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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002

OR

For the transition period from                     to                    

Commission File No. 1-8174

DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (562) 624-0800

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

(Title of Class)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). YES  x  NO  ¨

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The aggregate market value of the voting and nonvoting common equity held by nonaffiliates as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2002 was approximately $201 million.

Indicate by check mark if 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 registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ¨

The number of shares of common stock outstanding on January 31, 2003 was 9,873,419.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following documents are incorporated by reference:

(a)        Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2003 Proxy Statement”), incorporated partially in Part III hereof.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS

Certain statements in the Form 10-K and documents incorporated by reference contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s future financial results could differ materially from those anticipated due to the Company’s dependence on conditions in the airline industry, the level of new commercial aircraft orders, production rates for Boeing commercial aircraft, the C-17 aircraft and Apache helicopter rotor blade programs, the level of defense spending, competitive pricing pressures, manufacturing inefficiencies, start-up costs and possible overruns on new contracts, technology and product development risks and uncertainties, product performance, risks associated with acquisitions and dispositions of businesses by the Company, increasing consolidation of customers and suppliers in the aerospace industry, availability of raw materials and components from suppliers and other factors beyond the Company’s control. See the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” including the “Additional Risk Factors,” and other matters discussed in this Form 10-K.

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PART I

GENERAL

Ducommun Incorporated (“Ducommun” or the “Company”), through its subsidiaries, designs, engineers and manufactures aerostructure and electromechanical components and subassemblies principally for domestic and foreign commercial aircraft, military and space programs. Domestic commercial aircraft programs include the Boeing 717, 737NG, 747, 757, 767 and 777. Foreign commercial aircraft programs include the Airbus Industrie A330, A340 and A340-600 aircraft, Bombardier business and regional jets, and the Embraer 145 and 170/190. Major military programs include the Boeing C-17, F-15 and F-18, Lockheed Martin F-16, various Sikorsky, Bell, Boeing and Augusta helicopter programs, and various aircraft and shipboard electronics upgrade programs. Space programs include the Space Shuttle external tank, and various commercial and military space launch and satellite programs. Ducommun is the successor to a business founded in California in 1849, first incorporated in California 1907, and reincorporated in Delaware in 1970.

In October 2002, Ducommun sold the capital stock of its airline seating manufacturing subsidiary, Brice Manufacturing Company, Inc. (“Brice”), for $1,300,000 in cash. Brice has been classified as a discontinued operation in the accompanying financial statements. In August 2002, Ducommun shut down its Chatsworth, California facility (which employed approximately 47 people at year-end 2001), and transferred a portion of the business to its MechTronics of Arizona Corp. subsidiary in Phoenix, Arizona.

In August 2001, Ducommun, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired certain assets of the Fort Defiance, Arizona operation of Packard Hughes Interconnect Wiring Systems, a subsidiary of Delphi Automotive Systems Corp. (“Fort Defiance”), for $4,590,000 in cash. In June 2001, Ducommun acquired all of the units of Composite Structures, LLC (“Composite Structures”) for $47,966,000 in cash and $5,354,000 in nonnegotiable promissory notes.

In November 1999, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Parsons Precision Products, Inc. (“Parsons”) for $22,073,000 in cash. In April 1999, the Company acquired the capital stock of Sheet Metal Specialties Company (“SMS”) for $10,096,000 in cash, net of cash acquired and payments of other liabilities of SMS, and a $1,500,000 note. SMS subsequently became the Chatsworth, California operation of the Company’s MechTronics subsidiary.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Ducommun operates in two business segments: Ducommun AeroStructures (“DAS”) engineers and manufactures aerospace structural components and subassemblies, and Ducommun Technologies (“DT”) designs, engineers and manufactures electromechanical components and subsystems principally for the aerospace and military markets. DAS consists of four subsidiaries: Aerochem, Inc. focuses on chemical milling services; AHF-Ducommun Incorporated focuses on aluminum stretch-forming, titanium hot-forming and machining; Composite Structures focuses on composite lay-up and metal bonding; and Parsons Precision Products, Inc. focuses on titanium hot-forming. DT consists of two subsidiaries: Ducommun Technologies, Inc., designs and manufactures illuminated push button switches and panels, microwave switches and filters, and fractional horsepower motors and resolvers; MechTronics of Arizona Corp. focuses on mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies.

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Business Segment Information

The Company supplies products and services to the aerospace industry. The Company’s subsidiaries are organized into two strategic businesses (DAS and DT), each of which is a reportable operating segment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those of the Company, as described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

Ducommun AeroStructures: Aerostructure Products

Aerochem, Inc.

Ducommun’s subsidiary, Aerochem, Inc. (“Aerochem”), is a major supplier of close tolerance chemical milling services for the aerospace industry. Chemical milling removes material in specific patterns to reduce weight in areas where full material thickness is not required. This sophisticated etching process enables Aerochem to produce lightweight, high-strength designs that would be impractical to produce by conventional means. Aerochem offers production-scale chemical milling on aluminum, titanium, steel, nickel-base and super alloys. Jet engine components, wing leading edges and fuselage skins are examples of products that require chemical milling.

AHF-Ducommun Incorporated

AHF-Ducommun Incorporated (“AHF”), another Ducommun subsidiary, supplies the aerospace industry with engineering and manufacturing of complex components using stretch-forming and hot-forming processes and computer-controlled machining. Stretch-forming is a process for manufacturing large, complex structural shapes primarily from aluminum sheet metal extrusions. AHF has some of the largest and most sophisticated stretch-forming presses in the United States. Hot-forming is a metal working process conducted at high temperature for manufacturing close-tolerance titanium components. AHF designs and manufactures the tooling required for the production of parts in both forming processes. Certain components manufactured by AHF are machined with precision milling equipment, including three 5-axis gantry profile milling machines and five 5-axis numerically-controlled routers to provide computer-controlled machining and inspection of complex parts up to 100 feet long.

Parsons Precision Products, Inc

Parsons Precision Products, Inc. (“Parsons”), a subsidiary of Ducommun, is a leading manufacturer of complex titanium hot-formed subassemblies and components for commercial and military aerospace applications.

Composite Structures, LLC

Composite Structures, LLC, another Ducommun subsidiary, engineers and manufactures metal, fiberglass and carbon composite aerostructures. Composite Structures produces helicopter main and tail rotor blades, and adhesive bonded assemblies, including spoilers and fuselage structural panels for aircraft and jet engine fan containment rings.

Ducommun Technologies: Electromechanical Products

Ducommun Technologies, Inc. (formerly Jay-El Products, Inc. )

Ducommun Technologies, Inc. (“DTI”), a subsidiary of Ducommun, develops, designs and manufactures illuminated switches, switch assemblies and keyboard panels used in many military aircraft, helicopter, commercial aircraft and spacecraft programs. DTI manufactures switches and panels where high reliability is a prerequisite. DTI also develops, designs and manufactures microwave switches, filters and other components used principally on commercial and military aircraft and satellites. In addition, DTI develops, designs and manufactures high precision actuators, stepper motors, fractional horsepower motors and resolvers principally for space applications.

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MechTronics of Arizona Corp.

MechTronics of Arizona Corp. (“MechTronics”) is a leading manufacturer of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies for the defense electronics and commercial aircraft markets. MechTronics has a fully integrated manufacturing capability, including manufacturing engineering, fabrication, machining, assembly, electronic integration and related processes. MechTronics’ products include sophisticated radar enclosures, gyroscopes and indicators, aircraft avionics racks, and shipboard communications and control enclosures. In August 2001, MechTronics acquired certain assets of Fort Defiance, a supplier of wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for use in commercial and military aerospace applications and other military application.

SALES AND MARKETING

In 2002, the Company experienced a substantial shift in its business mix from commercial to military due to sales from acquisitions with a higher percentage of military sales and increased military procurement spending, as well as a difficult commercial aerospace environment. The shift in the Company’s business mix from commercial to military is expected to continue, but at a lesser rate of change in the future than in the past year.

The Company’s commercial business is represented on virtually all of today’s major commercial aircraft, including the Boeing 717, 737NG, 747, 757, 767 and 777. Sales related to commercial business were approximately 38% of total sales in 2002, compared to 51% of total sales in 2001. The Company’s commercial sales depend substantially on aircraft manufacturer’s production rates, which in turn depend upon deliveries of new aircraft. Deliveries of new aircraft by aircraft manufacturers are dependent on the financial capacity of the airlines and leasing companies to purchase the aircraft. Sales of commercial aircraft could be affected as a result of changes in new aircraft orders, or the cancellation or deferral by airlines of purchases of ordered aircraft. The Company’s sales for commercial aircraft programs also could be affected by changes in its customers’ inventory levels and changes in its customers’ aircraft production build rates.

Military components manufactured by the Company are employed in many of the country’s front-line fighters, bombers, helicopters and support aircraft, as well as many sea-based vehicles. The Company’s defense business is widely diversified among military manufacturers and programs. Sales related to military programs were approximately 58% of total sales in 2002 compared to 44% of total sales in 2001. In the space sector, the Company produces components for the expendable fuel tanks, which help boost the Space Shuttle vehicle into orbit. Components are also produced for a variety of unmanned launch vehicles and satellite programs. Sales related to space programs were approximately 4% of total sales in 2002 compared to 5% of total sales in 2001. Sales related to space programs were lower in 2002 due to timing differences in production scheduling for the space shuttle program and lower sales for other space launch vehicles.

A major portion of sales is derived from United States government defense programs and space programs, subjecting the Company to various laws and regulations that are more restrictive than those applicable to the private sector. These defense and space programs could be adversely affected by reductions in defense spending and other government budgetary pressures which would result in reductions, delays or stretch-outs of existing and future programs. Additionally, the Company’s contracts may be subject to reductions or modifications in the event of changes in government requirements. Although the Company’s fixed-price contracts generally permit it to realize increased profits if costs are less than projected, the Company bears the risk that increased or unexpected costs may reduce profits or cause losses on the contracts. The accuracy and appropriateness of certain costs and expenses used to substantiate the Company’s direct and indirect costs for the United States government are subject to extensive regulation and audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency, an arm of the Department of

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Defense. In addition, many of the Company’s contracts covering defense and space programs are subject to termination at the convenience of the customer (as well as for default). In the event of termination for convenience, the customer generally is required to pay the costs incurred by the Company and certain other fees through the date of termination.

MAJOR CUSTOMERS

The Company had substantial sales to Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. During 2002, sales to Boeing were $105,035,000, or 49% of total sales; sales to Raytheon were $26,524,000, or 12% of total sales; and sales to Lockheed Martin were $11,913,000, or 6% of total sales. Sales to Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are diversified over a number of different commercial, military and space programs.

INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC OPERATIONS AND EXPORT SALES

In 2002, 2001 and 2000, foreign sales to customers worldwide were $14,509,000, $28,006,000 and $26,267,000, respectively. The amounts of revenue, profitability and identifiable assets attributable to foreign operations were not material when compared with the revenue, profitability and identifiable assets attributed to United States domestic operations during 2002, 2001 and 2000. The Company had no sales to a foreign country greater than 5% of total sales in 2002, 2001 and 2000. The Company is not subject to any foreign currency risks since all sales are made in United States dollars.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The Company performs concurrent engineering with its customers and product development activities under Company-funded programs and under contracts with others. Concurrent engineering and product development activities are performed for commercial, military and space applications.

RAW MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

Due to the Company’s diversification, the sources and availability of raw materials and components are not nearly as important as they would be for a company that manufactures a single product. Raw materials and components used in the manufacture of the Company’s products, including aluminum, steel and carbon fibers, are available from a number of vendors and are generally in adequate supply. However, certain components, supplies and raw materials for the Company’s operations are purchased from single sources. In such instances the Company strives to develop alternative sources and design modifications to minimize the effect of business interruptions.

COMPETITION

The aerospace industry is highly competitive, and the Company’s products and services are affected by varying degrees of competition. The Company competes worldwide with United States and international companies in most markets it services, some of which are substantially larger and have greater financial, sales, technical and personnel resources. Larger competitors offering a wider array of products and services than those offered by the Company can have a competitive advantage by offering potential customers bundled products and services that the Company cannot match. The Company’s ability to compete depends principally on the quality of its goods and services, competitive pricing, product performance, design and engineering capabilities, new product innovation and the ability to solve specific customer problems.

PATENTS AND LICENSES

The Company has several patents, but it does not believe that its operations are dependent on any single patent or group of patents. In general, the Company relies on technical superiority, continual product improvement, exclusive product features, superior lead time, on-time delivery performance, quality and customer relationships to maintain its competitive advantage.

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BACKLOG

The Company has a number of long-term agreements with several of its customers. These agreements generally describe the terms under which the customer may issue purchase orders to buy the Company’s products and services during the term of the agreement. These terms typically include a list of the parts or services customers may purchase, pricing for these products and services, anticipated quantities to be purchased by the customers and, to the extent known, delivery dates. Backlog only includes amounts for which the Company has actual purchase orders with firm delivery dates, prices and quantities. Backlog does not include the total contract value for fixed-price multi-year contracts, except for the released portion. Backlog is subject to delivery delays or program cancellations, which are beyond the Company’s control. As of December 31, 2002, backlog believed to be firm was approximately $289,857,000, compared to $306,300,000 at December 31, 2001. Approximately $146,000,000 of total backlog is expected to be delivered during 2003.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND LEGAL

The Company’s business, operations and facilities are subject to numerous stringent federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations issued by government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). Among other matters, these regulatory authorities impose requirements that regulate the emission, discharge, generation, management, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials, pollutants and contaminants. These regulations govern public and private response actions to hazardous or regulated substances that may be or have been released to the environment, and they require the Company to obtain and maintain licenses and permits in connection with its operations. The Company may also be required to investigate and remediate the effects of the release or disposal of materials at sites associated with past and present operations. Additionally, this extensive regulatory framework imposes significant compliance burdens and risks on the Company. The Company anticipates that capital expenditures will continue to be required for the foreseeable future to upgrade and maintain its environmental compliance efforts. The Company does not expect to spend a material amount on capital expenditures for environmental compliance during 2003.

Aerochem uses various acid and alkaline solutions in the chemical milling process, resulting in potential environmental hazards. Despite existing waste recovery systems and continuing capital expenditures for waste reduction and management, at least for the immediate future, Aerochem will remain dependent on the availability and cost of remote hazardous waste disposal sites or other alternative methods of disposal.

The Aerochem facility located in El Mirage, California has been directed by California environmental agencies to investigate and take corrective action for groundwater contamination. Based upon currently available information, the Company has established a provision for the cost of such investigation and corrective action. Aerochem expects to spend approximately $1 million for future investigation and corrective action for groundwater contamination at its El Mirage location. However, the Company’s ultimate liability in connection with the contamination will depend upon a number of factors, including changes in existing laws and regulations, and the design and cost of the construction, operation and maintenance of the corrective action.

In the normal course of business, Ducommun and its subsidiaries are defendants in certain other litigation, claims and inquiries, including matters relating to environmental laws. In addition, the Company makes various commitments and incurs contingent liabilities. While it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these matters, the Company does not presently expect that any sum it may be required to pay in connection with these matters would have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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EMPLOYEES

At December 31, 2002 the Company employed 1,300 persons. The Company’s Composite Structures subsidiary is a party to collective bargaining agreements with labor unions. Under these agreements, the Company currently employs 185 full-time employees, and from time-to-time employs up to an additional 3 temporary employees, all of whom are members of labor unions. If the unionized workers were to engage in a strike or other work stoppage, if Composite Structures is unable to negotiate acceptable collective bargaining agreements with the unions, or if other employees were to become unionized, the Company could experience a significant disruption of the Company’s operations and higher ongoing labor costs, which could have an adverse effect on its business and results of operations. The Company has not experienced any material labor-related work stoppage and considers its relations with its employees to be good.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The Company’s Internet website address is www.ducommun.com. The company makes available through its Internet website its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company occupies approximately 16 facilities with a total office and manufacturing area of over 1,286,000 square feet, including both owned and leased properties. At December 31, 2002, facilities which were in excess of 60,000 square feet each were occupied as follows:

The Company’s facilities are, for the most part, fully utilized, although excess capacity exists from time to time based on product mix and demand. Management believes that these properties are in good condition and suitable for their present use.

Although the Company maintains standard property casualty insurance covering its properties, the Company does not carry any earthquake insurance because of the cost of such insurance. Most of the Company’s properties are located in Southern California, an area subject to frequent and sometimes severe earthquake activity.

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PART II

The common stock of the Company (DCO) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. On December 31, 2002, the Company had approximately 496 holders of record of common stock. No dividends were paid during 2002 or 2001. The following table sets forth the high and low closing sales prices per share for the Company’s common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange for the fiscal periods indicated.

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Ducommun designs, engineers and manufactures aerostructure and electromechanical components and subassemblies principally for the aerospace industry. The Company manufactures components and assemblies principally for domestic and foreign commercial and military aircraft and space programs. Domestic commercial aircraft programs include the Boeing 717, 737NG, 747, 757, 767 and 777. Foreign commercial aircraft programs include the Airbus Industrie A330, A340 and A340-600 aircraft, Bombardier business and regional jets, and the Embraer 145 and 170/190. Major military programs include the Boeing C-17, F-15 and F-18 and Lockheed Martin F-16, various Sikorsky, Bell, Boeing and Augusta helicopter programs, and various aircraft and shipboard electronics upgrade programs. Space programs include the space shuttle external fuel tank, and various commercial and military space launch and satellite programs.

Critical Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, collection is reasonably assured and delivery of products has occurred or services have been rendered. The Company records provisions for estimated losses on contracts in the period in which such losses are identified.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses from the inability of customers to make required payments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is evaluated periodically based on the aging of accounts receivable, the financial condition of customers and their payment history, historical write-off experience and other assumptions.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined on a first-in, first-out basis. The Company assesses the inventory carrying value and reduces it if necessary to its net realizable value based on customer orders on hand, and internal demand forecasts using management’s best estimates given information currently available. The Company’s customer demand is highly unpredictable, and can fluctuate significantly caused by factors beyond the control of the Company. The Company maintains an allowance for inventories for potentially excess and obsolete inventories and gross inventory levels that are carried at costs that are higher than their market values. If market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, such as an unanticipated decline in demand not meeting expectations, inventory write-downs may be required.

Property and Depreciation

Property and equipment, including assets recorded under capital leases, are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives ranging from 2 to 40 years and, in the case of leasehold improvements, over the shorter of the lives of the improvements or the lease term. The Company periodically evaluates long-lived assets for recoverability, when significant changes in conditions occur, and recognizes impairment losses, if any, based upon the fair value of the assets.

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Goodwill

The Company’s business acquisitions have typically resulted in goodwill, which affects the amount of possible impairment expense that the Company will incur. The determination of the value of goodwill requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill, management must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record impairment charges for these assets. On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 (“SFAS 142”), “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” and was required to analyze its goodwill for impairment during the first quarter 2002. Upon adoption of SFAS 142, in the first quarter of 2002, the Company recorded a non-cash, pre-tax charge of $3,633,000 ($2,325,000 net of tax) for goodwill impairment of its Brice operating unit. The Company will perform goodwill impairment tests on an annual basis and between annual tests in certain circumstances whenever events may dictate an impairment exists. In response to changes in industry and market conditions, the Company may be required to strategically realign its resources and consider restructuring, disposing or otherwise exiting businesses which could result in an impairment of goodwill.

Warranty Liability

The Company quantifies and records an estimate for warranty related costs based on the Company’s actual historical and projected return and failure rates and the current repair costs. Should the Company experience actual return and failure rates, or repair costs that are higher than the estimates used to calculate the provision, the Company’s operating results for the period or periods in which such returns or additional costs materialize will be adversely impacted. During 2002, the Company experienced higher than normal return rates on the main rotor blades manufactured by the Company for the Apache helicopter. Accordingly, during the fourth quarter the Company increased the warranty reserve by $1,605,000. At December 31, 2002 and 2001 the Company’s estimates for warranty liabilities were $1,697,000 and $181,000, respectively.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Standards, No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS No. 109”), which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 109 also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

Acquisitions

In August 2001, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired certain assets of the Fort Defiance, Arizona operation of Packard Hughes Interconnect Wiring Systems, a subsidiary of Delphi Automotive Systems Corp. (“Fort Defiance”) for $4,590,000 in cash. Fort Defiance supplies wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for use in commercial and military aerospace applications and other military applications. In June 2001, the Company acquired all of the units of Composite Structures, LLC (“Composite Structures”), for $47,966,000 in cash and $5,354,000 in nonnegotiable promissory notes. Composite Structures designs and manufactures metal, fiberglass and carbon composite aerostructures. In November 1999, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Parsons Precision Products, Inc. (“Parsons”) for $22,073,000 in cash. Parsons is a leading manufacturer of complex titanium hot-formed subassemblies and components for commercial and military aerospace applications. In April 1999, the Company acquired the capital stock of Sheet Metal

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Specialties Company (“SMS”) for $10,096,000 in cash, net of cash acquired and payments of other liabilities of SMS, and a $1,500,000 note. SMS was a manufacturer of subassemblies for commercial and military aerospace applications. SMS subsequently became the Chatsworth, California operator of the Company’s MechTronics subsidiary. The acquisitions were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the operating results for these acquisitions have been included in the consolidated statements of income since the dates of the respective acquisitions. The cost of the acquisitions was allocated on the basis of the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. These acquisitions accounted for approximately $48,788,000 and $48,788,000 of the excess of cost over net assets acquired at December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. The acquisitions were funded from internally generated cash, notes and other accounts payable to sellers, and borrowings under the Company’s credit agreement (see Financial Condition for additional information). These acquisitions strengthened the Company’s position in the aerospace industry and added complementary lines of business.

Dispositions and Closures

In October 2002, Ducommun sold the capital stock of its airline seating manufacturing subsidiary, Brice Manufacturing Company, Inc. (“Brice”), for $1,300,000 in cash. Brice has been classified as a discontinued operation in the accompanying financial statements. In August 2002, Ducommun shut down its Chatsworth, California facility (which employed approximately 47 people at year-end 2001), and transferred a portion of the business to its MechTronics of Arizona Corp. subsidiary in Phoenix, Arizona.

Results of Operations

2002 Compared to 2001

Net sales in 2002 of $212,446,000 were flat compared to net sales for 2001. Net sales in 2002 benefited from full year sales from the Fort Defiance and Composite Structures acquisitions completed in 2001. These two acquisitions had sales of $63,539,000 in 2002 compared to sales of $43,351,000 in 2001. Excluding the Fort Defiance and Composite Structures acquisitions, sales decreased 12% in 2002 compared to 2001. The Company’s mix of business was approximately 58% military, 38% commercial, and 4% space in 2002, compared to 44% military, 51% commercial, and 5% space in 2001. Foreign sales decreased to 7% of sales in 2002 from 10% in 2001. The Company did not have sales to any foreign country greater than 4% of total sales in 2002 or 2001.

The Company had substantial sales to Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. During 2002 and 2001, sales to Boeing were $105,035,000 and $106,106,000, respectively; sales to Raytheon were $26,524,000 and $16,571,000, respectively; and sales to Lockheed Martin were $11,913,000 and $9,556,000, respectively. At December 31, 2002, trade receivables from Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin were $11,667,000, $1,563,000 and $982,000, respectively. The sales and receivables relating to Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are diversified over a number of different commercial, space and military programs.

The Company’s commercial business is represented on virtually all of today’s major commercial aircraft. During 2002, commercial sales for Boeing aircraft and various regional business aircraft were significantly lower, principally because of the dramatic decline in commercial jet aircraft deliveries. Sales related to commercial business were approximately $79,960,000, or 38% of total sales in 2002. The Boeing 737/737NG program accounted for approximately $29,937,000 in sales in 2002.

Military components manufactured by the Company are employed in many of the country’s front-line fighters, bombers, helicopters and support aircraft, as well as many sea-based vehicles. The Company’s defense business is widely diversified among military manufacturers and programs. Sales related to military programs were approximately $123,606,000, or 58% of total sales in 2002. In 2002, the C-17 program accounted for approximately $34,706,000 in sales and the Apache helicopter program accounted for approximately $22,818,000 in sales.

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In the space sector, the Company produces components for the expendable fuel tanks which help boost the Space Shuttle vehicle into orbit. Components are also produced for a variety of unmanned launch vehicles and satellite programs. During 2002, sales related to space programs were lower due to timing differences in production scheduling for the Space Shuttle program. Sales related to space programs were approximately $8,880,000, or 4% of total sales in 2002.

At December 31, 2002, backlog believed to be firm was approximately $289,857,000, compared to $306,300,000 at December 31, 2001. The backlog decrease from December 31, 2001 was primarily due to lower bookings for commercial programs and partial cancellation by the Company’s customer of firm backlog for the Space Shuttle program. Approximately $146,000,000 of the total backlog is expected to be delivered during 2003.

Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 19.5% in 2002 from 26.4% in 2001. This decrease was primarily the result of a 12% drop in sales (adjusted for acquisitions), impact of spreading fixed overhead costs over a smaller sales volume, and increasing pricing pressures on both new contracts and renewals of existing contracts. In addition, gross profit margins declined due to several factors including additional provisions at Ducommun AeroStructures for estimated future losses on new contracts placed into production during 2002, and quality issues with the Company’s Apache helicopter blade program, for which an increase in the warranty reserve and an increase in inventory reserves were recorded. Estimates of overrun provisions are subject to customers’ future production rates and delivery schedules as well as the Company’s future cost structure and learning curve assumptions. During 2002, the Company started production on a contract related to the A330/340 program and experienced significant production cost overruns. Based on currently available information and various assumptions during the second half of 2002, the Company established a $2,100,000 provision for estimated cost overruns on this contract. In addition, the Company manufactures main and tail rotor blades for the Apache helicopter. Approximately 59 of the main rotor blades manufactured by the Company for the Apache helicopter have been identified as potentially nonconforming to specifications. The Company and its customer have developed a testing method to determine which, if any, of these main rotor blades must be repaired or scrapped. Based on currently available information, the Company increased its provision for warranty reserve by $1,605,000 and recorded an additional inventory reserve of $1,402,000 for main rotor blades and related parts included in inventory.

Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 11.5% in 2002, compared to 11.9% in 2001. Selling, general and administrative expenses in 2002 included $1,358,000 of consulting and severance costs and $323,000 of accrued bonuses. Selling, general and administrative expenses in 2001 included $3,677,000 of accrued bonuses and an $808,000 charge for the settlement of a lawsuit brought by Com Dev Consulting Ltd.

Goodwill amortization expense decreased to $0 in 2002 compared to $3,220,000 in 2001. Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141”) and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS No. 142”). As a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 141 and SFAS No. 142, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are no longer amortized but rather tested at least annually for impairment. In the first quarter of 2002, the Company recorded a non-cash, pre-tax charge of $3,633,000 for goodwill impairment at its Brice reporting unit in accordance with SFAS No. 142. This charge is reflected as a cumulative effect of accounting change, net of taxes, of $2,325,000, or $0.23 per diluted share.

Interest expense decreased to $1,632,000 in 2002 compared to $2,369,000 for 2001. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to lower debt levels and lower interest rates in 2002 compared to 2001.

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Income tax expense decreased to $5,582,000 in 2002, compared to $9,073,000 in 2001. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily due to the decrease in income before taxes. Cash expended to pay income taxes decreased to $5,822,000 in 2002, compared to $8,454,000 in 2001.

Net income for 2002 was $6,505,000, or $0.65 diluted earnings per share, compared to $14,603,000, or $1.50 diluted earnings per share in 2001. Net income for 2002 included a charge of $2,325,000, or $0.23 per diluted share for goodwill impairment at Brice and a loss from discontinued operation of $1,092,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, for Brice. Net income for 2002, excluding the charge for goodwill impairment and loss from discontinued operation was $9,922,000, or $0.99 per diluted share. Net income for 2002 decreased 55% compared to 2001. Net income for 2001 included a loss from discontinued operation of $1,512,000, or $0.16 per diluted share, for Brice and an after-tax charge of $517,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the Com Dev lawsuit settlement, partially offset by a tax benefit of $450,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for research and development credits used to lower the Company’s effective tax rate. Net income for 2001, excluding the loss from discontinued operation, the charge for the Com Dev lawsuit settlement and the tax benefit noted above was $16,166,000, or $1.66 diluted earning per share.

2001 Compared to 2000

Net sales increased 40% to $212,744,000 in 2001. The increase resulted primarily from an increase in the Company’s sales from the Fort Defiance and Composite Structures acquisitions, as well as higher military sales for the C-17, F-15 and F-18 programs and higher commercial sales for the Boeing 777 and Regional Jet programs. Sales to the C-17 program increased approximately $10,094,000 in 2001. The acquisitions of Fort Defiance and Composite Structures increased sales by approximately $43,351,000 in 2001. Excluding the Fort Defiance and Composite Structures acquisitions, sales increased 11% in 2001 compared to 2000. The Company’s mix of business was approximately 44% military, 51% commercial and 5% space in 2001. Foreign sales decreased to 10% of sales in 2001 from 12% in 2000. The Company did not have sales to any foreign country greater than 5% of total sales in 2001 or 2000.

The Company had substantial sales to Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. During 2001 and 2000, sales to Boeing were $106,106,000 and $61,109,000, respectively; sales to Raytheon were $16,571,000 and $14,242,000, respectively; and sales to Lockheed Martin were $9,556,000 and $12,685,000, respectively. At December 31, 2001, trade receivables from Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin were $13,815,000, $2,414,000 and $740,000, respectively. The sales and receivables relating to Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are diversified over a number of different commercial, space and military programs.

The Company’s commercial business is represented on virtually all of today’s major commercial aircraft. During 2001, commercial sales for Boeing aircraft were significantly higher, principally because of the acquisitions of Fort Defiance and Composite Structures. Sales related to commercial business were approximately $108,761,000, or 51% of total sales in 2001.

Military components manufactured by the Company are employed in many of the country’s front-line fighters, bombers, helicopters and support aircraft, as well as many land and sea-based vehicles. The Company’s defense business is widely diversified among military manufacturers and programs. Sales related to military programs were approximately $92,563,000, or 44% of total sales in 2001. The C-17 program accounted for approximately $37,012,000 in sales in 2001.

In the space sector, the Company produces components for the expendable fuel tanks which help boost the Space Shuttle vehicle into orbit. Components are also produced for a variety of unmanned launch vehicles and satellite programs. During 2001, sales related to space programs were lower due to timing differences in production scheduling for the Space Shuttle program. Sales related to space programs were approximately $11,420,000, or 5% of total sales in 2001.

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At December 31, 2001, backlog believed to be firm was approximately $306,300,000, compared to $232,700,000 at December 31, 2000. The backlog increase from December 31, 2000 was due primarily to backlog related to the Fort Defiance and Composite Structures acquisitions.

Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 26.4% in 2001 from 29.6% in 2000. This decrease was primarily the result of changes in sales mix, pricing pressures from customers, higher production costs, including higher energy costs, operating inefficiencies at Ducommun AeroStructures, and lower gross profit margins, as a percentage of sales, from the Fort Defiance and Composite Structures acquisitions.

Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 11.9% in 2001, compared to 12.5% in 2000. Selling, general and administrative expenses in 2001 included an approximately $808,000 charge for the settlement of a lawsuit brought by Com Dev Consulting Ltd.

In early January 2001, the Company embarked on steps to integrate the marketing, engineering and manufacturing capabilities of its AHF-Ducommun, Aerochem and Parsons subsidiaries to offer a full range of structural components and subassemblies to the Company’s customers. In October 2001, this integration effort was expanded to include Composite Structures.

Goodwill amortization expense, as a percentage of sales, was 1.5% in 2001 and 2000. Interest expense increased 32% to $2,369,000 in 2001 primarily due to higher debt levels in 2001 compared to 2000, partially offset by lower interest rates in 2001.

Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Income tax expense increased to $9,073,000 in 2001, compared to $8,410,000 in 2000. The increase in income tax expense was primarily due to the increase in income before taxes, partially offset by a lower effective income tax rate, 36.0% for 2001 compared to 38.0% for 2000. The decrease in the tax rate was primarily due to utilization of research and development tax credits. Cash expended to pay income taxes increased to $8,454,000 in 2001, compared to $5,084,000 in 2000.

Net income for 2001 was $14,603,000, or $1.50 diluted earnings per share, compared to $12,720,000, or $1.30 diluted earnings per share, in 2000. Net income for 2001 increased 15% compared to 2000. Net income for 2001 included a loss from discontinued operation of $1,512,000, or $0.16 per diluted share, for Brice, and an after-tax charge of $517,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the Com Dev lawsuit settlement, partially offset by a tax benefit of $450,000, $0.04 per diluted share, for research and development credits used to lower the Company’s effective tax rate. Net income for 2001, excluding the loss from discontinued operation, the charge for the Com Dev lawsuit settlement and the tax benefit noted above was $16,166,000, or $1.66 diluted earning per share. Net income for 2000 included a loss from discontinued operation of $1,001,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, for Brice. Net income for 2000 excluding the loss from discontinued operation was $13,721,000, or $1.40 diluted earning per share.

Financial Condition

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash provided by operating activities for 2002, 2001 and 2000 was $25,263,000, $33,321,000 and $20,686,000, respectively. Net cash provided by operating activities for 2002 included $6,505,000 of net income, $8,018,000 of depreciation, an increase of $2,731,000 in provisions for warranty and other inventory reserves, an increase of $1,819,000 in the provision for contract cost overruns, $2,325,000 for the cumulative effect of accounting change, $3,791,000 from decreases in accounts receivable and $699,000 from decreases in inventory, partially offset by a reduction of $820,000 in accounts payable and a $2,884,000 reduction in accrued and other liabilities. Net cash provided by operating activities for 2002 also included $1,323,000 of net cash provided by discontinued operation.

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Net cash used in investing activities for 2002 consisted primarily of $3,500,000 of capital expenditures partially offset by the net proceeds from the sale of Brice.

Net cash used in financing activities in 2002 of $25,195,000 included $26,448,000 of net repayments by the Company of principal on outstanding borrowings, partially offset by $1,253,000 of net cash received from the exercise of common stock options.

The Company continues to depend on operating cash flow and the availability of its bank line of credit to provide short-term liquidity. Cash from operations and bank borrowing capacity are expected to provide sufficient liquidity to meet the Company’s obligations during 2003. In December 2002, the Company and its lenders amended the Company’s credit agreement. The amended credit agreement provides for a $75,000,000 unsecured revolving credit line gradually declining to $60,000,000 at maturity on September 30, 2005. Interest is payable monthly on the outstanding borrowings based on the bank’s prime rate plus a spread based on the leverage ratio of the Company calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter (4.50% at December 31, 2002). A Eurodollar pricing option is also available to the Company for terms of up to six months at the Eurodollar rate plus a spread based on the leverage ratio of the Company calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter (3.00% at December 31, 2002). At December 31, 2002, the Company had $53,724,000 of unused lines of credit, after deducting $20,300,000 of loans outstanding and $976,000 for an outstanding standby letter of credit. The credit agreement includes minimum interest coverage, maximum leverage, minimum EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and minimum net worth covenants, an unused commitment fee based on the leverage ratio (0.40% per annum at December 31, 2002), and limitations on future dispositions of property, repurchases of common stock, outside indebtedness, capital expenditures and acquisitions.

The weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding was 3.81% and 3.94% at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

The carrying amount of long-term debt approximates fair value based on the terms of the related debt, recent transactions and estimates using interest rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt during the next five years are as follows: 2003, $1,501,000; 2004, $3,649,000; 2005, $20,700,000; 2006, $0; 2007, $0.

As part of the acquisition of Composite Structures, described in Note 2, in June 2001, the Company assumed the assets and liabilities of a defined benefit plan covering certain hourly employees of Composite Structures. Pension plan benefits are generally determined on the basis of the retiree’s age and length of service. Assets of the defined benefit plan are composed primarily of fixed income and equity securities. On December 31, 2002, the Company’s annual measurement date, the accumulated benefit obligation, related to the Company’s Composite Structures subsidiary pension plan, exceeded the fair value of the pension plan assets. Such excess is referred to as an unfunded accumulated benefit obligation. This difference is attributed to (1) an increase in the accumulated benefit obligation that resulted from a decrease in the interest rate used to discount the accumulated benefit obligation to its present settlement amount from 7.00% to 6.50% and (2) a decline in the fair value of the plan assets due to a sharp decrease in the equity markets at December 31, 2002. As a result, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 87, “Employers’ Accounting for Pensions,” the Company recognized a minimum pension liability of $2,679,000, net of tax which decreased shareholders’ equity and is included in other long-term liabilities. This charge to shareholders’ equity represents a net loss not yet recognized as pension expense. This charge did not affect reported earnings, and would be reversible if either interest rates increase or market performance and plan returns improve or contributions cause the pension plan to return to fully funded status. Additionally, as a result of potential underfunded status of the pension plan, pension expense will be approximately $600,000 in 2003 compared to $285,000 in 2002. Composite Structures, was not required to make any contributions to its pension plan in 2002 but plans to contribute as much as $1,200,000 in 2003.

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In October 2002, the Company sold the capital stock of its airline seating manufacturing subsidiary, Brice, for $1,300,000 in cash. The Company recorded a charge of $510,000, net of taxes, or $0.05 per diluted share, in 2002 for the loss on the sale.

The Company expects to spend less than $8,000,000 for capital expenditures in 2003. The Company believes that the ongoing subcontractor consolidation makes acquisitions an increasingly important component of the Company’s future growth. Accordingly, the Company plans to continue to seek attractive acquisition opportunities and to make substantial capital expenditures for manufacturing equipment and facilities to support long-term contracts for both commercial and military aircraft and space programs.

Ducommun’s subsidiary, Aerochem, is a major supplier of chemical milling services for the aerospace industry. Aerochem has been directed by California environmental agencies to investigate and take corrective action for groundwater contamination at its El Mirage, California facility (the “Site”). Aerochem expects to spend approximately $1 million for future investigation and corrective action at the Site, and the Company has established a provision for such costs. However, the Company’s ultimate liability in connection with the Site will depend upon a number of factors, including changes in existing laws and regulations, and the design and cost of the construction, operation and maintenance of the corrective action.

In the normal course of business, Ducommun and its subsidiaries are defendants in certain other litigation, claims and inquiries, including matters relating to environmental laws. In addition, the Company makes various commitments and incurs contingent liabilities. While it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these matters, the Company does not presently expect that any sum it may be required to pay in connection with these matters would have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position or results of operations or cash flows.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2001, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” (“SFAS No. 143”), was issued. SFAS No. 143 sets forth the financial accounting and reporting to be followed for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. SFAS No. 143 requires entities to record the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The associated asset retirement costs are to be capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. Subsequently, the recorded liability will be accreted to its present value and the capitalized costs will be depreciated. The Company is required to adopt SFAS No. 143 on January 1, 2003. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 143 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In August 2001, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS No. 144”), was issued. SFAS No. 144 modifies and expands the financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets other than goodwill, which is specifically addressed by SFAS No. 142. SFAS No. 144 maintains the requirement that an impairment loss be recognized for a long-lived asset to be held and used if its carrying value is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, with the recognized impairment being the difference between the carrying amount and fair value of the asset. With respect to long-lived assets to be disposed of other than by sale, SFAS No. 144 requires that the asset be considered held and used until it is actually disposed of but requires that its depreciable life be revised in accordance with APB Opinion No. 20, “Accounting Changes.” SFAS No. 144 also requires that an impairment loss be recognized at the date a long-lived asset is exchanged for a similar productive asset. The Company adopted SFAS No. 144 during the first quarter of 2002 and, accordingly, reclassified its financial statements for each of the three years ended December 31, 2002, December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively, to reflect its airline seating manufacturing subsidiary, Brice, as a discontinued operation.

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In May 2002, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 145, “Rescission of SFAS Nos. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of SFAS No. 13, and Technical Corrections” (“SFAS No. 145”), was issued. SFAS No. 145 will require gains and losses on extinguishments of debt to be classified as income or loss from continuing operations rather than as extraordinary items as previously required under SFAS No. 4. Extraordinary treatment will no longer be permitted for certain extinguishments considered to be part of a company’s risk management strategy. SFAS 145 also amends SFAS No. 13 to require certain modifications to capital leases be treated as a sale-leaseback and modifies the accounting for sub-leases when the original lessee remains a secondary obligor (or guarantor). SFAS No. 145 is effective for financial statements issued after May 15, 2002, and with respect to the impact of the reporting requirements of changes made to SFAS No. 4 for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 145 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2002, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” (“SFAS No. 146”), was issued. SFAS No. 146 supersedes previous accounting guidance, principally Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 94-3, “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit and Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring).” SFAS No. 146 requires that liabilities for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity be measured at fair value and not recognized until the liability is incurred. The cumulative effect of a change resulting from revisions to either the timing or the amount of estimated cash flows is recognized as an adjustment to the liability in the period of the change and charged to the same line items in the statement of operations used when the related costs were initially recognized. Under EITF No. 94-3, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of a company’s commitment to an exit plan. The provisions of SFAS No. 146 are required to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. SFAS No. 146 is applied prospectively upon adoption and, as a result, does not impact the Company’s current financial position or results of operations.

In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, an Interpretation of FASB No. 5, 57, and 107 and Rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34,” (“FIN No. 45”) was issued. FIN No. 45 clarifies requirements relating to the guarantor’s accounting for, and disclosure of, the issuance of certain types of guarantees. FIN No. 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, companies recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee. The Company has adopted the annual disclosure provisions of FIN No. 45 in the year ended December 31, 2002 consolidated financial statements. The Company will adopt the provisions for initial recognition and measurement and interim disclosures during the first quarter of 2003. The adoption of FIN No. 45 is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In December 2002, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure-An Amendment of SFAS No. 123” (“SFAS No. 148”), was issued. SFAS No. 148 amends SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS No. 123”), to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair-value-based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this Statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS 123 to require prominent disclosures in not only annual, but also interim financial statements about the effect the fair value method would have had on reported results. The transition and annual disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 148 are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. The interim disclosure requirements are effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2002. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 148.

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Additional Risk Factors

The Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows may be affected by known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Any of these risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the Company’s future financial results to differ materially from recent financial results or from currently anticipated future financial results. In addition to those noted elsewhere in this report, the Company is subject to the following risks and uncertainties:

Aerospace Markets Are Cyclical

The aerospace markets in which the Company sells its products are cyclical and have experienced periodic declines. The market for the Company’s products sold for new commercial aircraft production is currently experiencing a decline, the depth and duration of which is unknown. The Company’s sales are, therefore, unpredictable and tend to fluctuate based on a number of factors, including economic conditions and developments affecting the aerospace industry and the customers served. For example, the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and the continued downturn in commercial aircraft production have negatively impacted the Company’s operations. If the current economic downturn were to continue for an extended period or if conditions in the commercial aircraft market were to worsen, the negative impact on the Company’s business, financial condition and operating results could be further exacerbated.

Commercial Aircraft Production Rates Are Declining

The Company estimates that, in 2002, approximately 21% of its sales were for Boeing commercial aircraft and approximately 17% of its sales were for other commercial aircraft and miscellaneous nonaerospace commercial applications. The production rate for new commercial aircraft is expected to decline at least through 2004, and the timing of any rebound in new commercial aircraft production is unknown. These reductions in commercial aircraft production are expected to affect adversely the Company’s result of operations and cash flows.

Military and Space-Related Products Are Dependent Upon Government Spending

The Company estimates that, in 2002, approximately 62% of its sales were derived from military and space markets. These military and space markets are largely dependent upon government spending, particularly by the United States government. Changes in the levels of spending for military and space could improve or reduce the Company’s prospects in its military and space markets. The recent tragedy involving the Space Shuttle Columbia may further affect government spending for space programs, which could adversely affect the Company.

The Company Is Dependent on Boeing Commercial Aircraft, the C-17 Aircraft and Apache Helicopter Programs

The Company estimates that, in 2002, approximately 21% of its sales were for Boeing commercial aircraft, 16% of its sales were for the C-17 aircraft, and 11% of its sales were for the Apache helicopter. The Company’s sales for Boeing commercial aircraft and the C-17 aircraft are principally for new aircraft production; and the Company’s sales for the Apache helicopter program are principally for replacement rotor blades. Any significant change in production rates for these programs would have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations and cash flows. In addition, there is no guarantee that the Company’s current significant customers will continue to buy products from the Company at current levels. The loss of a key customer could have a material adverse effect on the Company. For example, the Company manufactures the spoilers for the Boeing 737NG aircraft (the “737 Spoilers”), which contributed approximately $13,918,000 to sales in 2002. The Company has been informed that a competitor has been awarded a contract to produce the 737 Spoilers, although the timing and amount of any transition of work to the competitor is presently unknown.

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Terrorist Attacks, Such As Those That Occurred on September 11, 2001, Have Adversely Impacted the Company’s Operations and May Do So Again in the Future

The terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 have had a negative impact on commercial air travel and, consequently, on the manufacture of commercial aircraft and the demand for the Company’s commercial aircraft products. There can be no assurance that the current world political and military tensions, or the United States military actions, will not lead to further acts of terrorism and civil disturbances in the United States or elsewhere. These attacks may strike directly at the physical facilities of the Company, its suppliers or its customers. Such attacks could have an adverse impact on the Company’s domestic and international sales, supply chain, production capabilities, insurance premiums or ability to purchase insurance, thereby adversely affecting the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, the consequences of terrorist attacks and armed conflicts are unpredictable, and their long-term effects upon the Company are uncertain.

The Company Is Experiencing Competitive Pricing Pressures

The aerospace industry is highly competitive and competitive pressures may adversely affect the Company. The Company competes worldwide with a number of United States and international companies that are larger than it in terms of resources and market share. The Company is experiencing competitive pricing pressures, particularly in its Ducommun AeroStructures business. These competitive pricing pressures have had, and are expected to continue to have, a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and operating results. For example, Ducommun AeroStructures has agreed with several customers to reduce its prices by between 2% and 12% during 2003 from the prices in effect at December 31, 2002. Although the exact amounts of the price reductions vary by contract, the price reductions cover contracts under which the Company had aggregate sales of $33,560,000 in 2002.

The Company Faces Risks of Cost Overruns and Losses on Fixed-Price Contracts

The Company sells its products under firm, fixed-price contracts providing for a fixed price for the products regardless of the production costs incurred by the Company. As a result, manufacturing inefficiencies, start-up costs and other factors may result in cost overruns and losses on contracts. The cost of producing products also may be adversely affected by increases in the cost of labor, materials, outside processing, overhead and other factors. In many cases, the Company makes multiyear firm, fixed-price commitments to its customers, without assurance that the Company’s anticipated production costs will be achieved.

The Company’s Products and Processes Are Subject to Risks from Changes in Technology

The Company’s products and processes are subject to risks of obsolescence as a result of changes in technology. To address this risk, the Company invests in product design and development, and for capital expenditures. There can be no guarantee that the Company’s product design and development efforts will be successful, or that the amounts of money required to be invested for product design and development and capital expenditures will not increase materially in the future.

The Company Faces Risks Associated with Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses

A key element of the Company’s long-term strategy has been growth through acquisitions. The Company is continuously reviewing and actively pursuing acquisitions, including acquisitions outside of its current aerospace markets. Acquisitions may require the Company to incur additional indebtedness, resulting in increased leverage, or to issue additional equity, resulting in dilution to existing stockholders. This additional financing for acquisitions and capital expenditures may not be available on terms acceptable or favorable to the Company. Acquired businesses may not achieve anticipated results, and could result in

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a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The Company also periodically reviews its existing businesses to determine if they are consistent with the Company’s strategy. The Company has sold, and may sell in the future, business units and product lines, which may result in either a gain or loss on disposition.

The Company’s acquisition strategy exposes it to risks, including the risk that the Company may not be able to successfully integrate acquired businesses. The Company’s ability to grow by acquisition is dependent upon, among other factors, the availability of suitable acquisition candidates. Growth by acquisition involves risks that could have a material adverse affect on the Company’s business, financial condition and operating results, including difficulties in integrating the operations and personnel of acquired companies, the potential amortization of acquired intangible assets, the potential impairment of goodwill and the potential loss of key employees of acquired companies. The Company may not be able to consummate acquisitions on satisfactory terms or, if any acquisitions are consummated, to satisfactorily integrate these acquired businesses.

Goodwill Could Be Impaired in the Future

In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill at December 31, 2002, management was required to make certain critical estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions, with respect to the Company’s Ducommun AeroStructures (“DAS”) reporting unit, included that, during the next several years DAS will make improvements in manufacturing efficiency, achieve reductions in operating costs, and obtain increases in sales and backlog. If any of these or other estimates and assumptions are not realized in the future, the Company may be required to record an impairment charge for the goodwill of DAS. The goodwill of DAS was $36,785,000 at December 31, 2002.

Significant Consolidation in the Aerospace Industry Could Adversely Affect the Company’s Business and Financial Results

The aerospace industry is experiencing significant consolidation, including among the Company’s customers, competitors and suppliers. Consolidation among the Company’s customers may result in delays in the award of new contracts and losses of existing business. Consolidation among the Company’s competitors may result in larger competitors with greater resources and market share, which could adversely affect the Company’s ability to compete successfully. Consolidation among the Company’s suppliers may result in fewer sources of supply and increased cost to the Company.

The Company’s Manufacturing Operations May Be Adversely Affected by the Availability of Raw Materials and Components from Suppliers

In some cases, the Company’s customers supply raw materials and components to the Company. In other cases, the Company’s customers designate specific suppliers from which the Company is directed to purchase raw materials and components. As a result, the Company may have limited control over the selection of suppliers and the timing of receipt and cost of raw materials and components from suppliers. The failure of customers and suppliers to deliver on a timely basis raw materials and components to the Company may adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and cash flows.

Environmental Liabilities Could Adversely Affect the Company’s Financial Results

The Company is subject to various environmental laws and regulations. The Company is investigating and taking corrective action for groundwater contamination at its Aerochem subsidiary’s El Mirage, California site. The Company is also a potentially responsible party at certain sites at which it previously disposed of hazardous wastes. There can be no assurance that future developments, lawsuits and administrative actions, and liabilities relating to environmental matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows.

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Product Liability Claims in Excess of Insurance Could Adversely Affect the Company’s Financial Results and Financial Condition

The Company faces potential liability for personal injury or death as a result of the failure of products designed or manufactured by the Company. Although the Company maintains product liability insurance, any material product liability not covered by insurance could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Damage or Destruction of the Company’s Facilities Caused by Earthquake or Other Causes Could Adversely Affect the Company’s Financial Results and Financial Condition

Although the Company maintains standard property casualty insurance covering its properties, the Company does not carry any earthquake insurance because of the cost of such insurance. Most of the Company’s properties are located in Southern California, an area subject to frequent and sometimes severe earthquake activity. Even if covered by insurance, any significant damage or destruction of the Company’s facilities could result in the inability to meet customer delivery schedules and may result in the loss of customers and significant additional costs to the Company. As a result, any significant damage or destruction of the Company’s properties could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

Not applicable.

The financial statements and supplementary data under the captions “Consolidated Statements of Income,” “Consolidated Balance Sheets,” “Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,” “Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity,” and “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,” together with the report thereon of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP dated February 21, 2003, appearing on pages 27 through 50 are incorporated herein by reference.

Not applicable.

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PART III

Directors of the Registrant

The information under the caption “Election of Directors” in the 2003 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following table sets forth the names and ages of all executive officers of the Company, all positions and offices held with the Company and brief accounts of business experience during the past five years. Executive officers do not serve for any specified terms, but are typically elected annually by the Board of Directors of the Company or, in the case of subsidiary presidents, by the Board of Directors of the respective subsidiaries.

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The information under the caption “Compensation of Executive Officers” in the 2003 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

The information under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the 2003 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

The information under the caption “Election of Directors” contained in the paragraph immediately following the table in the 2003 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure and Procedures

As of a date within 90 days prior to the date of this report (the “Evaluation Date”) the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the Evaluation Date.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls

No significant changes were made in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the Evaluation Date.

The following consolidated financial statements of Ducommun Incorporated and subsidiaries, are incorporated by reference in Item 8 of this report.

2.    Financial Statement Schedule

The following schedule for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 is filed herewith:

All other schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable, not required, or the information has been otherwise supplied in the financial statements or notes thereto.

3.    Exhibits

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Report of Independent Accountants

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Ducommun Incorporated:

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) on page 26 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ducommun Incorporated and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit 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 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for goodwill in 2002.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Los Angeles, California

February 21, 2003

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Consolidated Statements of Income

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows