Biggest changeSee “Note 6 – Sales of Receivables” and “Note 12 – Debt” in Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information. 24 A summary of cash flow information is presented below: Year Ended June 30, 2023 2022 (dollar in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 388,056 $ 745,554 Net cash used in investing activities (75,717) (689,149) Net cash used in financing activities (316,108) (21,209) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4,741 (8,423) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 972 26,773 Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $357.5 million primarily as a result of a $341.3 million increase in cash paid for income taxes, higher interest payments and net unfavorable changes in operating assets and liabilities driven by the timing of vendor payments, partially offset by higher cash received from the Company ’ s MARPA.
Biggest changeSee “Note 6 – Sales of Receivables” and “Note 12 – Debt” in Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information. 24 A summary of cash flow information is presented below: Year Ended June 30, 2024 2023 (dollars in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 497,331 $ 388,056 Net cash used in investing activities (151,952) (75,717) Net cash used in financing activities (326,895) (316,108) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (299) 4,741 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 18,185 972 Net cash provided by operating activities increased $109.3 million primarily as a result of a $ 46.6 million reduction in CARES Act payroll tax payments, a $36.5 million reduction in income taxes payments, a $7.8 million increase in cash received from the Company's MARPA, and $18.4 million of other net favorable changes, primarily increases in net income adjusted for non-cash items driven by revenue growth, partially offset by unfavorable changes in other operating assets and liabilities.
The Term Loan is a five-year secured facility under which principal payments are due in quarterly installments of $7.7 million through December 31, 2023 and $15.3 million thereafter until the balance is due in full on December 13, 2026. The Credit Facility contains customary financial and restrictive covenants which we have been in compliance with since inception.
The Term Loan is a five-year secured facility under which principal payments are due in quarterly installments of $7.7 million through December 31, 2023 and $15.3 million thereafter until the balance is due in full on December 13, 2026. The Credit Facility contains customary financial and restrictive covenants with which we have been in compliance since inception.
We believe that the following trends will influence the USG’s spending in our addressable market: • A stable-to-higher USG budget environment, particularly in defense and intelligence-related areas; • Increased focus on cyber, space, and the electromagnetic spectrum as key domains for National Security; • Increased spend on network and application modernization and enhancements to cyber security posture; • Increased investments in advanced technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, 5G), particularly software-based technologies; • Increasing focus on near-peer competitors and other nation state threats; • Continued focus on counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and counter proliferation as key U.S. security concerns; and • Increased demand for innovation and speed of delivery.
We believe that the following trends will influence the USG’s spending in our addressable market: • A stable-to-higher USG budget environment, particularly in defense and intelligence-related areas; • Increased focus on cyber, space, and the electromagnetic spectrum as key domains for National Security; • Increased spend on network and application modernization and enhancements to cyber security posture; • Increased investments in advanced technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence), particularly software-based technologies; • Increasing focus on near-peer competitors and other nation state threats; • Continued focus on counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and counter proliferation as key U.S. security concerns; and • Increased demand for innovation and speed of delivery.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Unless otherwise specifically noted, all years refer to our fiscal year which ends on June 30. In this section, we discuss our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of our operations for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Unless otherwise specifically noted, all years refer to our fiscal year which ends on June 30. In this section, we discuss our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of our operations for fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023.
Specifically, GFY24 defense spending is capped at $886 billion, an increase of 3% and in-line with the President’s budget request, and GFY24 nondefense spending is capped at levels similar to GFY22 (though after various adjustments may be essentially flat with GFY23 levels). For GFY25, discretionary spending growth (both defense and nondefense) is capped at 1%.
Specifically, GFY24 defense spending is capped at $886 billion, an increase of 3% and in-line with the President’s GFY24 budget request, and GFY24 nondefense spending is capped at levels similar to GFY22 (though after various adjustments would essentially be flat with GFY23 levels). For GFY25, discretionary spending growth (both defense and nondefense) is capped at 1%.
We believe that our customers ’ use of lowest price/technically acceptable (LPTA) procurements, which contributed to pricing pressures in past years, has moderated, though price still remains an important factor in procurements. We also continue to see protests of major contract awards and delays in USG procurement activities.
We believe that our customers’ use of lowest price/technically acceptable (LPTA) procurements, which contributed to pricing pressures in past years, has moderated, though price still remains an important factor in procurements. We also continue to see protests of major contract awards and delays in USG procurement activities.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, we completed our annual goodwill assessment and determined that each reporting unit’s fair value significantly exceeded its carrying value.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, we completed our annual goodwill assessment and determined that each reporting unit’s fair value significantly exceeded its carrying value.
We continuously review our operations in an attempt to identify programs potentially at risk from CRs so that we can consider appropriate contingency plans. Market Environment We provide Expertise and Technology to government enterprise and mission customers.
We continuously review our operations in an attempt to identify programs potentially at risk from CRs so that we can consider appropriate contingency plans. 21 Market Environment We provide Expertise and Technology to government customers.
Goodwill and intangible assets, net represent 69.6% and 70.0% of our total assets as of June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively. We evaluate goodwill for both of our reporting units for impairment at least annually on the first day of the fiscal fourth quarter, or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Goodwill and intangible assets, net represent 68.1% and 69.6% of our total assets as of June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. We evaluate goodwill for both of our reporting units for impairment at least annually on the first day of the fiscal fourth quarter, or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Direct Costs . The increase in direct costs was primarily attributable to direct labor costs from organic growth on existing programs and higher materials and other direct costs. As a percentage of revenues, total direct costs were 65.7% and 65.3% for fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively. Direct costs include direct labor, subcontractor costs, materials, and other direct costs.
Direct Costs . The increase in direct costs was primarily attributable to direct labor and subcontractor costs from organic growth on existing programs and higher materials costs. As a percentage of revenues, total direct costs were 67.2% and 65.7% for fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively. Direct costs include direct labor, subcontractor costs, materials, and other direct costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Existing cash and cash equivalents and cash generated by operations are our primary sources of liquidity, as well as sales of receivables under our Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement (MARPA) and available borrowings under our Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2023, we had $115.8 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Existing cash and cash equivalents and cash generated by operations are our primary sources of liquidity, as well as sales of receivables under our Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement (MARPA) and available borrowings under our Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2024, we had $134.0 million in cash and cash equivalents.
On June 3, 2023, the President signed into law legislation that suspends the federal debt limit until January 2025 and caps discretionary spending in GFY24 and GFY25.
On June 3, 2023, the President signed into law legislation that suspended the federal debt limit until January 2025 and capped discretionary spending in GFY24 and GFY25.
For a discussion and analysis comparing our results for fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2021, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2022, filed with the SEC on August 11, 2022, under Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Overview We are a leading provider of Expertise and Technology to Enterprise and Mission customers, supporting national security missions and government modernization/transformation in the intelligence, defense, and federal civilian sectors, both domestically and internationally.
For a discussion and analysis comparing our results for fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2022, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2023, filed with the SEC on August 10, 2023, under Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Overview We are a leading provider of Expertise and Technology to customers in support of national security in the intelligence, defense, and federal civilian sectors, both domestically and internationally.
The future impact of this provision will depend on if and when this provision is deferred, modified, or repealed by Congress, including if retroactively, any guidance issued by the Treasury Department regarding the identification of appropriate costs for capitalization, and the amount of future research and development expenses paid or incurred (among other factors).
The future impact of this provision will depend on any guidance issued by the Treasury Department regarding the identification of appropriate costs for capitalization, and the amount of future research and development expenses paid or incurred (among other factors).
As of June 30, 2023, $1,179.1 million was outstanding under the Term Loan, $525.0 million was outstanding under the Revolving Facility and no borrowings on the swing line.
As of June 30, 2024, $1,133.1 million was outstanding under the Term Loan, $415.0 million was outstanding under the Revolving Facility and no borrowings on the swing line.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company had total backlog of $25.8 billion, compared with $23.3 billion a year ago, an increase of 10.7%. Funded backlog as of June 30, 2023 was $3.7 billion. The total backlog consists of remaining performance obligations plus unexercised options.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had total backlog of $31.6 billion, compared with $25.8 billion a year ago, an increase of 22.5%. Funded backlog as of June 30, 2024 was $3.8 billion. The total backlog consists of remaining performance obligations plus unexercised options.
We generated the following revenues by contract type for the periods presented: Year Ended June 30, 2023 2022 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent (dollars in thousands) Cost-plus-fee $ 3,896,725 58.1 % $ 3,632,359 58.6 % Fixed-price 2,023,968 30.2 1,823,221 29.4 Time-and-materials 781,853 11.7 747,337 12.0 Total $ 6,702,546 100.0 % $ 6,202,917 100.0 % Effects of Inflation During fiscal 2023, 58.1% of our revenues were generated under cost-reimbursable contracts which automatically adjust revenues to cover costs that are affected by inflation. 11.7% of our revenues were generated under time-and-materials contracts where we adjust labor rates periodically, as permitted.
We generated the following revenues by contract type for the periods presented: Year Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent (dollars in thousands) Cost-plus-fee $ 4,654,689 60.8 % $ 3,896,725 58.1 % Fixed-price 2,091,179 27.3 2,023,968 30.2 Time-and-materials 913,964 11.9 781,853 11.7 Total $ 7,659,832 100.0 % $ 6,702,546 100.0 % Effects of Inflation During fiscal 2024, 60.8% of our revenues were generated under cost-reimbursable contracts which automatically adjust revenues to cover costs that are affected by inflation. 11.9% of our revenues were generated under time-and-materials contracts where we adjust labor rates periodically, as permitted.
The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to organic growth of 6.1% and revenues from the acquisitions completed in fiscal 2022. 22 Revenues by customer type with related percentages of revenues were as follows: Year Ended June 30, 2023 2022 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent (dollars in thousands) Department of Defense $ 4,817,470 71.9 % $ 4,331,327 69.8 % Federal Civilian Agencies 1,533,295 22.9 1,549,791 25.0 Commercial and other 351,781 5.2 321,799 5.2 Total $ 6,702,546 100.0 % $ 6,202,917 100.0 % • DoD revenues include Expertise and Technology provided to various Department of Defense customers. • Federal civilian agencies’ revenues primarily include Expertise and Technology provided to non-DoD agencies and departments of the U.S. federal government, including intelligence agencies and Departments of Justice, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, and State. • Commercial and other revenues primarily include Expertise and Technology provided to U.S. state and local governments, commercial customers, and certain foreign governments and agencies through our International reportable segment.
The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to organic growth of 13.7%, including new contract awards and growth on existing programs. 22 Revenues by customer type with related percentages of revenues were as follows: Year Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent (dollars in thousands) Department of Defense $ 5,695,408 74.4 % $ 4,817,470 71.9 % Federal Civilian Agencies 1,588,262 20.7 1,533,295 22.9 Commercial and other 376,162 4.9 351,781 5.2 Total $ 7,659,832 100.0 % $ 6,702,546 100.0 % • DoD revenues include Expertise and Technology provided to various Department of Defense customers. • Federal civilian agencies’ revenues primarily include Expertise and Technology provided to non-DoD agencies and departments of the U.S. federal government, including intelligence agencies and Departments of Justice, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, and State. • Commercial and other revenues primarily include Expertise and Technology provided to U.S. state and local governments, commercial customers, and certain foreign governments and agencies through our International reportable segment.
Indirect Costs and Selling Expenses . The increase in indirect costs was primarily attributable to the incremental costs of running the businesses acquired in fiscal year 2022 and an increase in fringe benefit expenses on a higher labor base. As a percentage of revenues, total indirect costs were 23.7% and 24.5% for fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Indirect Costs and Selling Expenses . As a percentage of revenues, indirect costs and selling expenses were 22.5% and 23.7% for fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, driven by cost efficiencies across the Company. The increase in indirect costs and selling expenses was primarily attributable to an increase in fringe benefit expenses on a higher labor base. Depreciation and Amortization .
Contract Backlog The Company’s backlog represents value on existing contracts that has the potential to be recognized into revenues as work is performed. The Company includes unexercised option years in its backlog and excludes the value of task orders that may be awarded under multiple award IDIQ vehicles until such task orders are issued.
The Company includes unexercised option years in its backlog and excludes the value of task orders that may be awarded under multiple award IDIQ vehicles until such task orders are issued.
The Company ’ s effective income tax rate was 20.4% and 19.3% for fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2023 was favorably impacted by research and development tax credits and the remeasurement of state deferred taxes.
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2024 was favorably impacted by research and development tax credits, offset by state income taxes. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2023 was favorably impacted primarily by federal research tax credits and the remeasurement of state deferred taxes.
During those periods of time when appropriations bills have not been passed and signed into law, government agencies operate under a continuing resolution (CR), a temporary measure allowing the government to continue operations at prior year funding levels. 21 Depending on their scope, duration, and other factors, CRs can negatively impact our business due to delays in new program starts, delays in contract award decisions, and other factors.
During those periods of time when appropriations bills have not been passed and signed into law, government agencies operate under a continuing resolution (CR), a temporary measure allowing the government to continue operations at prior year funding levels.
We believe that the combination of internally generated funds, available bank borrowings, and cash and cash equivalents on hand will provide the required liquidity and capital resources necessary to fund on-going operations, customary capital expenditures, debt service obligations, and other working capital requirements over the next twelve months.
Net cash used in financing activities increased $10.8 million primarily as a result of a $117.3 million increase in net repayments under our Credit Facility, partially offset by a $111.7 million decrease in repurchases of our common stock We believe that the combination of internally generated funds, available bank borrowings, and cash and cash equivalents on hand will provide the required liquidity and capital resources necessary to fund on-going operations, customary capital expenditures, debt service obligations, and other working capital requirements over the next twelve months.
Budgetary Environment We carefully follow federal budget, legislative and contracting trends and activities and evolve our strategies to take these into consideration. On December 29, 2022, the President signed into law the omnibus appropriations bill that provided full-year funding for the government fiscal year (GFY) ending September 30, 2023 (GFY23).
Budgetary Environment We carefully follow federal budget, legislative and contracting trends and activities and evolve our strategies to take these into consideration. For the government fiscal year (GFY) ending September 30, 2023 (GFY23), defense and nondefense funding levels represented increases of approximately 10% and 6%, respectively, over GFY22 enacted levels.
Net cash used in investing activities decreased $613.4 million primarily as a result of a $601.0 million decrease in cash used in acquisitions of businesses and a $10.8 million decrease in capital expenditures.
Net cash used in investing activities increased $76.2 million primarily as a result of a $75.8 million increase in cash used in acquisitions of businesses.
Results of Operations Our results of operations were as follows: Year Ended June 30, Year to Year Change 2023 2022 2022 to 2023 Dollars Dollars Percent (dollar in thousands) Revenues $ 6,702,546 $ 6,202,917 $ 499,629 8.1 % Costs of revenues: Direct costs 4,402,728 4,051,188 351,540 8.7 Indirect costs and selling expenses 1,590,754 1,520,719 70,035 4.6 Depreciation and amortization 141,564 134,681 6,883 5.1 Total costs of revenues 6,135,046 5,706,588 428,458 7.5 Income from operations 567,500 496,329 71,171 14.3 Interest expense and other, net 83,861 41,757 42,104 100.8 Income before income taxes 483,639 454,572 29,067 6.4 Income taxes 98,904 87,778 11,126 12.7 Net income $ 384,735 $ 366,794 $ 17,941 4.9 Revenues .
Results of Operations Our results of operations were as follows: Year Ended June 30, Year to Year Change 2024 2023 2023 to 2024 Dollars Dollars Percent (dollars in thousands) Revenues $ 7,659,832 $ 6,702,546 $ 957,286 14.3 % Costs of revenues: Direct costs 5,147,540 4,402,728 744,812 16.9 Indirect costs and selling expenses 1,720,439 1,590,754 129,685 8.2 Depreciation and amortization 142,145 141,564 581 0.4 Total costs of revenues 7,010,124 6,135,046 875,078 14.3 Income from operations 649,708 567,500 82,208 14.5 Interest expense and other, net 105,059 83,861 21,198 25.3 Income before income taxes 544,649 483,639 61,010 12.6 Income taxes 124,725 98,904 25,821 26.1 Net income $ 419,924 $ 384,735 $ 35,189 9.1 Revenues .
This provision decreased fiscal year 2023 cash flows from operations by $95.0 million and increased net deferred tax assets by a similar amount. Although it is possible that Congress amends this provision, potentially with retroactive effect, we have no assurance that Congress will take any action with respect to this provision.
This provision decreased fiscal year 2024 cash flows from operations by $73.9 million and increased net deferred tax assets by a similar amount.
Depreciation and Amortization . The increase in depreciation and amortization was primarily attributable to depreciation from the Company’s higher average property and equipment and intangible amortization from the acquisitions completed in fiscal 2022. Interest Expense and Other, Net . The increase in interest expense and other, net was primarily attributable to higher interest rates on outstanding debt. Income Taxes .
Depreciation and amortization for fiscal 2024 was consistent with the prior year period. Interest Expense and Other, Net . The increase in interest expense and other, net was primarily attributable to higher interest rates and higher outstanding debt balances. Income Taxes . The Company ’ s effective income tax rate was 22.9% and 20.4% for fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2022 was favorably impacted primarily by federal research tax credits and the remeasurement of state deferred taxes. See “Note 16 – Income Taxes” in Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
See “Note 16 – Income Taxes” in Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information. Contract Backlog The Company’s backlog represents value on existing contracts that has the potential to be recognized into revenues as work is performed.