|
(13,615
|
)
|
|
|
(3,399
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments on long-term obligations
|
|
|
(133,830
|
)
|
|
|
(157
|
)
|
|
|
(10,109
|
)
|
|
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term obligations
|
|
|
140,371
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repurchase of common stock
|
|
|
(66,212
|
)
|
|
|
(34,568
|
)
|
|
|
(7,000
|
)
|
|
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
16,390
|
|
|
|
6,989
|
|
|
|
18,114
|
|
|
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation
|
|
|
3,841
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(75
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
|
|
|
(39,515
|
)
|
|
|
(27,736
|
)
|
|
|
1,005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
40,902
|
|
|
|
33,345
|
|
|
|
64,604
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
|
|
|
158,849
|
|
|
|
125,504
|
|
|
|
60,900
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
|
|
$
|
199,751
|
|
|
$
|
158,849
|
|
|
$
|
125,504
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
42
ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
1.
|
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
|
Business Operations
Orbital Sciences Corporation (together with its subsidiaries,
Orbital or the company), a Delaware
corporation, develops and manufactures small rockets and space
systems for commercial, military and civil government customers.
The companys primary products are satellites and launch
vehicles, including low-orbit, geosynchronous-orbit and
planetary spacecraft for communications, remote sensing,
scientific and defense missions; ground- and air-launched
rockets that deliver satellites into orbit; and missile defense
systems that are used as interceptor and target vehicles.
Orbital also offers space-related technical services to
government agencies and develops and builds satellite-based
transportation management systems for public transit agencies
and private vehicle fleet operators.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Orbital and its wholly owned subsidiaries. As of
December 31, 2006 and 2005, the company had no partially
owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated.
Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States requires management to make estimates and
assumptions, including estimates of future contract costs and
earnings. Such estimates and assumptions affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the
consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and earnings during the current reporting period.
Management periodically assesses and evaluates the adequacy
and/or deficiency of estimated liabilities recorded for various
reserves, liabilities, contract risks and uncertainties. Actual
results could differ from these estimates.
All financial amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless
otherwise indicated.
Revenue Recognition
Orbitals revenue is derived primarily from long-term
contracts. Revenues on cost-reimbursable contracts are
recognized to the extent of costs incurred plus a proportionate
amount of fee earned. Revenues on long-term fixed-price
contracts are generally recognized using the
percentage-of
-completion
method of accounting. Such revenues are recorded based on the
percentage that costs incurred to date bear to the most recent
estimates of total costs to complete each contract. Estimating
future costs and, therefore, revenues and profits, is a process
requiring a high degree of management judgment, including
managements assumptions regarding future operations of
Orbital as well as general economic conditions. In the event of
a change in total estimated contract cost or profit, the
cumulative effect of such change is recorded in the period the
change in estimate occurs. Frequently, the period of performance
of a contract extends over a long period of time and, as such,
revenue recognition and the companys profitability from a
particular contract may be adversely affected to the extent that
estimated cost to complete or incentive or award fee estimates
are revised, delivery schedules are delayed or progress under a
contract is otherwise impeded. Accordingly, the
43
companys recorded revenues and gross profits from period
to period can fluctuate significantly. In the event cost
estimates indicate a loss on a contract, the total amount of
such loss, excluding general and administrative expenses, is
recorded in the period in which the loss is first estimated.
Certain contracts include provisions for increased or decreased
revenue and profit based on performance against established
targets. Incentive and award fees are included in estimated
contract revenue at the time the amounts can be reasonably
determined and are reasonably assured based upon historical
experience and other objective criteria. If performance under
such contracts were to differ from previous assumptions, current
period revenues and profits would be adjusted and could
therefore fluctuate significantly.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Major
improvements are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance,
repairs and minor improvements are charged to expense. When
assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the assets and
related accumulated depreciation and amortization are eliminated
from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in
operations. Depreciation expense is determined using the
straight-line method based on the following useful lives:
|
|
|
Buildings
|
|
20 years
|
Machinery, equipment and software
|
|
3 to 12 years
|
Leasehold improvements
|
|
Shorter of estimated useful life or lease term
|
Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets
Orbitals policy is to evaluate its long-lived assets for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
When an evaluation indicates that an asset impairment has
occurred, a loss is recognized and the asset is adjusted to its
estimated fair value. Given the inherent technical and
commercial risks within the aerospace industry and the special
purpose use of certain of the companys assets, future
impairment charges could be required if the company were to
change its current expectation that it will recover the carrying
amount of its long-lived assets from future operations.
Income Taxes
Orbital accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability
method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities
are recorded for the estimated future tax consequences
attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective
tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured
using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in
the years in which those temporary differences are expected to
be recovered or settled. The effect of a tax rate change on
deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in
the period that includes the enactment date. The company records
valuation allowances to reduce net deferred tax assets to the
amount considered more likely than not to be realized. Changes
in estimates of future taxable income can materially change the
amount of such valuation allowances.
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Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated using the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the
periods. Diluted earnings per share include the weighted-average
effect of all dilutive securities outstanding during the periods.
The following table presents the shares used in computing basic
and diluted earnings per share
(in thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average of outstanding shares for basic earnings per
share
|
|
|
58,118
|
|
|
|
54,804
|
|
|
|
49,658
|
|
Dilutive effect of outstanding stock options
|
|
|
1,690
|
|
|
|
1,298
|
|
|
|
2,400
|
|
Dilutive effect of outstanding stock warrants
|
|
|
2,559
|
|
|
|
6,199
|
|
|
|
12,798
|
|
Dilutive effect of restricted stock
|
|
|
260
|
|
|
|
85
|
|
|
|
125
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares for diluted earnings per share
|
|
|
62,627
|
|
|
|
62,386
|
|
|
|
64,981
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In 2006, 2005 and 2004, diluted weighted-average shares
outstanding excluded the effect of 0.6 million,
3.2 million and 2.0 million, respectively, of stock
options that were anti-dilutive. In 2006, diluted
weighted-average shares outstanding also excluded the effect of
the companys $143.8 million of
2.4375% convertible senior subordinated notes that were
anti-dilutive (see Note 4).
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term, highly
liquid investments with maturities of 90 days or less.
Inventories
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or estimated market
value. Cost is determined on an average cost or specific
identification basis. Estimated market value is determined based
on assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If
actual market conditions were less favorable than those
previously projected by management, inventory write-downs could
be required.
Self-Constructed Assets
The company self-constructs some of its ground and airborne
support and special test equipment utilized in the manufacture,
production and delivery of some of its products. Orbital
capitalizes direct costs incurred in constructing such equipment
and certain allocated indirect costs. Capitalized costs
generally include direct software coding costs and certain
allocated indirect costs.
Goodwill
Goodwill comprises costs in excess of fair values assigned to
the underlying net assets of acquired companies. Goodwill is
tested at least annually for impairment using an estimation of
the fair value of the reporting unit that the goodwill is
attributable to.
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Deferred Revenue
The company occasionally receives cash from customers in excess
of revenues recognized on certain contracts. These cash receipts
are reported as deferred revenues on the balance sheet.
Comprehensive Income
Orbitals comprehensive income in the years ended
December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 was equal to net income.
Accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31,
2006, 2005 and 2004 was $0.
Financial Instruments
Orbital occasionally uses forward contracts and interest rate
swaps to manage certain foreign currency and interest rate
exposures, respectively. Derivative instruments, such as forward
contracts and interest rate swaps, are viewed as risk management
tools by Orbital and are not used for trading or speculative
purposes. Derivatives used for hedging purposes are generally
designated as effective hedges. Accordingly, changes in the fair
value of a derivative contract are highly correlated with
changes in the fair value of the underlying hedged item at
inception of the hedge and over the life of the hedge contract.
Derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair
value. The ineffective portion of all hedges, if any, is
recognized currently in earnings.
Research and Development Expenses
Expenditures for company-sponsored research and development
projects are expensed as incurred. Research and development
projects performed under contracts for customers are accounted
for as contract costs as the work is performed.
Stock-Based Compensation
Prior to January 1, 2006, the company accounted for
stock-based compensation to employees in accordance with
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,
and
related interpretations. Under this method, no compensation
expense was recognized as long as the exercise price equaled or
exceeded the market price of the underlying stock on the
measurement date of the grant. The company also followed the
disclosure requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 123,
Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation.
As of January 1, 2006, the company adopted
SFAS No. 123R,
Share-Based Payment,
using (1) the modified prospective method, which requires
measurement of compensation cost for all stock awards at fair
value on the date of grant and recognition of compensation
expense over the service period for awards expected to vest, and
(2) the short-cut method to determine the pool of windfall
tax benefits. The company uses the tax law ordering method as
its policy for intra-period tax allocation related to the tax
attributes of stock-based compensation. During 2006, the company
recorded $0.8 million of compensation expense under
SFAS No. 123R attributable to stock options. The
adoption of SFAS No. 123R did not have a material
impact on the companys consolidated financial statements.
The fair value of the companys restricted stock unit
grants is determined based on the quoted price of Orbitals
common stock on the date of grant, and the fair value of stock
options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model,
which is consistent with the companys valuation techniques
previously utilized for options in footnote disclosures required
under
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SFAS No. 123. Such value is recognized as expense over
the service period, net of estimated forfeitures. The estimation
of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires significant
judgment. The company considers many factors when estimating
expected forfeitures, including types of awards, employee class,
and historical experience. Actual results, and future changes in
estimates, may differ substantially from current estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109
(FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition
threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement
recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected
to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance
on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties,
accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. This
accounting standard will be effective for the company beginning
January 1, 2007. The company is still evaluating the effect
of adopting FIN 48 but does not believe FIN 48 will
have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FSP No. AUG AIR-1,
Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance
Activities.
This staff position requires companies
currently using the
accrue-in
-advance
method of accounting for planned major maintenance activities on
aircraft to change to the direct expense, built-in overhaul or
deferral method of accounting. The company owns one L-1011
aircraft and accounted for its planned major maintenance
activities using the
accrue-in
-advance
method. This staff position will be effective for the company
beginning January 1, 2007. The company is currently
evaluating the provisions of
FSP No. AUG
AIR-1.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements.
SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a
framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted
accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other
accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value
measurements, the FASB having previously concluded in those
accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant
measurement attribute. Accordingly, SFAS No. 157 does
not require any new fair value measurements.
SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those
fiscal years, with earlier adoption permitted. The provisions of
SFAS No. 157 should be applied prospectively as of the
beginning of the fiscal year in which it is initially applied,
with limited exceptions. The company is currently evaluating the
provisions of SFAS No. 157.
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|
|
2.
|
Industry Segment Information
|
Orbitals products and services are grouped into three
reportable segments: (i) launch vehicles;
(ii) satellites and space systems; and
(iii) transportation management systems. Reportable
segments are generally organized based upon product lines.
Corporate office transactions that have not been attributed to a
particular segment, as well as consolidating eliminations and
adjustments, are reported in corporate and other.
The primary products and services from which the companys
reportable segments derive revenues are:
|
|
|
|
|
Launch Vehicles.
Rockets that are used as interceptor and
target vehicles for missile defense systems, small-class space
launch vehicles that place satellites into Earth orbit, and
suborbital launch vehicles that place payloads into a variety of
high-altitude trajectories.
|
|
|
|
Satellites and Space Systems.
Small- and medium-class
spacecraft that are used to conduct space-related scientific
research, to carry out interplanetary and other deep-space
exploration missions, to demonstrate new space technologies, to
collect imagery and other remotely-sensed data about the Earth
and to enable national security applications.
|
|
|
|
Transportation Management Systems.
Software-based
transportation management systems for public transit agencies
and private vehicle fleet operators.
|
Intersegment sales are generally negotiated and accounted for
under terms and conditions that are similar to other commercial
and government contracts. Substantially all of the
companys assets and operations are located within the
United States.
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The following table presents operating information and
identifiable assets by reportable segment
(in thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Launch Vehicles:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
(1)
|
|
$
|
310,483
|
|
|
$
|
335,315
|
|
|
$
|
323,287
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
33,685
|
|
|
|
35,444
|
|
|
|
30,103
|
|
|
Identifiable assets
|
|
|
116,514
|
|
|
|
114,882
|
|
|
|
123,882
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
3,161
|
|
|
|
5,796
|
|
|
|
4,303
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
5,299
|
|
|
|
5,293
|
|
|
|
5,533
|
|
Satellites and Space Systems:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
(1)
|
|
$
|
458,865
|
|
|
$
|
348,579
|
|
|
$
|
331,726
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
31,934
|
|
|
|
16,015
|
|
|
|
21,439
|
|
|
Identifiable assets
|
|
|
185,566
|
|
|
|
135,903
|
|
|
|
130,047
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
13,901
|
|
|
|
7,852
|
|
|
|
8,236
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
5,967
|
|
|
|
4,906
|
|
|
|
5,286
|
|
Transportation Management Systems:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
37,711
|
|
|
$
|
26,532
|
|
|
$
|
29,135
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
2,525
|
|
|
|
1,494
|
|
|
|
1,243
|
|
|
Identifiable assets
|
|
|
18,107
|
|
|
|
19,251
|
|
|
|
23,124
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
671
|
|
|
|
432
|
|
|
|
166
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
570
|
|
|
|
599
|
|
|
|
732
|
|
Corporate and Other:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
(1)
|
|
$
|
(4,298
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,976
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8,213
|
)
|
|
Operating income
(loss)
(2)
|
|
|
(224
|
)
|
|
|
(496
|
)
|
|
|
1,682
|
|
|
Identifiable assets
|
|
|
424,307
|
|
|
|
400,341
|
|
|
|
388,191
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
4,302
|
|
|
|
1,556
|
|
|
|
1,635
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
3,001
|
|
|
|
3,156
|
|
|
|
3,458
|
|
Consolidated:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
802,761
|
|
|
$
|
703,450
|
|
|
$
|
675,935
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
67,920
|
|
|
|
52,457
|
|
|
|
54,467
|
|
|
Identifiable assets
|
|
|
744,494
|
|
|
|
670,377
|
|
|
|
665,244
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
22,035
|
|
|
|
15,636
|
|
|
|
14,340
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
14,837
|
|
|
|
13,954
|
|
|
|
15,009
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
Corporate and other revenues are comprised solely of the
elimination of intersegment sales. Satellites and space systems
revenues include $2.7 million, $6.3 million and
$7.9 million of the intersegment sales in 2006, 2005 and
2004, respectively. Launch vehicles revenues include
$1.6 million, $0.7 million and $0.3 million of
the intersegment sales in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
|
|
(2)
|
Corporate and other operating income in 2004 includes a
$2.5 million gain in connection with the sale of a note
from a former affiliate.
|
49
Export Sales and Major Customers
Orbitals revenues by geographic area, as determined by
customer location, were as follows
(in thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States
|
|
$
|
624,276
|
|
|
$
|
635,138
|
|
|
$
|
573,339
|
|
East Asia and Australia
|
|
|
67,423
|
|
|
|
57,812
|
|
|
|
102,596
|
|
Europe
|
|
|
111,062
|
|
|
|
10,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
802,761
|
|
|
$
|
703,450
|
|
|
$
|
675,935
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Approximately 63%, 77% and 80% of the companys revenues in
2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, were generated under
contracts with the U.S. government and its agencies or
under subcontracts with the U.S. governments prime
contractors. All such revenues were recorded either in the
launch vehicles segment or in the satellites and space systems
segment. One satellites and space systems segment customer in
Norway accounted for approximately 11% of 2006 consolidated
revenues.
|
|
3.
|
Balance Sheet Accounts and Supplemental Disclosures
|
Restricted Cash
At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the company had
$6.0 million and $6.3 million, respectively, of cash
restricted primarily to collateralize letters of credit.
Inventory
Inventories consisted of the following
(in thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories
|
|
$
|
30,871
|
|
|
$
|
19,626
|
|
Allowance for inventory obsolescence
|
|
|
(818
|
)
|
|
|
(620
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
30,053
|
|
|
$
|
19,006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Substantially all of the companys inventory consisted of
component parts and raw materials.
Receivables
The components of receivables were as follows
(in
thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Billed
|
|
$
|
45,519
|
|
|
$
|
31,546
|
|
Unbilled
|
|
|
114,734
|
|
|
|
92,323
|
|
Retainages due upon contract completion
|
|
|
5,617
|
|
|
|
7,497
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
(115
|
)
|
|
|
(115
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
165,755
|
|
|
$
|
131,251
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50
Approximately 84% of unbilled receivables and retainages at
December 31, 2006 are due within one year and will be
billed on the basis of contract terms and delivery schedules.
Approximately 79% and 74% of the companys receivables at
December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, were related to
contracts with the U.S. government and its agencies or
under subcontracts with the U.S. governments prime
contractors. Receivables from
non-U.S.
customers
totaled $9.9 million and $10.5 million at
December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
As of December 31, 2006, unbilled receivables included
$16.4 million of incentive fees on certain satellite
contracts that become due incrementally over periods of up to
15 years, subject to the achievement of performance
criteria. Additionally, some satellite contracts require the
company to refund cash to the customer if performance criteria,
which cover periods of up to 15 years, are not satisfied
and, as of December 31, 2006, up to $37.2 million of
revenues recognized under such contracts could be reversed if
satellite performance criteria were not met. The company
generally procures insurance policies that would indemnify the
company for satellite incentive fees that are not earned and for
performance refund obligations.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following
(in
thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land
|
|
$
|
4,061
|
|
|
$
|
4,061
|
|
Buildings and leasehold improvements
|
|
|
44,656
|
|
|
|
40,775
|
|
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
|
|
|
157,760
|
|
|
|
147,110
|
|
Software and other
|
|
|
18,691
|
|
|
|
15,255
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
225,168
|
|
|
|
207,201
|
|
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(132,290
|
)
|
|
|
(121,561
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
92,878
|
|
|
$
|
85,640
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2006,
2005 and 2004 was $14.8 million, $14.0 million and
$15.0 million, respectively.
Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consisted of the following
(in
thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contract related accruals
|
|
$
|
51,982
|
|
|
$
|
51,110
|
|
Payroll, payroll taxes and fringe benefits
|
|
|
37,964
|
|
|
|
34,051
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
238
|
|
|
|
5,434
|
|
Warranty obligations
|
|
|
1,879
|
|
|
|
2,028
|
|
Other
|
|
|
9,669
|
|
|
|
9,126
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
101,732
|
|
|
$
|
101,749
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Warranties
The company assumes warranty obligations in connection with
certain transportation management systems contracts. The company
records a liability for the expected costs to service estimated
warranty claims. Activity in the warranty liability consisted of
the following
(in thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1
|
|
$
|
2,028
|
|
|
$
|
3,145
|
|
|
$
|
5,020
|
|
Accruals during the year
|
|
|
1,804
|
|
|
|
1,537
|
|
|
|
844
|
|
Reductions during the year
|
|
|
(1,953
|
)
|
|
|
(2,654
|
)
|
|
|
(2,719
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31
|
|
$
|
1,879
|
|
|
$
|
2,028
|
|
|
$
|
3,145
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flow
Cash payments for interest and income taxes were as follows
(in thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$
|
17,468
|
|
|
$
|
10,156
|
|
|
$
|
11,224
|
|
Income taxes paid
|
|
|
1,505
|
|
|
|
559
|
|
|
|
529
|
|
Long-term obligations, excluding capital lease obligations,
consisted of the following
(in thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.4375% convertible senior subordinated notes, interest due
semi-annually, principal due in January 2027
|
|
$
|
143,750
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
9% senior notes, interest due semi-annually, principal due
in July 2011
|
|
|
515
|
|
|
|
126,425
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
144,265
|
|
|
|
126,425
|
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(515
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion
|
|
$
|
143,750
|
|
|
$
|
126,425
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The fair values of the 2.4375% convertible notes and the
9% senior notes at December 31, 2006 were estimated at
approximately $146.3 million and $0.6 million,
respectively, based on market trading activity.
Convertible Notes
On December 13, 2006, the company issued
$143.8 million of 2.4375% convertible senior
subordinated notes due 2027 with interest payable semi-annually
each January 15 and July 15. The company used the net proceeds
from this offering during the fourth quarter of 2006, together
with available cash, to repurchase $125.9 million of the
companys 9% senior notes due 2011 for
$133.8 million and to repurchase and retire
2.7 million outstanding shares of its common stock for
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$50.0 million. Debt issuance costs incurred in connection
with the convertible notes amounted to $3.4 million, which
will be amortized to interest expense over a 7 year term.
The convertible notes are convertible into cash, or a
combination of cash and common stock at our election, based on
an initial conversion rate of 40.8513 shares of the
companys common stock per $1,000 in principal amount of
the convertible notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price
of approximately $24.48 per share) only under any of the
following circumstances: (1) if, prior to January 13,
2027, on any date beginning after March 31, 2007, the
closing sale price of the common stock of Orbital for at least
20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) in the period of 30
consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the
preceding calendar quarter is greater than 130% of the
conversion price per common share in effect on the applicable
trading day; (2) if, prior to January 13, 2027, during
the 5 consecutive trading-day period following any 5 consecutive
trading-day period in which the trading price of the convertible
notes was less than 98% of the product of the closing sale price
of the companys common stock multiplied by the applicable
conversion rate; (3) if the convertible notes have been
called for redemption, at any time prior to the close of
business on the third business day prior to the redemption date;
(4) if the company elects to distribute to all holders of
Orbital common stock certain rights entitling them to purchase,
for a period expiring within 60 days, the companys
common stock at less than the average of the closing sale prices
of Orbital common stock for the 10 consecutive trading days
immediately preceding the declaration date of such distribution;
(5) if the company elects to distribute to all holders of
Orbital common stock, assets, debt securities or certain rights
to purchase securities of the company, which distribution has a
per share value exceeding 10% of the closing sale price of
Orbital common stock on the trading day immediately preceding
the declaration date of such distribution; or (6) during a
specified period, if a fundamental change (as such
term is defined in the indenture governing the convertible
notes) occurs. The conversion rate is subject to adjustments in
certain circumstances set forth in the indenture governing the
convertible notes.
Upon conversion of the convertible notes, the company will
deliver in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of notes
tendered for conversion (1) an amount in cash
(principal return) equal to the lesser of
(a) the principal amount of the converted notes and
(b) the conversion value (such value equal to the
conversion rate multiplied by the average price of our common
shares over a 10 consecutive-day trading period) and (2) if
the conversion value is greater than the principal return, an
amount in cash or common shares, or a combination thereof (at
our option) with a value equal to the difference between the
conversion value and the principal return.
At any time on or after January 21, 2014, the convertible
notes are subject to redemption at the option of Orbital, in
whole or in part, for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount
of the convertible notes, plus unpaid interest, if any, accrued
to the redemption date.
Holders of the convertible notes may require the company to
repurchase the convertible notes, in whole or in part, on
January 15, 2014, January 15, 2017 or January 15,
2022, for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the
convertible notes plus any unpaid interest, if any, accrued to
the redemption date. In addition, holders of the convertible
notes may require the company to repurchase the convertible
notes in whole or in part for cash equal to 100% of the
principal amount of the convertible notes, plus unpaid interest,
if any, accrued to the redemption date, if a fundamental
change occurs prior to maturity of the convertible notes.
The convertible notes were issued to qualified institutional
buyers (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act)
in a private placement transaction. The company is required to
file a shelf registration statement providing for the resale by
the holders of the convertible notes and the shares of its
common stock issuable upon conversion of the convertible notes
within 120 days after issuance of the convertible
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notes, and to use its reasonable best efforts to cause such
registration statement to be declared effective within
180 days after issuance of the convertible notes. In the
event that the company fails to file on a timely basis an
effective registration statement, the company would be required
to pay additional interest equal to 0.25% per annum of the
aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes for the
90-day
period beginning
on the date of the registration default and thereafter at a rate
per year equal to 0.50%.
Senior Credit Facility
The company has a $50.0 million senior credit facility (the
Credit Facility) with the option to increase the
amount of the Credit Facility up to $100 million to the
extent that any one or more lenders commit to be a lender for
such amount. Loans under the Credit Facility bear interest at
LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.5% to 2.25% or at a prime
rate plus a margin ranging from zero to 0.75%, with the
applicable margin in each case varying according to the
companys ratio of total debt to earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization. The Credit Facility is
collateralized by the companys intellectual property and
accounts receivable. Up to $40.0 million of the Credit
Facility may be reserved for letters of credit. As of
December 31, 2006, there were no borrowings under the
Credit Facility, although $20.4 million of letters of
credit were issued under the Credit Facility. Accordingly, as of
December 31, 2006, $29.6 million of the Credit
Facility was available for borrowings.
Debt Covenants
Orbitals Credit Facility contains covenants limiting the
companys ability to, among other things, incur additional
debt, pay cash dividends, make investments, redeem or repurchase
Orbital stock, enter into transactions with affiliates, merge or
consolidate with others and dispose of assets or create liens on
assets. In addition, the Credit Facility contains financial
covenants with respect to leverage, secured leverage, fixed
charge coverage, consolidated net worth and the ratio of
accounts receivable to senior secured indebtedness. As of
December 31, 2006, the company was in compliance with all
of these covenants.
Debt Extinguishment Expenses
During 2006, the company recorded $10.4 million of debt
extinguishment expenses associated with the repurchase of the
9% senior notes described above, consisting of
$2.5 million in accelerated amortization of debt issuance
costs and $7.9 million in prepayment premiums and other
expenses. During 2004, the company recorded $2.1 million of
debt extinguishment expenses.
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The significant components of the companys deferred tax
assets and liabilities were
(in thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Deferred Tax Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards
|
|
$
|
24,655
|
|
|
$
|
15,173
|
|
|
Accruals, reserves and other
|
|
|
18,225
|
|
|
|
15,441
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current deferred tax assets
|
|
|
42,880
|
|
|
|
30,614
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncurrent Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards
|
|
|
111,537
|
|
|
|
138,657
|
|
|
Capitalized research and development costs
|
|
|
26,712
|
|
|
|
32,128
|
|
|
Tax credit and capital loss carryforwards
|
|
|
12,537
|
|
|
|
2,919
|
|
|
Intangible assets and other
|
|
|
2,126
|
|
|
|
2,766
|
|
|
Excess tax depreciation and other
|
|
|
(5,050
|
)
|
|
|
(5,446
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
147,862
|
|
|
|
171,024
|
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(11,378
|
)
|
|
|
(3,189
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncurrent deferred tax assets, net
|
|
|
136,484
|
|
|
|
167,835
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets, net
|
|
$
|
179,364
|
|
|
$
|
198,449
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The companys income tax provisions for the years ended
December 31, 2006 and 2005 were comprised of the following
(in thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
$
|
839
|
|
|
$
|
550
|
|
|
State
|
|
|
382
|
|
|
|
78
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current
|
|
|
1,221
|
|
|
|
628
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
|
19,512
|
|
|
|
15,296
|
|
|
State and other
|
|
|
3,416
|
|
|
|
1,514
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred
|
|
|
22,928
|
|
|
|
16,810
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income tax provision
|
|
$
|
24,149
|
|
|
$
|
17,438
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In 2004, the $157.9 million tax benefit recorded was
comprised of (i) the $158.5 million deferred tax
benefit in connection with the reversal of the valuation
allowance discussed below and (ii) a $0.6 million
current provision for 2004 alternative minimum taxes and state
tax obligations.
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A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the
companys effective tax rate for the years ended
December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 is as follows
(in
thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Federal statutory rate
|
|
|
35.0
|
%
|
|
|
35.0
|
%
|
|
|
35.0
|
%
|
State taxes
|
|
|
5.2
|
|
|
|
4.1
|
|
|
|
4.1
|
|
Capital loss carryforward
|
|
|
(14.2
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other, net
|
|
|
1.0
|
|
|
|
(0.6
|
)
|
|
|
(0.3
|
)
|
Changes in valuation allowance
|
|
|
13.9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(403.6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective rate
|
|
|
40.9
|
%
|
|
|
38.5
|
%
|
|
|
(364.8
|
)%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2006, the company had U.S. Federal net
operating loss carryforwards (portions of which expire beginning
in 2008 through 2024) of approximately $360 million, a
U.S. capital loss carryforward (which expires in 2011) of
approximately $22 million and U.S. research and
experimental tax credit carryforwards of approximately
$2 million (portions of which expire in 2007 and 2008).
These carryforwards and tax credits are subject to certain
limitations and other restrictions. The U.S. capital loss
carryforward is related to an investment that was liquidated in
2006. The capital loss carryforward has been fully offset with a
valuation allowance due to the uncertainty of realization.
Until the fourth quarter of 2004, Orbital had recorded a
valuation allowance to fully reserve its net deferred tax assets
based on the companys assessment that the realization of
the net deferred tax assets did not meet the more likely
than not criterion under SFAS No. 109,
Accounting for Income Taxes.
As of
December 31, 2004 the company determined that based upon a
number of factors, including the companys cumulative
taxable income in recent years and expected profitability in
future years, substantially all of its net deferred tax assets
are more likely than not realizable through future
earnings. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2004 the company
reversed $214.1 million of its deferred income tax
valuation allowance and recorded (i) a tax benefit of
$158.5 million in the consolidated income statement,
(ii) a $39.7 million reduction in goodwill and
(iii) a $15.9 million increase to additional paid-in
capital. The portion of the reversal recorded as a reduction in
goodwill relates to valuation allowances established in prior
years in connection with business acquisitions. The portion of
the reversal recorded as an increase to additional paid-in
capital is primarily related to tax benefits associated with
stock option exercises in 2004 and prior years.
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|
|
6.
|
Commitments and Contingencies
|
Leases
Aggregate minimum commitments under non-cancelable operating
leases, primarily for office space and equipment rentals, at
December 31, 2006 were as follows
(in thousands)
:
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
14,090
|
|
2008
|
|
|
12,968
|
|
2009
|
|
|
11,837
|
|
2010
|
|
|
9,407
|
|
2011
|
|
|
9,218
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
32,459
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
89,979
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rent expense for 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $14.1 million,
$14.9 million and $15.0 million, respectively.
Litigation
In January 2007, two individuals, who allege that they are
shareholders of Orbital, filed substantially identical
derivative complaints in the Circuit Court for Loudoun County,
Virginia, against the companys current directors, former
directors and certain former executive officers. The derivative
complaints, which will be consolidated, claim, among other
things, breach of fiduciary duty in connection with certain of
our historical stock option grants and insider trading, and they
seek unspecified damages, equitable relief and an award of
attorneys fees. The company currently intends to seek
dismissal of the actions.
The company also is party to certain litigation or other legal
proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In the
opinion of management, the outcome of such legal matters will
not have a material adverse effect on the companys results
of operations or financial condition.
U.S. Government Contracts
The accuracy and appropriateness of costs charged to
U.S. government contracts are subject to regulation, audit
and possible disallowance by the Defense Contract Audit Agency
or other government agencies. Accordingly, costs billed or
billable to U.S. government customers are subject to
potential adjustment upon audit by such agencies.
Most of the companys U.S. government contracts are
funded incrementally on a
year-to
-year basis.
Changes in government policies, priorities or funding levels
through agency or program budget reductions by the
U.S. Congress or executive agencies could materially
adversely affect the companys financial condition or
results of operations. Furthermore, contracts with the
U.S. government may be terminated or suspended by the
U.S. government at any time, with or without cause. Such
contract suspensions or terminations could result in
unreimbursable expenses or charges or otherwise adversely affect
the companys financial condition and/or results of
operations.
In the second quarter of 2005, the U.S. government
commenced an investigation which the company believes is focused
on contracting matters related to certain U.S. government
launch vehicle programs. The company cannot predict whether the
government ultimately will conclude that there have been
violations of any federal contracting laws, policies or
procedures, or any other applicable laws. Should any such
violations be alleged or found, the company could face the
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possibility of criminal, civil and/or administrative penalties
depending on the nature of such violations.
|
|
7.
|
Stock Plans and Equity Transactions
|
For the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, the
company recorded a total of $8.0 million, $2.2 million
and $1.5 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation
expense and $2.6 million, $0.8 million and $0,
respectively, of related income tax benefit.
Stock Plans
The companys share-based incentive plans permit the
company to grant restricted stock units, restricted stock,
incentive or non-qualified stock options, and certain other
instruments to employees, directors, consultants and advisers of
the company. Restricted stock units and stock options generally
vest over three years and are not subject to any performance
criteria. Options expire no more than ten years following the
grant date. Shares issued under the plans upon option exercise
or stock unit conversion are generally issued from authorized
but previously unissued shares. As of December 31, 2006,
approximately 1.7 million shares of common stock were
available for grant under the plans.
The company also has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
(ESPP) whereby employees may purchase shares of
stock at the lesser of 85% of the fair market value of shares at
the beginning or the end of quarterly offering periods. As of
December 31, 2006, approximately 1.1 million shares of
common stock were available for purchase under the ESPP. During
the year ended December 31, 2006, compensation expense
associated with the ESPP was $0.6 million.
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Equity Transactions
The following tables summarize restricted stock unit and stock
option transactions during the last three years:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted Stock Units
|
|
|
Options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
Measurement Date
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
Units
|
|
|
Fair Value
|
|
|
Options
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2003
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
7,339,737
|
|
|
$
|
9.01
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,154,500
|
|
|
|
12.09
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,167,478
|
)
|
|
|
4.54
|
|
|
Forfeited/ Expired
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(284,222
|
)
|
|
|
20.18
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,042,537
|
|
|
|
9.80
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
745,000
|
|
|
|
12.11
|
|
|
|
97,500
|
|
|
|
10.73
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(477,488
|
)
|
|
|
5.94
|
|
|
Forfeited/ Expired
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(130,410
|
)
|
|
|
12.43
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2005
|
|
|
745,000
|
|
|
|
12.11
|
|
|
|
6,532,139
|
|
|
|
10.06
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
673,750
|
|
|
|
17.68
|
|
|
|
55,000
|
|
|
|
12.98
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,819,229
|
)
|
|
|
8.01
|
|
|
Vested
|
|
|
(246,680
|
)
|
|
|
12.10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
(30,347
|
)
|
|
|
13.94
|
|
|
|
(12,211
|
)
|
|
|
7.02
|
|
|
Expired
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(176,186
|
)
|
|
|
13.10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2006
|
|
|
1,141,723
|
|
|
$
|
15.34
|
|
|
|
4,579,513
|
|
|
$
|
10.81
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The fair value of the restricted stock units granted was based
on the closing market price of the companys common stock
on the measurement date of the award. During 2006, the total
grant date fair value of restricted stock units that vested was
$3.0 million. As of December 31, 2006, the aggregate
intrinsic value of restricted stock units that are expected to
vest in the future was $21.1 million. In addition, as of
December 31, 2006, unrecognized compensation cost related
to unvested restricted stock units was $11.7 million, which
is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of
1.35 years.
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The following table summarizes stock options outstanding at
December 31, 2006:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding
|
|
|
Options Exercisable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
|
Average
|
|
Range of
|
|
|
Number
|
|
|
Contractual
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Number
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
Exercise Prices
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Term (Years)
|
|
|
Price
|
|
|
Exercisable
|
|
|
Price
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$1.30 - $5.79
|
|
|
|
1,517,669
|
|
|
|
5.48
|
|
|
$
|
4.82
|
|
|
|
1,517,669
|
|
|
$
|
4.82
|
|
|
5.80 - 12.05
|
|
|
|
1,537,434
|
|
|
|
6.13
|
|
|
|
9.77
|
|
|
|
1,523,268
|
|
|
|
9.77
|
|
|
12.06 - 43.31
|
|
|
|
1,524,410
|
|
|
|
2.84
|
|
|
|
17.82
|
|
|
|
1,469,410
|
|
|
|
18.00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$1.30 - $43.31
|
|
|
|
4,579,513
|
|
|
|
4.82
|
|
|
$
|
10.81
|
|
|
|
4,510,347
|
|
|
$
|
10.79
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During 2006, 2005 and 2004, the total intrinsic value of options
exercised (i.e., the difference between the market price on the
exercise date and the price paid by the employee to exercise the
options) was $15.7 million, $2.6 million and
$9.6 million, respectively, and the total amount of cash
received from the exercise of these options was
$14.7 million, $2.8 million and $5.3 million,
respectively.
As of December 31, 2006, the aggregate intrinsic value of
stock options that are fully vested or are expected to vest was
$34.9 million, and the weighted-average remaining
contractual term of stock options currently exercisable was
4.82 years. In addition, as of December 31, 2006,
there was less than $0.1 million of unrecognized
compensation cost related to unvested stock options. The vesting
period of stock options granted in 2006 is one year.
The total grant date fair value of stock options that were
granted during 2006 was $0.3 million. The fair value of
these options was estimated on the grant date using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model. The model utilizes certain
information, such as the interest rate on a risk-free security
maturing generally at the same time as the option being valued,
and requires certain assumptions, such as the expected amount of
time an option will be outstanding until it is exercised or it
expires and the volatility associated with the price of the
underlying shares of common stock, to calculate the fair value
of stock options granted. The company believes that this
valuation technique and the approach utilized to develop the
underlying assumptions are appropriate in calculating the fair
values of the companys stock options granted in 2006.
Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual
future events or the value ultimately realized by persons who
receive equity awards. The fair value of options granted during
2006 was estimated on the grant date with the following
assumptions:
|
|
|
|
|
Volatility
|
|
|
51
|
%
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
4.35
|
%
|
Weighted-average fair value per share at grant date
|
|
$
|
6.11
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
|
|
|
Expected life of options (years)
|
|
|
4.5
|
|
60
For 2005 and 2004, the company used the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model to determine the pro forma impact under
SFAS No. 123 on the companys net income and
earnings per share. This information and the assumptions used
are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Volatility
|
|
|
57
|
%
|
|
|
64
|
%
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
3.71
|
%
|
|
|
3.06
|
%
|
Weighted-average fair value of options granted at market value
during the year
|
|
$
|
5.01
|
|
|
$
|
5.06
|
|
Weighted-average fair value of options granted below market
value during the year
|
|
$
|
4.41
|
|
|
$
|
5.55
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average expected life of options (years)
|
|
|
4.5
|
|
|
|
2.5-4.5
|
|
The following table illustrates the effect on 2005 and
2004 net income and earnings per share if the company had
applied the fair value recognition provisions of
SFAS No. 123
(in thousands, except per share
amounts)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income, as reported
|
|
$
|
27,849
|
|
|
$
|
201,135
|
|
Deduct: Net stock-based employee compensation expense determined
under fair value based method
|
|
|
(2,429
|
)
|
|
|
(7,293
|
)
|
Add: Net stock-based employee compensation expense determined
under APB No. 25
|
|
|
224
|
|
|
|
812
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma net income
|
|
$
|
25,644
|
|
|
$
|
194,654
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic as reported
|
|
$
|
0.51
|
|
|
$
|
4.05
|
|
|
Basic pro forma
|
|
$
|
0.47
|
|
|
$
|
3.92
|
|
|
Diluted as reported
|
|
$
|
0.45
|
|
|
$
|
3.10
|
|
|
Diluted pro forma
|
|
$
|
0.41
|
|
|
$
|
3.00
|
|
In October 2005, the company modified 348,793 of its unvested
stock options that were previously awarded to the companys
employees with an exercise price greater than $11.28, such that
the stock options became fully vested on that date. The
companys stock price was $11.28 on the date of the
modification. The primary purpose of this vesting acceleration
was to eliminate approximately $400,000 in compensation expense
that the company would have recognized in its consolidated
income statement after the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R)
on January 1, 2006.
Warrants
As of December 31, 2006, the company had no common stock
warrants outstanding.
During 2006 and 2005, common stock warrant exercises consisted
solely of the exercise of warrants originally issued in August
2002 to purchase up to approximately 16.5 million shares of
the companys common stock. Each warrant was exercisable
for up to 122.23 shares of Orbitals common stock at
an exercise price of $3.86 per share for a period of four
years from the date of their issuance. All of these warrants
were exercised prior to their 2006 expiration date.
61
During 2004, 2.4 million common stock warrants with a
$4.82 per share exercise price that had originally been
issued in 2001 were exercised. The warrants expired on
August 31, 2004. The company received $11.4 million of
proceeds from the warrant exercises during 2004. A total of
2.1 million warrants expired unexercised.
Stockholder Rights Plan
In October 1998, the company adopted a stockholder rights plan
in which preferred stock purchase rights were granted as a
dividend at the rate of one right for each share of common stock
to stockholders of record on November 13, 1998. The plan is
designed to deter coercive or unfair takeover tactics. The
rights become exercisable only if a person or group in the
future becomes the beneficial owner of 15% or more of
Orbitals common stock or announces a tender or exchange
offer that would result in its ownership of 15% or more of the
companys common stock. The rights are generally redeemable
by Orbitals Board of Directors at a redemption price of
$0.005 per right and expire on October 31, 2008.
Securities Repurchase Transactions
In April 2006 and 2005, the companys Board of Directors
authorized the purchase of up to $50 million of the
companys outstanding debt and equity securities over a
12-month
period. Under
these securities purchase programs, the company repurchased and
retired approximately 1.1 million shares of its common
stock at a cost of $16.2 million during 2006 and
3.2 million shares of its common stock at a cost of
$34.6 million during 2005. As of December 31, 2006,
$45.4 million of repurchases were authorized through April
2007.
In December 2006, the company repurchased 2.7 million
shares of its common stock for $50 million in connection
with a financing transaction (see Note 4).
|
|
8.
|
Employee Benefit Plans
|
At December 31, 2006, the company had a defined
contribution plan (the Plan) generally covering all
full-time employees. Company contributions to the Plan are made
based on certain plan provisions and at the discretion of the
Board of Directors. The company made cash contributions of
$9.2 million, $8.7 million and $8.1 million
during 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
At December 31, 2006, the company had two overfunded
defined benefit plans that were frozen upon acquisition in a
1994 business combination. As of December 31, 2006 and
2005, the company had recorded a $5.4 million and
$5.0 million asset, respectively, in other non-current
assets related to the pension plans. The adoption of
SFAS No. 158,
Employers Accounting for
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement
Plans an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87,
88, 106, and 132(R)
at December 31, 2006 did not
have a material impact on the company. The full overfunded
amount at December 31, 2006 was equal to the
pension-related asset recorded as of that date. The plans are
not significant to the accompanying consolidated financials
statements taken as a whole, and accordingly, additional related
disclosures are omitted from these notes to the consolidated
financial statements.
The company has a deferred compensation plan for senior managers
and executive officers. At December 31, 2006 and 2005,
liabilities related to this plan totaling $6.1 million and
$5.2 million, respectively, were included in accrued
expenses.
62
|
|
9.
|
Summary of Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
|
The following is a summary of selected quarterly financial data
for the previous two years
(in thousands, except per share
data).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarters Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31
|
|
|
June 30
|
|
|
Sept. 30
|
|
|
Dec. 31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
192,137
|
|
|
$
|
196,974
|
|
|
$
|
197,812
|
|
|
$
|
215,838
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
37,828
|
|
|
|
38,161
|
|
|
|
37,823
|
|
|
|
44,579
|
|
Income from operations
|
|
|
15,857
|
|
|
|
16,574
|
|
|
|
15,087
|
|
|
|
20,402
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
8,790
|
|
|
|
9,799
|
|
|
|
8,515
|
|
|
|
7,780
|
|
Basic income per share
|
|
|
0.16
|
|
|
|
0.17
|
|
|
|
0.14
|
|
|
|
0.13
|
|
Diluted income per share
|
|
|
0.14
|
|
|
|
0.16
|
|
|
|
0.14
|
|
|
|
0.12
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
167,149
|
|
|
$
|
177,403
|
|
|
$
|
159,324
|
|
|
$
|
199,574
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
27,811
|
|
|
|
32,485
|
|
|
|
30,113
|
|
|
|
34,277
|
|
Income from operations
|
|
|
12,066
|
|
|
|
14,584
|
|
|
|
12,170
|
|
|
|
13,637
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
6,051
|
|
|
|
7,515
|
|
|
|
6,766
|
|
|
|
7,517
|
|
Basic income per share
|
|
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
0.14
|
|
|
|
0.13
|
|
|
|
0.14
|
|
Diluted income per share
|
|
|
0.10
|
|
|
|
0.12
|
|
|
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
0.12
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
In December 2006 the company recorded a $10.4 million
pretax debt extinguishment charge ($6.3 million after tax)
related to the repurchase of notes payable in connection with
the financing transaction described in Note 4. In addition,
the company recorded a $1.6 million gain (pretax and after
tax) in the fourth quarter of 2006 in connection with the
liquidation of an investment that had been written off in 1999.
|
63
ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FORM 10-K FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND
2004
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charged/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at
|
|
|
Charged to
|
|
|
Credited to
|
|
|
|
Balance
|
|
|
|
Start of
|
|
|
Costs and
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
At End of
|
|
Description
|
|
Period
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
Accounts
|
|
Deductions
|
|
|
Period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
$
|
187
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(10
|
)
|
|
$
|
177
|
|
|
Allowance for obsolete inventory
|
|
|
2,833
|
|
|
|
156
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,989
|
|
|
Deferred income tax valuation allowance
|
|
|
246,437
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(242,451
|
)
|
|
|
3,986
|
|
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
177
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(62
|
)
|
|
|
115
|
|
|
Allowance for obsolete inventory
|
|
|
2,989
|
|
|
|
233
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,602
|
)
|
|
|
620
|
|
|
Deferred income tax valuation allowance
|
|
|
3,986
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(797
|
)
|
|
|
3,189
|
|
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
115
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
115
|
|
|
Allowance for obsolete inventory
|
|
|
620
|
|
|
|
239
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(41
|
)
|
|
|
818
|
|
|
Deferred income tax valuation allowance
|
|
|
3,189
|
|
|
|
8,189
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,378
|
|
64
|
|
Item 9.
|
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure
|
None.
|
|
Item 9A.
|
Controls and Procedures
|
Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls
and Procedures and Changes in Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the
participation of our management, including our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Rules
13a-15(e)
and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and
procedures were effective. There has been no change in our
internal control over financial reporting during our most recent
fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting.
Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term
is defined in
Rule
13a-15(f)
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Under
the supervision and with the participation of our management,
including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our
internal control over financial reporting based on the framework
in
Internal Control Integrated Framework
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission. Our internal control over financial
reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. Because of its inherent limitations,
internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions
or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures
may deteriorate.
Based on our evaluation under the framework in
Internal
Control Integrated Framework,
management
concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of December 31, 2006. Managements
assessment of the effectiveness of the companys internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006
has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent
registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report
which is included herein.
|
|
Item 9B.
|
Other Information
|
None.
PART III
|
|
Item 10.
|
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate
Governance
|
The information required by this Item is included under the
captions Executive Officers of the Registrant in
Part I above and under the captions
Proposal 1 Election of
Directors Directors to be Elected at the 2007
Meeting, Directors Whose Terms Expire in
2008, Directors Whose Terms Expire in 2009,
Corporate Governance Code of Business Conduct
and Ethics,
65
Information Concerning the Board and Its
Committees Our Committees and Other
Matters Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership
Reporting Compliance in our definitive proxy statement to
be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A on or about
March 12, 2007 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
Item 11.
|
Executive Compensation
|
The information required by this Item is included under the
captions Executive Compensation Compensation
Discussion and Analysis, Human Resources and
Compensation Committee Report, Summary Compensation
Table, Grants of Plan-Based Awards,
Additional Information with Respect to the Summary Compensation
Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table,
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End, Option
Exercises and Stock Vested, Pension
Benefits, Nonqualified Deferred
Compensation, Potential Payments Upon Termination or
Change of Control, Compensation Committee Interlocks
and Insider Participation and Information Concerning
the Board and Its Committees Director
Compensation in our definitive proxy statement to be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A on or about March 12, 2007
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 12.
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management and Related Stockholder Matters
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our
equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2006:
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Number of Securities
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Remaining Available for
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Number of Securities
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Weighted-Average
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Future Issuance Under
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to be Issued
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Exercise Price
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Equity Compensation
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Upon Exercise of
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of Outstanding
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Plans (excluding
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Outstanding Options,
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Options, Warrants
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securities reflected
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Plan Category
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Warrants and Rights
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and Rights
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in first column)
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Plans Approved by Security
Holders
(1)
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441,619
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$
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25.92
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1,057,818
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Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Security
Holders
(2)
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4,137,894
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9.20
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601,763
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Total
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4,579,513
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$
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10.81
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1,659,581
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(1)
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The equity compensation plans approved by our stockholders
include our 1990 Stock Option Plan, our 1997 Stock Option and
Incentive Plan (1997 Option Plan) and our 2005 Stock
Incentive Plan (2005 Stock Plan). A subsequent
amendment in 1998 to the 1997 Option Plan increasing the total
number of authorized shares thereunder to 3,200,000 also was
approved by our stockholders. For purposes of reporting on the
options outstanding under the 1997 Option Plan, we have assumed
that all 3,200,000 shares approved by stockholders were issued
during 1997 and 1998. The 2005 Stock Plan has a maximum of
2,500,000 shares available for issuance, subject to adjustment
upon the occurrence of certain events. The share numbers shown
in this row do not include shares that may be issued under the
companys 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which
currently has approximately 1,099,948 shares available for
issuance, and
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do not include 1,141,723 shares
subject to outstanding restricted stock and restricted stock
unit awards.
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(2)
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As permitted by the then
applicable rules of the NYSE, in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, we
amended the 1997 Option Plan to increase the number of
securities available for issuance under that plan by 1,800,000,
1,800,000, 1,800,000 and 2,000,000 shares, respectively, without
seeking the approval of our stockholders. The 1997 Option Plan
provides for awards of incentive or non-qualified stock options
and shares of restricted stock and stock units to employees,
directors, consultants and advisers of the company and its
subsidiaries without giving effect to any exercises or
cancellations. Under the terms of the 1997 Option Plan, options
may not be issued at less than 100% of the fair market value of
the companys common stock on the date of grant. Options
expire no more than 10 years following the grant date.
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The information required by this Item is also included under the
caption Ownership of Common Stock in our definitive
proxy statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A on
or about March 12, 2007 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Item 13.
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and
Director Independence
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The information required by this Item is included under the
caption Information Concerning the Board and Its
Committees Related Person Transactions
Policy, Director Independence in our
definitive proxy statement to be filed pursuant to
Regulation 14A on or about March 12, 2007 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 14.
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Principal Accounting Fees and Services
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The information required by this Item is included under the
caption Other Matters Fees of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm, Pre-Approval of
Audit and Non-Audit Services in our definitive proxy
statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A on or
about March 12, 2007 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
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PART IV
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Item 15.
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Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule
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(a) Documents filed as part of this Report:
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The following financial statements, together with the report of
independent registered public accounting firm, are filed as a
part of this report:
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A. Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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B. Consolidated Income Statements
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C. Consolidated Balance Sheets
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D. Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity
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E. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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F. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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2.
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Financial Statement Schedule
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The following additional financial data are transmitted with
this report and should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements contained herein. Schedules
other than those listed below have been omitted because they are
inapplicable or are not required.
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Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
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A complete listing of exhibits required is given in the
Exhibit Index that precedes the exhibits filed with this
report.
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(b) See Item 15(a)(3) of this report.
(c) See Item 15(a)(2) of this report.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
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Dated: March 1, 2007
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ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/
David W. Thompson
David
W. Thompson
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
date indicated.
Dated: March 1, 2007
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Signature:
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Title:
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/s/
David W. Thompson
David
W. Thompson
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Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer, Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
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/s/
James R. Thompson
James
R. Thompson
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Vice Chairman, President and Chief
Operating Officer, Director
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/s/
Garrett E. Pierce
Garrett
E. Pierce
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Vice Chairman and Chief
Financial Officer, Director
(Principal Financial Officer)
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/s/
N. Paul Brost
N.
Paul Brost
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Senior Vice President, Finance
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/s/
Hollis M. Thompson
Hollis
M. Thompson
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Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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/s/
Edward F. Crawley
Edward
F. Crawley
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Director
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/s/
Daniel J. Fink
Daniel
J. Fink
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Director
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/s/
Lennard A. Fisk
Lennard
A. Fisk
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Director
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/s/
Robert M. Hanisee
Robert
M. Hanisee
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Director
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/s/
Robert J. Hermann
Robert
J. Hermann
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Director
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/s/
Ronald T. Kadish
Ronald
T. Kadish
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Director
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/s/
Janice I. Obuchowski
Janice
I. Obuchowski
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Director
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/s/
James G. Roche
James
G. Roche
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Director
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/s/
Frank L. Salizzoni
Frank
L. Salizzoni
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Director
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/s/
Harrison H. Schmitt
Harrison
H. Schmitt
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Director
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/s/
Scott L. Webster
Scott
L. Webster
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Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report. Where
such filing is made by incorporation by reference to a
previously filed statement or report, such statement or report
is identified in parentheses.
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Exhibit
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Number
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Description of Exhibit
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3
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.1
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Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 4.1 to the companys Registration Statement on
Form S-3 (File Number 333-08769) filed and effective on July 25,
1996).
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3
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.2
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Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 to the companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended June 30, 2005).
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3
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.3
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Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, dated April 29, 1997 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.3 to the companys Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998).
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3
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.4
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Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, dated April 30, 2003 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.4 to the companys Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003).
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3
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.5
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Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series B
Junior Participating Preferred Stock, dated November 2, 1998
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to the companys
Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on November 2, 1998).
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4
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.1
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Form of Certificate of Common Stock (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 4.1 to the companys Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (File Number 33-33453) filed on February 9, 1990 and
effective on April 24, 1990).
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4
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.2
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Indenture dated as of December 13, 2006, by and between Orbital
Sciences Corporation and The Bank of New York, as Trustee
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the companys
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 13, 2006).
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4
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.3
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Form of 2.4375% Convertible Senior Subordinated Note due 2027
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the companys
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 13, 2006).
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4
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.4
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Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December 13, 2006, by
and among Orbital Sciences Corporation, Wachovia Capital
Markets, LLC and Banc of America Securities LLC (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the companys Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on December 13, 2006).
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4
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.5
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Rights Agreement dated as of October 22, 1998, by and between
Orbital Sciences Corporation and BankBoston N.A., as Rights
Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the
companys Report on Form 8-A filed on November 2, 1998).
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4
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.6
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Form of Rights Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3 to the companys Report on Form 8-A filed on November 2,
1998).
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10
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.1
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Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 29,
2004, by and among Orbital Sciences Corporation, Bank of
America, N.A., as administrative agent, Wachovia Bank, National
Association, as documentation agent, and the other parties
thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2004).
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Exhibit
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Number
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Description of Exhibit
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10
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.2
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First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated
as of June 1, 2006, by and among Orbital Sciences Corporation,
Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, Wachovia Bank,
National Association, as documentation agent, and the other
parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 30, 2006).
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10
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.3
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Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated
as of December 7, 2006, by and among Orbital Sciences
Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent,
Wachovia Bank, National Association, as documentation agent, and
the other parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.4 to the companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed
on December 13, 2006).
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10
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.4
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Amended and Restated Security Agreement dated as of December 29,
2004, by and between Orbital Sciences Corporation, Bank of
America, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the companys Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004).
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10
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.5
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Lease Agreement dated as of May 18, 1999, by and between Boston
Properties Limited Partnership and Orbital Sciences Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2001).
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10
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.6
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Lease Agreement dated as of April 5, 1999, by and between Boston
Properties Limited Partnership and Orbital Sciences Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2001).
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10
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.7
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Lease Agreement dated as of December 1, 1999, by and between
Boston Properties Limited Partnership and Orbital Sciences
Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to
the companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2001).
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10
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.8
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Sale/Leaseback Agreement dated as of September 29, 1989, by and
among Corporate Property Associates 8, L.P., Corporate Property
Associates 9, L.P. and Space Data Corporation (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the companys Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (File Number 33-33453) filed on
February 9, 1990).
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10
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.9
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First Amendment to Sale/Leaseback Agreement dated as of December
27, 1990, by and among Corporate Property Associates 8, L.P.,
Corporate Property Associates 9, L.P. and Space Data Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2.1 to the
companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1991).
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10
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.10
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Orbital Sciences Corporation 1990 Stock Option Plan, restated as
of April 27, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.1
to the companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 1995).*
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10
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.11
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Orbital Sciences Corporation 1997 Stock Option and Incentive
Plan, amended as of April 27, 2006 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the companys Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006).*
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10
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.12
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Orbital Sciences Corporation 2005 Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
May 2, 2005).*
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10
|
.13
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Orbital Sciences Corporation Nonqualified Management Deferred
Compensation Plan, amended and restated as of January 1,
2005 (transmitted herewith).*
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Exhibit
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Number
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Description of Exhibit
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10
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.14
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Executive Relocation Agreement dated as of August 7, 2003, by
and between Orbital Sciences Corporation and Ronald J. Grabe,
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Launch Systems
Group (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 2003).*
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10
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.15
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First Amendment to Executive Relocation Agreement dated as of
April 28, 2005, by and between Orbital Sciences Corporation and
Ronald J. Grabe, Executive Vice President and General Manager,
Launch Systems Group (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4
to the companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
May 2, 2005).*
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10
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.16
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Employment Offer Letter dated as of July 28, 2006, from Orbital
Sciences Corporation to Carl A. Marchetto, Executive Vice
President and General Manager, Space Systems Group (transmitted
herewith).*
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10
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.17
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Executive Employment Agreement dated as of August 9, 2000, by
and between Orbital Sciences Corporation and Garrett E. Pierce
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the companys
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 2000).*
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10
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.18
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Executive Employment and Change of Control Agreement dated as of
August 9, 2000, by and between Orbital Sciences Corporation and
Garrett E. Pierce (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to
the companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended September 30, 2000).*
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10
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.19
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Supplemental Employment Agreement dated as of July 19, 2002, by
and between Orbital Sciences Corporation and Garrett E. Pierce
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the companys
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
2002).*
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10
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.20
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Form of Director and Executive Officer Indemnification Agreement
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the
companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1998).*
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10
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.21
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Form of Executive Employment Agreement (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the companys Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003).*
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10
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.22
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Purchase Contract dated as of March 27, 2002, by and between
Orbital Sciences Corporation and The Boeing Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the companys
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended March 31,
2003).**
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10
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.23
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Amendment dated as of January 13, 2005, to Purchase Contract by
and between Orbital Sciences Corporation and The Boeing Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the
companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2004).
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10
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.24
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Amendment dated as of January 18, 2006, to Purchase Contract by
and between Orbital Sciences Corporation and The Boeing Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the
companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2005).
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10
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.25
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Amendment dated as of February 5, 2007, to Purchase Contract by
and between Orbital Sciences Corporation and The Boeing Company
(transmitted herewith).
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10
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.26
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Form of Executive Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under the
1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.23 to the companys Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004).*
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Exhibit
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Number
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Description of Exhibit
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10
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.27
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Form of Non-Employee Director Nonstatutory Stock Option
Agreement under the 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the
companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2004).*
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10
|
.28
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Form of Director Restricted Stock Agreement (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the companys Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004).*
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10
|
.29
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Form of Non-Employee Director Stock Unit Agreement under the
1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (transmitted herewith).*
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10
|
.30
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Form of Stock Unit Agreement under the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the companys
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2005).*
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10
|
.31
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|
Form of Stock Unit Agreement under the 1997 Stock Option and
Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the
companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2005).*
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10
|
.32
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Non-Employee Director Compensation Program (transmitted
herewith).*
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12
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Statement re Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(transmitted herewith).
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23
|
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Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (transmitted herewith).
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31
|
.1
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Certification of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant
to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Sec.
1350) (transmitted herewith).
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31
|
.2
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Certification of Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18
U.S.C. Sec. 1350) (transmitted herewith).
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32
|
.1
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|
Written Statement of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18
U.S.C. Section 1350) (transmitted herewith).
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32
|
.2
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|
Written Statement of Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18
U.S.C. Section 1350) (transmitted herewith).
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*
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Management Contract or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement.
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**
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Certain portions of this Exhibit were omitted by means of
redacting a portion of the text in accordance with
Rule
0-6
of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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Exhibit
10.16
David
W. Thompson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
28 July 2006
Mr. Carl A. Marchetto
[Address Redacted]
Dear Carl:
This letter confirms my verbal invitation to you to join Orbital Sciences Corporation as Executive
Vice President and General Manager of our Space Systems Group, and outlines the compensation and
benefits package that 1 propose. As we discussed, in this position you would report directly to me
and be based at the companys headquarters in Dulles, VA.
Your compensation package would consist of several elements. Your annual salary in 2006 would be
$350,000, paid on a bi-weekly basis. You would be eligible for the first regular salary adjustment
in January 2007. In addition, you would participate in Orbitals management incentive plan (MIP),
which provides for an annual target bonus equal to 50% of your base salary. MIP bonuses are paid in
cash in February or March of each year, based on individual, operating group and company
performance in the preceding year. Since you would be joining Orbital part of the way through 2006,
your MIP bonus for this year would be prorated at 50%.
As part of a long-term incentive program, you would also be granted 50,000 initial stock units when
you join the company; the first 25,000 units would vest at one year of employment and the second
25,000 units would vest at two years of employment. This grant would be made under Orbitals 1997
Stock Option and Incentive Plan and would be subject to the terms of our standard Stock Unit
Agreement. In subsequent years, you would be eligible for a target grant of 25,000 stock units when
grants are issued to Orbital employees, with a vesting schedule in accordance with the terms of the
future grant. Upon each vesting date, we will withhold the number of shares equivalent to your tax
withholding obligations. Our Stock Unit Agreement form and a copy of the Stock Option and Incentive
Plan are enclosed.
Orbital will also provide you with a signing incentive in the amount of $200,000, less applicable
withholding taxes, payable no later than 14 days from the date you start work. In the event that
your employment with the company terminates prior to your second anniversary for any reason other
than disability, death or good reason (as defined in your Executive Change of Control Agreement),
then you will be obligated to repay a portion of the bonus as follows:
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If you leave during your first year of employment
|
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$
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100,000
|
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If you leave during your second year of employment
|
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$
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100,000
|
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In addition, Orbital will provide reimbursement for reasonable moving and relocation
expenses in accordance with the enclosed Executive Relocation Policy. Please note that certain
relocation expenses are considered to be income by the Internal Revenue Service and, as such,
Orbital is required to withhold Federal income, FICA, and state and local taxes on them. However,
the company will make you tax neutral by grossing up the appropriate amounts based on your
Orbital earnings.
Orbital Sciences
Corporation
21839 Atlantic Boulevard, Dulles, Virginia
20166
703-406-5000
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Mr. Carl A. Marchetto
28 July 2006
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To assist you during the transitionary period before your family moves to the Dulles area,
Orbital will reimburse you for airfare (coach/economy class) to travel to your home in Victor,
New York on weekends for a period of up to one year.
You will be eligible to participate in all company-sponsored benefit programs. To supplement our
standard composite leave accrual of 15 days per year, you will receive five days of other paid
leave per year, for the first two years of your employment. When you have completed two years of
employment, you will accrue composite leave at the regular rate of 20 days per year and your
other paid leave eligibility wilt end. In addition, you will be eligible for Executive Life
Insurance (two times base salary up to $1,500,000) and Executive Long-Term Disability Insurance
(a non-taxable benefit of up to $20,000 per month) coverage.
You may also take advantage of Orbitals nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Under this
plan, you have the opportunity to defer the payment of a portion of your annual compensation,
and thereby also defer the income tax applicable to that compensation, and to offset the
government-imposed limitations on qualified retirement plan benefits. Further, you will be
covered by an Executive Change of Control Agreement that would provide for a severance package
of two years of salary and applicable annual bonuses under certain circumstances. A copy of this
agreement is enclosed.
This offer is contingent on the successful completion of a limited background investigation,
which I expect we will conclude by early next week. The company is flexible relating to your
schedule for starting work, but I would hope a date on or about September 1
st
would
be feasible.
Carl, I am very excited about the prospects of your joining the company and contributing to our
business success. I look forward to working with you to create an even brighter future for
Orbital and its shareholders. If the terms of this offer are acceptable to you, please .sign in
the space below and return this letter to me.
With best regards,
David W. Thompson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Enclosures:
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Stock Unit Agreement
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1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan
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Executive Relocation Agreement
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Form Executive Change of Control Agreement
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ACCEPTANCE:
I accept this offer of employment and agree to the terms above.
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/s/
Carl
A. Marchetto
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8-8-2006
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Carl A. Marchetto
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ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
1997 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Orbital Sciences Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the Company), hereby grants stock
units (Stock Units) relating to shares of its common stock, $.01 par value (the Stock), to the
individual named below as the Grantee. This grant of stock units is conditioned upon the Grantees
acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth in this Stock Unit Agreement (the Agreement) and
in the Orbital Sciences Corporation 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the Plan), a copy of
which will be provided on request. The Plan will control in the event any provisions of this
Agreement should appear to be inconsistent with the terms of the Plan.
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Vesting Schedule:
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Attachment
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This is not a stock certificate or a negotiable instrument.
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ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
1997 STOCK
OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
The capitalized terms below shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Plan, unless otherwise
defined in this Agreement.
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Stock Unit
Transferability
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This grant is an award
of Stock Units in the number of
units set forth on the cover
sheet, subject to the vesting
conditions described below.
Your Stock Units may not be
transferred, assigned, pledged
or hypothecated, whether by
operation of law or otherwise,
nor may the Stock Units be made
subject to execution,
attachment or similar
process.
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Vesting
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Your Stock Unit grant
shall vest according to the
schedule set forth on the cover
sheet;
provided
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that
, you are
an employee or director of the
Company on the relevant vesting
dates. If your employment or
directorship (Service) is
terminated other than by reason
of death or Total Disability,
you will forfeit any Stock
Units in which you have not yet
become vested. If you die or
incur a Total Disability prior
to any of the relevant vesting
dates, then your interest in
the Stock Units will become
100% vested upon the date of
such event (the Accelerated
Vesting Date).
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Delivery of Stock
Pursuant to Stock
Units
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The shares of Stock
represented by this Agreement
shall be delivered to you, or
to your eligible beneficiary or
your estate on the vesting
dates set forth on the cover
sheet (the Vesting Dates) or
on the Accelerated Vesting
Date, as applicable;
provided
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that
, if your Service is
terminated other than by reason
of death, Total Disability or
Cause prior to any of the
Vesting Dates, you will instead
be delivered the vested portion
of the shares of Stock
represented by this Agreement.
If the Board determines that
you engaged in conduct that
would constitute Cause, then
you shall forfeit of all of
your Stock Units.
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Withholding
Taxes
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In the event that the
Company determines that any
federal, state, local or
foreign tax or withholding
payment is required relating to
this grant, the Company shall
cause an immediate forfeiture
of shares of Stock subject to
the Stock Units granted
pursuant to this Agreement in
an amount equal to the
withholding or other taxes
due.
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Retention
Rights
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This Agreement does not
give you the right to be
retained or employed by the
Company (or any Affiliates) in
any capacity.
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Stockholder Rights
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You do not have any of
the rights of a stockholder
with respect to the Stock Units
unless and until the Stock
relating to the Stock Units has
been delivered to you. You
will, however, be entitled to
receive, upon the Companys
payment of a cash dividend on
outstanding Stock, a cash
payment for each Stock Unit
that you hold as of the record
date for such dividend equal to
the per-share dividend paid on
the Stock.
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Adjustments
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In the event of a stock
split, a stock dividend or a
similar change in the Company
stock, the number of Stock
Units covered by this grant
will be adjusted (and rounded
down to the nearest whole
number) in accordance with the
terms of the Plan.
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Applicable Law
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This Agreement will be
interpreted and enforced under
the laws of the State of
Delaware, other than any
conflicts or choice of law rule
or principle that might
otherwise refer construction or
interpretation of this
Agreement to the substantive
law of another
jurisdiction.
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Consent to Electronic Delivery
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The Company may choose
to deliver certain statutory
materials relating to the Plan
in electronic form. By
accepting this grant you agree
that the Company may deliver
the Plan prospectus and the
Companys annual report to you
in an electronic format. If at
any time you would prefer to
receive paper copies of these
documents, as you are entitled
to receive, the Company would
be pleased to provide copies.
Please contact the Legal
Department to request paper
copies of these documents.
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The Plan
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The text of the Plan is
incorporated in this Agreement
by reference. This Agreement
and the Plan constitute the
entire understanding between
you and the Company regarding
this grant of Stock Units. Any
prior agreements, commitments
or negotiations concerning this
grant are superseded. The Plan
will control in the event any
provision of this Agreement
should appear to be
inconsistent with the terms of
the Plan.
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ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
1997 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
(as amended through April 27, 2006)
1.
PURPOSE OF PLAN
The purpose of this 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the Plan) is to advance the
interests of Orbital Sciences Corporation and its stockholders by enabling Orbital and
Participating Companies (as defined below) to attract and retain highly talented employees,
directors, consultants and advisers who are in a position to make significant contributions to the
success of Orbital, to reward them for their contributions to the success of Orbital, and to
encourage them, through stock ownership, to increase their proprietary interest in Orbital and
their personal interest in its continued success and progress.
The Plan provides for the award of Orbital stock options and Orbital common stock. Options
granted pursuant to the Plan may be incentive or nonstatutory stock options. Options granted
pursuant to the Plan shall be presumed to be nonstatutory options unless expressly designated as
incentive options at the time of grant.
2.
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Plan and related documents, the following definitions apply:
Award Agreement means the stock option agreement, restricted stock agreement, stock unit
agreement or other written agreement between Orbital and a Grantee that evidences and sets out the
terms and conditions of a Grant.
Board means the Board of Directors of the Company.
Committee means a committee of, and designated from time to time by resolution of the Board,
which shall consist of no fewer than two members of the Board, none of whom shall be an officer or
other salaried employee of the Company or any affiliate, and each of whom shall qualify in all
respects as a non-employee director within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act or
any successor rule or regulation. Commencing on the Effective Date, and until such time as the
Board shall determine otherwise, the Committee shall be the Human Resources and Nominating
Committee of the Board.
Company or Orbital means Orbital Sciences Corporation, a Delaware corporation, or any
successor thereof.
Effective Date means January 24, 1997.
Exchange Act means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Fair Market Value means the closing sale price of Stock on the national securities exchange
on which the Stock is then principally traded or, if that measure of price is not available, on a
composite index of such exchanges or, if that measure of price is not available, in a national
market system for securities on the date of the option grant (or such other date as is specified
herein). In the event that there are no sales of Stock on any such exchange or market on date of
the option grant (or such other date as is specified herein), the fair market value of Stock on the
date of the grant (or such other date as is specified herein) shall be deemed to be the closing
sales price on the next preceding day on which Stock was sold on any such exchange or market. In
the event that the Stock is not listed on any such market or exchange on the applicable date, a
reasonable valuation of the fair market value of the Stock on such date shall be made by the Board.
Grant means an award of an option, Restricted Stock or Stock Units under the Plan.
Grantee means a person who receives or holds an option, Restricted Stock or Stock Units
under the Plan.
I.R.C. means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as it may be amended from time to time.
Incentive Option means any option granted under the Plan intended to satisfy the
requirements under I.R.C. Section 422(b) as an incentive stock option.
Nonstatutory Option means any option granted under the Plan that does not qualify as an
Incentive Option.
Old Option Plans shall mean Orbitals 1990 Stock Option Plan and Orbitals 1990 Stock Option
Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
Option Termination Date is defined in Section ll(c) below.
Outside Director means a member of the Board who is not an officer or employee of the
Company.
Parent means a parent corporation as defined in I.R.C. Section 424(e).
Participating Company means the Company, any Parent of the Company, and any subsidiary
(as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) of the Company or its
Parent.
Plan means this 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.
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Restricted Stock means shares of Stock awarded to a Grantee pursuant to Section 13 hereof.
Stock means shares of the Companys authorized Common Stock, $.01 par value per share.
Stock Unit means a bookkeeping entry representing the equivalent of shares of Stock, awarded
to a Grantee pursuant to Section 13 hereof.
Subsidiary means a subsidiary corporation as defined in I.R.C. Section 424(f).
Terminating Transaction means any of the following events: (a) the dissolution or
liquidation of the Company; (b) a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company with one
or more other persons in which the Company is not the surviving corporation or becomes a subsidiary
of another corporation other than a corporation that was a Participating Company immediately prior
to such event; (c) a sale of substantially all the Companys assets to a person or entity other
than a corporation that was a Participating Company immediately prior to such event; or (d) a
person (or persons acting as a group or otherwise in concert) owning equity securities of the
Company that represent a majority or more of the aggregate voting power of all outstanding equity
securities of the Company. As used herein or elsewhere in this Plan, the word person shall mean
an individual, corporation, partnership, association or other person or entity, or any group of two
or more of the foregoing that have agreed to act together.
Total Disability means a total and permanent disability as defined in I.R.C. Section
22(e)(3).
3.
ADMINISTRATION OF PLAN
(a)
Administration by Board.
The Plan shall be administered by the Board.
The Board shall have authority, not inconsistent with the express provisions of the Plan, to:
(i) award Grants consisting of options, Restricted Stock and/or Stock Units to
such eligible persons as the Board may select;
(ii) determine the timing of Grants and the number of shares of Stock subject to
each Grant;
(iii) determine the terms and conditions of each Grant, including whether an option
is an Incentive Option or a Nonstatutory Option (consistent with the requirements of the
I.R.C.) and the nature and duration of any restriction or condition (or provision for lapse
thereof) relating to the vesting or forfeiture of a Grant;
(iv) adopt such rules and regulations as the Board may deem necessary or
appropriate to carry out the purposes of the Plan; and
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(v) interpret the provisions of the Plan and of any Grants made hereunder and
decide any questions and settle all controversies and disputes that may arise in connection
with the Plan.
All decisions, determinations, interpretations or other actions by the Board with respect to the
Plan shall be final, conclusive and binding on all persons, including the Company, Participating
Companies and Grantees and their respective legal representatives, their successors in interest and
permitted assigns and upon all other persons claiming by, through, under or against any of them.
(b)
Administration and Delegation by Committee.
The Board, in its sole
discretion, may delegate some or all of its powers with respect to the Plan to a Committee (in
which case references to the Board in this Plan shall be deemed to refer to the Committee, where
appropriate) except for interpreting or making changes to Section 9 or Section ll(b) and except
with respect to any grants to directors of the Company under Sections 8 and 13. The Committee, in
its sole discretion, may delegate to the Chairman, the President and the Chief Executive Officer,
or any of them, while any such officer is a member of the Board, authority to award Grants under
the Plan. Such authority shall be on such terms and conditions, and subject to such limitations, as
the Committee shall specify in its delegation of authority. Except to the extent otherwise
specified by the Committee in such delegation, the delegated authority to grant awards of options,
Restricted Stock and Stock Units shall include the power to:
(i) award Grants consisting of options, Restricted Stock and/or Stock Units, to such
eligible persons as the authorized officer may select;
(ii) determine the timing of Grants and the number of shares of Stock subject to each
award; and
(iii) determine the terms and conditions of each Grant, including whether an option is
an Incentive Option or a Nonstatutory Option (consistent with the requirements of the
I.R.C.) and the nature and duration of any restriction or condition (or provision for lapse
thereof) relating to the vesting or forfeiture of a Grant.
Except to the extent otherwise specified by the Committee in such delegation, the authority so
delegated shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the authority of the Committee to make
awards under the Plan.
4.
SHARES SUBJECT TO THE PLAN
(a)
Availability.
Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 4(c) below,
the maximum aggregate number of shares of Stock available for issuance under the Plan shall be
10,600,000.
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(b)
Reavailability of Options; Stock to be Delivered.
If any Stock covered by a
Grant is not purchased or is forfeited, or if a Grant otherwise terminates without delivery of
any
Stock subject thereto, then the number of shares of Stock so terminated or forfeited shall
again be
available for making Grants under the Plan. In the event that Stock that was previously issued
by
the Company is reacquired by the Company as part of the consideration received (in accordance
with Section 12(b) below) upon the subsequent exercise of an option, such reacquired Shares
shall again be available for the granting of options hereunder. Stock delivered under the Plan
shall be authorized but unissued shares or, at the Board s discretion, previously issued
Stock
acquired by the Company and held in its treasury. No fractional shares of Stock shall be
delivered under the Plan.
(c)
Changes in Stock.
In the event of a stock dividend, stock split or combination of
shares, exchange of shares, distribution payable in capital stock, recapitalization or other
change
in Orbitals capital stock, the number and kind of shares of Stock subject to Grants then
outstanding or subsequently awarded under the Plan, the exercise price of any outstanding
option, the maximum number of shares of Stock that may be delivered under the Plan, and other
relevant provisions shall be appropriately adjusted by the Board, so that the proportionate
interest
of the Grantee immediately following such event shall, to the extent practicable, be the same
as
immediately before such event.
5.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Plan shall be effective as of the Effective Date, subject to approval of the Plan within
one year of the Effective Date by Orbitals shareholders. Upon approval of the Plan by the
stockholders of Orbital as set forth above, all Grants made under the Plan on or after the
Effective Date shall be fully effective as if Orbitals stockholders had approved the Plan on the
Effective Date. If the stockholders fail to approve the Plan within one year of the Effective Date,
any Grants made hereunder shall be null and void and of no effect.
6.
AWARD AGREEMENT
Each Grant pursuant to the Plan shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement, to be executed by
Orbital and by the Grantee, in such form or forms as the Board shall from time to time approve.
Each Award Agreement evidencing a Grant of options shall specify whether such options are intended
to be Nonstatutory Options or Incentive Options.
7.
OPTION EXERCISE PRICE
The option exercise price for shares of Stock to be issued under the Plan shall be the Fair
Market Value of the Stock on the Grant date (or 110% of the Fair Market Value in the case of an
Incentive Option granted to a ten-percent shareholder).
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8.
DISCRETIONARY OPTION GRANTS.
Grants may be made under the Plan to any
employee or director of any Participating Company as the Board shall determine and designate
from time to time. Grants of options may be made under the Plan to any consultant or adviser to
any Participating Company whose participation in the Plan is determined by the Board to be in
the best interests of the Company and is so designated by the Board. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, grants to persons who are not employees of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary
of the Company shall not be Incentive Options.
9.
OUTSIDE DIRECTOR OPTION GRANTS
(a) [Reserved.]
(b)
Grants in Lieu of Annual Fee.
Each Outside Director shall be entitled to receive a
Nonstatutory Option to purchase a specified number of shares of Stock in lieu of his or her
annual Board retainer fee. Such specified number (i) shall be calculated by the Chief
Financial
Officer of the Company, using a Black-Scholes (or other generally accepted) valuation method
based on the Fair Market Value of the Stock on January 15 of the applicable year (or the next
business day, if January 15 falls on a weekend), assuming a ten-year option term and (ii)
shall be
adjusted upward by 10% to take into account the one-year vesting term. The exercise price of
such option shall be equal to the Fair Market Value of Shares on January 15 (or the next
business
day, if January 15 falls on a weekend), which shall also be the Grant date. Any Outside
Director
desiring to receive an option in lieu of cash shall notify the Company of this election, which
shall
be irrevocable, by submitting a written notice to the Corporate Secretary in accordance to
procedures as determined by the Board.
10.
LIMITATIONS ON GRANTS
(a)
Limitation on Shares of Stock Subject to Grants.
The maximum number of shares
of Stock subject to Options that can be awarded under the Plan to any person eligible for a
Grant
under Section 8 hereof is 1,200,000 shares of Stock during the first ten (10) calendar years
of the
Plan, and 100,000 per year thereafter. The per individual limitations described in this
paragraph shall be construed and applied consistent with the rules and regulations under
I.R.C.
Section 162(m).
(b)
Limitations on Incentive Options.
Incentive Options may only be granted to
employees of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company.
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11.
VESTING AND TERMINATION OF OPTIONS
(a)
Vesting of Discretionary Options.
Subject to the other provisions of this Section
11, Options granted pursuant to Section 8 shall vest and become exercisable at such time and
in
such installments as the Board shall provide in each individual Award Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may, in its sole discretion, accelerate the time at
which
all or any part of an option may be exercised.
(b)
Vesting of Outside Director Options.
Subject to the other provisions of this
Section 11, options granted under Section 9 shall become exercisable as to 100% of the Stock
covered thereby on the first anniversary of the Grant date.
(c)
Termination of Options.
All options shall expire and terminate on such date as
the Board shall determine (Option Termination Date), which in no event shall be later than
ten
(10) years from the date such option was granted. In the case of an Incentive Option granted
to a
ten-percent stockholder, the option shall not be exercisable after the expiration of five (5)
years
from the date such option was granted. Upon termination of an option or portion thereof, the
Grantee shall have no further right to purchase Stock pursuant to such option.
(d)
Termination of Employment or Service.
(i)
Termination of Employment or Directorship.
Upon the
termination of the employment or directorship of a Grantee with a Participating Company for any
reason other than for cause (pursuant to Section 14 below) or by reason of death or Total
Disability, all options that are not exercisable shall terminate on the employment/directorship
termination date. Options that are exercisable on the employment/directorship termination date
shall continue to be exercisable for (A) six (6) months following the employment/directorship
termination date (in the case of Nonstatutory Options), (B) three (3) months following the
employment termination date (in the case of Incentive Options), or (C) the Option Termination Date,
whichever occurs first. A Grantee who is an employee or director of a Participating Company shall
be deemed to have incurred a termination for purposes of this Section 11 (d)(i) if such
Participating Company ceases to be a Participating Company, unless such Grantee is an employee,
director, consultant or adviser of any other Participating Company.
(ii)
Service Termination.
In the case of an optionee who is
not an
employee or director of any Participating Company, provisions relating to the exercisability of
options following termination of service shall be specified in the award. If not so specified, all
options held by such optionee that are not then exercisable shall terminate upon termination of
service for any reason. Unless such termination was for cause (pursuant to Section 14 below),
options that are exercisable on the date the optionees service as a consultant or adviser
terminates shall continue to be exercisable for a period of six (6) months following the service
termination date (as defined in a consulting or similar agreement or as determined by the Board) or
the Option Termination Date, whichever occurs first.
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(e)
Rights in the Event of Death.
In the event that the employment and/or
directorship of an optionee with a Participating Company is terminated by reason of death, all
options that are not exercisable shall terminate on the date of death. Options that were
exercisable on the date prior to the optionees death may be exercised by the optionees
executor
or administrator or by the person or persons to whom the option is transferred by will or the
applicable laws of descent and distribution, at any time within the one-year period (or such
longer period as the Board may determine prior to the expiration of such one-year period)
beginning with the date of the optionees death, but in no event beyond the Option Termination
Date.
(f)
Rights in the Event of Total Disability.
In the event that the employment and/or
directorship of an optionee with a Participating Company is terminated by reason of Total
Disability, all options that are not exercisable shall terminate on the
employment/directorship
termination date. Options that were exercisable on the employment/directorship termination
date
may be exercised at any time within the one-year period (or such longer period as the Board
may
determine prior to the expiration of such one-year period) beginning with the commencement of
the optionees Total Disability (as determined by the Board) but in no event beyond the Option
Termination Date.
(g)
Leave of Absence.
An approved leave of absence shall not constitute a
termination of employment under the Plan. An approved leave of absence shall mean an absence
approved pursuant to the policy of a Participating Company for military leave, sick leave, or
other bona fide leave, not to exceed ninety (90) days or, if longer, as long as the employees
right
to re-employment is guaranteed by contract, statute or the policy of a Participating Company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall an approved leave of absence extend an option
beyond the Option Termination Date.
12.
EXERCISE OF OPTIONS; NON-TRANSFERABILITY
(a)
Exercise of Options.
Vested options may be exercised, in whole or in part, by
giving written notice of exercise to the Company, which notice shall specify the number of
shares
of Stock to be purchased and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the purchase price in
accordance with Section 12(b) below and the full amount of any federal and state withholding
and other employment taxes applicable to such person as a result of such exercise. No shares
of
Stock shall be issued until full payment of the purchase price and applicable withholding tax
has
been made. Until the issuance of stock certificates, no right to vote or receive dividends or
any
other rights as a stockholder shall exist with respect to optioned shares notwithstanding the
exercise of the option.
(b)
Payment.
Full payment of the purchase price for the Stock as to which an option
is being exercised shall be made (i) in United States dollars in cash or by check in a form
satisfactory to the Company, (ii) at the Grantees election, and subject to discretion of the
Board,
through delivery of Shares having a Fair Market Value on the day immediately preceding the day
notice of exercise is received by the Company equal to the cash exercise price of the option,
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in accordance with a so-called cashless exercise plan established with a securities brokerage firm,
or (iv) by any combination of the permissible forms of payment.
(c)
Non-Transferability of Options.
Except as the Board may otherwise determine,
no option may be transferred other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and
during an optionees lifetime an option may be exercised only by the Grantee.
13.
RESTRICTED STOCK AND STOCK UNITS
(a)
Grant of Restricted Stock or Stock Units.
The Board may from time to time grant
Restricted Stock or Stock Units to certain employees and directors of a Participating Company,
subject to such restrictions, conditions and other terms, if any, as the Board may determine.
(b)
Restrictions.
At the time a Grant of Restricted Stock or Stock Units is made, the
Board may establish a period of time (the Restricted Period) during which a Grantees right
to
all or a portion of such Restricted Stock or Stock Units shall vest over time, subject to
certain
terms and conditions. Each Grant of Restricted Stock or Stock Units may be subject to a
different Restricted Period. The Board may, in its sole discretion, at the time a Grant of
Restricted Stock or Stock Units is made, prescribe forfeiture or vesting conditions in
addition to
or other than the expiration of the Restricted Period. The Board also may, in its sole
discretion,
shorten or terminate the Restricted Period or waive any other restrictions applicable to all
or a
portion of the Restricted Stock or Stock Units. Restricted Stock and Stock Units may not be
sold, transferred, assigned, pledged or otherwise encumbered or disposed of during the
Restricted
Period or prior to the satisfaction of any other restrictions prescribed by the Board with
respect to
such Restricted Stock or Stock Units.
(c)
Restricted Stock Certificates.
Orbital shall issue, in the name of each Grantee to
whom Restricted Stock has been granted, stock certificates representing the total number of
shares of Restricted Stock granted to the Grantee. The Secretary of Orbital shall hold such
certificates for the Grantees benefit until such time as the restrictions lapse or the
Restricted
Stock is forfeited to Orbital.
(d)
Rights of Holders of Restricted Stock.
Unless the Board otherwise provides in an
Award Agreement, holders of Restricted Stock shall have the right to vote such Stock and the
right to receive any dividends declared or paid with respect to such Stock. The Board may
provide that any dividends paid on Restricted Stock must be reinvested in Stock, which may or
may not be subject to the same vesting conditions and restrictions applicable to such
Restricted
Stock. All distributions, if any, received by a Grantee with respect to Restricted Stock as a
result
of any stock split, stock dividend, combination of shares, or other similar transaction shall
be
subject to the restrictions applicable to the original Grant.
(e)
Rights of Holders of Stock Units.
Unless the Board otherwise provides in an
Award Agreement, holders of Stock Units shall have no rights as stockholders of the Company.
The Board may provide in an Award Agreement evidencing a grant of Stock Units that the holder
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of such Stock Units shall be entitled to receive, upon the Companys payment of a cash dividend on
its outstanding Stock, a cash payment for each Stock Unit held equal to the per-share dividend paid
on the Stock. Such Award Agreement may also provide that such cash payment will be deemed
reinvested in additional Stock Units at a price per unit equal to the Fair Market Value of a share
of Stock on the date that such dividend is paid. A holder of Stock Units shall have no rights other
than those of a general creditor of the Company. Stock Units represent an unfunded and unsecured
obligation of the Company, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Award Agreement.
(f)
Termination of Employment.
Upon termination of the employment/directorship
of a Grantee with Orbital, other than by reason of death or Total Disability, any Restricted
Stock
or Stock Units held by such Grantee that has not vested, or with respect to which all
applicable
restrictions and conditions have not lapsed, shall immediately be deemed forfeited, unless the
Board, in its discretion, determines otherwise. Upon forfeiture of Restricted Stock or Stock
Units, the Grantee shall have no further rights with respect to such Grant, including but not
limited to any right to vote Restricted Stock or any right to receive dividends with respect
to
shares of Restricted Stock or Stock Units.
(g)
Rights in the Event of Total Disability or Death.
The rights of a Grantee with
respect to Restricted Stock or Stock Units in the event such Grantee terminates
employment/directorship with Orbital by reason of Total Disability or death shall be
determined
by the Board at the time of Grant.
(h)
Delivery of Stock and Payment Therefor.
Upon the expiration or termination
of the Restricted Period and the satisfaction of any other conditions prescribed by the Board, the
restrictions applicable to shares of Restricted Stock or Stock Units settled in Stock shall lapse,
and, unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement, a stock certificate for such shares shall be
delivered, free of all such restrictions, to the Grantee or the Grantees beneficiary or estate, as
the case may be.
14.
FORFEITURE CONDITIONS.
The Board may provide in an Award Agreement for conditions of forfeiture for cause of any
Grantees rights with respect to a Grant. Cause shall include engaging in an activity that is
detrimental to the Company including, without limitation, criminal activity, failure to carry out
the duties assigned to the Grantee as a result of incompetence or willful neglect, conduct casting
such discredit on the Company as in the opinion of the Board justifies termination or forfeiture of
the Grant, or such other reasons, including the existence of a conflict of interest, as the Board
may determine. Cause is not limited to events that have occurred prior to the Grantees
termination of service, nor is it necessary that the Boards finding of cause occur prior to such
termination. If the Board determines, subsequent to a Grantees termination of service but prior to
the exercise of any rights under a Grant, that either prior or subsequent to the Grantees
termination the Grantee engaged in conduct that would constitute cause, then the rights with
respect to a Grant shall be forfeited.
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15.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECURITIES LAWS.
(a) The delivery of Stock upon the exercise of an option or lapse of a Restricted
Period shall be subject to compliance with (i) applicable federal and state laws and
regulations,
(ii) all applicable listing requirements of any national securities exchange or national
market
system on which the Stock is then listed or quoted, and (iii) Company counsels approval of
all
other legal matters in connection with the issuance and delivery of such Stock. If the sale of
Stock has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Company may
require, as a condition to exercise of the option or receipt of Restricted Stock or Stock
Units,
such representations or agreements as counsel for the Company may consider appropriate to
avoid violation of such Act and may require that the certificates evidencing such Stock bear
an
appropriate legend restricting transfer.
(b) It is the intent of the Company that Grants pursuant to the Plan and the exercise of
options granted hereunder will qualify for the exemption provided by Rule 16b-3 under the
Exchange Act. To the extent that any provision of the Plan or action by the Board does not
comply with the requirements of Rule 16b-3 in respect of an employee or director subject to
Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, it shall be deemed inoperative to the extent permitted by
law
and deemed advisable by the Board, and shall not affect the validity of the Plan. In the event
that
Rule 16b-3 is revised or replaced, the Board may exercise its discretion to modify this Plan
in
any respect necessary to satisfy the requirements of, or take advantage of any features of the
revised exemption or its replacement.
16.
MERGERS, etc.
(a)
Effect on Options and Plan.
Except as otherwise provided herein, all options
outstanding under the Plan shall accelerate and become immediately exercisable for a period of
fifteen days (or such longer or shorter period as the Board may prescribe) immediately prior to the
scheduled consummation of a Terminating Transaction, which exercise shall be (i) conditioned upon
the consummation of the Terminating Transaction and (ii) effective only immediately before the
consummation of such Terminating Transaction. Upon consummation of any such event, the Plan and
all outstanding but unexercised options shall terminate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the
extent provision is made in writing in connection with such Terminating Transaction, for the
continuation of the Plan and the assumption of options, Restricted Stock or Stock Units under the
Plan theretofore granted, or for the substitution for such options, Restricted Stock or Stock Units
of new common stock options, new common stock units and new restricted stock covering the stock of
a successor company, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to the
number and kinds of shares or units and exercise prices, then the Plan and options theretofore
granted shall continue in the manner and under the terms so provided, and the acceleration and
termination provisions set forth in the first two sentences of this Section 16(a) shall be of no
effect. The Company shall send written notice of a Terminating Transaction to all individuals who
hold options not later than the time at which the Company gives notice thereof to its stockholders.
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b.
Effect on Restricted Stock and Stock Units.
All outstanding shares of
Restricted Stock and all Stock Units, and the delivery of the shares of Stock subject to the Stock
Units, shall be deemed to have vested, and all restrictions and conditions applicable to such
shares of Restricted Stock and Stock Units shall be deemed to have lapsed immediately prior to the
occurrence of a Terminating Transaction.
17.
TAXES
The Board shall make such provisions and take such steps as it deems necessary or appropriate
for the withholding of any federal, state, local and other tax required by law to be withheld with
respect to the grant or exercise of options, or the vesting of or other lapse of restrictions
applicable to Restricted Stock or Stock Units, or with respect to the disposition of Stock acquired
pursuant to the Plan, including, but without limitation, the deduction of the amount of any such
withholding tax from any compensation or other amounts payable to a Grantee, or requiring a Grantee
(or the optionees beneficiary or legal representative), as a condition of a Grant or exercise of
an option or receipt of Restricted Stock or Stock Units, to pay to the appropriate Participating
Company any amount required to be withheld, or to execute such other documents as the Board deems
necessary or desirable in connection with the satisfaction of any applicable withholding
obligation.
18.
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
Neither the adoption of the Plan nor the making of any Grants shall confer upon any Grantee
any right to continue as an employee or director of, or consultant or adviser to, any Participating
Company or affect in any way the right of any Participating Company to terminate them at any time.
Except as specifically provided by the Board in any particular case, the loss of existing or
potential profit in Grants under this Plan shall not constitute an element of damages in the event
of termination of the relationship of a Grantee even if the termination is in violation of an
obligation of the Company to the Grantee by contract or otherwise.
19.
AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION OF PLAN
(a) Neither adoption of the Plan nor the making of any Grants shall affect the
Companys right to make awards to any person that is not subject to the Plan, to issue to
such
persons Stock as a bonus or otherwise, or to adopt other plans or arrangements under
which
Stock may be issued.
(b) The Board may at any time discontinue granting awards under the Plan. With the
consent of the Grantee, the Board may at any time cancel an existing Grant in whole or in part
and make any other Grant for such number of shares as the Board specifies. The Board may at
any time, prospectively or retroactively, amend the Plan or any outstanding Grant for the
purpose
of satisfying the requirements of I.R.C. Section 422 or of any changes in applicable laws or
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regulations or for any other purpose that may at the time be permitted by law, or may at any time
terminate the Plan as to further grants of awards, but no such amendment shall materially adversely
affect the rights of any Grantee (without the Grantees consent) under any outstanding Grant.
(c) In the Boards discretion, the Board may, with an optionees consent, substitute
Nonstatutory Options for outstanding Incentive Options, and any such substitution shall not
constitute a new option grant for the purposes of the Plan, and shall not require a revaluation of
the option exercise price for the substituted option. Any such substitution may be implemented by
an amendment to the applicable option agreement or in such other manner as the Board in its
discretion may determine.
20.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a)
Titles and Headings.
Titles and headings of sections of the Plan are for
convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction of any provision of the
Plan.
(b)
Governing Law.
The Plan shall be governed by, interpreted under and construed
and enforced in accordance with the internal laws, and not the laws pertaining to conflicts or
choice of laws, of the State of Delaware, applicable to agreements made and to be performed
wholly within the State of Delaware.
(c)
Severability.
If any provision of the Plan or any Award Agreement shall be
determined to be illegal or unenforceable by any court of law in any jurisdiction, the
remaining
provisions hereof and thereof shall be severable and enforceable in accordance with their
terms,
and all provisions shall remain enforceable in any other jurisdiction.
* * *
The Plan was duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company as of January
24, 1997.
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/s/ Leslie C. Seeman
Leslie C. Seeman
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of
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The Plan was duly approved by the stockholders of the Company on April 24, 1997.
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/s/ Leslie C. Seeman
Leslie C. Seeman
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EXECUTIVE RELOCATION POLICY
For Carl Marchetto
Transportation
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Employee and immediate family will receive reimbursement for one-way airfare or
ground transportation (car mileage and actual lodging up to the applicable per diem
rates) from current residence to applicable Orbital facility.
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Ground transportation should be accomplished in appropriate number of days relating
to
distance.
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Reasonable house hunting trip(s) with spouse is allowed.
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Airfare, lodging, rental car and meals during house-hunting trip(s) will be reimbursed.
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House hunting trip will not exceed five consecutive days without prior approval.
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Up to one-year lease in a furnished or unfurnished residence.
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Rental car expenses will be provided until personal car is delivered.
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Transport of household goods and personal effects for employee and immediate family
residing with employee.
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Will transport maximum of two operational cars. Car value must be greater than
moving expense.
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Thirty (30) days storage of household goods only (does not include vehicle storage).
If
the conditions necessitate, Orbital may extend the period of time for storage as long as it
is reasonable.
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Will reimburse for de-servicing and servicing of household appliances.
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Move of household goods includes complete packing, but no unpacking, except for
bedding.
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(6)
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Will pay for move of household pets (cats and dogs only), but no kennel
services
provided.
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The following types of items will not be moved by Orbitals vendors:
Sand, bricks, building materials
Alcohol
Firewood
Private airplanes
Inoperable automobiles
Boats, snowmobiles, mobile homes
Heavy equipment
Perishable items such as frozen foods, greenhouse plants and houseplants
Yard plantings such as trees, shrubs and plants
Excessive amount of tools (to be determined by moving company representative)
Livestock
Residence Disposition/Purchase Closing Costs
(1) Reimbursable closing costs on sale of residence
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Brokerage fees
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Appraisal fees
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Points
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Finance charges
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Title insurance
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The following costs are not reimbursable:
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Mortgage payments on residence being sold
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Homeowners fees or other pro-rated costs not directly associated with moving
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Income and FICA taxes incident to reimbursed relocation costs
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Closing costs on purchase of a residence will not be reimbursed unless the relocating
employee is a homeowner at the time of relocation.
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Home buying costs customarily paid by the buyer will be reimbursed on the purchase of the
new residence.
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These costs include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Loan origination fee
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Loan discount fee (points)
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Credit report
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Title insurance
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Radon inspection
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Home inspection
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Orbital will not reimburse the following costs:
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Brokers fees and commissions
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Cost of litigation
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Real and personal property insurance against damage or loss of property
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Mortgage insurance
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Property taxes and operating or maintenance costs
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Pest inspection (in Virginia)
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Income and FICA taxes incident to reimbursed relocation costs
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Payments for job counseling and placement assistance to employees
spouse and
dependents
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Costs incident to furnishing equity or non equity loans to employees or making
arrangements with lenders for employees to obtain lower-than-market rate mortgage
loans
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Mortgage payments on residence being purchased and Homeowners fees
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Owners title policy insurance when not previously carried
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Documentation is required on all closing costs; some costs are not reimbursable.
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Documentation for all closing costs must be submitted within eighteen (18) months of
employees start date, but after submission of all other relocation expenses. Exceptions to
this timeframe require approval of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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Tax Liability
Certain relocation expenses are considered to be income by the Internal Revenue Service, and as
such, Orbital is required to withhold Federal include, FICA, and state and local taxes. Orbital
will gross up the appropriate amounts to make the Executive tax neutral provided that a third
party relocation services Buyer Option Value program is utilized for the sale of current
residence. Orbital is responsible for selecting the third party relocation vendor.
Repayment
All relocation expenses require you to be employed 12 months following the date of final
reimbursement of relocation costs or the reimbursements must be repaid.
Waiver to Policy
This relocation policy is not all inclusive. Under some circumstances, and at the discretion of the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, other relocation costs maybe approved.
Note: Receipts must be submitted for all reimbursable expenses
EXECUTIVE CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT
, 200_
Mr./Ms.
Orbital Sciences Corporation
21839 Atlantic Boulevard
Dulles, Virginia 20166
Dear
:
Orbital Sciences Corporation and its subsidiaries (together, the Company) consider the
maintenance of a sound and vital management to be essential to protecting and enhancing the best
interests of the Company and its stockholders. In this connection, the Company recognizes that the
possibility of a change in control may exist and that such possibility, and the uncertainty and
questions which it may raise among management, may result in the departure or distraction of
management personnel to the detriment of the Company and its stockholders. Accordingly, the
Companys Board of Directors (the Board) has determined that appropriate steps should be taken to
reinforce and encourage the continued attention and dedication of members of the Companys
management, including yourself, to their assigned duties without distraction in the face of the
potentially disturbing circumstances arising from the possibility of a change in control of the
Company.
This letter agreement (the Agreement) sets forth the severance benefits that the Company
agrees will be provided to you in the event your employment with the Company terminates following
a Change in Control (as defined in Section 2 hereof) under the circumstances described below.
This Agreement is not an employment contract nor does it alter your status as an at-will employee
of the Company. No benefit shall be payable under this Agreement except on termination of your
employment with the Company as a result of a Change in Control (as defined below).
1.
Term.
This Agreement commences as of October 21, 1998, and shall remain in effect
so long as you are employed as an executive officer of the Company, provided, however, that in the
event of a Change in Control, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for a 24-month
period commencing on the date of the Change in Control regardless of whether you remain an
executive officer of the Company during such 24-month period.
Mr./Ms.
Orbital Sciences Corporation
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Page 2
2.
Change in Control.
For purposes of this Agreement, a Change in Control
shall mean:
(a) the acquisition by any individual, entity or group (within the
meaning of
Section 13(d) or 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
Exchange Act)) (a Person) of beneficial ownership (within the
meaning of Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act) of 30% or more of either (i)
the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company or (ii) the
combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the
Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors;
(b) within any 24-month period, the persons who were directors of
the
Company immediately prior thereto (the Incumbent Board) shall cease
to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company or of its
successor by merger, consolidation or sale of assets. For this purpose, the
Incumbent Board includes any new director whose (i) election to the
Board resulted from a vacancy caused by the retirement, death or disability
of a director and was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the
directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the
period, or (ii) nomination to the Board was approved by a committee of
the Board whose majority consisted of directors who were directors in
office at the beginning of the period; or
(c) the consummation by the Company of a
reorganization, merger,
consolidation or sale or disposition of all or substantially all the assets
of
the Company (other than any such transaction initiated by the action of the
Board) (a Business Combination), the result of which is that (i) the
stockholders of the Company at the time of the execution of the agreement
to effect the Business Combination own less than 60% of the total equity
of the surviving or resulting entity entitled to vote generally in the
election
of directors, (ii) a Person (excluding any corporation resulting from the
Business Combination) becomes the beneficial owner of 20% or more of
the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting
from such Business Combination or (iii) at least a majority of the members
of the board of directors of the corporation resulting from such Business
Combination were not members of the Board of Directors of the Company
at the time of execution of the initial agreement or other action of the
Board that provided for such Business Combination.
Mr./Ms.
Orbital Sciences Corporation
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Notwithstanding the above, a Change in Control shall not be deemed to occur as a result of a
transaction where either you, individually or as an officer, director or 5% stockholder or partner
of any entity, or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company (a) becomes the
beneficial owner of securities representing 30% or more of the combined voting power of the Company
s then outstanding securities, or (b) enters into an agreement with the Company providing for the
merger, consolidation, or sale or transfer of all or substantially all the assets of the Company.
In addition, a Change in Control shall not be deemed to occur where you enter into an employment
agreement with the Company, any Person whose acquisition of the Companys securities resulted in
the Change in Control or any entity resulting from a Business Combination.
3.
Termination Following Change in Control.
If a Change in Control as described in
Section 2 occurs, you shall be entitled to the benefits provided in Section 4 of this Agreement if
your employment is terminated by the Company for Disability or Cause, as described below, or by
you for Good Reason, as described below.
(i)
Disability.
If, as a result of your incapacity due to physical or mental illness,
you shall have been absent from your duties with the Company on a full-time basis for nine
consecutive months, and within 30 days after written notice of termination is given you shall not
have returned to the full-time performance of your duties, the Company may terminate your
employment for Disability.
(ii)
Cause.
Termination by the Company of your employment for Cause shall mean
termination on (A) the willful and continued failure by you substantially to perform your duties
with the Company in accordance with the instructions of the Board or the executive officers to
whom you report (other than any such failure resulting from your incapacity due to physical or
mental illness), after a demand for substantial performance is delivered to you by the Board which
specifically identifies the manner in which the Board believes that you have not substantially
performed your duties, or (B) the willful engaging by you in conduct which is demonstrably and
materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or otherwise. For purposes of this Subsection, no
act, or failure to act, on your part shall be considered willful unless done, or omitted to be
done, by you not in good faith and without reasonable belief that your action or omission was in
the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you shall not be deemed to have
been terminated for Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to you a copy of a
resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the entire
membership of the Board at a meeting of the Board called and held for the purpose (after
reasonable notice to you and an opportunity for you, together with your counsel, to be heard
Mr./Ms.
Orbital Sciences Corporation
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before the Board), finding that in the good faith opinion of the Board you were guilty of conduct
set forth above in clause (A) or (B) of the first sentence of this Subsection and specifying the
particulars thereof in detail.
(iii)
Good Reason.
You shall be entitled to terminate your employment for Good Reason
in connection with a Change in Control. For purposes of this Agreement, Good Reason shall mean:
(A) without your written consent, the assignment to you of any position
(including status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authorities, duties and
responsibilities, that are not at least commensurate in all material respects with the
most
significant of those held, exercised and assigned by you at any time during the 180-day
period immediately preceding a Change in Control, or any other action by the Company
that results in a diminution in such position, authority, duties or responsibilities,
excluding for this purpose an isolated, insubstantial and inadvertent action not taken
in
bad faith and that is remedied by the Company promptly after receipt of notice thereof
given by you;
(B) a reduction by the Company in your annual base salary (Annual Base
Salary), which for the purposes of this Agreement shall mean an amount at least equal
to
12 times the highest monthly base salary paid or payable, including any base salary
that
has been earned but deferred, to you by the Company in respect of the 12-month period
immediately preceding the month in which the Change of Control occurs;
(C) the Companys requiring you to be based anywhere other than the office of
the Company in which you are based prior to the Change in Control or any office or
location within a 50 mile radius of such office, except for required travel on the
Companys business to an extent substantially consistent with your present business
travel
obligations;
(D) the failure by the Company to continue in effect any compensation plan in
which you participate, or to provide you with plans substantially similar, including
but
not limited to any stock purchase plan, stock option plan, incentive compensation,
bonus,
and other plan in which you were participating at the time of the Change in Control, or
the failure by the Company to continue your participation therein;
(E) the failure by the Company to continue to provide you with benefits
substantially similar to those enjoyed by you under any of the Companys retirement,
Mr./Ms.
Orbital Sciences Corporation
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pension, 401(k), deferred compensation, life insurance, medical, health, accident,
disability or other benefit plans in which you were participating at the time of a Change
in Control, the taking of any action by the Company which would directly or indirectly
materially reduce any of such benefits enjoyed by you at the time of the Change in Control,
or the failure by the Company to provide you with the number of paid vacation days to which
you are entitled in accordance with the Companys normal vacation policy in effect at the
time of the Change in Control;
(F) the failure of the Company to obtain a satisfactory agreement from any
successor to assume and agree to perform this Agreement, as contemplated in Section 5
hereof; or
(G) any termination of your employment which is not effected pursuant to a
Notice of Termination satisfying the requirements of Section 3(iv) hereof (and, if
applicable, Section 3(ii) hereof); and for purposes of this Agreement, no such
purported
termination shall be effective.
(iv)
Notice of Termination.
Any termination by the Company or by you shall be
communicated by written Notice of Termination to the other party hereto in accordance with Section
6 hereof, and if by the Company for Cause, shall not be effective unless such notice includes the
information set forth in Section 3(ii) hereof.
(v)
Date of Termination, etc.
Date of Termination shall mean (A) if your employment
is terminated by reason of death or Disability, the date of your death or 30 days after Notice of
Termination is given (provided that you shall not have returned to the performance of your duties
on a full-time basis during such 30 day period), as the case may be, (B) if your employment is
terminated by the Company for Cause or for any other reason, the date specified in the Notice of
Termination which shall not be less than 30 days from the date such Notice of Termination is
given, and (C) if you terminate your employment for Good Reason, the date such Notice of
Termination is given or any later date specified therein.
4.
Benefits Upon Termination or During Disability.
(i) During any period that you fail to perform your duties hereunder as a result of
incapacity due to physical or mental illness, and in the event your employment is terminated
pursuant to Section 3(i) hereof, your benefits shall be determined in accordance with the
Companys insurance and benefit programs then in effect.
Mr./Ms.
Orbital Sciences Corporation
, 200_
Page 6
(ii) If your employment shall be terminated for Cause, the Company shall pay you your full
base salary through the Date of Termination at the rate in effect at the time Notice of
Termination is given, and the Company shall have no further obligations to you under this
Agreement.
(iii) If your employment shall be terminated immediately prior to or any time after a Change
in Control (a) by the Company for any reason other than for Cause or Disability or (b) by you for
Good Reason, then you shall be entitled to all the benefits provided below:
(A) The Company shall pay you on the Date of Termination your full base
salary through the Date of Termination at the rate in effect at the time Notice of
Termination is given.
(B) In lieu of any further salary payments to you for periods subsequent to the
Date of Termination, the Company shall pay to you, not later than 15 days following the
Date of Termination, a lump sum payment equal to two times the sum of (a) your Annual
Base Salary and (b) the sum of any incentive, annual and other cash bonuses, paid to
you
for the 12-month period immediately preceding the month in which the Change in
Control occurred.
(C) The Company shall also immediately fully vest you in all your account
balances under the Companys retirement, deferred compensation and pension plans (the
Plans);
provided, however,
that should the Company be unable to provide for such
vesting under the terms of any such Plans, the Company shall pay to you in the manner
and as directed by you, an amount that equals on an after-tax basis the value of any
amounts that were not vested or would otherwise be forfeited by you under the Plans
upon your termination of employment with the Company.
(D) The Company shall also allow you the opportunity to surrender to the
Company any then outstanding vested and unvested options (whether exercisable or not)
to purchase Common Stock of the Company and any of its subsidiaries and affiliates that
you own and that you did not previously surrender or convert in the transaction that
resulted in the Change in Control, and the Company shall promptly pay to you in
consideration therefor a cash payment equal to the difference between the respective
exercise price for such options and the higher of the (a) highest price paid in
connection
with the transaction that resulted in the Change in Control or (b) then current
fair-market
value.
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(E) The Company shall also pay to you all reasonable legal fees and expenses
incurred by you as a result of such termination (including all such fees and expenses,
if
any, incurred in contesting or disputing any such termination or in seeking to obtain
or
enforce any right or benefit provided by this Agreement) upon presentation to the
Company of a reasonably detailed invoice for such expenses, whether or not you have
already made payment for such expenses.
(F) For a 24-month period after such termination, the Company shall arrange
to provide you with life, disability, accident and health insurance benefits
substantially
similar to those you were receiving immediately prior to the Notice of Termination,
provided, however,
that should the Company be unable to provide for any such benefits
under the terms of the benefit plans, or by law, the Company shall pay you an amount
equal to the premiums the Company would have paid for such benefits under such plans.
(G) You shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided
for in this Section 4 by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of
any payment or benefit provided for in this Section 4 be reduced by any compensation
earned by you as the result of employment by another employer or by retirement benefits
after the Date of Termination, or otherwise.
(H) In addition to all other amounts payable to you under this Section 4, you shall be
entitled to receive all benefits payable to you under any of the Companys plans or
agreements relating to retirement benefits.
(iv) All payments required to be made by the Company hereunder to you shall be subject to the
withholding of such amounts relating to Federal, state, local or foreign taxes as the Company
reasonably may determine it should withhold pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
(v) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or of any other agreement,
contract, or understanding entered into by you with the Company, except an agreement, contract, or
understanding hereafter entered into that expressly modifies or excludes application of this
paragraph (an Other Agreement), and notwithstanding any formal or informal employment agreement
or other arrangement for the direct or indirect provision of compensation to you (including groups
or classes of participants or beneficiaries of which you are a member), whether or not such
compensation is deferred, is in cash, or is in the form of a benefit to or for you (a Benefit
Arrangement), if you are a disqualified individual, as defined in Section 280G(c) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code) (or any
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successor provision thereto), any right to receive any payment or other benefit under this
Agreement shall not become exercisable or vested (A) to the extent that such right to exercise,
vesting, payment, or benefit, taking into account all other rights, payments, or benefits to or for
you under this Agreement, all Other Agreements, and all Benefit Arrangements, would cause any
payment or benefit to you under this Agreement to be considered a parachute payment within the
meaning of Code Section 280G(b)(2) as then in effect (a
Parachute Payment)
and
(B) if, as
a result of receiving a Parachute Payment, the aggregate after-tax amounts received by you from the
Company under this Agreement, all Other Agreements, and all Benefit Arrangements would be less than
the maximum after-tax amount that could be received by you without causing any such payment or
benefit to be considered a Parachute Payment. In the event that the receipt of any such right to
exercise, vesting, payment, or benefit under this Agreement, in conjunction with all other rights,
payments, or benefits to or for you under any Other Agreement or any Benefit Arrangement would
cause you to be considered to have received a Parachute Payment under this Agreement that would
have the effect of decreasing the after-tax amount received by you as described in clause (B) of
the preceding sentence, then you shall have the right, in your sole discretion, to designate those
rights, payments, or benefits under this Agreement, any Other Agreements, and any Benefit
Arrangements that should be reduced or eliminated so as to avoid having the payment or benefit to
you under this Agreement be deemed to be a Parachute Payment.
5.
Successors; Binding Agreement.
(i) The Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger,
consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all its business and/or assets to expressly
assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the
Company would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place. Failure of the
Company to obtain such assumption and agreement no later than ten days prior to the effectiveness
of any such succession shall be a breach of this Agreement and shall entitle you to compensation
from the Company in the same amount and on the same terms as you would be entitled under section
4(iii), except that for purposes of implementing the foregoing, a date ten days prior to the date
on which any such succession becomes effective shall be deemed the Date of Termination. As used in
this Agreement, the Company shall mean the Company, as hereinbefore defined and any successor to
its business and/or assets that assumes and agrees to perform this Agreement by executing and
delivering the agreement provided for in this paragraph 5, by operation of law, or otherwise.
(ii) This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by your personal or
legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees,
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devisees, and legatees. If you should die while any amount would still be payable to you
hereunder, all such amounts, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be paid in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement to your devisee, legatee or other designee or if there is no such
designee, to your estate.
6.
Notice.
For the purposes of this Agreement, notices and all other communications
provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given
when delivered or mailed by registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid,
addressed
(i) if to the Company, to Orbital Sciences Corporation, 21839 Atlantic Boulevard, Dulles, Virginia
20166, Attn: Secretary of the Company, and (ii) if to you, to the address set forth on the first
page of this Agreement, or to such other address as either party may have furnished to the other
in writing in accordance herewith, except that notice of change of address shall be effective only
upon receipt.
7.
Miscellaneous.
No provision of this Agreement may be modified, waived or
discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by
you and such officer as may be specifically designated by the Board. No waiver by either party
hereto at any time of any breach by the other party hereto of, or compliance with, any
condition
or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of
similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time.
No
agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the
subject
matter hereof have been made by either party which are not expressly set forth in this
Agreement,
and this Agreement supersedes all prior agreements between the Company and you with respect
to the subject matter herein. The validity, interpretation construction and performance of
this
Agreement shall be governed by the local laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia (regardless of
the laws that might otherwise govern under principles of conflicts of law).
8.
Validity.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement,
which
shall remain in full force and effect.
9.
Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the
same instrument.
10.
Arbitration.
Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this
Agreement shall be settled exclusively by arbitration in Washington, D.C. in accordance with
the
domestic rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. Pending the resolution
of
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such dispute or controversy, the Company will continue to pay you your full base salary in effect
when the notice giving rise to the dispute was given and you will continue as a participant in all
incentive compensation, stock option, retirement, deferred compensation, pension, life, disability,
health and accident plans in which you were participating when the notice giving rise to dispute
was given, unless you have already received all benefits payable under Section 4(iii) of this
Agreement. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrators award in any court having jurisdiction;
provided, however,
that you shall be entitled to seek specific performance of your right to be paid
until the Date of Termination during the pendency of any dispute or controversy arising under or in
connection with this Agreement.
If this Agreement correctly sets forth our agreement on the subject matter hereof, kindly sign
both of the enclosed copies, keeping one for your files and returning the other to the Company.
Sincerely,
ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
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By:
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David W. Thompson
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Agreed to: