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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014
or
¨    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to            
Commission File Number: 001-35228
EXELIS INC.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Indiana
 
45-2083813
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1700, McLean, Virginia 22102
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(703) 790-6300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  þ    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  þ    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer   þ
 
Accelerated filer   ¨
  
Non-accelerated filer   ¨
 
Smaller reporting company  ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  þ
As of July 29, 2014 there were 188,325,004 shares of common stock ($0.01 par value per share) outstanding.
 




TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EXELIS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Product revenue
$
523

 
$
518

 
$
1,003

 
$
1,017

Service revenue
594

 
733

 
1,159

 
1,419

Total revenue
1,117

 
1,251

 
2,162

 
2,436

Cost of product revenue
378

 
380

 
732

 
737

Cost of service revenue
505

 
594

 
979

 
1,171

Selling, general and administrative expenses
114

 
122

 
227

 
237

Research and development expenses
15

 
15

 
25

 
28

Restructuring and asset impairment charges
2

 
13

 
7

 
62

Operating income
103

 
127

 
192

 
201

Interest expense, net
9

 
10

 
18

 
18

Other (income) expense, net
(2
)
 
(3
)
 
(4
)
 
(1
)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense
96

 
120

 
178

 
184

Income tax expense
35

 
42

 
65

 
62

Net income
$
61

 
$
78

 
$
113

 
$
122

Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.32

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.60

 
$
0.65

Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.32

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.58

 
$
0.64

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic
189.0

 
188.2

 
189.3

 
188.2

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted
193.6

 
190.5

 
194.2

 
190.2

Cash dividends declared per common share
$
0.10

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.21






The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

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EXELIS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
$
61

 
$
78

 
$
113

 
$
122

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net foreign currency translation adjustments
3

 
(2
)
 
4

 
(12
)
Defined benefit plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net actuarial gain arising during the period

 
116

 

 
116

Amortization of net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost
13

 
18

 
27

 
36

Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic benefit cost
1

 

 
1

 
1

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
17

 
132

 
32

 
141

Total comprehensive income
$
78

 
$
210

 
$
145

 
$
263













The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

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EXELIS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
 
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
394

 
$
469

Receivables, net
964

 
939

Inventories, net
259

 
246

Deferred tax asset
18

 
16

Other current assets
50

 
70

Total current assets
1,685

 
1,740

Plant, property and equipment, net
460

 
498

Goodwill
2,190

 
2,184

Other intangible assets, net
157

 
167

Deferred tax asset
183

 
216

Other non-current assets
93

 
79

Total non-current assets
3,083

 
3,144

Total assets
$
4,768

 
$
4,884

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
348

 
$
367

Advance payments and billings in excess of costs
272

 
301

Compensation and other employee benefits
196

 
216

Other accrued liabilities
143

 
160

Total current liabilities
959

 
1,044

Defined benefit plans
1,312

 
1,407

Long-term debt
649

 
649

Deferred tax liability
3

 
2

Other non-current liabilities
113

 
130

Total non-current liabilities
2,077

 
2,188

Total liabilities
3,036

 
3,232

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)

 

Shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Common stock
2

 
2

Additional paid-in capital
2,651

 
2,623

Treasury stock
(69
)
 
(16
)
Retained earnings
548

 
475

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(1,400
)
 
(1,432
)
Total shareholders’ equity
1,732

 
1,652

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
4,768

 
$
4,884







The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

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EXELIS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
Operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
113

 
$
122

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
55

 
56

Stock-based compensation
14

 
16

Restructuring and asset impairment charges
7

 
62

Payments for restructuring
(18
)
 
(23
)
Defined benefit plans expense
34

 
48

Defined benefit plans payments
(84
)
 
(75
)
Change in assets and liabilities
 
 
 
Change in receivables
(25
)
 
(45
)
Change in inventories
(13
)
 
(13
)
Change in other assets
18

 
(3
)
Change in accounts payable
(19
)
 
(76
)
Change in advance payments and billings in excess of costs
(29
)
 
6

Change in deferred taxes
14

 
7

Change in other liabilities
(43
)
 
(39
)
Other, net
(2
)
 
1

Net cash provided by operating activities
22

 
44

Investing activities
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(18
)
 
(36
)
Proceeds from the sale of assets
3

 
9

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(6
)
 
(16
)
Other, net

 
(1
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(21
)
 
(44
)
Financing activities
 
 
 
Dividends paid
(40
)
 
(19
)
Common stock repurchased
(53
)
 
(5
)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
15

 
3

Other, net
(2
)
 
(3
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(80
)
 
(24
)
Exchange rate effects on cash and cash equivalents
4

 
(9
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(75
)
 
(33
)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year
469

 
292

Cash and cash equivalents – end of period
$
394

 
$
259










The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

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EXELIS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
NOTE 1
BACKGROUND, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND USE OF ESTIMATES
Background
Exelis Inc. (“Exelis” or the “Company”) is a diversified aerospace, defense, information and services company that leverages a 50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise to deliver affordable mission-critical solutions in the areas of imaging and analysis, electronic warfare, air traffic solutions, positioning and navigation, communications and information systems, logistics, and technical services to military, government and commercial customers in the United States and globally. We are focused on strategic growth in the areas of: critical networks; intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and analytics; electronic warfare; and composite aerostructures. The Company's customers include the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and its prime contractors, U.S. Government intelligence agencies, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allied foreign governments and domestic and foreign commercial customers. As a prime contractor, subcontractor, or preferred supplier, Exelis participates in many high priority defense and civil government programs in the United States and internationally. Exelis conducts most of its business with the U.S. Government, principally the DoD.
References in these notes to “Exelis”, “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company” and “our Company” refer to Exelis Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared annually in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. We believe that the disclosures included in this Form 10-Q are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
Our quarterly financial periods end on the Friday closest to the last day of the calendar quarter, except for the last quarterly period of the fiscal year, which ends on December 31st. For ease of presentation, the quarterly financial statements included herein are described as ending on the last day of the calendar quarter. The results reported in these financial statements are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the entire year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, income taxes, contingency accruals and valuation allowances, fair value measurements, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, postretirement obligations and certain contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

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During the performance of long-term sales contracts, estimated final contract prices and costs are reviewed periodically and revisions are made as required and recorded in income in the period in which they are determined. Changes in estimated revenue, cost of revenue and the related effect to operating income are recognized using a cumulative catch-up adjustment which recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract’s percent complete. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, net favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments related to prior periods increased operating income by approximately $5 and $2, respectively, and diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.02 and $0.01, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, net favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments related to prior periods increased operating income by approximately $39 and $59, respectively, and diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.13 and $0.21, respectively.
NOTE 2
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued final guidance on revenue recognition, which provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers, aimed at improving comparability within industries, across industries, and across capital markets. The new guidance contains principles, including a five step approach, that an entity will apply to determine the measurement and timing of revenue recognition that will require an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance also requires additional disclosures intended to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and the related cash flows. Adoption of this guidance could affect the measurement and timing of revenue recognition on our contracts. The guidance is effective for the first interim period within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and can be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented (full retrospective method) or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initial application of the guidance recognized in retained earnings on the date of initial adoption (simplified transition method). Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the methods of adoption and the potential impact of this guidance on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
The FASB recently issued final guidance aimed at reducing the frequency of disposals reported as discontinued operations by raising the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation, focusing on strategic shifts that have or will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The guidance expands the disclosures for discontinued operations, but does not change the presentation requirements for discontinued operations in the income statement. The guidance is effective prospectively for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted, and would only apply to disposals completed subsequent to adoption. We will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2015.
Other new pronouncements issued but not effective until after June 30, 2014 are not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 3
SPIN-OFF OF VECTRUS
On December 11, 2013, Exelis announced that its Board of Directors approved a plan to spin-off part of its military and government services business ("Vectrus, Inc." or "Vectrus", formerly referred to as Mission Systems) through a transaction that is intended to be tax-free to Exelis and its shareholders. The spin-off is subject to final approval by the Company’s Board of Directors. Following completion of the spin-off, Vectrus will be an independent, publicly traded company. Vectrus is currently part of the Company’s Information and Technical Services segment and includes the following major program areas: Infrastructure Asset Management; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; and Information Technology and Network Communication Services. Vectrus will continue to be reported as part of continuing operations in our financial statements until the spin-off is completed.

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NOTE 4
EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for our earnings per share calculations:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Weighted average common shares outstanding
189.0

 
188.2

 
189.3

 
188.0

Add: Weighted average restricted stock awards outstanding(a)

 

 

 
0.2

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
189.0

 
188.2

 
189.3

 
188.2

Add: Dilutive impact of stock options
2.7

 
0.5

 
2.9

 
0.4

Add: Dilutive impact of restricted stock units
1.9

 
1.8

 
2.0

 
1.6

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
193.6

 
190.5

 
194.2

 
190.2

(a)
Restricted stock awards containing rights to non-forfeitable dividends which participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders are considered participating securities for purposes of computing earnings per share.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we excluded from our diluted share calculation 0.6 and 0.4 shares, respectively, related to stock options and 0.4 and 0.3 shares, respectively, related to restricted stock units, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we excluded 6.6 and 10.7 shares, respectively, related to stock options and zero shares related to restricted stock units, as their effect would have been antidilutive.
NOTE 5
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Capital Stock
Authorized capital was comprised of 750 shares of common stock ($0.01 par value per share) and 50 shares of preferred stock (no par value per share) on June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. There were 192.2 and 190.4 shares of common stock issued at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and 188.3 and 189.4 shares of common stock outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. No preferred stock was issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we repurchased a total of 2.9 shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program for $53, and as of June 30, 2014 the Company had remaining authorization of $31 for future share repurchases through December 31, 2015.
Dividends
On May 7, 2014, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on July 1, 2014 to shareholders of record on May 23, 2014. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we declared two quarterly cash dividends totaling $40 or $0.21 per share.


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NOTE 6
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, by component, for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
 
Net Foreign Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Unamortized Defined
Benefit
Plan Costs
 
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Loss
Balance at January 1, 2014
$
16

$
(1,448
)
 
$
(1,432
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
4


 
4

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

28

(a)
28

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
4

28

 
32

Balance at June 30, 2014
$
20

$
(1,420
)
 
$
(1,400
)
(a) This accumulated other comprehensive loss component primarily relates to the amortization of net actuarial loss. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the amortization of net actuarial loss was $13 (net of tax of $9) and $27 (net of tax of $17), respectively, which are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (Note 12).
Unamortized defined benefit plan costs consist primarily of net actuarial loss totaling $1,416 and $1,443, net of tax, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Net actuarial gains or losses principally arise from gains or losses on plan assets due to variations in the fair market value of the underlying assets and changes in the benefit obligation due to changes in actuarial assumptions.
Unamortized defined benefit plan costs included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were reduced by taxes of $917 and $934 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The changes in defined benefit plan costs included in other comprehensive income (loss) in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income were reduced by taxes of $9 and $17 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and $88 and $100 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.
NOTE 7
INCOME TAXES
Effective Tax Rate
Our quarterly income tax expense is measured using an estimated annual effective income tax rate, adjusted for discrete items within the period. The comparison of effective income tax rates between periods is significantly affected by discrete items recognized during the periods, the level and mix of earnings by tax jurisdiction and permanent differences.
For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $35 or 36.5% of income from continuing operations before income tax expense as compared to $42 or 35.0% during the same prior year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $65 or 36.5% of income from continuing operations before income tax expense as compared to $62 or 33.7% during the same prior year period. The effective income tax rate varies from the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the unfavorable impact of state taxes offset by the favorable impact from the U.S. manufacturing deduction. The effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2013 also included the favorable impact of a discrete item related to the renewal of the 2012 federal research and development tax credit.

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NOTE 8
RECEIVABLES, NET
Receivables, net were comprised of the following:
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Billed receivables
$
414

 
$
395

Unbilled contract receivables
545

 
537

Other
9

 
11

Receivables, gross
968

 
943

Allowance for doubtful accounts
(4
)
 
(4
)
Receivables, net
$
964

 
$
939

Total billed receivables due from the U.S. Government, either directly or as a subcontractor with the U.S. Government, were $331 and $314 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Because the Company’s billed receivables are primarily with the U.S. Government, the Company does not have a material credit risk exposure.
Unbilled contract receivables represent revenue recognized on long-term sales contracts in excess of amounts billed as of the balance sheet date. We expect to bill and collect substantially all of the June 30, 2014 unbilled contract receivables during the next twelve months as scheduled performance milestones are completed or units are delivered.
NOTE 9
INVENTORIES, NET
Inventories, net were comprised of the following:
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Production costs of contracts in process
$
226

 
$
217

   Less progress payments
(31
)
 
(27
)
Production costs of contracts in process, net
195

 
190

Product inventory
64

 
56

Inventories, net
$
259

 
$
246

NOTE 10
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Goodwill
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, goodwill was $2,190 and $2,184, respectively. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, goodwill for our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment was $1,810 and $1,800, respectively, and goodwill for our Information and Technical Services segment was $380 and $384, respectively.
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Information regarding our other intangible assets was as follows:
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
  
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Intangibles
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Intangibles
Customer and distributor relationships
$
525

 
$
(382
)
 
$
143

 
$
525

 
$
(371
)
 
$
154

Proprietary technology
32

 
(23
)
 
9

 
30

 
(22
)
 
8

Trademarks, patents and other
9

 
(4
)
 
5

 
9

 
(4
)
 
5

Total other intangible assets
$
566

 
$
(409
)
 
$
157

 
$
564

 
$
(397
)
 
$
167


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Amortization expense related to other intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $5 and $12, respectively, and $6 and $13 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.
Estimated amortization expense for the remaining six months of 2014 and each of the five succeeding years and thereafter is as follows:
Remaining 2014
$
12

2015
22

2016
20

2017
17

2018
15

2019 and thereafter
71

Total
$
157

NOTE 11
DEBT
Debt consisted of the following:
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Long-term debt
$
650

 
$
650

Unamortized debt discounts
(1
)
 
(1
)
Total long-term debt
$
649

 
$
649

 
The following table provides a summary of interest rates, carrying values and estimated fair values of outstanding long-term debt:
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
  
Interest rate
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
Long-term debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior notes due 2016
4.25
%
 
$
250

 
$
264

 
$
250

 
$
263

Senior notes due 2021
5.55
%
 
400

 
430

 
400

 
404

Total
 
 
$
650

 
$
694

 
$
650

 
$
667

The fair value of our notes was determined using prices in secondary markets for identical and similar securities (Level 2 inputs) obtained from external pricing sources.
Commercial Paper
The Company’s commercial paper program generally enables the Company to borrow short-term funds at competitive rates. The commercial paper program is fully supported by available borrowing capacity under our Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there was no commercial paper outstanding under our commercial paper program.
Credit Facility
The Company has a competitive advance and revolving credit facility agreement (“Credit Facility”) with a consortium of lenders, which is available for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. The Credit Facility provides for a four year maturity, expiring October 25, 2015, with a one year extension option upon satisfaction of certain conditions, and comprises an aggregate principal amount of up to $600 of revolving loans, competitive advances and letters of credit with a face amount up to $100. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at rates based, at our option, on a Eurodollar rate or an alternate base rate, as defined in the Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Facility.

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The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to: incur additional debt or issue guarantees of indebtedness; create liens; enter into certain sale and lease-back transactions; merge or consolidate with another person; sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of assets; liquidate or dissolve; and enter into restrictive covenants. Additionally, the Credit Facility requires us not to permit the ratio of combined total indebtedness to combined EBITDA (leverage ratio) to exceed 3.50 to 1.00 at any time.
Senior Notes
The Company has outstanding long-term debt consisting of $250 aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes due October 1, 2016 and $400 aggregate principal amount of 5.55% senior notes due October 1, 2021 (together the “Notes”). As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accrued interest payable on the Notes, included in other accrued liabilities, was $8 and $8, respectively, and is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year.
The Notes have covenants that restrict our ability to, subject to exceptions, incur indebtedness secured by liens or engage in sale and leaseback transactions. The Notes also have customary events of default, including, but not limited to, non-payment of principal and interest, and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the Company. Under the terms of the Notes, we have the option to redeem the Notes prior to maturity, and we will be required to make an offer to purchase the Notes if a change of control triggering event (as defined in the Notes indenture) occurs.
NOTE 12
POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost for our defined benefit plans, including defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
  
Pension
 
Other
Benefits
 
Total
 
Pension
 
Other
Benefits
 
Total
Net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
$
16

 
$
1

 
$
17

 
$
19

 
$

 
$
19

Interest cost
63

 
5

 
68

 
60

 
4

 
64

Expected return on plan assets
(85
)
 
(6
)
 
(91
)
 
(86
)
 
(5
)
 
(91
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
21

 
1

 
22

 
26

 
3

 
29

Amortization of prior service cost
1

 

 
1

 
1

 

 
1

Total net periodic benefit cost
$
16

 
$
1

 
$
17

 
$
20

 
$
2

 
$
22

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
  
Pension
 
Other
Benefits
 
Total
 
Pension
 
Other
Benefits
 
Total
Net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
$
32

 
$
1

 
$
33

 
$
38

 
$
1

 
$
39

Interest cost
126

 
10

 
136

 
120

 
9

 
129

Expected return on plan assets
(170
)
 
(11
)
 
(181
)
 
(171
)
 
(11
)
 
(182
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
42

 
2

 
44

 
54

 
6

 
60

Amortization of prior service cost
1

 

 
1

 
2

 

 
2

Net periodic benefit cost
31

 
2

 
33

 
43

 
5

 
48

Effect of curtailments
1

 

 
1

 

 

 

Total net periodic benefit cost
$
32

 
$
2

 
$
34

 
$
43

 
$
5

 
$
48

We contributed $77 and $62 to our qualified defined benefit pension plans during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We currently anticipate making additional contributions to our qualified defined benefit pension plans in the range of $105 to $115 during the remainder of 2014.

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NOTE 13
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company maintains an equity incentive plan to govern awards granted to Exelis employees and directors, including awards of non-qualified stock options (NQOs), restricted stock units (RSUs), total shareholder return (TSR) awards, and other awards.
The following table provides the impact of stock-based compensation in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Compensation cost for equity-based awards
$
6

 
$
8

 
$
13

 
$
13

Compensation cost for liability-based awards

 
3

 
1

 
3

Total compensation costs, pre-tax
$
6

 
$
11

 
$
14

 
$
16

Future tax benefit
$
2

 
$
4

 
$
5

 
$
5

At June 30, 2014, total unrecognized compensation costs related to equity-based awards and liability-based awards were $22 and $4, respectively, which are expected to be recognized ratably over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years and 2.0 years, respectively.
The following table provides a summary of the activities for NQOs and RSUs for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
 
Stock Options
 
Restricted Stock Units
  
Shares
 
Weighted-  Average
Exercise Price Per Share
 
Shares
 
Weighted-  Average Grant
Date Fair Value Per Share
Outstanding at January 1, 2014
11.46

 
$
11.13

 
3.48

 
$
11.48

Granted
0.57

 
20.82

 
0.72

 
20.52

Exercised
(1.30
)
 
11.28

 

 

Vested

 

 
(0.79
)
 
12.67

Forfeited, canceled or expired
(0.07
)
 
10.95

 
(0.06
)
 
11.90

Outstanding at June 30, 2014
10.66

 
$
11.63

 
3.35

 
$
13.14

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we granted long-term incentive awards to employees consisting of 0.6 NQOs and 0.7 RSUs with respective weighted average grant date fair values per share of $5.12 and $20.52. The NQOs vest annually in three equal installments and have a ten-year expiration period. The RSUs vest annually in three equal installments. We also granted TSR awards with an aggregate target value of $5 that are cash settled at the end of a three-year performance period. The fair value of the NQOs was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. The fair value of the RSUs was determined based on the closing price of Exelis common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of the TSR awards were measured based on the Company’s performance relative to the performance of the S&P 1500 Aerospace and Defense index. Depending on the Company’s performance during the three-year performance period, payment can range from 0% to 200% of the target value.
The following table details the weighted average assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of the NQOs granted during the first six months of 2014.
Dividend yield
1.98
%
Expected volatility
26.8
%
Expected life (in years)
7.0

Risk-free rates
2.20
%
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share
$
5.12


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NOTE 14
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Separation Agreements
On October 31, 2011, ITT Corporation ("ITT") completed the spin-off (the “ITT Spin-off”) of Exelis and Exelis began operating as a stand-alone publicly traded corporation. Prior to the ITT Spin-off, Exelis operated as the Defense and Information Solutions Segment of ITT.
In order to govern certain ongoing relationships between Exelis and ITT following the ITT Spin-off and to provide mechanisms for an orderly transition, on October 25, 2011, Exelis, ITT, and Xylem Inc. executed the various agreements that govern the ongoing relationships between and among the three companies after the ITT Spin-off and provided for the allocation of employee benefits, income taxes, and certain other liabilities and obligations attributable to periods prior to the ITT Spin-off. The executed agreements include the Distribution Agreement, Benefits and Compensation Matters Agreement, Tax Matters Agreement, several real estate matters agreements, and Master Transition Services Agreement. Certain intercompany work orders and/or informal intercompany commercial arrangements were converted into third-party contracts based on ITT’s standard terms and conditions.
The Distribution Agreement provides for certain indemnifications and cross-indemnifications among Exelis, ITT and Xylem Inc. The indemnifications address a variety of subjects, including indemnification by ITT of Exelis in respect of certain asserted and unasserted asbestos or silica liability claims.
Services provided to and received from ITT and Xylem Inc. under the separation agreements were generally provided at cost and were substantially completed by the end of 2013. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, total payables due from Exelis to ITT and Xylem Inc. were $9 and $9, respectively, and total receivables due to Exelis from ITT and Xylem Inc. were $7 and $7, respectively.
NOTE 15
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
General
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to the operation of our businesses. Some of these proceedings seek remedies relating to environmental matters, personal injury claims, employment and pension matters, and commercial or contractual disputes, sometimes related to acquisitions or divestitures.
Although the ultimate outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, based on present information, including our assessment of the merits of the particular claim, we do not expect that any asserted or unasserted legal claims or proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our cash flow, results of operations, or financial condition.
Environmental
In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to federal, state, local, and foreign environmental laws and regulations. We are responsible, or are alleged to be responsible, for ongoing environmental investigation and remediation of multiple sites. These sites are in various stages of investigation and/or remediation and in many of these proceedings our liability is considered de minimis. We have received notification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and from other governmental agencies, that a number of sites formerly or currently owned and/or operated by Exelis, and other properties or water supplies that may be or have been impacted from those operations, contain disposed or recycled materials or wastes and require environmental investigation and/or remediation. These sites include instances where we have been identified as a potentially responsible party under federal and state environmental laws and regulations.

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Accruals for environmental matters are recorded on a site by site basis when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, based on current law and existing technologies available to us. Our accrued liabilities for these environmental matters represent our best estimates related to the investigation and remediation of environmental media such as water, soil, soil vapor, air and structures, as well as related legal fees. These estimates, and related accruals, are reviewed quarterly and updated for progress of investigation and remediation efforts and changes in facts and legal circumstances. Liabilities for these environmental expenditures are recorded on an undiscounted basis.
It is difficult to estimate the final costs of investigation and remediation due to various factors, including incomplete information regarding particular sites and other potentially responsible parties, uncertainty regarding the extent of investigation or remediation and our share, if any, of liability for such conditions, the selection of alternative remedial approaches, and changes in environmental standards and regulatory requirements. We have estimated and accrued $25 and $26 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, for environmental matters. We believe the total amount accrued is appropriate based on existing facts and circumstances.
The following table illustrates the range of estimated loss and number of active sites for these environmental matters: 
 
June 30, 2014 (a)
 
December 31, 2013
Low-end range
$
22

 
$
23

High-end range
$
69

 
$
44

Number of active environmental investigations and remediation sites
46

 
24

(a)
In June 2014, the Company received notice from the Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division, that it may be potentially responsible for contribution to the environmental investigation and remediation of multiple locations in Alaska. Pending further information, we have increased the number of active sites and the high-end range of estimated loss based on our historical costs for similar matters.
On April 11, 2014, the EPA issued a proposed plan for remedial alternatives to address the cleanup of the lower eight mile stretch of the Passaic River. The EPA estimates the cost for the alternatives will range from $0.4 billion to $3.2 billion. The EPA’s preferred alternative would involve dredging the river bank to bank and installing an engineered cap at an estimated cost of $1.7 billion. The public comment period ends August 20, 2014, after which the EPA will evaluate all the input and make its final record of decision, which is expected in 2015. Therefore, the ultimate remedial approach and associated costs and the parties who will participate in funding the remediation and their respective allocations have not been determined. The Company has found no evidence that it contributed any of the primary contaminants of concern to the Passaic River. We will vigorously defend our self in this matter and we believe our ultimate costs will not be material.
U.S. Government Contracts, Investigations and Claims
The Company has U.S. Government contracts that are funded incrementally on a year-to-year basis. Changes in government policies, priorities or funding levels through agency or program budget reductions by the U.S. Congress or executive agencies could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s cash flow, financial condition or results of operations. Furthermore, contracts with the U.S. Government may be terminated or suspended by the U.S. Government at any time, with or without cause. Such contract suspensions or terminations could result in un-reimbursable expenses or charges or otherwise adversely affect the Company’s cash flow, financial condition or results of operations.
Departments and agencies of the U.S. Government have the authority to investigate various transactions and operations of the Company, and the results of such investigations may lead to administrative, civil or criminal proceedings, the ultimate outcome of which could be fines, penalties, repayments or compensatory or treble damages. U.S. Government regulations provide that certain findings against a contractor may lead to suspension or debarment from future U.S. Government contracts or the loss of export privileges for a company or an operating division or subdivision. Suspension or debarment could have a material adverse effect on the Company because of its reliance on U.S. Government contracts.

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U.S. Government agencies, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and others, routinely audit and review a contractor’s performance on government contracts, indirect rates and pricing practices, and compliance with applicable contracting and procurement laws, regulations and standards. Accordingly, costs billed or billable to the U.S. Government customers are subject to potential adjustment upon audit by such agencies. They also review the adequacy of the contractor’s compliance with government standards for its accounting and management internal control systems, including: control environment and accounting systems, general information technology systems, budget and planning systems, purchasing systems, material management systems, compensation systems, labor systems, indirect and other direct costs systems, billing systems and estimating systems. Audits currently underway include the Company’s control environment and accounting, billing, and indirect and other direct cost systems, as well as reviews of the Company’s compliance with certain U.S. Government Cost Accounting Standards.
From time to time, U.S. Government customers advise the Company of claims and penalties concerning certain potential disallowed costs. When such findings are presented, Exelis and the U.S. Government representatives engage in discussions to enable Exelis to evaluate the merits of these claims as well as to assess the amounts being claimed. Where appropriate, provisions are made to reflect the expected exposure to the matters raised by the U.S. Government representatives and such provisions are reviewed on a quarterly basis for sufficiency based on the most recent information available.
Indemnifications
As part of the ITT Spin-off, Exelis, ITT and Xylem Inc. indemnify one another with respect to such parties’ assumed or retained liabilities under the Distribution Agreement and breaches of the Distribution Agreement or related ITT Spin-off agreements. Exelis expects ITT and Xylem Inc. to fully perform under the terms of the Distribution Agreement and therefore we have not recorded a liability for matters for which we are indemnified. In addition, we are not aware of any claims or other circumstances that would give rise to material payments to ITT or Xylem Inc. under the indemnity that we provide to them.
Letters of Credit
In the ordinary course of business, we use standby letters of credit, guarantees issued by commercial banks and surety bonds issued by insurance companies, as well as self-guarantees, principally to guarantee our performance on certain contracts and to support our self-insured workers’ compensation plans. At June 30, 2014, there was an aggregate of approximately $96 in surety bonds, guarantees and stand-by letters of credit outstanding.
Rabbi Trust
The Company maintains a grantor trust (“Rabbi Trust”) for the purpose of assisting the Company with the payment of certain nonqualified deferred compensation obligations in the event of a change in control of the Company. The Company is obligated to contribute an amount equal to 110 percent of the Company’s obligations under eight nonqualified deferred compensation plans at the time of an “Acceleration Event,” as defined in such plans and the Rabbi Trust.
NOTE 16
SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company’s segments are reported on the same basis used internally for evaluating performance and for allocating resources. We operate in two segments: Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Electronics and Systems, and Information and Technical Services. Assets of the business segments exclude general corporate assets, which principally consist of cash, deferred tax assets, certain plant, property, and equipment, and certain other assets.

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C4ISR Electronics and Systems
This segment provides engineered systems and solutions, including: ISR systems; integrated electronic warfare systems; radar and sonar systems; electronic attack and release systems; communications solutions; space systems; and composite aerostructures, for government and commercial customers around the world.
Information and Technical Services
This segment provides a broad range of service solutions, including: systems integration; network design and development; air traffic management; cyber; intelligence; operations; sustainment; advanced engineering; logistics; and space launch and range-support, for a wide variety of U.S. military and U.S. Government customers.
Segment financial results were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
  
Product
Revenue
 
Service
Revenue
 
Total
Revenue
 
Product
Revenue
 
Service
Revenue
 
Total
Revenue
C4ISR Electronics and Systems
$
523

 
$

 
$
523

 
$
518

 
$

 
$
518

Information and Technical Services

 
594

 
594

 

 
733

 
733

Total
$
523

 
$
594

 
$
1,117

 
$
518

 
$
733

 
$
1,251

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
  
Product
Revenue
 
Service
Revenue
 
Total
Revenue
 
Product
Revenue
 
Service
Revenue
 
Total
Revenue
C4ISR Electronics and Systems
$
1,003

 
$

 
$
1,003

 
$
1,017

 
$

 
$
1,017

Information and Technical Services

 
1,159

 
1,159

 

 
1,419

 
1,419

Total
$
1,003

 
$
1,159

 
$
2,162

 
$
1,017

 
$
1,419

 
$
2,436

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Operating Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
C4ISR Electronics and Systems
$
60

 
$
40

 
$
103

 
$
59

Information and Technical Services
43

 
87

 
89

 
142

Total Operating Income
$
103

 
$
127

 
$
192

 
$
201

Operating Margin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
C4ISR Electronics and Systems
11.5
%
 
7.7
%
 
10.3
%
 
5.8
%
Information and Technical Services
7.2
%
 
11.9
%
 
7.7
%
 
10.0
%
Total Operating Margin
9.2
%
 
10.2
%
 
8.9
%
 
8.3
%
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Assets
 
 
 
C4ISR Electronics and Systems
$
3,005

 
$
3,031

Information and Technical Services
1,122

 
1,097

Segments total
4,127

 
4,128

Corporate and Other
641

 
756

Total Assets
$
4,768

 
$
4,884


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q as well as the audited Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which provides additional information regarding the Company, our products and services, industry outlook and forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward looking statements.
OVERVIEW
Exelis is a diversified aerospace, defense, information and services company that leverages a 50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise to deliver affordable mission-critical solutions in the areas of imaging and analysis, electronic warfare, air traffic solutions, positioning and navigation, communications and information systems, logistics, and technical services to military, government and commercial customers in the United States and globally. We are focused on strategic growth in the areas of: critical networks; intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and analytics; electronic warfare; and composite aerostructures. The Company's customers include the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and its prime contractors, U.S. Government intelligence agencies, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allied foreign governments and domestic and foreign commercial customers. As a prime contractor, subcontractor, or preferred supplier, Exelis participates in many high priority defense and civil government programs in the United States and internationally. Exelis conducts most of its business with the U.S. Government, principally the DoD.
We operate in two segments: Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Electronics and Systems, and Information and Technical Services. Our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment provides engineered systems and solutions, including: ISR systems; integrated electronic warfare systems; radar and sonar systems; electronic attack and release systems; communications solutions; space systems; and composite aerostructures, for government and commercial customers around the world. Our Information and Technical Services segment provides a broad range of service solutions, including: systems integration; network design and development; air traffic management; cyber; intelligence; operations; sustainment; advanced engineering; logistics; and space launch and range-support, for a wide variety of U.S. military and U.S. Government customers.
Spin-off of Vectrus
On December 11, 2013, Exelis announced that its Board of Directors approved a plan to spin-off part of its military and government services business ("Vectrus, Inc." or "Vectrus", formerly referred to as Mission Systems) through a transaction that is intended to be tax-free to Exelis and its shareholders. The spin-off is subject to final approval by the Company’s Board of Directors. Following completion of the spin-off, Vectrus will be an independent, publicly traded company. Vectrus is currently part of the Company’s Information and Technical Services segment and includes the following major program areas: Infrastructure Asset Management; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; and Information Technology and Network Communication Services.
Economic Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks
U.S. defense and other discretionary budgets have been under pressure as the United States continues to face economic challenges and as concerns over persistent U.S. fiscal deficits and the level of U.S. national debt continue to drive political debate. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014, which was signed into law on January 17, 2014, provides $1.012 trillion in discretionary spending and adheres to the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. Within the $1.012 trillion in discretionary spending, the amount for national security and defense related spending for fiscal year 2014 was $520 billion, about $2 billion more than in fiscal year 2013. Within the $1.014 trillion in discretionary spending for fiscal year 2015, the amount for national security and defense related spending increased slightly to $521 billion.

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The Budget Control Act of 2011 (Budget Control Act) provided for a reduction in planned defense budgets and mandated substantial additional spending reductions through a process known as "sequestration." The sequestration spending reductions required for defense were approximately $43 billion for fiscal year 2013, increasing to approximately $55 billion for fiscal year 2014 and beyond. The combined effect of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 is a substantial alteration of sequestration in the near term. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that there would be no additional cuts, across the board cuts or sequestration in fiscal year 2014. This is the expectation, because Congress has enacted a fiscal year 2014 appropriations bill complying with the new defense and non-defense caps. The same could occur in fiscal year 2015 if Congress appropriates no more than the $1.014 trillion in discretionary spending and adheres to the revised defense and non-defense caps. By incorporating these alterations to the original Budget Control Act, the CBO still anticipates achievement of $539 billion in discretionary spending reductions from fiscal year 2016 to 2021.
Companies which derive substantial revenues from federal contracting will benefit from comprehensive legislation which implements fundamental multi-year changes that would prevent sequestration from continuing. The debate over how and when a solution may be reached over the as-yet unresolved sequestration matter remains a significant issue for the defense industry. Uncertainty by our customers related to potential changes in their appropriations and strategic priorities and continued spending reductions from sequestration could materially impact our business.
Programs related to the support of ongoing operations in Afghanistan are subject to changes in the level of U.S. commitment in the region. In May 2014, the Administration announced its plan to steadily reduce the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan over the next three years, to force levels of approximately 9,800 troops beginning in 2015, 5,000 troops beginning in 2016 and 500 troops beginning in 2017, down from over 60,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan at the beginning of 2013. The U.S. military plans to maintain a limited presence at only two major operating bases after 2015.
The information provided above does not represent a complete list of known trends and uncertainties that could impact our business in either the near or long-term. It should, however, be considered along with the risk factors identified in Part 1, Item 1A under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and our disclosure under the caption “Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements” at the end of this section.
Executive Summary
Exelis reported revenue of $1.1 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of 11% compared to the corresponding period in 2013. The decrease in revenue was driven by a revenue decline of 19% within our Information and Technical Services segment primarily due to lower activity on our Afghanistan based contracts within our Infrastructure Asset Management program area. The decrease in revenue was partially offset by a 1% increase in revenue in our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment.
Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was $103, reflecting a decrease of $24 or 19% compared to the corresponding prior year period primarily due to lower revenue. Operating margin decreased quarter-over-quarter to 9.2% from 10.2% primarily due to an increase in the cost of service revenue as a percentage of service revenue.
Further details related to the quarter are contained in the Discussion of Financial Results section.
Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Measures
Management reviews key performance indicators including revenue, segment operating income and margins, orders growth, and backlog, among others metrics on a regular basis. In addition, we consider certain additional measures to be useful to management and investors evaluating our operating performance for the periods presented, and provide a tool for evaluating our ongoing operations, liquidity and management of assets. This information can assist investors in assessing our financial performance and measures our ability to generate capital for deployment among competing strategic alternatives and initiatives, including, but not limited to, acquisitions and debt repayment. These metrics, however, are not measures of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and should not be considered a substitute for revenue, operating income, income

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from continuing operations, or net cash from continuing operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. We consider the following non-GAAP measure, which may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies, to be a key performance indicator:
“Adjusted net income” defined as net income, adjusted to exclude items that include, but are not limited to, significant charges or credits that impact current results, but are not related to our ongoing operations, unusual and infrequent non-operating items and non-operating tax settlements or adjustments. A reconciliation of adjusted net income is provided below.
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
$
61

 
$
78

 
$
113

 
$
122

Separation costs related to the Vectrus spin-off, net of tax
5

 

 
10

 

Adjusted net income
$
66

 
$
78

 
$
123

 
$
122

DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 COMPARED TO THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
Selected financial highlights are presented in the table below:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
 
Change  
 
2014
 
2013
 
Change  
Product and service revenue
$
1,117

 
$
1,251

 
(10.7
)%
 
$
2,162

 
$
2,436

 
(11.2
)%
Cost of product and service revenue
883

 
974

 
(9.3
)%
 
1,711

 
1,908

 
(10.3
)%
Operating expense
131

 
150

 
(12.7
)%
 
259

 
327

 
(20.8
)%
Operating income
103

 
127

 
(18.9
)%
 
192

 
201

 
(4.5
)%
Operating margin
9.2
%
 
10.2
%
 
 
 
8.9
%
 
8.3
%
 
 
Interest expense, net
9

 
10

 
(10.0
)%
 
18

 
18

 
 %
Other (income) expense, net
(2
)
 
(3
)
 
(33.3
)%
 
(4
)
 
(1
)
 
300
 %
Income tax expense
35

 
42

 
(16.7
)%
 
65

 
62

 
4.8
 %
Effective income tax rate
36.5
%
 
35.0
%
 
 
 
36.5
%
 
33.7
%
 
 
Net income
$
61

 
$
78

 
(21.8
)%
 
$
113

 
$
122

 
(7.4
)%
Revenue
Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased $134 or 10.7% and $274 or 11.2%, respectively, as compared to the same prior year periods. The following table illustrates revenue for our segments:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
 
Change  
 
2014
 
2013
 
Change  
C4ISR Electronics and Systems
$
523

 
$
518

 
1.0
 %
 
$
1,003

 
$
1,017

 
(1.4
)%
Information and Technical Services
594

 
733

 
(19.0
)%
 
1,159

 
1,419

 
(18.3
)%
Total Revenue
$
1,117

 
$
1,251

 
(10.7
)%
 
$
2,162

 
$
2,436

 
(11.2
)%
Revenue from our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment increased $5 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared with the same period in 2013. The increase in revenue was primarily due to volume increases in counter-IED jammer products and Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) products for military aircraft of approximately $16 and $15, respectively. The increase in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was partially offset by lower revenue on our communication solutions products of approximately $26.
Revenue from our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment decreased $14 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared with the same period in 2013. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to volume declines in Night Vision products of approximately $32. Additionally, revenue decreased on our Worldview-3 satellite imaging program

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by approximately $15, as this program was substantially completed in 2013. The decrease in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was partially offset by higher revenue on our IDECM products of approximately $30.
Revenue from our Information and Technical Services segment decreased $139 and $260 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, as compared with the same periods in 2013. The decrease in revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was primarily due to lower net activity on our Infrastructure Asset Management program area contracts, primarily Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) Facilities Support and Logistics Civilian Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) programs, of approximately $67 and $134, respectively, and our Operations Maintenance and Defense of Army Communications in Southwest Asia and Central Asia (OMDAC-SWACA) contract of approximately $28 and $55, respectively. Revenue on Afghanistan based contracts declined due to site reductions and reduced service levels associated with U.S. military troop reductions. The decrease in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was partially offset by higher revenue on our Automated Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) contract of approximately $11.
Cost of Revenue and Operating Expenses
Cost of product and service revenue and other operating expenses are comprised of the following:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
 
Change    
 
2014
 
2013
 
Change    
Cost of product revenue
$
378

 
$
380

 
(0.5
)%
 
$
732

 
$
737

 
(0.7
)%
% of product revenue
72.3
%
 
73.4
%
 
 
 
73.0
%
 
72.5
%
 
 
Cost of service revenue
$
505

 
$
594

 
(15.0
)%
 
$
979

 
$
1,171

 
(16.4
)%
% of service revenue
85.0
%
 
81.0
%
 
 
 
84.5
%
 
82.5
%
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
$
114

 
$
122

 
(6.6
)%
 
$
227

 
$
237

 
(4.2
)%
% of total revenue
10.2
%
 
9.8
%
 
 
 
10.5
%
 
9.7
%
 
 
Research and development expenses
$
15

 
$
15

 
 %
 
$
25

 
$
28

 
(10.7
)%
% of total revenue
1.3
%
 
1.2
%
 
 
 
1.2
%
 
1.1
%
 
 
Restructuring and asset impairment charges
$
2

 
$
13

 
(84.6
)%
 
$
7

 
$
62

 
(88.7
)%
% of total revenue
0.2
%
 
1.0
%
 
 
 
0.3
%
 
2.5
%
 
 
Cost of Product and Service Revenue
The decrease in cost of product revenue of $2 or 0.5% and the decrease in cost of product revenue as a percentage of product revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013 were primarily due to a net revenue mix of higher margin products within our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment.
The decrease in cost of product revenue of $5 or 0.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013 was primarily due to volume declines within our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment. The cost of product revenue as a percentage of product revenue increased for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the corresponding period in 2013 primarily due to a net revenue mix of lower margin products.
The decrease in cost of service revenue of $89 or 15.0% and $192 or 16.4% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2013 was primarily due to lower activity within our Information and Technical Services segment. The cost of service revenue as a percentage of service revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the corresponding periods in 2013 primarily due to a net revenue mix of lower margin services, including lower activity on certain higher margin Afghanistan based contracts.
Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) Expenses
SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenue were 10.2% and 10.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, as compared to 9.8% and 9.7%, respectively, during the same periods in 2013. The increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenue was due to lower revenue, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, SG&A expenses decreased as compared to the same periods in 2013 primarily due to cost reductions resulting from prior year restructuring actions.

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Research and Development (R&D) Expenses
There was no change in R&D expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to same period in 2013. The decrease in R&D expenses of $3 or 10.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013 was primarily due to the timing of new R&D projects.
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
The decrease in restructuring and asset impairment charges of $11 and $55 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2013 was primarily due to a restructuring action started in the first quarter of 2013 to reduce the size of our workforce and consolidate our facilities footprint to align our cost structure more closely to customer and market conditions, which was substantially completed by the end of 2013. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, restructuring and asset impairment charges primarily related to employee severance, and to a lesser extent, lease cancellation and other costs associated with the consolidation of certain facilities.
Operating Income
The following table illustrates the operating income results of our business segments, including operating margin results.
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
 
Change    
 
2014
 
2013
 
Change    
C4ISR Electronics and Systems
$
60

 
$
40

 
50.0
 %
 
$
103

 
$
59

 
74.6
 %
Operating margin
11.5
%
 
7.7
%
 
 
 
10.3
%
 
5.8
%
 
 
Information and Technical Services
43

 
87

 
(50.6
)%
 
89

 
142

 
(37.3
)%
Operating margin
7.2
%
 
11.9
%
 
 
 
7.7
%
 
10.0
%
 
 
Total operating income
$
103

 
$
127

 
(18.9
)%
 
$
192

 
$
201

 
(4.5
)%
Total operating margin
9.2
%
 
10.2
%
 
 
 
8.9
%
 
8.3
%
 
 
Operating income at our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 increased $20 or 50.0% and $44 or 74.6%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2013. Operating income as a percentage of revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was 11.5% and 10.3%, respectively, as compared to 7.7% and 5.8%, respectively, for the same periods in 2013. The increase in operating margin was primarily due to lower restructuring charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same periods in 2013.
Operating income at our Information and Technical Services segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased $44 or 50.6% and $53 or 37.3%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2013. Operating income as a percentage of revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was 7.2% and 7.7%, respectively, as compared to 11.9% and 10.0%, respectively, for the same periods in 2013. The decrease in operating margin was primarily due to higher cost of service revenue as a percentage of service revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same periods in 2013.
During the performance of long-term sales contracts, estimated final contract prices and costs are reviewed periodically and revisions are made as required and recorded in income in the period in which they are determined. Changes in estimated revenue, cost of revenue and the related effect to operating income are recognized using a cumulative catch-up adjustment which recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract’s percent complete. Net favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments related to prior periods increased operating income by approximately $5 and $2, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and by approximately $39 and $59 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. Productivity improvements and contract pricing adjustments primarily contributed to the net favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments in the current three and six month periods.

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Impact to Operating Income from Defined Benefit Plan Expense
We recorded net periodic benefit cost of $17 and $34 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, as compared to $22 and $48, respectively, in the same periods in 2013. The decrease in net periodic benefit cost was primarily attributable to better than expected return on plan assets in 2013, which resulted in lower amortization of net actuarial loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same periods in 2013.
Interest Expense, Net
We recorded interest expense, net, of $9 and $18 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, as compared to $10 and $18, respectively, during the same periods in 2013. Interest expense, net, is primarily related to our senior notes.
Other (Income) Expense, Net
We recorded other income, net, of $2 and $4 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, as compared to $3 and $1, respectively, in the same periods in 2013. The period-over-period changes were not significant.
Income Tax Expense
We recorded income tax expense of $35 and $65 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, which represented effective income tax rates of 36.5% and 36.5%, respectively, as compared to $42 or 35.0% and $62 or 33.7%, respectively, during the same periods in 2013. The increase in the 2014 quarterly and year-to-date effective income tax rates as compared to the same periods in 2013 was primarily due to the expiration of the federal research and development tax credit at the end of 2013. The 2013 year-to-date effective income tax rate also included the favorable impact of a discrete item related to the renewal of the 2012 federal research and development tax credit.
Backlog
Total backlog includes both funded backlog (firm orders for which funding is contractually obligated by the customer) and unfunded backlog (firm orders for which funding is not currently contractually obligated by the customer). Unfunded backlog represents firm orders, potential options on multi-year contracts and multi-year commercial contracts when demand is supported by customer backlog, and excludes potential orders under indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Backlog is converted into revenue as work is performed or deliveries are made. The level of order activity related to defense programs can be affected by the timing of government funding authorizations and project evaluation cycles. Year-over-year comparisons could, at times, be impacted by these factors, among others.
Funded orders received decreased $0.3 billion, to $2.2 billion, during the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to several large funded awards received in the first half of 2013 on our Middle East and Afghanistan based programs within our Information and Technical Services segment and the timing of Radar, Reconnaissance and Undersea Systems awards within our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment. The decrease in funded orders was partially offset by higher funded orders for GPS satellite payloads within our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment. At June 30, 2014, total backlog was $9.0 billion compared to $9.4 billion at December 31, 2013. The decrease in total backlog relates primarily to Middle East and Afghanistan based programs within our Information and Technical Services segment, partially offset by composite aerostructures and GPS and environmental satellite payloads awards within our C4ISR Electronics and Systems segment.
Backlog consisted of the following:
(In billions)
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Funded backlog
$
3.4

 
$
3.4

Unfunded backlog
5.6

 
6.0

Total backlog
$
9.0

 
$
9.4


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity
We expect to fund our ongoing working capital, capital expenditures, strategic investments, and financing requirements through cash flows from operations, cash on hand and access to capital markets. If our cash flows from operations are less than we expect, we may need to access the short or long-term capital markets. We believe our $600 credit facility and commercial paper program will permit us to finance our operations on acceptable terms and conditions.
Our access to, and the availability of, financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will be impacted by many factors, including: (i) our credit ratings or absence of a credit rating, (ii) the liquidity of the overall capital markets, and (iii) the current state of the economy. We cannot assure that such financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or that such financing will be available at all.
A portion of our cash is held by our foreign subsidiaries. We manage our cash requirements considering available funds among our subsidiaries and the cost effectiveness with which those funds can be accessed. We continue to look for opportunities to access cash balances in excess of local operating requirements to meet liquidity needs in a cost-efficient manner.
Funding of Pension Plans
Funding requirements under applicable laws and regulations are a major consideration in making contributions to our U.S. pension plans. While the Company has significant discretion in making voluntary contributions, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and further amended by the Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act and applicable Internal Revenue Code regulations, mandate minimum funding thresholds. Failure to satisfy the minimum funding thresholds could result in restrictions on our ability to amend the plan or make benefit payments. With respect to U.S. qualified pension plans, we intend to contribute annually not less than the required minimum funding thresholds.
At December 31, 2013, our defined benefit pension plans were underfunded by $1.2 billion. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we made total contributions of $77 to our qualified pension plans. We currently anticipate making additional contributions to our qualified pension plans in the range of $105 to $115 during the remainder of 2014.
Future required contributions will depend primarily on the actual annual return on assets and the discount rate used to measure the benefit obligation at the end of each year. Depending on these factors, and the resulting funded status of our pension plans, the level of future statutory minimum contributions could be material.
Dividends
Our Board of Directors will review and approve the declaration and distribution of any future dividends based on an analysis of many factors, including our operating performance and outlook, financial condition, available liquidity and expected future requirements for cash and capital resources. Moreover, if we determine to pay any dividend in the future, there can be no assurance that we will continue to pay such dividends.
On May 7, 2014, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on July 1, 2014 to shareholders of record on May 23, 2014. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we declared two quarterly cash dividends totaling $40 or $0.21 per share.

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Sources and Uses of Liquidity
The following table provides the net cash provided by or used in operating activities, investing activities and financing activities.
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2014
 
2013
Operating activities
$
22

 
$
44

Investing activities
(21
)
 
(44
)
Financing activities
(80
)
 
(24
)
Foreign exchange
4

 
(9
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
$
(75
)
 
$
(33
)
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $22 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to a decrease in restructuring and asset impairment charges net of payments for restructuring of $50 and changes in advance payments and billings in excess of costs of $35, partially offset by changes in accounts payable of $57.
Net cash used in investing activities decreased $23 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to lower capital expenditures of $18 and lower net cash paid for acquisitions of $10 .
Net cash used in financing activities increased $56 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to an increase in cash paid for common stock repurchases of $48 and dividend payments to our shareholders of $21, partially offset by higher proceeds received from the exercise of stock options of $12.
Capital Resources
At June 30, 2014, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $394, which included $150 held by foreign subsidiaries, and had a $600 revolving credit facility which expires in October 2015. There were no borrowings outstanding under the credit facility and there was no commercial paper outstanding under our commercial paper program as of June 30, 2014.
Borrowings under the credit facility would be unsecured and bear interest at rates based, at our option, on the Eurodollar rate or a bank defined alternative base rate. Each bank’s obligation to make loans under the credit facility is subject to, among other things, our compliance with various representations, warranties and covenants.
The Company’s commercial paper program generally enables the Company to borrow short-term funds at competitive rates. The commercial paper program is fully supported by available borrowing capacity under our credit facility. As with all other financing programs, our access to the commercial paper market will be impacted by many factors, including our credit ratings, liquidity of the capital markets, and state of the economy. As such, we cannot assure that we will have continued access to the commercial paper market or that the terms of the commercial paper will be acceptable to us.
We have outstanding long-term debt consisting of $250 of 4.25% senior notes due in 2016 and $400 of 5.55% senior notes due in 2021. Interest on the senior notes is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year. The senior notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The senior notes have covenants that restrict our ability to, subject to exceptions, incur indebtedness secured by liens or engage in sale and leaseback transactions, and the senior notes are subject to customary events of default.
The credit facility, commercial paper and senior notes are discussed further in Note 11, “Debt,” in the notes to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations from those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At June 30, 2014, we had no significant off-balance sheet arrangements other than operating leases and certain indemnifications. There have been no material changes to our operating leases from those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. We do not have a liability recorded for our historic indemnifications and are not aware of any claims or other information that we believe would give rise to material payments under such indemnities. We are not aware of any claims or other circumstances that would give rise to material payments to ITT or Xylem Inc. under the indemnities that we provide to them pursuant to various separation arrangements entered into in connection with the ITT Spin-off.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES, ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management’s estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies, estimates and judgments as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Accounting Standards Updates
See Note 2, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information related to recent accounting pronouncements and accounting standards updates.
FORWARD-LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Some of the information included herein includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Whenever used, words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “target,” "may," "could," "outlook" and other terms of similar meaning are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are uncertain and to some extent unpredictable, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied from, such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no significant changes in our market risk as discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) as of June 30, 2014. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2014, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives.

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We have evaluated the changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and concluded that no change occurred in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to the operation of our businesses. Some of these proceedings seek remedies relating to environmental matters, personal injury claims, employment and pension matters, and commercial or contractual disputes, sometimes related to acquisitions or divestitures.
Although the ultimate outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, based on present information, including our assessment of the merits of the particular claim, we do not expect that any asserted or unasserted legal claims or proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our cash flow, results of operations, or financial condition.
See Note 15, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The “Risk Factors” section, under Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 describes risks and uncertainties associated with our business. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, projected results, and future prospects. We do not believe that there have been any material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(In millions, except per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
There were no sales of unregistered equity securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2014.
The following table provides information about our repurchases of our common stock that is registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the quarter ended June 30, 2014.
Period
Total
 Number of
 Shares
 Purchased
 
Average Price Paid Per Share
 
Total Number of
 Shares Purchased
 as Part of Publicly
 Announced Plans
 or Programs (a)
 
Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (a)
April 1, 2014 – April 30, 2014
 
0.07

 
 
$
18.97

 
 
0.07

 
 
$
54

May 1, 2014 – May 31, 2014
 
1.20

 
 
16.96

 
 
1.20

 
 
33

June 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014
 
0.13

 
 
17.44

 
 
0.13

 
 
31

Total
 
1.40

 
 
$
17.12

 
 
1.40

 
 
$
31

(a) We have a share repurchase program, which was approved by the Board of Directors and announced by the Company on December 11, 2012, for the repurchase of our outstanding common stock, from time-to-time, up to an authorized amount of $100. Under the program, management has discretion to determine the dollar amount of shares to be repurchased and the timing of any repurchases in compliance with applicable law and regulation. The share repurchase program expires on December 31, 2015. As of June 30, 2014, we had repurchased a total of 3.9 shares of our common stock under the program for $69, and had remaining authorization of $31 for future share repurchases. There were no repurchases of our common stock other than in connection with this share repurchase program.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
See the Exhibit Index for a list of exhibits filed herewith.

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
EXELIS INC.
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
August 1, 2014
 
/s/    GREGORY P. KUDLA
(Date)
 
Gregory P. Kudla
 
 
Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 


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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
  
DESCRIPTION
  
LOCATION
 
 
 
(3.1)
  
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Exelis Inc.
  
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Exelis Inc.’s Form 8-K Current Report filed on May 9, 2014 (CIK No. 1524471, File No. 1-35228).
 
 
 
(3.2)
  
Amended and Restated By-laws of Exelis Inc.
  
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Exelis Inc.’s Form 8-K Current Report filed on May 9, 2014 (CIK No. 1524471, File No. 1-35228).
 
 
 
(4.1)
  
Indenture, dated as of September 20, 2011, between Exelis Inc., ITT Corporation, as initial guarantor, and Union Bank, N.A., as trustee
  
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of ITT Corporation’s Form 8-K Current Report filed on September 21, 2011 (CIK No. 216228, File No. 1-5672).
 
 
 
(4.2)
  
Form of Exelis Inc. 4.250% Senior Notes due 2016
  
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of Exelis Inc.’s Form S-4 Registration Statement filed on May 25, 2012 (CIK No. 1524471, File No. 333-181682).
 
 
 
(4.3)
  
Form of Exelis Inc. 5.550% Senior Notes due 2021
  
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of Exelis Inc.’s Form S-4 Registration Statement filed on May 25, 2012 (CIK No. 1524471, File No. 333-181682).
 
 
 
 
 
(11)
  
Statement re computation of per share earnings
  
Information required to be presented in Exhibit 11 is provided under “Earnings Per Share” in Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of Exelis Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014 in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 260, Earnings Per Share.
 
 
 
(12)
  
Statement re computation of ratios
  
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(31.1)
  
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(31.2)
  
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(32.1)
  
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  
This Exhibit is intended to be furnished in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b) (32) (ii) and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.
 
 
 
 
 

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EXHIBIT
NUMBER
  
DESCRIPTION
  
LOCATION
(32.2)
  
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  
This Exhibit is intended to be furnished in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b) (32) (ii) and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.
 
 
 
(101)
  
The following materials from Exelis Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
  
Submitted electronically with this Report.
 
 
 
 
 


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