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Exhibit 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

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GTEC Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Full Year 2009 Organic Revenue Growth of 12%; Fourth Quarter Organic Revenue Growth of 21%

Completes approximately $63 million Initial Public Offering in November 2009

Closes $50 million Revolving Credit Facility in February 2010

2010 Forward Guidance of 14% to 20% Organic Revenue Growth

MCLEAN, Va., February 23, 2010 – Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTEC), a provider of mission-critical technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs of the US government, today announced full year and fourth quarter 2009 financial results.

Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2009 Results – Consistent with Expectations

Revenue for the full year 2009 was $212.8 million, which represents 12.4% revenue growth (all organic) over 2008. The Company’s revenue from the Technology and Intelligence Services (TIS) and Force Mobility and Modernization Systems (FMMS) segments was $90.4 million and $122.4 million, respectively, for the full year 2009. Total segment operating income was $24.0 million, or 11.3% for the full year 2009. Unallocated corporate expenses totaled $19.7 million, and included significant one-time expenses, such as a component of stock compensation expenses totaling $4.3 million, $1.5 million in Initial Public Offering (IPO) related costs and $1.9 million in management fees to GTEC’s former parent. This results in operating income for 2009 of $4.4 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.20 for 2009. The impact of the one-time expenses net of tax equates to $0.69 of EPS for the full year.

Revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 was $55.8 million, which represents 20.7% growth (all organic) over 2008. TIS and FMMS segment revenue was $25.5 million and $30.3 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter. Total segment operating income was $6.7 million, or 12.1%, for the fourth quarter, while unallocated corporate expenses totaled $8.7 million. The unallocated corporate expenses included significant one-time expenses, such as a component of stock compensation expenses totaling $4.3 million, $0.7 million in IPO related costs and $0.3 million in management fees to GTEC’s former parent. This resulted in an operating loss for the quarter of $1.9 million and diluted loss per share of $0.21. The impact of the one-time expenses net of tax equates to $0.46 EPS for the fourth quarter.

“Our fourth quarter and full year revenues are in line with our expectations and represent strong organic growth over the comparable 2008 period”, said John Hillen, President & CEO of GTEC. “2009 was a great year for GTEC as we were able to successfully complete our IPO and position ourselves for strong growth in 2010 and beyond, which is evident in our 2010 guidance of 14% to 20% organic revenue growth.”

 

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Business Highlights – Contract Awards Momentum

Contract awards totaled $376 million for the full year 2009. Several significant 2009 awards are highlighted below.

 

   

$200 million, 5-year counter-terrorism contract with Department of Justice to provide IT lifecycle support and intelligence analysis

 

   

$44 million contract award from U.S. Army TACOM for Tactical Water Purification Systems

 

   

$40 million, 5-year contract with Federal Bureau of Investigation for Investigative Data Warehouse O&M support

In February 2010, GTEC was awarded a $5.4 million contract to build the latest line of U.S. Army Force Provider camps. This is the first of several awards GTEC expects in the near-term. GTEC has over $50 million in submitted proposals from our FMMS business that are working through the contracting process.

Contract Backlog – Significant Growth in 2009

As of December 31, 2009, GTEC had total backlog of $640 million and funded backlog of $103 million. Total backlog grew by over 34% from December 31, 2008 and represents 3.0x full year 2009 revenue.

Initial Public Offering and New Credit Facility Completed – Positioned for M&A Execution

On November 25, 2009, GTEC completed its IPO raising approximately $63 million. Net proceeds to GTEC from the primary shares sold were over $36 million, which were used to pay down existing debt. As of December 31, 2009, GTEC had net debt of approximately $4 million. On February 3, 2010, GTEC entered into a new $50 million revolving credit facility, which provides financial flexibility to fund organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Forward Guidance – Solid Organic Growth Outlook

GTEC’s first quarter 2010 and full year 2010 guidance is summarized in the table below. GTEC’s guidance does not include the assumption of any future acquisitions.

Jim Allen, Executive Vice President & CFO of GTEC, noted, “Based on the timing of anticipated awards, which were originally expected by January 2010, but were delayed by the timing of the passage of the Department of Defense appropriations bill and the Obama administration’s decision to increase troop levels in Afghanistan, our quarterly revenue for 2010 will have more variability than in 2009. The delays in new contract awards over the past two months are estimated to impact our first quarter 2010 revenues in our FMMS segment, but we anticipate that the new orders will result in a revenue recovery beginning in the second quarter of 2010, which is reflected in our full year 2010 guidance. We continue to see strong demand for our solutions that support our customers’ missions in expeditionary environments that have minimal infrastructure.”

 

     1st Quarter 2010    Full Year 2010

Revenue

   $40 -$43 million    $242 -$255 million

Diluted EPS

   $0.06 - $0.09    $0.95 - $1.05

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Diluted

   9.15 million    9.18 million

Key Guidance Assumptions

 

   

Segment information – TIS revenue growth of at least 20% and FMMS revenue growth of at least 10% during 2010

 

   

Net interest expense of $75,000 in the first quarter and $200,000 for full year 2010

 

   

Tax rate of 40.8% for the first quarter and for full year 2010

Conference Call

GTEC executive management will hold a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET, to discuss full year

 

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and fourth quarter 2009 results and answer questions. Interested parties may access the call by dialing (888) 680-0894 (domestic) or (617) 213-4860 (international) and entering passcode 29169352. The conference call will be Webcast (listen only) simultaneously via the Investor Relations page of GTEC’s website at www.gtec-inc.com. Interested parties should dial in or log on approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET today and will remain available through midnight ET, March 9, 2010. To access the replay, call (888) 286-8010 (domestic) or (617) 801-6888 (international). The confirmation code for the replay is 31911541. A replay will also be available via the Investor Relations page of GTEC’s website approximately 24 hours after the conclusion of the call.

About Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.

Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (GTEC) provides mission-critical technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government. Our services and solutions are integral parts of mission-critical programs run by the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security, federal law enforcement agencies, and other parts of the federal government charged with national security responsibilities. Learn more about Global Defense Technology & Systems at www.gtec-inc.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements or industry results to differ materially from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in Global Defense Technology & System Inc.’s (GTEC) registration statement on Form S-1, as amended and supplemented, and such other filings that GTEC makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and GTEC undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements in the future except as required by law.

 

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Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

     As of December 31,  
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)    2008     2009  

Assets

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,422      $ 7   

Accounts receivable, net

     38,393        50,691   

Due from affiliates

     288        1,109   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     855        1,238   

Deferred tax assets

     357        324   

Income taxes receivable

     1,747        3,543   
                

Total current assets

     43,062        56,912   

Property and equipment, net

     3,349        3,441   

Intangible assets, net

     29,624        21,268   

Goodwill

     24,373        24,373   

Deferred tax assets

     5,029        6,295   

Other assets

     215        222   
                

Total assets

   $ 105,652      $ 112,511   
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 8,587      $ 13,040   

Accrued expenses

     11,632        9,521   

Advance payments on contracts

     4,555        517   

Due to affiliates

     234        —     

Interest rate swap liability

     —          106   

Bank loans, current

     3,600        —     

Loans from affiliates

     15,830        —     
                

Total current liabilities

     44,438        23,184   

Interest rate swap liability

     272        —     

Deferred rent

     229        289   

Bank loans, net of current

     17,584        3,686   
                

Total liabilities

     62,523        27,159   
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)

    

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 90,000,000 shares authorized and 6,000,000 and 9,051,812 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     60        90   

Additional paid-in capital

     47,255        88,179   

Accumulated deficit

     (4,186     (2,917
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     43,129        85,352   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 105,652      $ 112,511   
                

 

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Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

     Fourth Quarter     Year Ended December 31,  
(in thousands, except share and per share data)    2008     2009     2008     2009  

Revenue

   $ 46,223      $ 55,777      $ 189,426      $ 212,845   

Operating costs and expenses

        

Cost of revenue

     36,774        46,089        156,271        175,231   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     4,838        9,510        16,957        24,861   

Amortization of intangibles

     2,089        2,089        8,841        8,356   

Impairment of intangible assets

     —          —          2,447        —     
                                

Total operating costs and expenses

     43,701        57,688        184,516        208,448   
                                

Operating income (loss)

     2,522        (1,911     4,910        4,397   

Other income (expense)

        

Interest income

     28        1        40        7   

Interest expense

     (712     (355     (2,750     (1,849
                                

Income (loss) before income taxes

     1,838        (2,265     2,200        2,555   

(Provision) benefit for income taxes

     (877     702        (1,138     (1,286
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 961      $ (1,563   $ 1,062      $ 1,269   
                                

Earnings (loss) per share

        

Basic

   $ 0.16      $ (0.21   $ 0.18      $ 0.20   

Diluted

   $ 0.16      $ (0.21   $ 0.18      $ 0.20   

Weighted average common shares outstanding

        

Basic

     6,000,000        7,353,193        6,000,000        6,341,079   

Diluted

     6,014,415        7,353,193        6,000,000        6,440,301   

Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.

Unaudited Selected Segment Information

 

     Fourth Quarter     Year Ended December 31,  
(in thousands)    2008     2009     2008     2009  

Revenue

        

TIS segment

   $ 21,311      $ 25,447      $ 80,433      $ 90,388   

FMMS segment

     24,912        30,330        108,993        122,457   
                                

Total revenue

     46,223        55,777        189,426        212,845   
                                

Operating income (loss)

        

TIS segment

     2,344        2,135        7,441        7,766   

FMMS segment

     3,876        4,608        13,060        16,282   

Unallocated corporate expenses

     (3,698     (8,654     (15,591     (19,651
                                

Total operating income (loss)

     2,522        (1,911     4,910        4,397   
                                

Operating margin

        

TIS segment

     11.0     8.4     9.3     8.6

FMMS segment

     15.6     15.2     12.0     13.3

Total segment

     13.5     12.1     10.8     11.3

 

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Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
(in thousands)    2008     2009  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net Income

   $ 1,062      $ 1,269   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities

    

Depreciation and amortization

     996        1,005   

Amortization of intangible assets

     11,288        8,356   

Equity-based compensation

     435        4,757   

Loss on disposition of property and equipment

     12        64   

Loss (gain) from change in market value of interest rate swap

     128        (166

Deferred income taxes

     (2,111     (1,233

Change in operating assets and liabilities

    

Accounts receivable

     (82     (12,298

Due to/from affiliates

     (61     (1,055

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     96        (383

Accounts payable

     812        4,453   

Accrued expenses

     1,860        (2,111

Accrued interest on loans from affiliates

     201        1,079   

Income taxes receivable/payable

     (1,834     75   

Excess tax benefit - share based compensation

     —          (1,871

Advance payments on contracts

     (4,497     (4,038

Deferred rent

     132        60   
                

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     8,437        (2,037
                

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (602     (1,071

Recovery from acquisition escrow

     475        —     
                

Net cash used in investment activities

     (127     (1,071
                

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Proceeds from stock issuance

     —          34,326   

Excess tax benefit - share based compensation

     —          1,871   

Payments under term loan

     (3,600     (12,600

Net borrowings (payments) under revolving line of credit

     238        (4,898

Payments under loans from affiliates

     (3,517     (16,909

Distribution for vested options

     (270     —     

Payments of financing costs

     (9     (97

Net advances to affiliates

     (9     —     
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (7,167     1,693   
                

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     1,143        (1,415

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

     279        1,422   
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

   $ 1,422      $ 7   
                

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