Any determination to pursue one or more of the above alternative uses for excess cash is subject to the discretion of our Board, and will depend upon various factors, including our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity requirements, restrictions that may be imposed by applicable law, our contracts, and our Credit Agreement, as amended, and other factors deemed relevant by our Board.
Any determination to pursue one or more of the above alternative uses for excess cash is subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors, and will depend upon various factors, including our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity requirements, restrictions that may be imposed by applicable law, our contracts, and our Credit Agreement, as amended, and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.
The primary risks that could affect our ability to recognize such revenue on a timely basis or at all are: program schedule changes, contract modifications, and our ability to assimilate and deploy new client staff against funded backlog; cost-cutting initiatives and other efforts to reduce U.S. government spending, which could reduce or delay funding for orders for services; and delayed funding of our contracts due to delays in the completion of the U.S. government's budgeting process and the use of continuing resolutions by the U.S. government to fund its operations.
The primary risks that could affect our ability to recognize such revenue on a timely basis or at all are: program schedule changes, contract modifications, and our ability to assimilate and deploy new customer staff against funded backlog; cost-cutting initiatives and other efforts to reduce U.S. government spending, which could reduce or delay funding for orders for services; and delayed funding of our contracts due to delays in the completion of the U.S. government's budgeting process and the use of continuing resolutions by the U.S. government to fund its operations.
Such audits may result in, and have historically resulted in, the Company’s inability to retain certain claimed indirect costs, including executive and employee compensation, due to differing views of the allowability and reasonableness of such costs.
Such audits may result in, and have historically resulted in, the Company’s inability to retain certain claimed costs, including executive and employee compensation, due to differing views of the allowability and reasonableness of such costs.
You should read this discussion in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes contained elsewhere in this Annual Report, and Part II, Item 7 “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, which provides additional information on comparisons of fiscal 2023 and 2022.
You should read this discussion in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes contained elsewhere in this Annual Report, and Part II, Item 7 “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, which provides additional information on comparisons of fiscal 2024 and 2023.
Sources of Revenue Substantially all of our revenue is derived from services provided under contracts and task orders with the U.S. government, primarily by our client staff and, to a lesser extent, our subcontractors. Funding for our contracts and task orders is generally linked to trends in budgets and spending across various U.S. government agencies and departments.
Sources of Revenue Substantially all of our revenue is derived from services provided under contracts and task orders with the U.S. government, primarily by our customer staff and, to a lesser extent, our subcontractors. Funding for our contracts and task orders is generally linked to trends in budgets and spending across various U.S. government agencies and departments.
Our backlog includes orders under contracts that in some cases extend for several years. The U.S. Congress generally appropriates funds for our clients on a yearly basis, even though their contracts with us may call for performance that is expected to take a number of years to complete.
Our backlog includes orders under contracts that in some cases extend for several years. The U.S. Congress generally appropriates funds for our customers on a yearly basis, even though their contracts with us may call for performance that is expected to take a number of years to complete.
Risk Factors.” Government Audit Impact on Operating Income As noted in the section on regulation in Item 1, “Business,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, in the ordinary course of business, agencies of the U.S. government for which the Company is engaged as a prime contractor or a subcontractor, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency, audit the Company’s claimed indirect costs and conduct inquiries and investigations of our business practices with respect to government contracts.
Risk Factors.” Government Audit Impact on Operating Income As noted in Item 1, “Business - Regulation,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, in the ordinary course of business, agencies of the U.S. government for which the Company is engaged as a prime contractor or a subcontractor, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency (the “DCAA”), audit the Company’s claimed costs and conduct inquiries and investigations of our business practices with respect to government contracts.
Cost-plus-award-fee contracts also provide for an award fee that varies within specified limits based upon the client’s assessment of our performance against a predetermined set of criteria, such as targets for factors like cost, quality, schedule, and performance. • Time-and-Materials Contracts.
Cost-plus-award-fee contracts also provide for an award fee that varies within specified limits based upon the customer’s assessment of our performance against a predetermined set of criteria, such as targets for factors like cost, quality, schedule, and performance. • Time-and-Materials Contracts.
In addition, we also have historically experienced higher bid and proposal costs in the months leading up to the U.S. government's fiscal year end as we pursue new contract opportunities being awarded shortly after the U.S. government fiscal year end as new opportunities are expected to have funding appropriated in the U.S. government's subsequent fiscal year.
We have historically experienced higher bid and proposal costs in the months leading up to the U.S. government's fiscal year end as we pursue new contract opportunities being awarded shortly after the U.S. government fiscal year end as new opportunities are expected to have funding appropriated in the U.S. government's subsequent fiscal year.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 and the Company’s results of operations for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023, and fiscal 2022. Certain amounts reported in the Company's prior year consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2025 and 2024 and the Company’s results of operations for fiscal 2025, fiscal 2024, and fiscal 2023. Certain amounts reported in the Company's prior year consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
We anticipate that cash provided by operating activities, existing cash and cash equivalents, and borrowing capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for the next twelve months, which primarily include: • operating expenses, including salaries; • working capital requirements to fund both organic and inorganic growth of our business; • capital expenditures which primarily relate to the purchase of computer s, business systems, furniture and leasehold improvements to support our operations; • the on-going maintenance around all financial management systems; • commitments and other discretionary investments; • debt service requirements for borrowings under our Senior Credit Facility and interest payments for the Senior Notes due 2028, Senior Notes due 2029 and Senior Notes due 2033; and • cash taxes to be paid.
We anticipate that cash provided by operating activities, existing cash and cash equivalents, and borrowing capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for the next twelve months, which primarily include: • operating expenses, including salaries; • working capital requirements to fund both organic and inorganic growth of our business; • capital expenditures which primarily relate to the purchase of computer s, business systems, furniture and leasehold improvements to support our operations; • the ongoing maintenance around all financial management systems; • commitments and other discretionary investments; • debt service requirements for borrowings under our Credit Agreement and interest payments for the Senior Notes due 2028, Senior Notes due 2029, Senior Notes due 2033, and Senior Notes due 2035; and • cash taxes to be paid.
We expect to recognize revenue from a substantial portion of funded backlog as of March 31, 2024 within the next twelve months. However, given the uncertainties discussed above, as well as the risks described in “Item 1A.
We expect to recognize revenue from a substantial portion of funded backlog as of March 31, 2025 within the next twelve months. However, given the uncertainties discussed above, as well as the risks described in “Item 1A.
Depreciation and amortization includes the depreciation of computers, leasehold improvements, furniture and other equipment, and the amortization of internally developed software, as well as third-party software that we use internally, and of identifiable long-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Seasonality The U.S. government's fiscal year ends on September 30 of each year.
Depreciation and amortization includes the depreciation of computers, leasehold improvements, furniture and other equipment, and the amortization of internally developed software, as well as third-party software that we use internally, and of identifiable long-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. 47 Table of Contents Seasonality The U.S. government's fiscal year ends on September 30 of each year.
Any such change could materially impact our reported revenue, operating income, net income and basic and diluted earnings per common share. 60 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Any such change could materially impact our reported revenue, operating income, net income and basic and diluted earnings per common share. Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Priced contract options represent 100% of the revenue value of all future contract option periods under existing contracts that may be exercised at our clients’ option and for which funding has not been appropriated or otherwise authorized.
Priced contract options represent 100% of the value of all future contract option periods under existing contracts that may be exercised at our customers’ option and for which funding has not been appropriated or otherwise authorized.
We provide services under a large portfolio of contracts and contract vehicles to a broad client base, and we believe that our diversified contract and client base lessens potential volatility in our business; however, a reduction in the amount of services that we are contracted to provide to the U.S. government or any of our significant U.S. government clients could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
We provide services under a large portfolio of contracts and contract vehicles to a broad customer base, and we believe that our diversified contract and customer base lessens potential volatility in our business; however, a reduction in the amount of services that we are contracted to provide to the U.S. government or any of our significant non-U.S. government customers could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Additions to funded backlog during fiscal 2024 and 2023 totaled $10.9 billion and $10.2 billion respectively, as a result of the conversion of unfunded backlog to funded backlog, the award of new contracts and tas k orders under which funding was appropriated, and the exercise and subsequent funding of priced options.
Additions to funded backlog during fiscal 2025 and 2024 totaled $12.2 billion and $10.2 billion respectively, as a result of the conversion of unfunded backlog to funded backlog, the award of new contracts and tas k orders under which funding was appropriated, and the exercise and subsequent funding of priced options.
The tables below present the summarized financial information as combined for Booz Allen Hamilton and Booz Allen Holding as of March 31, 2024, after the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances between Booz Allen Hamilton and Booz Allen Holding and excluding the subsidiaries of both entities that are not issuers or guarantors of the Senior Notes due 2033, including earnings from and investments in these entities.
The tables below present the summarized financial information as combined for the Company and Booz Allen Hamilton as of March 31, 2025, after the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances between the Company and Booz Allen Hamilton and excluding the subsidiaries of both entities that are not issuers or guarantors of the Senior Notes due 2033 and Senior Notes due 2035, including earnings from and investments in these entities.
Any number of contractors typically competes under multiple award IDIQ contract vehicles for task orders to provide particular services, and we earn revenue under these contract vehicles only to the extent that we are successful in the bidding process for task orders. No single task order under any IDIQ contract represented more than 4.5% of our revenue in fiscal 2024.
Any number of contractors typically compete under multiple award IDIQ contract vehicles for task orders to provide particular services, and we earn revenue under these contract vehicles only to the extent that we are successful in the bidding process for task orders. No single task order under any IDIQ contract represented more than 4% of our revenue in fiscal 2025.
No single definite contract accounted for more than 0.7% of our revenue in fiscal 2024. We generate revenue under our contracts and task orders through our provision of services as both a prime contractor and subcontractor, as well as from the provision of services by subcontractors under contracts and task orders for which we act as the prime contractor.
No single definite contract accounted for more than 1% of our revenue in fiscal 2025. We generate revenue under our contracts and task orders through our provision of services as both a prime contractor and a subcontractor, as well as from the provision of services by subcontractors under contracts and task orders for which we act as the prime contractor.
As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, Booz Allen Hamilton was contingently liable under open standby letters of credit and bank guarantees issued by its banks in favor of third parties that totaled $4.4 million and $6.1 million, respectively. These letters of credit and bank guarantees primarily support insurance and bid and performance obligations.
As of both March 31, 2025 and 2024, Booz Allen Hamilton was contingently liable under open standby letters of credit and bank guarantees issued by its banks in favor of third parties that totaled $4 million. These letters of credit and bank guarantees primarily support insurance and bid and performance obligations.
As of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the Company had $8.7 billion and $7.9 billion of remaining performance obligations, respectively, and we expect to recognize approximately 70% of the remaining performance obligations as of March 31, 2024 as revenue over the next 12 months, and approximately 80% over the next 24 months.
As of March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, the Company had $9.5 billion and $8.7 billion of remaining performance obligations, respectively, and we expect to recognize approximately 65% of the remaining performance obligations as of March 31, 2025 as revenue over the next 12 months, and approximately 70% over the next 24 months.
We include the estimated variable consideration in our transaction price to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur upon the ultimate settlement of the variable fee provision.
We evaluate unfunded amounts as variable consideration in estimating the transaction price. We include the estimated variable consideration in our transaction price to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur upon the ultimate settlement of the variable fee provision.
Risk Factors—Industry and Economic Risks.” The table below presents the percentage of total revenue for each type of contract for the respective periods shown: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cost-reimbursable 55% 53% 54% Time-and-materials 24% 25% 24% Fixed-price 21% 22% 22% Contract Diversity and Revenue Mix We provide services to our clients through a large number of single award contracts, contract vehicles, and multiple award contract vehicles.
Risk Factors—Industry and Economic Risks.” 45 Table of Contents The table below presents the percentage of total revenue for each type of contract for the respective periods shown: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025 2024 2023 Cost-reimbursable 57% 55% 53% Time-and-materials 23% 24% 25% Fixed-price 20% 21% 22% Contract Diversity and Revenue Mix We provide services to our customers through a large number of single award contracts, contract vehicles, and multiple award contract vehicles.
Most of our revenue is generated under indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, or IDIQ, contract vehicles, which include multiple award government wide acquisition contract vehicles, or GWACs, and General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule Contracts, or GSA schedules, and certain single award contracts. GWACs and GSA schedules are available to all U.S. government agencies.
Most of our revenue is generated under indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (“IDIQ”) contract vehicles, which include multiple award government wide acquisition contract vehicles (“GWACs”) and General Services Administration (“GSA”) Multiple Award Schedule Contracts (“GSA schedules”) and certain single award contracts. GWACs and GSA schedules are available to all U.S. government agencies.
Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
In particular, the Department of Defense is one of our significant clients, and the BCA originally required nine automatic spending cuts (referred to as “sequestration”) of $109 billion annually from 2013 to 2021, half of which was intended to com e from defense programs, though less than $1 billion has been cut for defense programs per year under the BCA.
In particular, the Department of Defense is one of our significant customers, and the Bipartisan Budget Control Act of 2011 (“BCA”) originally required nine automatic spending cuts (referred to as “sequestration”) of $109 billion annually from 2013 to 2021, half of which was intended to com e from defense programs, though less than $1.0 billion has been cut for defense programs per year under the BCA.
Indebtedness Our debt totaled $3.4 billion and 2.8 billion as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The total outstanding debt balance is recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs of $26.3 million and $17.2 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2024 and 2023.
Indebtedness Our debt totaled $4.0 billion and $3.4 billion as of March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The total outstanding debt balance is recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs of $28 million and $26 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2025 and 2024.
The Company may repurchase shares pursuant to the program by means of open market repurchases, directly negotiated repurchases or through agents acting pursuant to negotiated repurchase agreements. During fiscal 2024 and 2023, the Company purchased 3.2 million and 2.1 million shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, respectively, for an aggregate of $372.8 million and $196.2 million, respectively.
The Company may repurchase shares pursuant to the program by means of open market repurchases, directly negotiated repurchases or through agents acting pursuant to negotiated repurchase agreements. During fiscal 2025 and 2024, the Company purchased 5.6 million and 3.2 million shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, respectively, for an aggregate of $764 million and $373 million, respectively.
Funded backlog represents the revenue value of orders for services under existing contracts for which funding is appropriated or otherwise authorized less revenue previously recognized on these contracts. • Unfunded Backlog.
Funded backlog represents the value of orders for services under existing contracts for which funding is appropriated or otherwise authorized less revenue previously recognized on these contracts. • Unfunded Backlog. Unfunded backlog represents the value of orders (including optional orders) for services under existing contracts for which funding has not been appropriated or otherwise authorized. • Priced Options.
Many of our contracts recognize revenue under a contract cost-based input method and require an Estimate-at-Completion (“EAC”) process, which management uses to review and monitor the progress towards the completion of our performance obligations.
We recognize revenue for fixed-price contracts using a contract cost-based input method and require an Estimate-at-Completion (“EAC”), which management uses to review and monitor the progress towards the completion of our performance obligations.
For fiscal 2024, 2023, and 2022, 95%, 95%, and 94%, respectively, of our revenue was generated by contracts and task orders for which we served as a prime contractor; 5%, 5%, and 6%, respectively, of our revenue was generated by contracts and task orders for which we served as a subcontractor; and 25%, 25%, and 24%, respectively, of our revenue was generated by services provided by our subcontractors.
For each of fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023, 95% of our revenue was generated by contracts and task orders for which we served as the prime contractor; 5% of our revenue was generated by contracts and task orders for which we served as a subcontractor; and 25% of our revenue was generated by services provided by our subcontractors.
We manage our business as a single profit center in order to promote collaboration, provide comprehensive functional service offerings across our entire client base, and provide incentives to employees based on the success of the organization as a whole.
Segment Reporting We report operating results and financial data in one operating and reportable segment. We manage our business as a single profit center in order to promote collaboration, provide comprehensive functional service offerings across our entire customer base, and provide incentives to employees based on the success of the organization as a whole.
(a) Represents the reduction to our provision for claimed indirect costs recorded during the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which resulted in a corresponding increase to revenue, as a result of the Defense Contract Audit Agency's findings related to its audit of our claimed indirect costs for fiscal 2022.
(b) Represents the reduction to our provision for claimed costs for years prior to fiscal 2025 recorded during the second quarters of fiscal 2025 and 2024, which resulted in a corresponding increase to revenue, as a result of the Defense Contract Audit Agency's findings related to its audits of our claimed costs for multiple fiscal years.
However, due to fluctuations in cash flows, including as a result of the trends and developments described above under “—Factors and Trends Affecting Our Results of Operations” relating to U.S. government shutdowns, U.S. government cost-cutting, reductions or delays in the U.S. government appropriations and spending process and other budgetary matters, it may be necessary from time-to-time in the future to borrow under our Senior Credit Facility to meet cash demands.
However, due to the trends and developments described above under “—Factors and Trends Affecting Our Results of Operations” relating to U.S. government cost-cutting, reductions or delays in the appropriations and spending process as well as potential shutdowns, it may be necessary to borrow under our Credit Agreement to meet cash demands in the future.
We prepare Adjusted Net Income to eliminate the impact of items, net of tax, we do not consider indicative of ongoing operating performance due to their inherent unusual, extraordinary, or non-recurring nature or because they result from an event of a similar nature.
The Company prepares Adjusted EBITDA to eliminate the impact of items it does not consider indicative of ongoing operating performance due to their inherent unusual, extraordinary or non-recurring nature or because they result from an event of a similar nature.
Our backlog does not include contracts that have been awarded but are currently under protest and also does not include any task orders under IDIQ contracts, except to the extent that task orders have been awarded to us under those contracts.
Our backlog does not include contracts that have been awarded but are currently under protest and also does not include any task orders under IDIQ contracts, General Services Administration Schedule or other master agreement contract vehicles, except to the extent that task orders have been awarded to us under those contracts.
As discussed in Note 20, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements within this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company recognized a reserve for estimated adjustments to historical claimed indirect costs in respect of the years subsequent to fiscal 2011, based primarily on historical audit results for periods prior to 2011.
As discussed in Note 19 and 20, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements contained within our Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, the Company recognized a reserve for estimated adjustments to historical claimed costs in respect of the years subsequent to fiscal 2011, based primarily on historical audit results.
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $483.2 million remaining under the repurchase program.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $745 million remaining under the repurchase program.
The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily a result of increases in state taxes related to an unfavorable ruling received from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals related to contested tax assessments from the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (“DC OTR”) and the reversal of prior period indirect effects of underlying prior period uncertain tax positions that were reversed in the current period, partially offset by a decrease in nondeductible expenses.
The decrease in the effective tax rate was driven by increases in fiscal 2024 state taxes, related to an unfavorable ruling received from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals related to contested tax assessments from the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (“DC OTR”) and the fiscal 2024 reversal of prior period indirect effects of underlying prior period uncertain tax positions.
While the timing and financial magnitude of these possible actions are currently indeterminable, we expect to be able to manage and adjust our capital structure to meet our liquidity needs. Our expected liquidity and capital structure may also be impacted by discretionary investments and acquisitions that we could pursue.
While the timing and financial magnitude of these possible actions are currently indeterminable, we expect to be able to manage and adjust our capital structure to meet our liquidity needs.
Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin on Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA Margin on Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS, and Free Cash Flow are not recognized measurements under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, and when analyzing our performance or liquidity, as applicable, investors should (i) evaluate each adjustment in our reconciliation of revenue to Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses, operating income to Adjusted Operating Income, net income to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin on Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA Margin on Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, and net cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow, (ii) use Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin on Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA Margin on Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted Diluted EPS in addition to, and not as an alternative to, revenue, operating income, net income or diluted EPS, as measures of operating results, each as defined under GAAP and (iii) use Free Cash Flow in addition to, and not as an alternative to, net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of liquidity, each as defined under GAAP.
Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not recognized measurements under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and when analyzing our performance, investors should (i) evaluate each adjustment in our reconciliation of revenue to Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses , net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, and (ii) use Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in addition to, and not as an alternative to, revenue and net income, as measures of operating results, each as defined under GAAP.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of March 31, 2024, our total liquidity was $1.6 billion, consisting of $554.3 million of cash and cash equivalents and $998.7 million available under the Revolving Credit Facility.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of March 31, 2025, our total liquidity was $1.9 billion, consisting of $885 million of cash and cash equivalents and $999 million available under the Revolving Credit Facility.
This increase w as primarily attributable to an increase in the use of subcontractors driven by client demand and timing of client needs as well as increases in expenses from contracts that require the Company to incur other direct expenses and travel on behalf of clients as compared to the prior year.
This increase w as primarily attributable to an increase in the use of subcontractors driven by customer demand and timing of customer needs as well as increases in expenses from contracts that require the Company to incur other direct expenses and travel on behalf of customers as compared to the prior year. 50 Table of Contents General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses decreased 3% to $1,246 million, and decreased as a percentage of revenue to 10% from 12%.
On certain contracts, principally time-and-materials and cost-reimbursable-plus-fee contracts, revenue is recognized using the right-to-invoice practical expedient as we are contractually able to invoice the customer based on the control transferred. However, we did not elect to use the practical expedient which would allow us to exclude contracts recognized using the right-to-invoice practical expedient from the remaining performance obligations disclosed below.
On certain contracts, principally time-and-materials and cost-reimbursable-plus-fee contracts, revenue is recognized using the right-to-invoice practical expedient as we are contractually able to invoice the customer based on the control transferred.
Although certain information regarding served markets and functional capabilities is discussed for purposes of promoting an understanding of our complex business, we manage our business and allocate resources at the consolidated level of a single operating segment.
Although certain information regarding served markets and functional capabilities is discussed for purposes of promoting an understanding of our complex business, we manage our business and allocate resources at the consolidated level of a single operating segment. See Note 20, “Business Segment Information,” to the consolidated financial statements contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.
The mix of these types of revenue affects our operating margin. Substantially all of our operating margin is derived from direct client staff labor as the portion of our operating margin derived from fees we earn on services provided by our subcontractors is not significant. We view growth in direct client staff labor as the primary driver of earnings growth.
The mix of these types of revenue affects our operating margin. Substantially all of our operating margin is derived from direct customer staff labor as the portion of our operating margin derived from fees we earn on services provided by our subcontractors is not significant. Contract Backlog We define backlog to include the following three components: • Funded Backlog.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes of the Company include its subsidiaries, and the joint ventures and partnerships over which the Company has a controlling financial interest.
All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. 49 Table of Contents The accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes of the Company include its subsidiaries, and the joint ventures and partnerships over which the Company has a controlling financial interest.
These supplemental performance measurements may vary from and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures by other companies in our industry.
Management believes this metric provides useful information about our business. These supplemental performance measurements may vary from and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures by other compani es in our industry.
Significant acquisition amortization includes amortization expense associated with the acquisition of Liberty in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 and EverWatch in the third quarter of fiscal 2023 . 54 Table of Contents (e) Reflects the impact (specifically the revenue from recoverable expenses) of the Company's unfavorable ruling from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals related to contested tax assessments from the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (“DC OTR”).
(d) Reflects expenses associated with debt financing activities incurred during the second quarters of fiscal 2024 and 2023. 43 Table of Contents (e) Reflects the impact (specifically the revenue from recoverable expenses) of the Company's unfavorable ruling from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals related to contested tax assessments from the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (“DC OTR”).
Some fixed-price contracts have a performance-based component, pursuant to which we can earn incentive payments or incur financial penalties based on our performance.
Some fixed-price contracts have a performance-based component, pursuant to which we can earn incentive payments or incur financial penalties based on our performance. Fixed-price level of effort contracts require us to provide a specified level of effort (i.e., labor hours), over a stated period of time, for a fixed price.
Summarized Financial Information The Senior Notes due 2033 were issued by Booz Allen Hamilton pursuant to the Indenture, among Booz Allen Hamilton, Booz Allen Holding and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, as supplemented by the Supplemental Indenture and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured and unsubordinated basis by Booz Allen Holding pursuant to the Indenture.
Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, as supplemented by the respective Supplemental Indenture and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured and unsubordinated basis by the Company pursuant to the respective Indenture.
Financing Cash Flow Net cash used in financing activities was $18.8 million in fiscal 2024 compared to $425.9 million in the prior year.
Investing Cash Flow Net cash used in investing activities was $218 million in fiscal 2025 compared to $91 million in the prior year .
See Note 13, “Income Taxes,” to the consolidated financial statements for further information. (f) Reserve associated with the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation of the Company. See Note 20, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements for further information.
See Note 13, “Income Taxes,” to the consolidated financial statements contained within the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 for further information. (f) Reserve associated with the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation of the Company.
In our recent experience, none of the following additional risks have had a material negative effect on our ability to realize revenue from our funded backlog: the unilateral right of the U.S. government to cancel multi-year contracts and related orders or to terminate existing contracts for convenience or default; in the case of unfunded backlog, the potential that funding will not be made available; and, in the case of priced options, the risk that our clients will not exercise their options. 59 Table of Contents In addition, contract backlog includes orders under contracts for which the period of performance has expired, and we may not recognize revenue on the funded backlog that includes such orders due to, among other reasons, the tardy submission of invoices by our subcontractors and the expiration of the relevant appropriated funding in accordance with a predetermined expiration date such as the end of the U.S. government's fiscal year.
In our recent experience, none of the following additional risks have had a material negative effect on our ability to realize revenue as of March 31, 2025 but could have a material effect in the future: for funded backlog, the unilateral right of the U.S. government to cancel multi-year contracts and related orders or to terminate existing contracts for convenience or default; in the case of unfunded backlog, the potential that funding will not be made available; and, in the case of priced options, the risk that our customers will not exercise their options.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to our accompanying audited consolidated financial statements for information related to our adoption of new accounting standards and for information on our anticipated adoption of recently issued accounting standards. 63 Table of Contents Segment Reporting We report operating results and financial data in one operating and reportable segment.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to the consolidated financial statements contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information related to our adoption of new accounting standards and for information on our anticipated adoption of recently issued accounting standards.
Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue increased 14.3% to $4,921.1 million, and declined as a percentage of revenue to 46.2% from 46.5% . This increase was primarily due to an increase in salaries and salary-related benefits of $593.2 million, driven by increased headcount and annual base salary increases. Incentive and stock-based compensation also increased $10.9 million over the prior year.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in salaries and salary-related benefits of $540 million, driven by increased headcount and annual base salary increases, partially offset by a decrease in incentive and stock-based compensation of $47 million over the prior year.
Changes in contract type as a result of re-competes and new business could influence the percentage/mix in unanticipated ways. See “Item 1A.
The amount of risk and potential reward varies under each type of contract. In the aggregate, the contract type mix in our revenue for any given period will affect that period's profitability. Changes in contract type as a result of re-competes and new business could influence the percentage/mix in unanticipated ways. See “Item 1A.
Changes in these estimates can occur for a variety of reasons and, if significant, may impact the profitability of our contracts. Changes in estimates related to contracts accounted for under the EAC process are recognized in the period when such changes are made on a cumulative catch-up basis.
Changes in these estimates can occur for a variety of reasons and, if significant, may impact the profitability of our contracts.
The decrease in net cash used over the prior year was primarily due to the following: • A decrease in net proceeds associated with the Company’s debt refinancing transactions year over year: ◦ Fiscal 2024 - $637.4 million was received from the issuance of the 5.95% Senior Notes due 2033 ◦ Fiscal 2023 - $414.8 million was received from the Company’s September 2022 debt refinancing, partially offset by a $379.3 million repayment • An increase in share repurchases of $180.3 million, • An increase in dividends paid of $17.7 million as compared to the prior year Dividends and Share Repurchases The Company paid $1.92 in dividends per share to shareholders of record in fiscal 2024.
The increase in net cash used over the prior year was primarily due to the following: • An increase in share repurchases of $408 million, • An increa se in dividends paid of $14 million , • An increase in term loan payments of $21 million, partially offset by, • An increase of $7 million in net proceeds associated with the Company’s issuance of its Senior Notes in each respective year: ◦ Fiscal 2025 - $644 million received from the issuance of the 5.95% Senior Notes due 2035 ◦ Fiscal 2024 - $637 million received from the issuance of the 5.95% Senior Notes due 2033 Dividends and Share Repurchases The Company paid $2.08 in dividends per share to stockholders of record in fiscal 2025.
Department of Justice investigation disclosed in Note 20, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, and restructuring costs.
Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) investigation disclosed in Note 20, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements contained within our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and the insurance recoveries related to the settlement of that matter.
These variable amounts generally are awarded upon achievement of certain performance metrics, program milestones or cost targets and may be based upon customer discretion.
These variable amounts generally are awarded upon achievement of certain performance metrics, program milestones or cost targets and may be based upon customer discretion. Management estimates variable consideration as the most likely amount that we expect to achieve based on our assessment of the variable fee provisions within the contract.
On May 24, 2024, the Company announced a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.51 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on June 28, 2024 to stockholders of record on June 13, 2024.
On May 23, 2025, the Company announced a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.55 per share.
Commitments and Contingencies We are subject to a number of reviews, investigations, claims, lawsuits, and other uncertainties related to our business. For a discussion of these items, refer to Note 20, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to our consolidated financial statements.
For a discussion of these items, refer to Note 19, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to our consolidated financial statements.
As audits of the periods subsequent to 2011 are completed, our estimates of adjustment to claimed indirect costs for these periods could change.
The Company recognizes a reserve for estimated adjustments to historical claimed costs in respect of the years subsequent to fiscal 2011, based primarily on historical audit results. As audits of the periods subsequent to 2011 are completed, our estimates of adjustment to claimed costs for these periods could change.
We support critical missions for a diverse base of federal government clients, including nearly all of the U.S. government's cabinet-level departments, as well as for commercial clients, both domestically and internationally.
By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people and customers to transform missions for the nation. Our approximately 35,800 employees support critical missions for a diverse base of federal government customers, including nearly all of the U.S. government's cabine t-level departments, as well as for commercial customers, both domestically and in select international locations.
See Note 20, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements for further information.
See Note 20, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements contained within the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 for further information.
As of both March 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately $1.3 million of these instruments reduced our available borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility.
As of both March 31, 2025 and 2024, approximately $1 million of these instruments reduced our available borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The remainder is guaranteed under a separate $3 million facility, formerly $8 million, of which less than a million and $4 million, respectively, were available to the Company at March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
For fiscal 2024, 2023, and 2022, the aggregate impact of adjustments in contract estimates was not material. 62 Table of Contents Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of exercised contracts for which work has not yet been performed, regardless of whether funding has or has not been authorized and appropriated as of the date of exercise.
If the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on a contract, we recognize the total loss at the time it is identified. 48 Table of Contents Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of exercised contracts for which work has not yet been performed, regardless of whether funding has or has not been authorized and appropriated as of the date of exercise.
These non-GAAP measures also provide another basis for comparing period to period results by excluding potential differences caused by non-operational and unusual or non-recurring items.
We view Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of our core operating business, which excludes the impact of the items detailed below, as these items are generally not operational in nature. These non-GAAP measures also provide another basis for comparing period to period results by excluding potential differences caused by non-operational and unusual or non-recurring ite ms.
Our ability to fund our operating needs depends, in part, on our ability to continue to generate positive cash flows from operations or, if necessary, raise cash in the capital marke ts. In addition, from time to time we evaluate conditions to opportunistically access the financing markets to secure additional debt capital resources and improve the terms of our indebtedness.
From time to time, we evaluate conditions to opportunistically access the financing markets to secure additional debt capital resources and improve the terms of our indebtedness. Cash Flows Operating Cash Flow Net cash provided by operations was $1.0 billion in fiscal 2025 compared to $259 million in fiscal 2024.
In addition, we use Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses because it provides management useful information about the Company's operating performance by excluding the impact of costs that are not indicative of the level of productivity of our client staff headcount and our overall direct labor, which management believes provides useful information to our investors about our core operations.
In addition, we use Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses because it provides management useful information about the Company's operating performance by excluding the impact of costs such as subcontractor expenses, travel expenses, and other non-labor expenses incurred to perform on contracts. Billable expenses generally have lower margin and thus are less indicative of our profit generation capacity.
We prepare Adjusted Operating Income to eliminate the impact of items we do not consider indicative of ongoing operating performance due to their inherent unusual, extraordinary, or non-recurring nature or because they result from an event of a similar nature. • “Adjusted EBITDA” represents net income attributable to common stockholders before income taxes, net interest and other expense and depreciation and amortization and before certain other items, including the change in provision for claimed indirect costs, acquisition and divestiture costs, acquisition and divestiture costs, financing transaction costs, DC tax assessment adjustment, the reserve associated with the U.S.
We have defined the aforementioned non-GAAP measures as follows: • Revenue, Excluding Billable Expenses represents revenue less billable expenses. 42 Table of Contents • EBITDA represents net income attributable to common stockholders before income taxes, net interest expense, net and other income (expense), net, and depreciation and amortization. • Adjusted EBITDA represents net income attributable to common stockholders before income taxes, net interest, net and other income (expense), net, and depreciation and amortization and before certain other items, including the change in provision for claimed costs for historical rate years, acquisition and divestiture costs, financing transaction costs, DC tax assessment adjustment, the reserve associated with the U.S.
The following table summarizes the cash distributions recognized in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the respective periods shown: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 (In thousands) Recurring dividends (1) $ 253,413 $ 235,726 $ 209,057 (1) Amounts represent recurring dividends that were declared and paid for during each quarter of fiscal 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. 67 Table of Contents On December 12, 2011, the Board approved a share repurchase program, which was most recently increased by $525.0 million to $3,085.0 million on May 22, 2024.
The quarterly dividend is payable on June 27, 2025 to stockholders of record on June 11, 2025. 52 Table of Contents The following table summarizes the cash distributions recognized in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the respective periods shown: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025 2024 2023 (In millions) Recurring dividends (1) $ 268 $ 254 $ 236 (1) Amounts represent recurring dividends that were declared and paid for during each quarter of fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The increase was primarily due to $417.6 million in treasury stock resulting from the repurchase of shares of our Class A Common Stock and $253.1 million in aggregate quarterly dividend payments, partially offset by net income of $605.7 million and stock-based compensation expense of $95.0 million. 70 Table of Contents Capital Expenditures Since we do not own any of our facilities, our capital expenditure requirements primarily relate to the purchase of computers, management systems, furniture, and leasehold improvements to support our operations.
The decrease was primarily due to $804 million in treasury stock resulting from the repurchase of shares of our Class A Common Stock and $269 million in aggregate quarterly dividend payments, partially offset by net income of $935 million and stock-based compensation expense of $94 million.
Results of Operations The following table presents items from our consolidated statements of operations for the respective periods shown: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, Fiscal 2024 Versus Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2023 Versus Fiscal 2022 2024 2023 2022 (In thousands) Revenue $ 10,661,896 $ 9,258,911 $ 8,363,700 15.2 % 10.7 % Operating costs and expenses: Cost of revenue 4,921,071 4,304,810 3,899,622 14.3 % 10.4 % Billable expenses 3,281,776 2,808,857 2,474,163 16.8 % 13.5 % General and administrative expenses 1,281,443 1,532,912 1,158,987 (16.4) % 32.3 % Depreciation and amortization 164,203 165,484 145,747 (0.8) % 13.5 % Total operating costs and expenses 9,648,493 8,812,063 7,678,519 9.5 % 14.8 % Operating income 1,013,403 446,848 685,181 126.8 % (34.8) % Interest expense (172,901) (119,850) (92,352) 44.3 % 29.8 % Other income, net 12,818 40,951 11,214 (68.7) % NM Income before income taxes 853,320 367,949 604,043 131.9 % (39.1) % Income tax expense 247,614 96,734 137,466 156.0 % (29.6) % Net income $ 605,706 $ 271,215 $ 466,577 123.3 % (41.9) % Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest — 576 163 NM NM Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 605,706 $ 271,791 $ 466,740 122.9 % (41.8) % NM - Not meaningful Fiscal 2024 Compared to Fiscal 2023 Revenue Revenue increased 15.2% to $10,661.9 million, primarily driven by strong demand for our services and solutions and an increase in headcount to meet that demand.
Results of Operations The following table presents items from our consolidated statements of operations for the respective periods shown: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, Fiscal 2025 Versus Fiscal 2024 Fiscal 2024 Versus Fiscal 2023 2025 2024 2023 (In millions) Revenue $ 11,980 $ 10,662 $ 9,259 12 % 15 % Operating costs and expenses: Cost of revenue 5,419 4,921 4,305 10 % 14 % Billable expenses 3,780 3,282 2,809 15 % 17 % General and administrative expenses 1,246 1,281 1,533 (3) % (16) % Depreciation and amortization 165 164 165 1 % (1) % Total operating costs and expenses 10,610 9,648 8,812 10 % 9 % Operating income 1,370 1,014 447 35 % 127 % Interest expense, net (168) (147) (110) 14 % 34 % Other income (expense), net 17 (13) 31 (231) % (142) % Income before income taxes 1,219 854 368 43 % 132 % Income tax expense 284 248 97 15 % 156 % Net income $ 935 $ 606 $ 271 54 % 124 % Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest — — 1 NM NM Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 935 $ 606 $ 272 54 % 123 % NM - Not meaningful Fiscal 2025 Compared to Fiscal 2024 Revenue Revenue increased 12% to $11,980 million, primarily driven by strong demand for our solutions, outcomes, and services, as well as an increase in headcount to meet that demand, and higher billable expenses.
Department of Justice’s investigation of the Company (see Note 20, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements for further information), as compared to a $27.5 million reserve for fiscal 2024.
See Note 19 , “ Commitments and Contingencies ,” to the consolidated financial statements for further information Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue increased 10% to $5,419 million, and decreased as a percentage of revenue to 45% from 46% .
Our U.S. government contracts generally contain FAR provisions that enable the customer to terminate a contract for default or for the convenience of the U.S. government. We recognize revenue for each performance obligation identified within our customer contracts when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the promised goods or services.
Remaining performance obligations exclude negotiated but unexercised options and certain variable consideration which the Company does not expect to recognize as revenue. We recognize revenue for each performance obligation identified within our customer contracts when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the promised goods or services.
The following table summarizes the value of our contract backlog as of the respective periods shown: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 (In millions) Backlog: (1) Funded $ 4,822 $ 4,619 $ 3,710 Unfunded 9,463 9,519 9,925 Priced options 19,533 17,064 15,612 Total backlog $ 33,818 $ 31,202 $ 29,247 (1) Backlog presented as of March 31, 2023 includes $282 million of backlog for EverWatch Corp., which was acquired during fiscal 2023.
The following table summarizes the value of our contract backlog as of the respective periods shown: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Backlog: (1) (2) (In millions) Funded $ 4,421 $ 4,187 Unfunded 8,804 8,393 Priced options 23,802 19,533 Total backlog $ 37,027 $ 32,113 (1) Backlog presented at March 31, 2025 includes backlog acquired from the Company’s acquisition of PGSC during fiscal 2025.
Following the settlement and closure of the civil and criminal investigation, respectively, of the Company by the DOJ, as discussed in Note 20, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K, audits for years subsequent to fiscal 2011 have resumed.
(g) Reflects insurance recoveries from claims related to the Company’s fiscal 2024 settlement as described in Note 19, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K.