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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_____________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
 _____________________________________
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014
or
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 001-34910
 _____________________________________
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 _____________________________________
DELAWARE
 
90-0607005
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
4101 Washington Avenue, Newport News, Virginia 23607
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(757) 380-2000
(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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    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. 
Large accelerated filer
 
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Accelerated filer
 
¨
Non-accelerated filer
 
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of October 31, 2014, 48,288,631 shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding.
 



TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Page
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
Item 3.
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
Item 1A.
 
Item 2.
 
Item 3.
 
Item 4.
 
Item 5.
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions, except per share amounts)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Sales and service revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Product sales
 
$
1,385

 
$
1,394

 
$
4,150

 
$
4,138

Service revenues
 
332

 
243

 
880

 
744

Total sales and service revenues
 
1,717

 
1,637

 
5,030

 
4,882

Cost of sales and service revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of product sales
 
1,086

 
1,123

 
3,277

 
3,366

Cost of service revenues
 
278

 
210

 
743

 
650

Income (loss) from operating investments, net
 
7

 
9

 
10

 
13

General and administrative expenses
 
189

 
186

 
509

 
541

Operating income (loss)
 
171

 
127

 
511

 
338

Other income (expense)
 
 
 
 
 


 


Interest expense
 
(27
)
 
(28
)
 
(83
)
 
(87
)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
 
144

 
99

 
428

 
251

Federal income taxes
 
48

 
30

 
142

 
81

Net earnings (loss)
 
$
96

 
$
69

 
$
286

 
$
170

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share
 
$
1.97

 
$
1.38

 
$
5.85

 
$
3.41

Weighted-average common shares outstanding
 
48.7

 
49.9

 
48.9

 
49.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
 
$
1.96

 
$
1.36

 
$
5.80

 
$
3.37

Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding
 
49.0

 
50.6

 
49.3

 
50.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per share
 
$
0.20

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.60

 
$
0.30

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss) from above
 
$
96

 
$
69

 
$
286

 
$
170

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in unamortized benefit plan costs
 
8

 
31

 
24

 
246

Other
 
(2
)
 
2

 

 
3

Tax benefit (expense) for items of other comprehensive income
 
(3
)
 
(15
)
 
(9
)
 
(101
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
3

 
18

 
15

 
148

Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
99

 
$
87

 
$
301

 
$
318


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


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HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)
($ in millions)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
769

 
$
1,043

Accounts receivable, net
 
1,144

 
1,123

Inventoried costs, net
 
272

 
311

Deferred income taxes
 
167

 
170

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
28

 
29

Total current assets
 
2,380

 
2,676

Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,525 million as of 2014 and $1,404 million as of 2013
 
1,852

 
1,897

Goodwill
 
1,086

 
881

Other purchased intangibles, net
 
551

 
528

Pension plan assets
 
129

 
124

Miscellaneous other assets
 
127

 
119

Total assets
 
$
6,125

 
$
6,225

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Trade accounts payable
 
$
268

 
$
337

Accrued employees’ compensation
 
226

 
230

Current portion of long-term debt
 
93

 
79

Current portion of postretirement plan liabilities
 
139

 
139

Current portion of workers’ compensation liabilities
 
233

 
230

Advance payments and billings in excess of revenues
 
53

 
115

Other current liabilities
 
222

 
262

Total current liabilities
 
1,234

 
1,392

Long-term debt
 
1,650

 
1,700

Pension plan liabilities
 
452

 
529

Other postretirement plan liabilities
 
486

 
477

Workers’ compensation liabilities
 
424

 
419

Deferred tax liabilities
 
118

 
83

Other long-term liabilities
 
99

 
104

Total liabilities
 
4,463

 
4,704

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15)
 

 

Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 150 million shares authorized; 51.4 million issued and 48.5 million outstanding as of September 30, 2014, and 50.5 million issued and 48.7 million outstanding as of December 31, 2013
 
1

 
1

Additional paid-in capital
 
1,907

 
1,925

Retained earnings (deficit)
 
492

 
236

Treasury stock
 
(232
)
 
(120
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(506
)
 
(521
)
Total stockholders’ equity
 
1,662

 
1,521

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
6,125

 
$
6,225

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

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HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
286

 
$
170

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
 
 
 
Depreciation
 
136

 
135

Amortization of purchased intangibles
 
20

 
16

Amortization of debt issuance costs
 
8

 
6

Stock-based compensation
 
22

 
28

Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
 
(15
)
 
(5
)
Deferred income taxes
 
11

 
(19
)
Change in
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
34

 
(150
)
Inventoried costs
 
41

 
(102
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
4

 
(16
)
Accounts payable and accruals
 
(186
)
 
12

Retiree benefits
 
(48
)
 
(134
)
Other non-cash transactions, net
 
1

 
3

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
314

 
(56
)
Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant, and equipment
 
(91
)
 
(85
)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received
 
(272
)
 

Proceeds from insurance settlement
 

 
58

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
(363
)
 
(27
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
Repayment of long-term debt
 
(36
)
 
(22
)
Dividends paid
 
(30
)
 
(15
)
Repurchases of common stock
 
(112
)
 
(53
)
Employee taxes on certain share-based payment arrangements
 
(64
)
 

Proceeds from stock option exercises
 
2

 
6

Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
 
15

 
5

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
(225
)
 
(79
)
Change in cash and cash equivalents
 
(274
)
 
(162
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
1,043

 
1,057

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
769

 
$
895

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for income taxes
 
$
132

 
$
54

Cash paid for interest
 
$
96

 
$
101

Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures accrued in accounts payable
 
$
4

 
$
2


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



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HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED) 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 ($ in millions)
 
Common Stock
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
 
Treasury Stock
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2012
 
$

 
$
1,894

 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(1,226
)
 
$
667

Net earnings (loss)
 

 

 
170

 

 

 
170

Dividends declared ($0.30 per share)
 

 

 
(15
)
 

 

 
(15
)
Additional paid-in capital
 

 
20

 

 

 

 
20

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 

 

 

 

 
148

 
148

Common stock
 
1

 

 

 

 

 
1

Treasury stock activity
 

 

 

 
(56
)
 

 
(56
)
Balance as of September 30, 2013
 
$
1

 
$
1,914

 
$
155

 
$
(57
)
 
$
(1,078
)
 
$
935

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2013
 
$
1

 
$
1,925

 
$
236

 
$
(120
)
 
$
(521
)
 
$
1,521

Net earnings (loss)
 

 

 
286

 

 

 
286

Dividends declared ($0.60 per share)
 

 

 
(30
)
 

 

 
(30
)
Additional paid-in capital
 

 
(18
)
 

 

 

 
(18
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 

 

 

 

 
15

 
15

Treasury stock activity
 

 

 

 
(112
)
 

 
(112
)
Balance as of September 30, 2014
 
$
1

 
$
1,907

 
$
492

 
$
(232
)
 
$
(506
)
 
$
1,662


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



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HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

For more than a century, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. ("HII" or the "Company") has been designing, building, overhauling and repairing ships primarily for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. As prime contractor, principal subcontractor, team member or partner, HII participates in many high-priority U.S. defense technology programs. The Company conducts business primarily with the U.S. Government, principally the Department of Defense ("DoD"). HII is organized into three reportable segments: Ingalls, Newport News, and Other. Through its Ingalls segment, HII is a builder of amphibious assault and expeditionary ships for the U.S. Navy, the sole builder of National Security Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard, and one of only two companies that builds the Navy's current fleet of DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Through its Newport News segment, HII is the nation's sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and one of only two companies currently designing and building nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. The Other segment was established in the second quarter of 2014 to account for certain of the Company's non-shipbuilding commercial activities.

In the first quarter of 2014, the Company realigned its segments in order to optimize its operating structure. Reclassifications of prior year financial information have been made to conform to the current year presentation. None of the changes impacted the Company's previously reported consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See Note 9: Segment Information for a full description of the segment realignment.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Principles of Consolidation - The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of HII and its subsidiaries have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and the instructions to Form 10-Q promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. For classification of current assets and liabilities related to its long-term production contracts, the Company uses the duration of these contracts as its operating cycle, which is generally longer than one year. Additionally, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary by management for a fair presentation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The quarterly information is labeled using a calendar convention; that is, first quarter is consistently labeled as ending on March 31, second quarter as ending on June 30, and third quarter as ending on September 30. It is management's long-standing practice to establish interim closing dates using a "fiscal" calendar, which requires the businesses to close their books on a Friday near these quarter-end dates in order to normalize the potentially disruptive effects of quarterly closings on business processes. The effects of this practice only exist for interim periods within a reporting year.

Accounting Estimates - The preparation of the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates have been prepared on the basis of the most current and best available information and actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 established budget top lines and provided sequestration relief for 2014 and 2015. Sequestration remains in effect for 2016 through 2021 and could result in significant decreases in DoD spending that could negatively impact the Company's revenues and its estimated recovery of goodwill and other long-lived assets.

Revenue Recognition - The majority of the Company's business is derived from long-term contracts for the construction of naval vessels, production of goods, and provision of services to the federal government, principally the U.S. Navy. In accounting for these contracts, the Company extensively utilizes the cost-to-cost measure of the

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percentage-of-completion method of accounting, principally based upon total costs incurred. Under this method, sales, including estimated earned fees or profits, are recorded as costs are incurred, generally based on the percentage that total costs incurred bear to total estimated costs at completion. For certain contracts that provide for deliveries of a substantial number of similar units, sales are accounted for using units of delivery as the basis to measure progress toward completion. Certain contracts contain provisions for price redetermination or for cost and/or performance incentives. Such redetermined amounts or incentives are included in sales when the amounts can reasonably be determined and estimated. Amounts representing contract change orders, claims, requests for equitable adjustment, or limitations in funding are included in sales only when they can be reliably estimated and realization is probable. The Company is accounting for one of its contracts under the percentage-of-completion method based on a zero profit margin and will continue such accounting until results can be estimated more precisely. The Company estimates profit as the difference between total estimated revenues and total estimated cost of a contract and recognizes that profit over the life of the contract based on progress toward completion. If the Company estimates a contract will result in a loss, the full amount of the estimated loss is recognized against income in the period in which the loss is identified. The Company classifies contract revenues as product sales or service revenues depending upon the predominant attributes of the relevant underlying contracts.

The Company recognizes changes in estimates of contract sales, costs, and profits using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting. This method recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods. Hence, the effect of the changes on future periods of contract performance is recognized as if the revised estimate had been the original estimate. For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, net cumulative catch-up adjustments increased operating income by $46 million and $2 million, respectively, and increased diluted earnings per share by $0.61 and $0.02, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, net cumulative catch-up adjustments increased operating income by $154 million and $67 million, respectively, and increased diluted earnings per share by $2.03 and $0.86, respectively. No individual adjustment was material to the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income in any of these periods.

To a lesser extent, the Company enters into other types of contracts such as certain services or commercial arrangements. For such contracts not associated with the design, development, manufacture, or modification of complex equipment, revenues are recognized upon delivery or as services are rendered once persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Costs related to these contracts are expensed as incurred.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Except for long-term debt and available-for-sale securities held in trust, the carrying amounts of the Company's financial instruments recorded at historical cost approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments.

The Company maintains multiple rabbi trusts established to fund certain non-qualified pension plans. These trusts consist of available-for-sale investments primarily in marketable securities. The assets are held at fair value, and a significant majority of investments held in the trusts are valued within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The rabbi trusts were valued at $43 million and $40 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and are presented within miscellaneous other assets within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of financial position.

Foreign Currency Translation - The Company's international subsidiaries that do not have the U.S. dollar as their functional currency translate assets and liabilities at current rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses from these international subsidiaries are translated using the monthly average exchange rates in effect for the period in which the items occur. The cumulative foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Such amounts are not material.

3. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATES

On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued the final standard on revenue from contracts with customers. The standard, issued as Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the standard is that "an entity shall 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

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those goods or services." The standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue should be recognized. The five steps are: Identify the contract with the customer; Identify the performance obligations in the contract; Determine the transaction price; Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and Recognize revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied. The standard also includes disclosure requirements to provide greater insight into both revenue that has been recognized and revenue that is expected to be recognized in the future from existing contracts, as well as quantitative and qualitative information about significant judgments and changes in the judgments that management made to determine revenue that is recorded. The guidance permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for public entities for annual reporting periods, including interim reporting periods within those periods, beginning after December 15, 2016 and does not permit early application. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that will result from the implementation of ASU 2014-09 on its financial statements and disclosures, contracting and accounting processes, internal controls, and Information Technology systems.

On June 19, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, to provide updated guidance to resolve the diversity in practice concerning employee share-based payments that contain performance targets that could be achieved after the requisite service period. The updated guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that can be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which service has been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost for which requisite service has not yet been rendered is recognized prospectively over the remaining service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest.

The updated guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Additional accounting standards updates issued but not effective until after September 30, 2014, are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

4. AVONDALE

In 2010, plans were announced to consolidate the Company's Ingalls military shipbuilding operations by winding down military shipbuilding at the Avondale, Louisiana facility in 2013 after completion of LPD-class ships that were under construction at this facility. The Company intends to build future LPD-class ships at the Company's Pascagoula, Mississippi facility, although the Company is utilizing the Avondale facility in 2014 to complete construction of certain LPD assemblies. The consolidation is intended to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and address shipbuilding overcapacity.

In connection with and as a result of the decision to wind down military shipbuilding at the Avondale, Louisiana facility, the Company began incurring and paying related costs, including, but not limited to, severance expense, relocation expense, and asset write-downs related to the Avondale facilities. Management's current estimate of these expenditures is $284 million. Such costs are expected to be recoverable under existing flexibly-priced contracts or future negotiated contracts in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation ("FAR") provisions for the treatment of restructuring and shutdown related costs. The Company is currently in discussions with the U.S. Navy regarding its cost submission to support the recoverability of these costs under the FAR and applicable contracts.

The Defense Contract Audit Agency ("DCAA"), a DoD agency, prepared an initial audit report on the Company's July 2010 cost proposal for restructuring and shutdown related costs of $310 million, which stated that the proposal was not adequately supported for the DCAA to reach a conclusion and questioned approximately $25 million, or 8%, of the costs submitted by the Company. The Company submitted a revised proposal in March 2014 to address the concerns of the DCAA and to reflect a revised estimated total cost of $284 million. In July 2014, the Company received a letter from the Supervisor of Shipbuilding requesting that the Company revise its restructuring proposal to address certain documentation issues identified by the DCAA in order for the Government to make an adequate

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evaluation of the restructuring proposal. In August 2014, the Company received a letter from the Supervisor of Shipbuilding proposing a joint meeting regarding the treatment of specific costs included in the restructuring proposal and acknowledging that the allowability and allocability of costs will be determined by the Government in an Advanced Agreement in accordance with FAR.

Ultimately, the Company anticipates agreement with the U.S. Navy that is substantially in accordance with management's cost recovery expectations. Accordingly, HII has treated these costs as allowable costs in determining the earnings performance on its contracts in process. The actual restructuring expenses related to the wind down may be greater than the Company's current estimate, and any inability to recover such costs could result in a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company also evaluated the effect that the wind down of the Avondale facilities might have on the benefit plans in which HII employees participate. HII determined that the impact of a curtailment and other resulting adjustments in these plans was not material to its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Although closure is still the baseline assumption for Avondale, the Company is pursuing other opportunities to utilize this facility. In April 2014, the Company announced it would conduct a study with Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. to explore and evaluate best-use opportunities for the facility. Ultimately, if the Company is successful in pursuing such opportunities, and Avondale were to remain open, the Company would submit a revised restructuring proposal to the U.S. Navy consistent with this change. In such event, the Company expects the total estimated restructuring costs would decrease. While the restructuring costs that are currently capitalized, consisting primarily of severance and retention payments as well as retired fixed assets, should remain recoverable under existing or future U.S. Navy contracts, other costs would remain as part of the Avondale cost structure associated with Avondale's new line of business.

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company's liability for restructuring and shutdown related costs associated with winding down the Avondale facility. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, these costs were comprised primarily of employee severance and retention payments, as well as incentive bonuses. As of September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, $144 million and $180 million, respectively, of restructuring and shutdown related costs were capitalized in inventoried costs. As of September 30, 2014, $39 million of accounts receivable was related to restructuring and shutdown related costs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company expensed $15 million and $43 million, respectively, of these costs as part of general and administrative expenses.
($ in millions)
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2012
 
$
24

Payments
 
(14
)
Adjustments
 
8

Balance as of September 30, 2013
 
$
18

 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2013
 
$
14

Payments
 
(13
)
Adjustments
 
3

Balance as of September 30, 2014
 
$
4



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5. GULFPORT

On September 3, 2013, the Company announced the closure of its Gulfport Composite Center of Excellence in Gulfport, Mississippi, part of the Ingalls reportable segment, which it completed in August 2014. In connection with this closure, the Company expects to incur total costs of approximately $57 million, consisting of approximately $52 million in accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and $5 million in personnel, facility shutdown, and other related costs. In July 2014, the Company received a letter from the Supervisor of Shipbuilding taking exception to the Company's treatment of the Gulfport closure costs. The Company disagrees with the conclusion reached by the Supervisor of Shipbuilding and is currently evaluating its future course of action. The inability to recover Gulfport closure costs could result in a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As of September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, $36 million and $17 million, respectively, of accounts receivable was related to Gulfport closure costs.

6. ACQUISITIONS

On May 30, 2014, the Company acquired, for approximately $225 million in cash, net of $5 million of cash acquired, UniversalPegasus International Holdings, Inc. ("UPI"), a provider of project management, engineering and construction management services to the oil and gas industry. The acquisition is consistent with the Company's strategy to utilize its engineering and energy related expertise to expand its position in energy infrastructure markets. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded $163 million of goodwill, all of which was allocated to its Other segment, primarily related to the value of UPI’s workforce, and $37 million of intangible assets related to contractual relationships and trade names. See Note 11: Goodwill and Other Purchased Intangible Assets. Adjustments to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed since the acquisition date were not material and were primarily driven by the finalization of the net working capital adjustment. The Company has not completed the purchase price allocation due to the recent acquisition date and potential adjustments upon finalization of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The assets, liabilities, and results of operations of UPI are not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

On January 2, 2014, the Company acquired, for approximately $47 million in cash, net of $6 million of cash acquired, The S.M. Stoller Corporation ("Stoller"), a provider of environmental, nuclear, and technical consulting and engineering services to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and private sector. The acquisition is consistent with the Company's strategy to utilize its nuclear and energy related expertise developed through its shipbuilding activities to expand its position in the energy marketplace. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded $42 million of goodwill, all of which was allocated to its Newport News segment, primarily attributed to Stoller’s specialized and skilled employees, and $6 million of intangible assets, primarily related to existing contract backlog and trade names. See Note 11: Goodwill and Other Purchased Intangible Assets. The Company has not completed the purchase price allocation to the underlying assets and liabilities due to potential adjustments upon finalization of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The assets, liabilities, and results of operations of Stoller are not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

The Company funded each of these acquisitions using cash on hand. The acquisition costs incurred in connection with these acquisitions were not material. The operating results of these businesses have been included in the Company’s consolidated results as of the respective closing dates of the acquisitions. In allocating the purchase price of these businesses, the Company considered the estimated fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired, with any excess purchase price recorded as goodwill. As of September 30, 2014, the total amount of goodwill related to these acquisitions expected to be deductible for tax purposes was $97 million. Pro forma revenues and results of operations have not been provided for these acquisitions as they are not material either individually or in the aggregate.

7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Treasury Stock - In 2013, the Company's board of directors authorized an increase in the Company's stock repurchase program from $150 million to $300 million and an extension of the term of the program from October 31, 2015, to October 31, 2017. In 2014, the Company's board of directors authorized an increase in the Company's stock repurchase program from $300 million to $600 million and an extension of the term of the program to October 31, 2019. Repurchases are made from time to time at management's discretion in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 1,136,170

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shares at a cost of $112 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 919,866 shares at a cost of $56 million. The cost of purchased shares is recorded as treasury stock in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of financial position.

Dividends - The Company declared cash dividends per share of $0.20 and $0.10 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company declared cash dividends per share of $0.60 and $0.30 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company paid cash dividends totaling $30 million and $15 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to gains and losses recorded as an element of stockholders' equity but excluded from net earnings (loss). The accumulated other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, was comprised of unamortized benefit plan costs of $508 million and $523 million, respectively, and other comprehensive income items of $2 million and $2 million, respectively. The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, were as follows:
($ in millions)
 
Benefit Plans
 
Other
 
Total
Balance as of June 30, 2013
 
$
(1,097
)
 
$
1

 
$
(1,096
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 

 
2

 
2

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1
 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)1
 
33

 

 
33

Tax benefit (expense) for items of other comprehensive income
 
(14
)
 
(1
)
 
(15
)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
17

 
1

 
18

Balance as of September 30, 2013
 
$
(1,080
)
 
$
2

 
$
(1,078
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of June 30, 2014
 
$
(513
)
 
$
4

 
$
(509
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1
 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)1
 
10

 

 
10

Tax benefit (expense) for items of other comprehensive income
 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
5

 
(2
)
 
3

Balance as of September 30, 2014
 
$
(508
)
 
$
2

 
$
(506
)

10


($ in millions)
 
Benefit Plans
 
Other
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2012
 
$
(1,226
)
 
$

 
$
(1,226
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
147

 
3

 
150

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1
 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)1
 
100

 

 
100

Tax benefit (expense) for items of other comprehensive income
 
(100
)
 
(1
)
 
(101
)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
146

 
2

 
148

Balance as of September 30, 2013
 
$
(1,080
)
 
$
2

 
$
(1,078
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2013
 
$
(523
)
 
$
2

 
$
(521
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 

 

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1
 
(6
)
 

 
(6
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)1
 
30

 

 
30

Tax benefit (expense) for items of other comprehensive income
 
(9
)
 

 
(9
)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
15

 

 
15

Balance as of September 30, 2014
 
$
(508
)
 
$
2

 
$
(506
)
1 These accumulated comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 17: Employee Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits. The tax benefit associated with amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, was $3 million and $11 million, respectively. The tax benefit associated with amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, was $8 million and $35 million, respectively.

8. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share was as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions, except per share amounts)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
96

 
$
69

 
$
286

 
$
170

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
 
48.7

 
49.9

 
48.9

 
49.9

Net dilutive effect of stock options and awards
 
0.3

 
0.7

 
0.4

 
0.6

Dilutive weighted-average common shares outstanding
 
49.0

 
50.6

 
49.3

 
50.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share - basic
 
$
1.97

 
$
1.38

 
$
5.85

 
$
3.41

Earnings (loss) per share - diluted
 
$
1.96

 
$
1.36

 
$
5.80

 
$
3.37


The Company's calculation of diluted earnings per common share includes the dilutive effects of the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock based on the treasury stock method. Under this method, the Company has excluded the effects of 0.4 million stock options and 1.1 million Restricted Performance Stock Rights ("RPSRs") from the diluted share amounts presented above for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The amounts presented above for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, exclude the impact of 0.4 million stock options and 1.2 million RPSRs under the treasury stock method. The amounts presented above for the three months ended September 30, 2013, exclude the impact of 0.7 million stock options, 0.3 million Restricted Stock Rights ("RSRs") and 1.3 million RPSRs under the treasury stock method. The amounts presented above for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, exclude the impact of 0.7 million stock options, 0.3 million RSRs and 1.4 million RPSRs under the treasury stock method.


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9. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company is organized into three reportable segments: Ingalls, Newport News and Other, consistent with how management makes operating decisions and assesses performance. The Other segment was established in the second quarter of 2014 to account for certain of the Company's non-shipbuilding commercial activities. In the first quarter of 2014, the Company realigned its segments in order to optimize its operating structure. As a result of this realignment, the Company's AMSEC and Continental Maritime of San Diego ("CMSD") businesses were transferred from the Ingalls segment to the Newport News segment. Business segment data for 2013 has been adjusted to reflect the realignment. None of these changes impacted the Company's previously reported consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The following table presents segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Sales and Service Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ingalls
 
$
559

 
$
565

 
$
1,678

 
$
1,707

Newport News
 
1,097

 
1,073

 
3,273

 
3,177

Other
 
61

 

 
81

 

Intersegment eliminations
 

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
Total sales and service revenues
 
$
1,717

 
$
1,637

 
$
5,030

 
$
4,882

Operating Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ingalls
 
$
55

 
$
46

 
$
157

 
$
101

Newport News
 
101

 
96

 
299

 
297

Other
 
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
 

Total segment operating income (loss)
 
151

 
142

 
451

 
398

Non-segment factors affecting operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FAS/CAS Adjustment
 
21

 
(13
)
 
64

 
(54
)
Deferred state income taxes
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 
(6
)
Total operating income (loss)
 
$
171

 
$
127

 
$
511

 
$
338


FAS/CAS Adjustment - The FAS/CAS Adjustment reflects the difference between expenses for pension and other postretirement benefits determined in accordance with GAAP and the expenses for these items included in segment operating income in accordance with U.S. Cost Accounting Standards ("CAS").

Other Financial Information

The following table presents the Company's assets by segment.
($ in millions)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Ingalls
 
$
1,502

 
$
1,663

Newport News
 
3,183

 
3,111

Other
 
274

 

Corporate
 
1,166

 
1,451

Total assets
 
$
6,125

 
$
6,225



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10. INVENTORIED COSTS, NET
Inventoried costs were composed of the following:
($ in millions)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Production costs of contracts in process
 
$
176

 
$
218

General and administrative expenses
 
1

 
2

 
 
177

 
220

Raw material inventory
 
95

 
91

Total inventoried costs, net
 
$
272

 
$
311


11. GOODWILL AND OTHER PURCHASED INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

HII performs impairment tests for goodwill as of November 30 of each year and between annual impairment tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the Company's reporting units below their carrying value.

Accumulated goodwill impairment losses as of both September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, were $2,755 million. The accumulated goodwill impairment losses for Ingalls as of both September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, were $1,568 million. The accumulated goodwill impairment losses for Newport News as of both September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, were $1,187 million.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded $42 million of goodwill related to its acquisition of Stoller and $163 million of goodwill related to its acquisition of UPI.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the carrying amounts of goodwill changed as follows:
($ in millions)
 
Ingalls
 
Newport News
 
Other
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2013
 
$
175

 
$
706

 
$

 
$
881

Acquisitions
 

 
42

 
163

 
205

Balance as of September 30, 2014
 
$
175

 
$
748

 
$
163

 
$
1,086


In the first quarter of 2014, the Company realigned its segments in order to optimize its operating structure. As a result, the net goodwill balance as of December 31, 2013, includes the reclassification of $23 million of goodwill from the Company's Ingalls segment to its Newport News segment. See Note 9: Segment Information for a full description of the segment realignments. None of these changes impacted the previously reported goodwill within each of the Company's reporting units.

Purchased Intangible Assets

In connection with the UPI purchase, the Company recorded $37 million of intangible assets pertaining to existing contracts, trademarks and trade names to be amortized using the pattern of benefits method over a weighted-average life of 11 years. In connection with the Stoller purchase, the Company recorded $6 million of intangible assets pertaining to existing contract backlog, trademarks and trade names to be amortized using the pattern of benefits method over a weighted-average life of five years.

The following table summarizes the Company's aggregate purchased intangible assets, which are primarily program related intangible assets.
($ in millions)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Gross carrying amount
 
$
982

 
$
939

Accumulated amortization
 
(431
)
 
(411
)
Net carrying amount
 
$
551

 
$
528


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The Company's purchased intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis or a method based on the pattern of benefits. Net intangible assets consist principally of amounts pertaining to nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and submarine program intangibles, with an aggregate weighted-average useful life of 40 years based on the long life cycle of the related programs. Aggregate amortization expense was $8 million and $5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Aggregate amortization expense was $20 million and $16 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The Company expects amortization for purchased intangibles of approximately $28 million in 2014, $25 million in each of the years 2015 and 2016, and $24 million in each of the years 2017 and 2018.

12. INCOME TAXES

The Company's earnings are principally domestic and its effective tax rates on earnings from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, were 33.3% and 30.3%, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company's effective tax rates were 33.2% and 32.3%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2013, relates to the impact of favorable adjustments for the true-up of 2012 estimated taxes to actual filed returns.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company's effective tax rates differed from the federal statutory rate primarily as a result of the domestic manufacturing deduction. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company's effective tax rates differed from the federal statutory rate primarily as a result of the domestic manufacturing deduction, enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act in January 2013, and favorable adjustments related to the true-up of 2012 estimated tax expense to actual filed returns. The Company's effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, reflected the entire 2012 income tax benefit for the research and development ("R&D") tax credit, which expired at the end of 2011. The American Taxpayer Relief Act, enacted in January 2013, retroactively extended the R&D tax credit through the end of 2013. Due to the timing of enactment, the impact on the Company's effective tax rate for the 2012 credit was reflected in the first quarter of 2013. The R&D tax credit expired December 31, 2013, and the Company will not recognize any tax benefit unless and until new legislation is enacted.

Deferred state income taxes reflect the change in deferred state assets and liabilities in the relevant period. These amounts are recorded within operating income, while the current period state income tax expense is charged to contract costs and included in cost of sales and service revenues in segment operating income.

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) as presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of financial position were as follows:
($ in millions)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Net current deferred tax assets
 
$
167

 
$
170

Net non-current deferred tax liabilities
 
(118
)
 
(83
)
Total net deferred tax assets
 
$
49


$
87



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13. DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following:
($ in millions)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Term loan due March 30, 2016
 
$
438

 
$
474

Senior notes due March 15, 2018, 6.875%
 
600

 
600

Senior notes due March 15, 2021, 7.125%
 
600

 
600

Mississippi economic development revenue bonds due May 1, 2024, 7.81%
 
84

 
84

Gulf opportunity zone industrial development revenue bonds due December 1, 2028, 4.55%
 
21

 
21

Total long-term debt
 
1,743

 
1,779

Less current portion
 
93

 
79

Long-term debt, net of current portion
 
$
1,650

 
$
1,700


Credit Facility - In March 2011, the Company entered into the Credit Facility with third-party lenders. The Credit Facility is comprised of a five-year term loan facility of $575 million, which was funded on March 30, 2011, and a revolving credit facility of $650 million, which may be drawn upon during a period of five years from the date of the funding. The revolving credit facility includes a letter of credit subfacility of $350 million and a swingline loan subfacility of $100 million. In November 2013, the Company amended and restated its existing Credit Facility to provide more favorable pricing terms and more flexibility under the Credit Facility’s restricted payment covenants. The term loan and revolving credit facility have a variable interest rate on outstanding borrowings based on the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus a spread based upon the Company's leverage ratio. The current spread as of September 30, 2014, was 1.50% and may vary between 1.5% and 2.5%. The revolving credit facility also has a commitment fee rate on the unutilized balance based on the Company's leverage ratio. The current fee rate as of September 30, 2014, was 0.25% and may vary between 0.25% and 0.45%. As of September 30, 2014, approximately $31 million in letters of credit were issued but undrawn, and the remaining $619 million of the revolving credit facility was unutilized.

The term loan facility requires principal payments in three-month intervals from the funding date, expected to be in an aggregate amount equal to 5% during each of the first year and the second year, 10% during the third year, 15% during the fourth year, and 65% during the fifth year, of which 5% is payable on each of the first three quarterly payment dates during such year, and the balance is payable on the term maturity date.

Senior Notes - In March 2011, the Company issued $600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.875% senior notes due March 15, 2018, and $600 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% senior notes due March 15, 2021.

Mississippi Economic Development Revenue Bonds - As of September 30, 2014, the Company had $84 million outstanding under Industrial Revenue Bonds issued by the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. These bonds accrue interest at a fixed rate of 7.81% and mature in 2024.

Gulf Opportunity Zone Industrial Development Revenue Bonds - As of September 30, 2014, the Company had $21 million outstanding under Gulf Opportunity Zone Industrial Development Revenue Bonds issued by the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. These bonds accrue interest at a fixed rate of 4.55% and mature in 2028.

The Company's debt arrangements contain customary affirmative and negative covenants, including a maximum total leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

The estimated fair value of the Company's total long-term debt, including current portions, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, was $1,833 million and $1,897 million, respectively. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt was calculated based on either recent trades of the Company's debt instruments in inactive markets or yields available on debt with substantially similar risks, terms and maturities, which fall within Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy.


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14. INVESTIGATIONS, CLAIMS, AND LITIGATION

The Company is involved in legal proceedings before various courts and administrative agencies, and is periodically subject to government examinations, inquiries and investigations. Pursuant to FASB Accounting Standards Codification 450 Contingencies, the Company has accrued for losses associated with investigations, claims and litigation when, and to the extent that, loss amounts related to the investigations, claims and litigation are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The actual losses that might be incurred to resolve such investigations, claims and litigation may be higher or lower than the amounts accrued. For matters where a material loss is probable or reasonably possible and the amount of loss cannot be reasonably estimated, but the Company is able to reasonably estimate a range of possible losses, the Company will disclose such estimated range in these notes. This estimated range is based on information currently available to the Company and involves elements of judgment and significant uncertainties. This estimated range of possible loss does not represent the Company's maximum possible loss exposure. For matters as to which the Company is not able to reasonably estimate a possible loss or range of loss, the Company is required to indicate the reasons why it is unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss. For matters not specifically described in these notes, the Company does not believe, based on information currently available to it, that it is reasonably possible that the liabilities, if any, arising from such investigations, claims and litigation will have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company has, in certain cases, provided disclosure regarding certain matters for which the Company believes at this time that the likelihood of material loss is remote.

False Claims Act Complaint - In January 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DoJ") first informed the Company through Northrop Grumman of a False Claims Act complaint (the "Complaint") that was filed under seal in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The redacted copy of the Complaint the Company received alleges that, through largely unspecified fraudulent means, the Company and Northrop Grumman obtained federal funds that were restricted by law for the consequences of Hurricane Katrina, and used those funds to cover costs under certain shipbuilding contracts that were unrelated to Katrina and for which Northrop Grumman and the Company were not entitled to recovery under the contracts. The Complaint seeks monetary damages of at least $835 million, plus penalties, attorneys' fees and other costs of suit. Damages under the False Claims Act may be trebled upon a finding of liability.

In July 2012, the District Court entered an order permitting the Company to disclose certain information not included in the redacted copy of the Complaint received by the Company, including the date the Complaint was filed, the decision of the DoJ to decline intervention in the case, and the principal parties involved in the case. The Complaint was filed on June 2, 2010, by relators Gerald M. Fisher and Donald C. Holmes. On December 8, 2011, the DoJ filed a Notice of Election to Decline Intervention in the case. As of August 29, 2012, Gerald M. Fisher was no longer a relator in or party to this case. On February 28, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted the defendants' motion to transfer venue, and the case was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. The Company has filed a motion to dismiss the case and a motion to disqualify relator Holmes, and all other matters are stayed pending resolution of the motion to dismiss.
Based upon a review to date of the information available to the Company, the Company believes that it has substantive defenses to the allegations in the Complaint, that the claims as set forth in the Complaint evidence a fundamental lack of understanding of the terms and conditions in the Company's shipbuilding contracts, including the post-Katrina modifications to those contracts, and the manner in which the parties performed in connection with the contracts, and that the claims as set forth in the Complaint lack merit. The Company, therefore, believes that the claims as set forth in the Complaint will not result in a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company intends to defend the matter vigorously, but the Company cannot predict what new or revised claims might be asserted or what information might come to light and can, therefore, give no assurances regarding the ultimate outcome.
U.S. Government Investigations and Claims - 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 also 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. Any suspension or debarment would likely have a material effect on the Company because of its reliance on government contracts.


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In January 2013, the Company disclosed to the DoD, including the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including the U.S. Coast Guard, pursuant to the FAR, that it had initiated an internal investigation regarding whether certain employees at Ingalls mischarged time or misstated progress on Navy and Coast Guard contracts. The Company conducted an internal investigation, led by external counsel, and has taken remedial actions, including the termination of employees in instances where the Company believed grounds for termination existed. The Company is providing information regarding its investigation to the relevant government agencies. The Company agreed with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard that they would initially withhold $24 million in payments on existing contracts pending receipt of additional information from the Company's internal investigation. The U.S. Navy has reduced its portion of the withhold from $18.2 million to $4.7 million, while expressing its view that the gross amount of potential mischarging incurred by the Navy will likely not exceed $3.1 million. The U.S. Coast Guard informed the Company in June 2014 that it was provisionally reducing its withhold from $5.8 million to $3.6 million. Based on the results of its internal investigation, the Company estimates that the maximum amount of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard mischarging is approximately $4 million. The Company is in discussions with its U.S. Government customers regarding the potential release of an additional portion of the withheld funds, but it cannot predict whether these customers will agree to a lower withhold amount. Depending upon the U.S. Government's assessment of the matters under investigation, the Company could be subject to significant civil penalties, criminal fines, and suspension or debarment from U.S. Government contracting. Although the Company does not currently believe that this matter will have a material effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, the Company cannot predict what new information might come to light in the future and can therefore give no assurances regarding the ultimate outcome of this matter.

Asbestos Related Claims - HII and its predecessors-in-interest are defendants in a longstanding series of cases that have been and continue to be filed in various jurisdictions around the country, wherein former and current employees and various third parties allege exposure to asbestos containing materials while on or associated with HII premises or while working on vessels constructed or repaired by HII. The cases allege various injuries, including those associated with pleural plaque disease, asbestosis, cancer, mesothelioma and other alleged asbestos related conditions. In some cases, several of HII's former executive officers are also named as defendants. In some instances, partial or full insurance coverage is available to the Company for its liability and that of its former executive officers. Although the Company believes the ultimate resolution of these cases will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, it cannot predict what new or revised claims or litigation might be asserted or what information might come to light and can, therefore, give no assurances regarding the ultimate outcome of asbestos related litigation.

Other Litigation - The Company and its predecessor-in-interest have been in litigation with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (the “Republic”) since 2002 over a contract for the repair, refurbishment and modernization at Ingalls of two foreign-built frigates. The case proceeded towards arbitration, then appeared to settle favorably, but the settlement was overturned in court and the matter returned to litigation. In March 2014, the Company filed an arbitral statement of claim asserting breaches of the contract and $173 million in damages plus substantial interest and litigation expenses. In July 2014, the Republic filed in the arbitration a statement of defense denying all the Company’s allegations and a counterclaim alleging late redelivery of the frigates, unfinished work and breach of warranty and asserting damages of $61 million plus interest. The arbitration is currently scheduled to go to final hearing in January 2015. No assurances can be provided regarding the ultimate outcome of this matter.

The Company is party to various claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. Although the Company believes that the resolution of any of these various claims and legal proceedings will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, it cannot predict what new or revised claims or litigation might be asserted or what information might come to light and can, therefore, give no assurances regarding the ultimate outcome of these matters.


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15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Contract Performance Contingencies - Contract profit margins may include estimates of revenues not contractually agreed to between the customer and the Company for matters such as settlements in the process of negotiation, contract changes, claims and requests for equitable adjustment for previously unanticipated contract costs. These estimates are based upon management's best assessment of the underlying causal events and circumstances, and are included in determining contract profit margins to the extent of expected recovery based on contractual entitlements and the probability of successful negotiation with the customer. As of September 30, 2014, the recognized amounts related to claims and requests for equitable adjustment are not material individually or in aggregate.

Guarantees of Performance Obligations - From time to time in the ordinary course of business, HII may enter into joint ventures, teaming and other business arrangements to support the Company's products and services. The Company generally strives to limit its exposure under these arrangements to its investment in the arrangement, or to the extent of obligations under the applicable contract. In some cases, however, HII may be required to guarantee performance of the arrangement's obligations and, in such cases, generally obtains cross-indemnification from the other members of the arrangement. As of September 30, 2014, the Company was not aware of any existing event of default that would require HII to satisfy any of these guarantees.

Environmental Matters -The estimated cost to complete environmental remediation has been accrued where it is probable that the Company will incur such costs in the future to address environmental conditions at currently or formerly owned or leased operating facilities, or at sites where it has been named a Potentially Responsible Party ("PRP") by the Environmental Protection Agency, or similarly designated by another environmental agency, and the related costs can be estimated by management. These accruals do not include any litigation costs related to environmental matters, nor do they include amounts recorded as asset retirement obligations. To assess the potential impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements, management estimates the range of reasonably possible remediation costs that could be incurred by the Company, taking into account currently available facts on each site as well as the current state of technology and prior experience in remediating contaminated sites. These estimates are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect changes in facts and technical and legal circumstances. Management estimates that as of September 30, 2014, the probable future cost for environmental remediation is $2 million, which is accrued in other current liabilities. Factors that could result in changes to the Company's estimates include: modification of planned remedial actions, increases or decreases in the estimated time required to remediate, changes to the determination of legally responsible parties, discovery of more extensive contamination than anticipated, changes in laws and regulations affecting remediation requirements, and improvements in remediation technology. Should other PRPs not pay their allocable share of remediation costs, the Company may incur costs exceeding those already estimated and accrued. In addition, there are certain potential remediation sites where the costs of remediation cannot be reasonably estimated. Although management cannot predict whether new information gained as projects progress will materially affect the estimated liability accrued, management does not believe that future remediation expenditures will have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Financial Arrangements - In the ordinary course of business, HII uses standby letters of credit issued by commercial banks and surety bonds issued by insurance companies principally to support the Company's self-insured workers' compensation plans. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had $31 million in standby letters of credit issued but undrawn, as indicated in Note 13: Debt, and $358 million of surety bonds outstanding.

U.S. Government Claims - From time to time, the U.S. Government advises the Company of claims and penalties concerning certain potential disallowed costs. When such findings are presented, the Company and U.S. Government representatives engage in discussions to enable HII to evaluate the merits of these claims as well as to assess the amounts being claimed. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any such matters will have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

16. IMPACTS FROM HURRICANES

In August 2005, the Company's Ingalls operations were significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina, and the Company's shipyards in Louisiana and Mississippi sustained significant windstorm damage from the hurricane. As a result of the storm, the Company incurred costs to replace or repair destroyed or damaged assets, suffered losses under its contracts, and incurred substantial costs to clean up and recover its operations. At the time of the storm, the Company had an insurance program that provided coverage for, among other things, property damage,

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business interruption impact on net profitability, and costs associated with clean-up and recovery. The Company recovered a portion of its Hurricane Katrina claim from certain of its participating program insurers in prior periods. In 2013, the Company resolved litigation against its remaining insurer, Factory Mutual Insurance Company ("FM Global"), arising out of a disagreement concerning the coverage of certain losses related to Hurricane Katrina. Under the settlement agreement with FM Global, in the third quarter of 2013 FM Global made a cash payment of $180 million to the Company and the Company agreed to release its claim against FM Global, resulting in a total recovery from the Company's insurers of $677.5 million for its Hurricane Katrina claim. The $180 million was recorded as an insurance recovery gain in operating income in the third quarter of 2013.

In February 2013, the Company submitted a certified claim requesting a final decision on the allowability and allocability of certain post-Katrina depreciation and other Katrina-related expenses and on the apportionment of insurance proceeds. In October 2013, the Company received a Contracting Officer's Final Decision ("COFD") disallowing certain post-Katrina depreciation costs and other Katrina-related expenses, as well as providing direction on the apportionment of Katrina-related insurance recoveries. Impacted by this decision, the Company’s accounting for hurricane insurance related matters resulted in a reduction in operating income of $116 million. The 2013 financial results reflect disallowances as indicated in the COFD.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company’s accounting for hurricane related matters, including the insurance recovery gain of $180 million and the $116 million reduction in operating income related to its contracts with the U.S. Government, resulted in a net favorable impact to operating income of $64 million.

In October 2014, the Company executed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard acknowledging the requirements set forth in the COFD. The MOU did not have a material impact on the Company's accounting for hurricane related matters.

In January 2011, the Company, through a predecessor-in-interest, filed suit in Superior Court in California against Aon Risk Insurance Services West, Inc. ("Aon"), which acted as broker to the predecessor-in-interest in connection with the policy with FM Global, seeking damages for breach of contract, professional negligence and negligent misrepresentation, as well as declaratory relief. Those damages include over $200 million in damages unrecovered from FM Global plus costs, legal fees and expenses incurred in the lawsuit against FM Global, as well as interest. In January 2014, the Company amended its complaint to allege fraud and seek punitive damages. No assurances can be provided as to the ultimate outcome of the matter. If, however, the claims are successful, the potential impact to the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows would be favorable.

17. EMPLOYEE PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company provides defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans and defined contribution pension benefit plans to eligible employees.

The cost of the Company's defined benefit plans and other postretirement plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, was as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Benefits
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Benefits
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
 
$
34

 
$
37

 
$
4

 
$
5

 
$
102

 
$
110

 
$
10

 
$
16

Interest cost
 
61

 
54

 
8

 
8

 
184

 
161

 
23

 
26

Expected return on plan assets
 
(81
)
 
(72
)
 

 

 
(242
)
 
(216
)
 

 

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
 
5

 
4

 
(7
)
 
(7
)
 
14

 
13

 
(20
)
 
(14
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)
 
10

 
29

 

 
4

 
30

 
88

 

 
12

Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
29

 
$
52

 
$
5

 
$
10

 
$
88


$
156


$
13


$
40



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The Company made the following contributions to its pension and other postretirement plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Pension plans
 
 
 
 
Qualified minimum
 
$

 
$

Discretionary
 
 
 
 
Qualified
 
123

 
301

Non-qualified
 
2

 
3

Other benefit plans
 
24

 
26

Total contributions
 
$
149

 
$
330


As of September 30, 2014, the Company anticipates no further significant cash contributions to its qualified defined benefit pension plans in 2014.

In March 2013, the Company concluded negotiations on one of its collective bargaining agreements, which required an amendment to one of the Company's pension plans. As a result of the amendment, the remeasurement of the plan increased the pension liability and pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss by approximately $30 million.

In May 2013, the Company amended its postretirement benefit plan for salaried post-65 participants, which replaced a Company-sponsored indemnity plan with coverage offered through a third-party vendor and permanently capped the Company's contributions. As a result of the amendment, the remeasurement of the plan decreased the postretirement liability and pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss by approximately $177 million.

18. STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS
 
The following table summarizes the status of the Company's stock option awards as of September 30, 2014:
 
 
Shares Under
Option
(in thousands)
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted- Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(in years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
($ in millions)
Outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2014
 
678

 
$
35.84

 
1.6
 
$
47


During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company issued new stock awards as follows:

Restricted Performance Stock Rights - For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted approximately 0.2 million RPSRs at a weighted average share price of $98.09. These rights are subject to cliff vesting on December 31, 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted approximately 0.4 million RPSRs at a weighted average share price of $45.54. These rights are subject to cliff vesting on December 31, 2015. The RPSRs are subject to the achievement of performance-based targets at the end of the respective vesting periods. Based upon the Company's results measured against such targets, between 0% and 200% of the original stated grants are expected to ultimately vest.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, 1.5 million stock awards vested, of which approximately 0.6 million were transferred to the Company from employees in satisfaction of minimum tax withholding obligations.


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The following table summarizes the status of the Company's outstanding stock awards as of September 30, 2014:
 
 
Stock Awards
(in thousands)
 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value
 
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
(in years)
Total stock awards
 
1,313

 
$
51.02

 
0.9

Compensation Expense

The Company recorded stock-based compensation for the value of awards granted to Company employees and non-employee members of the board of directors for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, of $11 million and $9 million, respectively. The Company recorded stock-based compensation for the value of awards granted to Company employees and non-employee members of the board of directors for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, of $22 million and $28 million, respectively.

The Company recognized tax benefits for stock-based compensation in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, of $4 million and $4 million, respectively. Tax benefits for stock-based compensation recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, was $8 million and $11 million, respectively.

Unrecognized Compensation Expense

As of September 30, 2014, the Company had $1 million of unrecognized compensation expense associated with the RSRs granted in 2014, which will be recognized over a period of 2.7 years, and $28 million of unrecognized expense associated with the RPSRs granted in 2014, 2013, and 2012, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.0 year.


19. SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS
Performance of the Company's obligations under the senior notes, including any repurchase obligations resulting from a change of control, is fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis, by each of HII's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantees debt under the Credit Facility (the "Subsidiary Guarantors"). See Note 13: Debt. The guarantees rank equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of the Subsidiary Guarantors and are subject to customary release provisions contingent on changes in ownership and restricted status. The Subsidiary Guarantors are each directly or indirectly 100% owned by HII.
Set forth below are the unaudited condensed consolidating statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, unaudited condensed consolidating statements of financial position as of September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, and the unaudited condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, for HII, its aggregated subsidiary guarantors and its aggregated non-guarantor subsidiaries. The Subsidiary Guarantors' net cash funding with HII has been corrected from its previous classification as net cash provided by (used in) financing activities to net cash provided by (used in) investing activities in the prior year unaudited condensed consolidating statements of cash flows.


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
($ in millions)
 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
 
Subsidiary Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Sales and service revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Product sales
 
$

 
$
1,385

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,385

Service revenues
 

 
311

 
26

 
(5
)
 
332

Total sales and service revenues
 

 
1,696

 
26

 
(5
)
 
1,717

Cost of sales and service revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of product sales
 

 
1,086

 

 

 
1,086

Cost of service revenues
 

 
262

 
21

 
(5
)
 
278

Income (loss) from operating investments, net
 

 
7

 

 

 
7

General and administrative expenses
 

 
187

 
2

 

 
189

Operating income (loss)
 

 
168

 
3

 

 
171

Interest expense
 
(26
)
 
(1
)
 

 

 
(27
)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
 
113

 

 

 
(113
)
 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes
 
87

 
167

 
3

 
(113
)
 
144

Federal income taxes
 
(9
)
 
57

 

 

 
48

Net earnings (loss)
 
$
96

 
$
110

 
$
3

 
$
(113
)
 
$
96

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
3

 
3

 

 
(3
)
 
3

Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
99

 
$
113

 
$
3

 
$
(116
)
 
$
99


 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
($ in millions)
 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
 
Subsidiary Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Sales and service revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Product sales
 
$

 
$
1,394

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,394

Service revenues
 

 
243

 
6

 
(6
)
 
243

Total sales and service revenues
 

 
1,637

 
6

 
(6
)
 
1,637

Cost of sales and service revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of product sales
 

 
1,123

 

 

 
1,123

Cost of service revenues
 

 
210

 
6

 
(6
)
 
210

Income (loss) from operating investments, net
 

 
9

 

 

 
9

General and administrative expenses
 

 
186

 

 

 
186

Operating income (loss)
 

 
127

 

 

 
127

Interest expense
 
(26
)
 
(2
)
 

 

 
(28
)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
 
87

 

 

 
(87
)
 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes
 
61

 
125

 

 
(87
)
 
99

Federal income taxes
 
(8
)
 
38

 

 

 
30

Net earnings (loss)
 
$
69

 
$
87

 
$

 
$
(87
)
 
$
69

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
18

 
18

 

 
(18
)
 
18

Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
87

 
$
105

 
$

 
$
(105
)
 
$
87



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
($ in millions)
 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
 
Subsidiary Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Sales and service revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Product sales
 
$

 
$
4,150

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,150

Service revenues
 

 
854

 
41

 
(15
)
 
880

Total sales and service revenues
 

 
5,004

 
41

 
(15
)
 
5,030

Cost of sales and service revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of product sales
 

 
3,277

 

 

 
3,277

Cost of service revenues
 

 
723

 
35

 
(15
)
 
743

Income (loss) from operating investments, net
 

 
10

 

 

 
10

General and administrative expenses
 

 
507

 
2

 

 
509

Operating income (loss)
 

 
507

 
4

 

 
511

Interest expense
 
(78
)
 
(5
)
 

 

 
(83
)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
 
338

 

 

 
(338
)
 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes
 
260

 
502

 
4

 
(338
)
 
428

Federal income taxes
 
(26
)
 
168

 

 

 
142

Net earnings (loss)
 
$
286

 
$
334

 
$
4

 
$
(338
)
 
$
286

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
15

 
15

 

 
(15
)
 
15

Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
301

 
$
349

 
$
4

 
$
(353
)
 
$
301


 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
($ in millions)
 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
 
Subsidiary Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Sales and service revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Product sales
 
$

 
$
4,138

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,138

Service revenues
 

 
744

 
17

 
(17
)
 
744

Total sales and service revenues
 

 
4,882

 
17

 
(17
)
 
4,882

Cost of sales and service revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of product sales
 

 
3,366

 

 

 
3,366

Cost of service revenues
 

 
650

 
17

 
(17
)
 
650

Income (loss) from operating investments, net
 

 
13

 

 

 
13

General and administrative expenses
 

 
541

 

 

 
541

Operating income (loss)
 

 
338

 

 

 
338

Interest expense
 
(81
)
 
(6
)
 

 

 
(87
)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
 
225

 

 

 
(225
)
 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes
 
144

 
332

 

 
(225
)
 
251

Federal income taxes
 
(26
)
 
107

 

 

 
81

Net earnings (loss)
 
$
170

 
$
225

 
$

 
$
(225
)
 
$
170

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
148

 
148

 

 
(148
)
 
148

Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
318

 
$
373

 
$

 
$
(373
)
 
$
318



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
 
 
September 30, 2014
($ in millions)
 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
 
Subsidiary Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
760

 
$
3

 
$
6

 
$

 
$
769

Accounts receivable, net
 

 
1,127

 
17

 

 
1,144

Inventoried costs, net
 

 
272

 

 

 
272

Deferred income taxes
 

 
167

 

 

 
167

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 

 
28

 
9

 
(9
)
 
28

Total current assets
 
760

 
1,597

 
32

 
(9
)
 
2,380

Property, plant, and equipment, net
 

 
1,850

 
2

 

 
1,852

Goodwill
 

 
1,086

 

 

 
1,086

Other purchased intangibles, net
 

 
551

 

 

 
551

Pension plan asset
 

 
129

 

 

 
129

Miscellaneous other assets
 
27

 
100

 

 

 
127

Investment in subsidiaries
 
3,630

 

 

 
(3,630
)
 

Intercompany receivables
 

 
1,121

 

 
(1,121
)
 

Total assets
 
$
4,417

 
$
6,434

 
$
34

 
$
(4,760
)
 
$
6,125

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trade accounts payable
 
$

 
$
263

 
$
5

 
$

 
$
268

Accrued employees’ compensation
 

 
224

 
2

 

 
226

Current portion of long-term debt
 
93

 

 

 

 
93

Current portion of postretirement plan liabilities
 

 
139

 

 

 
139

Current portion of workers’ compensation liabilities
 

 
233

 

 

 
233

Advance payments and billings in excess of revenues
 

 
53

 

 

 
53

Other current liabilities
 
4

 
218

 
9

 
(9
)
 
222

Total current liabilities
 
97

 
1,130

 
16

 
(9
)
 
1,234

Long-term debt
 
1,545

 
105

 

 

 
1,650

Pension plan liabilities
 

 
452

 

 

 
452

Other postretirement plan liabilities
 

 
486

 

 

 
486

Workers’ compensation liabilities
 

 
424

 

 

 
424

Deferred tax liabilities
 

 
118

 

 

 
118

Other long-term liabilities
 

 
99

 

 

 
99

Intercompany liabilities
 
1,113

 

 
8

 
(1,121
)
 

Total liabilities
 
2,755

 
2,814

 
24

 
(1,130
)
 
4,463

Stockholders’ equity
 
1,662

 
3,620

 
10

 
(3,630
)
 
1,662

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
4,417

 
$
6,434

 
$
34

 
$
(4,760
)
 
$
6,125


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
 
 
December 31, 2013
($ in millions)
 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
 
Subsidiary Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,042

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
1,043

Accounts receivable, net
 

 
1,123

 

 

 
1,123

Inventoried costs, net
 

 
311

 

 

 
311

Deferred income taxes
 

 
170

 

 

 
170

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 

 
30

 
5

 
(6
)
 
29

Total current assets
 
1,042

 
1,634

 
6

 
(6
)
 
2,676

Property, plant, and equipment, net
 

 
1,897

 

 

 
1,897

Goodwill
 

 
881

 

 

 
881

Other purchased intangibles, net
 

 
528

 

 

 
528

Pension plan asset
 

 
124

 

 

 
124

Miscellaneous other assets
 
35

 
84

 

 

 
119

Investment in subsidiaries
 
3,295

 

 

 
(3,295
)
 

Intercompany receivables
 

 
1,152

 

 
(1,152
)
 

Total assets
 
$
4,372

 
$
6,300

 
$
6

 
$
(4,453
)
 
$
6,225

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trade accounts payable
 
$

 
$
337

 
$

 
$

 
$
337

Accrued employees’ compensation
 

 
230

 

 

 
230

Current portion of long-term debt
 
79

 

 

 

 
79

Current portion of postretirement plan liabilities
 

 
139

 

 

 
139

Current portion of workers’ compensation liabilities
 

 
230

 

 

 
230

Advance payments and billings in excess of revenues
 

 
115

 

 

 
115

Other current liabilities
 
25

 
237

 
6

 
(6
)
 
262

Total current liabilities
 
104

 
1,288

 
6

 
(6
)
 
1,392

Long-term debt
 
1,595

 
105

 

 

 
1,700

Pension plan liabilities
 

 
529

 

 

 
529

Other postretirement plan liabilities
 

 
477

 

 

 
477

Workers’ compensation liabilities
 

 
419

 

 

 
419

Deferred tax liabilities
 

 
83

 

 

 
83

Other long-term liabilities
 

 
104

 

 

 
104

Intercompany liabilities
 
1,152

 

 

 
(1,152
)
 

Total liabilities
 
2,851

 
3,005

 
6

 
(1,158
)
 
4,704

Stockholders’ equity
 
1,521

 
3,295

 

 
(3,295
)
 
1,521

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
4,372

 
$
6,300

 
$
6

 
$
(4,453
)
 
$
6,225



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
($ in millions)
 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
 
Subsidiary Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(65
)
 
$
380

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$
314

Investing Activities
 

 

 

 

 
 
Additions to property, plant, and equipment
 

 
(91
)
 

 

 
(91
)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received
 

 
(275
)
 
3

 

 
(272
)
Net funding from (to) parent
 

 
36

 
3

 
(39
)
 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 

 
(330
)
 
6

 
(39
)
 
(363
)
Financing Activities
 

 

 

 

 
 
Repayment of long-term debt
 
(36
)
 

 

 

 
(36
)
Dividends paid
 
(30
)
 

 

 

 
(30
)
Repurchases of common stock
 
(112
)
 

 

 

 
(112
)
Employee taxes on certain share-based payment arrangements
 

 
(64
)
 

 

 
(64
)
Proceeds from stock option exercises
 

 
2

 

 

 
2

Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
 

 
15

 

 

 
15

Net funding from (to) subsidiary
 
(39
)
 

 

 
39

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
(217
)
 
(47
)
 

 
39

 
(225
)
Change in cash and cash equivalents
 
(282
)
 
3

 
5

 

 
(274
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
1,042

 

 
1

 

 
1,043

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
760

 
$
3

 
$
6

 
$

 
$
769


 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
($ in millions)
 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
 
Subsidiary Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(73
)
 
$
17

 
$

 
$

 
$
(56
)
Investing Activities
 

 

 

 

 
 
Additions to property, plant, and equipment
 

 
(85
)
 

 

 
(85
)
Proceeds from insurance settlement
 

 
58

 

 

 
58

Net funding from (to) parent
 

 
5

 

 
(5
)
 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 

 
(22
)
 

 
(5
)
 
(27
)
Financing Activities
 

 

 

 

 
 
Repayment of long-term debt
 
(22
)
 

 

 

 
(22
)
Dividends paid
 
(15
)
 

 

 

 
(15
)
Repurchases of common stock
 
(53
)
 

 

 

 
(53
)
Proceeds from stock option exercises
 
6

 

 

 

 
6

Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
 

 
5

 

 

 
5

Net funding from (to) subsidiary
 
(5
)
 

 

 
5

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
(89
)
 
5

 

 
5

 
(79
)
Change in cash and cash equivalents
 
(162
)
 

 

 

 
(162
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
1,056

 

 
1

 

 
1,057

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
894

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
895



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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

Our Business

For more than a century, we have designed, built, overhauled and repaired ships primarily for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. As prime contractor, principal subcontractor, team member or partner, we participate in many high-priority U.S. defense technology programs. We conduct business primarily with the U.S. Government, principally the Department of Defense ("DoD"). HII is organized into three reportable segments: Ingalls, Newport News, and Other. Through our Ingalls segment, we are the builder of amphibious assault and expeditionary warfare ships for the U.S. Navy, the sole builder of National Security Cutters ("NSC") for the U.S. Coast Guard, and one of only two companies that builds the Navy's current fleet of DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Through our Newport News segment, we are the nation's sole designer, builder, and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and one of only two companies currently designing and building nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. The Other segment was established in the second quarter of 2014 to account for certain of our non-shipbuilding commercial activities.

The following discussion should be read along with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Business Environment

In August 2011, the Budget Control Act (the "BCA") reduced the DoD top line budget by $487 billion from fiscal year 2012 through 2021. Additionally, because Congress did not identify savings to reduce the U.S. deficit by up to $1.2 trillion prior to March 1, 2013, budgetary sequestration was implemented under the BCA. Sequestration requires an additional reduction from fiscal year 2012 through 2021 of $500 billion for defense spending and $500 billion for non-defense discretionary spending, including the U.S. Coast Guard. On December 26, 2013, the President signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act, which provided $63 billion in sequestration relief over two years, split evenly between defense and non-defense programs, and set overall discretionary spending at $1.012 trillion for fiscal year 2014 and $1.013 trillion for fiscal year 2015. Sequestration remains in effect under the BCA for fiscal years 2016 through 2021. Significant uncertainty exists regarding the specific effects of sequestration in 2016 and beyond, and the resulting funding reductions could have material consequences for our business, employee base, facilities and suppliers.

U.S. Government operations, including appropriations for DoD and Department of Homeland Security ("Homeland Security") programs, were funded for the balance of fiscal year 2014 under the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (the "2014 Act"). The 2014 Act specifically provided funding for the advance construction of CVN-79 John F. Kennedy, construction of two SSN-774 Virginia-class submarines, continuation of the CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln Refueling and Complex Overhaul ("RCOH"), continuation of DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer production and cost to complete for LHA-6 USS America. The 2014 Act also fully funded construction of NSC-7 Kimball and provided funding for NSC-8 Midgett long-lead-time material.

In March 2014, the Fiscal Year 2015 President's Budget Request (the "2015 Request") was delivered to Congress. The 2015 Request includes funding for continued construction of CVN-79 John F. Kennedy and cost-to-complete funding for CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford construction and the CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln RCOH. The 2015 Request also funds the construction of two DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and two SSN-774 Virginia-class submarines. Research and development investment is included for the SSBN(X) Ohio-class Replacement Program, as well as for the design of LHA-8 and LX(R), a new class of amphibious ships. Under the auspices of the Department of Homeland Security, the 2015 Request funds the construction of NSC-8 Midgett. While Congress continues to consider the 2015 Budget Request in its totality, it failed to pass any fiscal year 2015 appropriations bills prior to the end of fiscal year 2014. It is premature to speculate regarding the outcome of deliberations regarding the fiscal year 2015 authorization and appropriations process. The government is currently operating under a Continuing Resolution that is scheduled to expire on December 11, 2014. 

We expect that the nation's engagement in a multi-front, multi-decade struggle will require an affordable balance between investments in current missions and investments in new capabilities to meet future challenges. The DoD faces the additional challenge of recapitalizing equipment and rebuilding readiness at a time when the DoD is

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pursuing modernization of its capabilities, while facing additional major budget cuts that began in 2013. While the Bipartisan Budget Act established new budget caps and provided sequestration relief for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 defense and non-defense discretionary programs, the Administration continues to consider how sequestration could impact programs for 2016 and beyond, and the outcome of that assessment could have a significant impact on future defense spending plans. Decreases in the proposed funding levels for our programs could negatively impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, including revenues, goodwill and long-lived assets.

Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates, and Judgments

As discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, we consider the policies relating to the following matters to be critical accounting policies:

Revenue recognition;

Purchase accounting and goodwill;

Litigation, commitments and contingencies;

Retirement related plans; and

Workers' compensation.

Most of our revenues are derived from long-term contracts for the production of goods and services provided to the federal government, which are accounted for in conformity with GAAP for construction-type and production-type contracts and federal government contractors. With the acquisitions of The S.M. Stoller Corporation ("Stoller") and UniversalPegasus International Holdings, Inc. ("UPI"), we have other types of contracts such as services or commercial arrangements for which revenues are recognized upon delivery or as services are rendered once persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Costs related to these contracts are expensed as incurred.

As of September 30, 2014, there had been no other material changes to the above critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2013.

Contracts

Most of our revenues are generated from long-term government contracts for design, production and support activities. Government contracts typically include the following cost elements: direct material, labor and subcontracting costs, and certain indirect costs including allowable general and administrative expenses. Unless otherwise specified in a contract, costs billed to contracts with the U.S. Government are determined under the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulations ("FAR") and the U.S. Cost Accounting Standards ("CAS") regulations as allowable and allocable costs. Examples of costs incurred by us that are not allowable under the FAR and CAS regulations include certain legal costs, lobbying costs, charitable donations, interest expense and advertising costs.

We monitor our policies and procedures with respect to our contracts on a regular basis to ensure consistent application under similar terms and conditions, as well as compliance with all applicable government regulations. In addition, the Defense Contract Audit Agency ("DCAA") routinely audits the costs we incur that are allocated to contracts with the U.S. Government.

Our long-term contracts typically fall into one of two broad categories:

Flexibly-Priced Contracts - Includes both cost-type and fixed-price incentive contracts. Cost-type contracts provide for reimbursement of the contractor's allowable costs plus a fee that represents profit. Cost-type contracts generally require that the contractor use its reasonable efforts to accomplish the scope of the work within some specified time and some stated dollar limitation. Fixed-price incentive contracts also provide for reimbursement of the contractor's allowable costs, but are subject to a cost-share limit that affects profitability. Fixed-price incentive contracts effectively become firm fixed-price contracts once the cost-share limit is reached. Approximately 94% and 98% of our revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were generated from flexibly-priced contracts, including certain

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fixed-price incentive contracts that have exceeded their cost-share limit. Approximately 96% and 98% of our revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were generated from flexibly-priced contracts, including certain fixed-price incentive contracts that have exceeded their cost-share limit.

Firm Fixed-Price Contracts - A firm fixed-price contract is a contract in which the specified scope of work is agreed to for a price that is predetermined by bid or negotiation, and not generally subject to adjustment regardless of costs incurred by the contractor. Time and materials contracts, which specify a fixed hourly rate for each labor hour charged, are considered firm fixed-price contracts. Approximately 6% and 2% of our revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were generated from firm fixed-price arrangements. Approximately 4% and 2% of our revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were generated from firm fixed-price arrangements.

Contract Fees - Negotiated contract fee structures for both flexibly-priced and firm fixed-price contracts include: fixed fee amounts, cost sharing arrangements to reward or penalize contractors for under or over cost target performance, respectively, positive award fees and negative penalty arrangements. Profit margins may vary materially depending on the negotiated contract fee arrangements, percentage-of-completion of the contract, the achievement of performance objectives, and the stage of performance at which the right to receive fees, particularly under incentive and award fee contracts, is finally determined.

Award Fees - Certain contracts contain award fees based on performance criteria such as cost, schedule, quality and technical performance. Award fees are determined and earned based on an evaluation by the customer of our performance against such negotiated criteria. Fees that we are reasonably assured of collecting and that can be reasonably estimated are recorded over the performance period of the contract.

Program Descriptions

For convenience, a brief description of certain programs discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is included in the "Glossary of Programs" in this section.

Financial Accounting Standards ("FAS") and U.S. Cost Accounting Standards ("CAS") Considerations

We calculate our retirement related benefit plan costs under both FAS and CAS. Some of the methodologies and assumptions between FAS and CAS are different, resulting in the FAS/CAS Adjustment.

For example, the discount rate is a significant assumption in determining the value of benefits earned under FAS and CAS. Under FAS, the discount rate is based on yields of high quality bonds, while the CAS discount rate has been an expected rate of return on plan assets assumption. Under the harmonization rules, the CAS discount rate will be based on a methodology more similar to FAS. CAS harmonization is being phased in 25% per year from 2014 through 2017, and the CAS discount rate will move closer toward the FAS rate in the future.

Another difference between FAS expense and CAS cost is the pattern of earnings and expense recognition for gains and losses that arise when our asset and liability experiences differ from our assumptions under each set of requirements. Under FAS, our net gains and losses exceeding the 10% corridor are amortized over the employee's average future service life of approximately 10 years. Under CAS, net gains and losses were amortized over a 15-year period without regard to a corridor approach. Under the harmonization rules, the amortization period for
CAS changed to 10 years for gains and losses experienced beginning in 2013. Both FAS and CAS use a "market-related value" of plan assets approach to calculate the amount of deferred asset gains or losses to be amortized. Under CAS, actual asset gains and losses are systematically spread over five years, subject to certain limitations. We do not use this spreading method for FAS and instead use fair value in determining our FAS expense. Accordingly, FAS expense generally reflects recent gains and losses faster than CAS.

Additionally, CAS cost is only recognized for plans that are not fully funded as defined under CAS. If a plan becomes or ceases to be fully funded due to our asset or liability experience, our CAS cost will change accordingly. We update our estimates of future FAS expense and CAS cost at least annually based on factors such as actual calendar year plan asset returns, actual census data, and other actual and projected experience.


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CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS

Selected financial highlights are presented in the following table:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
Sales and service revenues
 
$
1,717

 
$
1,637

 
$
80

 
5
 %
 
$
5,030

 
$
4,882

 
$
148

 
3
 %
Cost of product sales and service revenues
 
1,364

 
1,333

 
31

 
2
 %
 
4,020

 
4,016

 
4

 
 %
Income (loss) from operating investments, net
 
7

 
9

 
(2
)
 
(22
)%
 
10

 
13

 
(3
)
 
(23
)%
General and administrative expenses
 
189

 
186

 
3

 
2
 %
 
509

 
541

 
(32
)
 
(6
)%
Operating income (loss)
 
171

 
127

 
44

 
35
 %
 
511

 
338

 
173

 
51
 %
Interest expense
 
27

 
28

 
(1
)
 
(4
)%
 
83

 
87

 
(4
)
 
(5
)%
Federal income taxes
 
48

 
30

 
18

 
60
 %
 
142

 
81

 
61

 
75
 %
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
96

 
$
69

 
$
27

 
39
 %
 
$
286

 
$
170

 
$
116

 
68
 %
    
Operating Performance Assessment and Reporting

We manage and assess the performance of our business based on our performance on individual contracts and programs using the financial measures referred to below, with consideration given to the Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates, and Judgments referred to in this section. Our portfolio of long-term contracts is largely flexibly-priced. Therefore, sales tend to fluctuate in concert with costs across our large portfolio of active contracts, with operating income being a critical measure of operating performance. Under FAR rules that govern our business with the U.S. Government, most types of costs are allowable, and we do not focus on individual cost groupings, such as cost of sales or general and administrative expenses, as much as we do on total contract costs, which are a key factor in determining contract operating income. As a result, in evaluating our operating performance, we look primarily at changes in sales and service revenues as well as operating income, including the effects of significant changes in operating income as a result of changes in contract estimates and the use of the cumulative catch-up method of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). This approach is consistent with the long-term life cycle of our contracts, as management assesses the bidding of each contract by focusing on net sales and operating profit and monitors performance in a similar manner through contract completion. Consequently, our discussion of business segment performance focuses on net sales and operating profit, consistent with our approach for managing our business.

Cost of sales for both product sales and service revenues consist of materials, labor, and subcontracting costs, as well as an allocation of indirect costs for overhead. We manage the type and amount of costs at the contract level, which is the basis for estimating our total costs at completion of our contracts. Unusual fluctuations in operating performance driven by changes in a specific cost element across multiple contracts are described in our analysis.

Sales and Service Revenues

Sales and service revenues consisted of the following:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
Product sales
 
$
1,385

 
$
1,394

 
$
(9
)
 
(1
)%
 
$
4,150

 
$
4,138

 
$
12

 
%
Service revenues
 
332

 
243

 
89

 
37
 %
 
880

 
744

 
136

 
18
%
Sales and service revenues
 
$
1,717

 
$
1,637

 
$
80

 
5
 %
 
$
5,030

 
$
4,882

 
$
148

 
3
%

Product sales for the three months ended September 30, 2014, decreased $9 million, or 1%, compared with the same period in 2013. Product sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, increased $12 million, or less than 1%, compared with the same period in 2013. Product sales at our Ingalls segment decreased $6 million and

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$14 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, primarily as a result of lower volumes in Amphibious Assault Ships, partially offset by higher volumes in the Legend-class NSC program and Surface Combatants. Newport News product sales decreased $3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, primarily as a result of lower volumes in Aircraft Carriers, partially offset by higher volumes in Submarines and Energy. Newport News product sales increased $26 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, primarily as a result of higher volumes in Submarines and Energy, partially offset by lower volumes in Aircraft Carriers.

Service revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2014, increased $89 million, or 37%, compared with the same period in 2013. Service revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, increased $136 million, or 18%, compared with the same period in 2013. Service revenues at our Ingalls segment remained stable for the three months ended September 30, 2014, with no significant change in program mix. Service revenues at our Ingalls segment decreased $14 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, as a result of lower volumes in Surface Combatants and Amphibious Assault Ships services. Service revenues at our Newport News segment increased $28 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, primarily as a result of the acquisition of Stoller. Service revenues at our Newport News segment increased $69 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, primarily as a result of the acquisition of Stoller, as well as higher volumes in Aircraft Carriers services, partially offset by lower volumes in Fleet Support services. Service revenues at our Other segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, were $61 million and $81 million, respectively, primarily as a result of the acquisition of UPI.

Cost of Sales and Service Revenues

Cost of product sales, cost of service revenues, income from operating investments, net, and general and administrative expenses were as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
Cost of product sales
 
$
1,086

 
$
1,123

 
$
(37
)
 
(3
)%
 
$
3,277

 
$
3,366

 
$
(89
)
 
(3
)%
% of product sales
 
78.4
%
 
80.6
%
 

 
 
 
79.0
%
 
81.3
%
 

 
 
Cost of service revenues
 
278

 
210

 
68

 
32
 %
 
743

 
650

 
93

 
14
 %
% of service revenues
 
83.7
%
 
86.4
%
 

 
 
 
84.4
%
 
87.4
%
 

 
 
Income (loss) from operating investments, net
 
7

 
9

 
(2
)
 
(22
)%
 
10

 
13

 
(3
)
 
(23
)%
General and administrative expenses
 
189

 
186

 
3

 
2
 %
 
509

 
541

 
(32
)
 
(6
)%
% of total sales and service revenues
 
11.0
%
 
11.4
%
 

 
 
 
10.1
%
 
11.1
%
 

 
 
Cost of sales and service revenues
 
$
1,546


$
1,510

 
$
36

 
2
 %
 
$
4,519

 
$
4,544

 
$
(25
)
 
(1
)%

Cost of Product Sales

Cost of product sales for the three months ended September 30, 2014, decreased $37 million, or 3%, compared with the same period in 2013. Cost of product sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, decreased $89 million, or 3%, compared with the same period in 2013. Cost of product sales at our Ingalls segment decreased $22 million and $99 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, primarily due to performance improvement on the LPD-17 San Antonio-class program and the lower sales volumes described above. Cost of product sales at our Newport News segment decreased $15 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, primarily as a result of the lower sales volumes described above and year-to-year variances in contract mix. Cost of product sales at our Newport News segment increased $10 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, primarily as a result of the higher sales volumes described above and year-to-year variances in contract mix.

Cost of product sales as a percentage of product sales decreased from 80.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2013, to 78.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, primarily driven by risk retirement on the Legend-class NSC program and performance improvement on the LPD-17 San Antonio-class program. Cost

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of product sales as a percentage of product sales decreased from 81.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, to 79.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, primarily driven by risk retirement on the Legend-class NSC program and performance improvement on the LPD-17 San Antonio-class program.

Cost of Service Revenues

Cost of service revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2014, increased $68 million, or 32%, compared with the same period in 2013. Cost of service revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, increased $93 million, or 14%, compared with the same period in 2013. Cost of service revenues at our Ingalls segment decreased $1 million and $13 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, consistent with the volume changes described above. Cost of service revenues at our Newport News segment increased $16 million and $37 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, primarily as a result of the higher volumes described above, partially offset by the impact of a change in our contract mix following the acquisition of Stoller. Cost of service revenues at our Other segment was $53 million and $69 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, primarily as a result of the acquisition of UPI.

Cost of service revenues as a percentage of service revenues decreased from 86.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2013, to 83.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, due to year-to-year variances in contract mix primarily resulting from the acquisition of Stoller. Cost of service revenues as a percentage of service revenues decreased from 87.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, to 84.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, due to year-to-year variances in contract mix primarily resulting from the acquisition of Stoller.

Income (Loss) from Operating Investments, Net

The activities of our operating investments are closely aligned with the operations of the segments holding the investments. We therefore record income related to earnings from equity method investments in our operating income.

Income from operating investments, net decreased $2 million and $3 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared with the same periods in 2013, as a result of lower equity income from our Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC investment.

General and Administrative Expenses

In accordance with industry practice and the regulations that govern the cost accounting requirements for government contracts, most general and administrative expenses are considered allowable and allocable costs on government contracts. These costs are allocated to contracts in progress on a systematic basis and contract performance factors include this cost component as an element of cost.

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2014, increased $3 million, or 2%, from the comparable period in 2013. This increase was primarily the result of amortization of Avondale restructuring costs and the inclusion of UPI and Stoller, partially offset by a favorable change in the FAS/CAS Adjustment. General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, decreased $32 million, or 6%, from the comparable period in 2013. This decrease was primarily the result of a favorable change in the FAS/CAS Adjustment, partially offset by increases resulting from the amortization of Avondale restructuring costs, the inclusion of UPI and Stoller, and higher state tax expense.

Operating Income

We consider operating income to be an important measure for evaluating our operating performance and, as is typical in the industry, we define operating income as revenues less the related cost of producing the revenues and general and administrative expenses.

We internally manage our operations by reference to "segment operating income." Segment operating income is defined as operating income before the FAS/CAS Adjustment and deferred state income taxes, neither of which affects segment performance. Segment operating income is one of the key metrics we use to evaluate operating performance. Segment operating income is not, however, a measure of financial performance under GAAP and

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may not be defined and calculated by other companies in the same manner. We believe investors consider segment operating income to be a useful measure of the performance of our operating segments.

The following table reconciles segment operating income to total operating income: 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
Segment operating income (loss)
 
$
151

 
$
142

 
$
9

 
6
%
 
$
451

 
$
398

 
$
53

 
13
%
FAS/CAS Adjustment
 
21

 
(13
)
 
34

 
262
%
 
64

 
(54
)
 
118

 
219
%
Deferred state income taxes
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
1

 
50
%
 
(4
)
 
(6
)
 
2

 
33
%
Total operating income (loss)
 
$
171

 
$
127

 
$
44

 
35
%
 
$
511

 
$
338

 
$
173

 
51
%

Segment Operating Income

Segment operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was $151 million, an increase of $9 million compared with the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily due to performance improvement and risk retirement on the LPD-17 San Antonio-class program, as well as the impact in the prior year of the Gulfport facility closure, partially offset by the favorable impact in the prior year of hurricane insurance recoveries.

Segment operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $451 million, an increase of $53 million compared with the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily due to performance improvement and risk retirement on the LPD-17 San Antonio-class program and the Legend-class NSC program, as well as the impact in the prior year of the Gulfport facility closure, partially offset by the favorable impact in the prior year of hurricane insurance recoveries.

Activity within each segment is discussed in Segment Operating Results below.

FAS/CAS Adjustment

The FAS/CAS Adjustment represents the difference between our pension and postretirement plan expense under FAS and under CAS.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
FAS expense
 
$
(34
)
 
$
(62
)
 
$
28

 
45
%
 
$
(101
)
 
$
(196
)
 
$
95

 
48
%
CAS cost
 
55

 
49

 
6

 
12
%
 
165

 
142

 
23

 
16
%
FAS/CAS Adjustment
 
$
21

 
$
(13
)
 
$
34

 
262
%
 
$
64

 
$
(54
)
 
$
118

 
219
%

The FAS/CAS Adjustment was a net benefit of $21 million and a net expense of $13 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The favorable change in the FAS/CAS Adjustment of $34 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, was driven by a decrease in our FAS expense, due primarily to improved discount rates, as well as increased CAS cost due to the phase in of harmonization. The FAS/CAS Adjustment was a net benefit of $64 million and a net expense of $54 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The favorable change in the FAS/CAS Adjustment of $118 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, was driven by a decrease in our FAS expense, due primarily to improved discount rates, as well as increased CAS cost due to the phase in of harmonization.

Deferred State Income Taxes

Deferred state income taxes reflect the change in deferred state tax assets and liabilities in the relevant period. These amounts are recorded within operating income, while the current period state income tax expense is charged to contract costs and included in cost of sales and service revenues in segment operating income.


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Deferred state income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2014, was $1 million, compared to an expense of $2 million for the same period in 2013. This change was primarily attributable to changes in reserves that are not currently deductible for tax purposes. Deferred state income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, was $4 million, compared to an expense of $6 million for the same period in 2013. This decrease in deferred expense was primarily attributable to changes in reserves that are not currently deductible for tax purposes. This decrease was partially offset by a non-recurring adjustment related to the true-up of 2013 deferred taxes, changes in the timing of contract taxable income, and changes in pension related adjustments.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2014, decreased to $27 million from $28 million for the same period in 2013, primarily as a result of reduced principal on our five-year term loan. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, decreased to $83 million from $87 million for the same period in 2013, primarily as a result of reduced principal on our five-year term loan.

Federal Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate on earnings from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014, was 33.3%, compared with 30.3% for the same period in 2013. Our effective tax rate on earnings from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, was 33.2%, compared with 32.3% for the same period in 2013. The lower effective tax rate the three months ended September 30, 2013, relates to the impact of favorable adjustments for the true-up of 2012 estimated taxes to actual filed returns. Our effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, differed from the federal statutory rate primarily as a result of the domestic manufacturing deduction. Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, reflects the entire 2012 income tax benefit for the research and development tax credit, which expired at the end of 2011. The American Taxpayer Relief Act, enacted in January 2013, retroactively extended the research and development ("R&D") tax credit through the end of 2013. Due to the timing of the enactment, the impact on our effective tax rate of the 2012 credit was reflected in the first quarter of 2013. Our effective tax rate can also differ from the federal statutory rate as a result of nondeductible expenditures.

SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS

Basis of Presentation

We are aligned into three reportable segments: Ingalls, Newport News, and Other. We established the Other segment in the second quarter of 2014 to account for certain of our non-shipbuilding commercial activities. In the first quarter of 2014, we realigned our segments in order to optimize our operating structure. As a result of this realignment, our AMSEC and Continental Maritime of San Diego ("CMSD") businesses were transferred from the Ingalls segment to the Newport News segment. We have reflected the 2014 realignment in prior financial reporting periods on an as-if basis, which has resulted in the transfer of revenue, operating profit, assets, and liabilities between the Ingalls and Newport News segments. None of these changes impacted our previously reported consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On May 30, 2014, we completed the acquisition of UPI. We report the post-acquisition results of operations, financial position, and cash flows of UPI as part of our Other segment. On January 2, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Stoller. Stoller's post-acquisition results of operations, financial position, and cash flows are reported within our Newport News segment.


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Segment operating results are presented in the following table:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
Sales and Service Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ingalls
 
$
559

 
$
565

 
$
(6
)
 
(1
)%
 
$
1,678

 
$
1,707

 
$
(29
)
 
(2
)%
Newport News
 
1,097

 
1,073

 
24

 
2
 %
 
3,273

 
3,177

 
96

 
3
 %
Other
 
61

 

 
61

 
 %
 
81

 

 
81

 
 %
Intersegment eliminations
 

 
(1
)
 
1

 
100
 %
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 

 
 %
Total sales and service revenues
 
$
1,717

 
$
1,637

 
$
80

 
5
 %
 
$
5,030

 
$
4,882

 
$
148

 
3
 %
Operating Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ingalls
 
$
55

 
$
46

 
$
9

 
20
 %
 
$
157

 
$
101

 
$
56

 
55
 %
Newport News
 
101

 
96

 
5

 
5
 %
 
299

 
297

 
2

 
1
 %
Other
 
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
 
 %
 
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
 
 %
Total Segment Operating Income (Loss)
 
151

 
142

 
9

 
6
 %
 
451

 
398

 
53

 
13
 %
Non-segment factors affecting operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FAS/CAS Adjustment
 
21

 
(13
)
 
34

 
262
 %
 
64

 
(54
)
 
118

 
219
 %
Deferred state income taxes
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
1

 
50
 %
 
(4
)
 
(6
)
 
2

 
33
 %
Total operating income (loss)
 
$
171

 
$
127

 
$
44

 
35
 %
 
$
511

 
$
338

 
$
173

 
51
 %

KEY SEGMENT FINANCIAL MEASURES

Sales and Service Revenues

Period-to-period revenues reflect performance under new and ongoing contracts. Changes in sales and service revenues are typically expressed in terms of volume. Unless otherwise described, volume generally refers to increases (or decreases) in reported revenues due to varying production activity levels, delivery rates, or service levels on individual contracts. Volume changes will typically carry a corresponding income change based on the margin rate for a particular contract.

Segment Operating Income

Segment operating income reflects the aggregate performance results of contracts within a segment. Excluded from this measure are certain costs not directly associated with contract performance, including the FAS/CAS Adjustment and deferred state income taxes. Changes in segment operating income are typically expressed in terms of volume, as discussed above, or performance. Performance refers to changes in contract margin rates. These changes typically relate to profit recognition associated with revisions to total estimated costs at completion ("EAC") of the contract that reflect improved (or deteriorated) operating performance on a particular contract. Operating income changes are accounted for on a cumulative to date basis at the time an EAC change is recorded. Segment operating income may also be affected by, among other things, contract performance, the effects of workforce stoppages, the effects of natural disasters such as hurricanes, resolution of disputed items with the customer, recovery of insurance proceeds, and other discrete events. At the completion of a long-term contract, any originally estimated costs not incurred or reserves not fully utilized, such as warranty reserves, could also impact contract earnings. Where such items have occurred and the effects are material, a separate description is provided.


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Cumulative Adjustments

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, favorable and unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments were as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 30
 
September 30
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Gross favorable adjustments
 
$
51

 
$
59

 
$
178

 
$
159

Gross unfavorable adjustments
 
(5
)
 
(57
)
 
(24
)
 
(92
)
Net adjustments
 
$
46

 
$
2

 
$
154

 
$
67


For the three months ended September 30, 2014, favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments were primarily related to risk retirement on the SSN-774 Virginia-class submarine program and the Legend-class NSC program. For the same period, none of the unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments were individually significant. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments were primarily related to risk retirement on the SSN-774 Virginia-class submarine program, the Legend-class NSC program, the LPD-17 San Antonio-class program, including delivered LPD ships, and the construction contract for CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford. During the same period, none of the unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments were individually significant.

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments were primarily related to the SSN-774 Virginia-class submarine program, driven by risk retirement and performance improvement, as well as risk retirement on NSC-4 Hamilton. For the same period, unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments were primarily related to the closing of our Gulfport facility, costs and delays on LHA-6 USS America associated with the remediation of mechanical issues identified during testing, as well as unfavorable performance on LPD-25 USS Somerset, including costs and delays associated with repairing damages caused by underwater debris during preparation for sea trials. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments were primarily related to the SSN-774 Virginia-class submarine program, driven by risk retirement, performance improvement and the favorable resolution of outstanding contract changes, the execution contract for the CVN-71 USS Theodore Roosevelt RCOH, and risk retirement on NSC-4 Hamilton. For the same period, unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments were primarily related to the closing of our Gulfport facility, costs and delays on LHA-6 USS America associated with the remediation of mechanical issues identified during testing, as well as unfavorable performance on LPD-25 USS Somerset, including costs and delays associated with repairing damages caused by underwater debris during preparation for sea trials.

Ingalls
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
Sales and service revenues
 
$
559

 
$
565

 
$
(6
)
 
(1
)%
 
$
1,678

 
$
1,707

 
$
(29
)
 
(2
)%
Segment operating income (loss)
 
55

 
46

 
9

 
20
 %
 
157

 
101

 
56

 
55
 %
As a percentage of segment sales
 
9.8
%
 
8.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
9.4
%
 
5.9
%
 
 
 
 

Sales and Service Revenues

Ingalls revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2014, decreased $6 million, or 1%, from the same period in 2013, driven by lower revenues in Amphibious Assault Ships, partially offset by higher revenues in the Legend-class NSC program and Surface Combatants. The decrease in Amphibious Assault Ships revenues was due to lower volumes on LHA-6 USS America and LPD-25 USS Somerset, partially offset by higher volumes on LPD-26 John P. Murtha and LHA-7 Tripoli. Revenues on the Legend-class NSC program increased due to higher volumes on the construction contracts of NSC-5 James, NSC-6 Munro, NSC-4 Hamilton and NSC-7 Kimball. Surface Combatants revenues increased due to higher volumes on the construction contracts of DDG-117 Paul Ignatius and DDG-119 (unnamed), partially offset by lower volumes on the DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer program.


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Ingalls revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, decreased $29 million, or 2%, from the same period in 2013, driven by lower revenues in Amphibious Assault Ships, partially offset by higher revenues in the Legend-class NSC program and Surface Combatants. The decrease in Amphibious Assault Ships revenues was due to lower volumes on LHA-6 USS America and LPD-25 USS Somerset, partially offset by higher volumes on LPD-26 John P. Murtha, LHA-7 Tripoli and LPD-27 Portland. Revenues on the Legend-class NSC program increased due to higher volumes on the construction contracts of NSC-6 Munro, NSC-5 James, NSC-7 Kimball, and NSC-4 Hamilton. Surface Combatants revenues increased due to higher volumes on the construction contracts of DDG-117 Paul Ignatius, DDG-114 Ralph Johnson and DDG-119 (unnamed), partially offset by lower volumes on the DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer program.

Segment Operating Income

Ingalls operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2014, was $55 million, compared with $46 million for the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily due to performance improvement and risk retirement on the LPD-17 San Antonio-class program, as well as the impact in prior year of the Gulfport facility closure, partially offset by the favorable impact in the prior year of hurricane insurance recoveries.

Ingalls operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, was $157 million, compared with $101 million for the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily due to performance improvement and risk retirement on the LPD-17 San Antonio-class program and the Legend-class NSC program, as well as the impact in prior year of the Gulfport facility closure, partially offset by the favorable impact in the prior year of hurricane insurance recoveries.

Newport News
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
Sales and service revenues
 
$
1,097

 
$
1,073

 
$
24

 
2
%
 
$
3,273

 
$
3,177

 
$
96

 
3
%
Segment operating income (loss)
 
101

 
96

 
5

 
5
%
 
299

 
297

 
2

 
1
%
As a percentage of segment sales
 
9.2
%
 
8.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
9.1
%
 
9.3
%
 
 
 
 

Sales and Service Revenues

Newport News revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2014, increased $24 million, or 2%, from the same period in 2013, primarily driven by the Stoller acquisition, as well as higher revenues in Submarines and Energy, partially offset by lower revenues in Aircraft Carriers. Submarines revenues related to the SSN-774 Virginia-class submarine program were higher due to higher volumes on Block IV advance procurement and Block III construction contracts. Increased Energy revenues were primarily driven by higher commercial volumes. Aircraft Carriers revenues decreased due to lower volumes on the construction contract for CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford, the execution contract for the CVN-71 USS Theodore Roosevelt RCOH, and the construction preparation contract for CVN-79 John F. Kennedy, partially offset by higher volumes on the execution contract for the CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln RCOH.

Newport News revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, increased $96 million, or 3%, from the same period in 2013, primarily driven by the Stoller acquisition, as well as higher revenues in Submarines and Energy, partially offset by lower revenues in Aircraft Carriers and Fleet Support services. Submarines revenues related to the SSN-774 Virginia-class submarine program were higher due to higher volumes on Block III construction and Block IV advance procurement contracts, partially offset by lower volumes on Block II boats following the delivery of SSN-783 USS Minnesota. Increased Energy revenues were primarily driven by higher commercial volumes. Aircraft Carriers revenues decreased due to lower volumes on the execution contract for the CVN-71 USS Theodore Roosevelt RCOH and the construction contract for CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford, partially offset by higher volumes on the execution contract for the CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln RCOH and the inactivation contract for CVN-65 USS Enterprise. Lower revenues in Fleet Support services were primarily due to decreased volumes associated with repair work on SSN-765 USS Montpelier.



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Segment Operating Income

Newport News operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2014, was $101 million, compared with $96 million for the same period in 2013. Higher risk retirement on the SSN-774 Virginia-class submarine program was partially offset by lower risk retirement on the construction contract for CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford.

Newport News operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, was $299 million, compared with $297 million for the same period in 2013. Higher risk retirement on the construction contract for CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford was offset by lower risk retirement on the CVN-71 USS Theodore Roosevelt RCOH.

Other

Revenues at our Other segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, were $61 million and $81 million, respectively, primarily due to the acquisition of UPI on May 30, 2014. Other operating loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, was $5 million.

BACKLOG

Total backlog as of September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, was approximately $23 billion and $18 billion, respectively. 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). Backlog excludes unexercised contract options and unfunded Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity orders. For contracts having no stated contract values, backlog includes only the amounts committed by the customer.

The following table presents funded and unfunded backlog by segment as of September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
Total
($ in millions)
 
Funded
 
Unfunded
 
Backlog
 
Funded
 
Unfunded
 
Backlog
Ingalls
 
$
6,102

 
$
1,949

 
$
8,051

 
$
6,335

 
$
2,570

 
$
8,905

Newport News
 
6,916

 
7,738

 
14,654

 
5,495

 
3,638

 
9,133

Other
 
110

 

 
110

 

 

 

Total backlog
 
$
13,128

 
$
9,687

 
$
22,815

 
$
11,830

 
$
6,208

 
$
18,038


Approximately 32% of the $18 billion total backlog as of December 31, 2013, is expected to be converted into sales in 2014. U.S. Government orders comprised substantially all of the total backlog as of September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013.

Awards

The value of new contract awards during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, was approximately $9.6 billion. Significant new awards during this period included contracts for Block IV of the SSN-774 Virginia-class submarine program, continued construction preparation for CVN-79 John F. Kennedy and construction of NSC-7 Kimball.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We endeavor to ensure the most efficient conversion of operating results into cash for deployment in operating our businesses and maximizing stockholder value. We use various financial measures to assist in capital deployment decision making, including net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow. We believe these measures are useful to investors in assessing our financial performance.


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The following table summarizes key components of cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities: 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
286

 
$
170

 
$
116

 
68
 %
Depreciation and amortization
 
164

 
157

 
7

 
4
 %
Stock-based compensation
 
22

 
28

 
(6
)
 
(21
)%
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
 
(15
)
 
(5
)
 
(10
)
 
(200
)%
Deferred income taxes
 
11

 
(19
)
 
30

 
158
 %
Retiree benefit funding less than (in excess of) expense
 
(48
)
 
(134
)
 
86

 
64
 %
Trade working capital decrease (increase)
 
(106
)
 
(253
)
 
147

 
58
 %
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
314

 
$
(56
)
 
$
370

 
661
 %
 
Cash Flows

We discuss below our major operating, investing and financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, as classified on our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $314 million, compared with $56 million used in operating activities for the same period in 2013. The increase in operating cash flow was primarily due to changes in funding of retiree benefit plans, changes in trade working capital, and higher earnings, partially offset by payments for income taxes. The change in trade working capital was primarily driven by accounts receivable due to the timing of collections and inventoried costs, partially offset by accounts payable due to timing of payments.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we made discretionary contributions to our qualified defined benefit pension plans totaling $123 million, compared with $301 million of discretionary contributions for the same period in 2013. As of September 30, 2014, we anticipate no further significant cash contributions to our qualified defined benefit pension plans in 2014.

We expect cash generated from operations in combination with our current cash and cash equivalents, as well as existing credit facilities, to be more than sufficient to service debt, meet contractual obligations, and finance capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, was $363 million, compared with $27 million used in the same period in 2013. The increase in cash used in investing activities was driven by the acquisitions of Stoller and UPI. We expect our capital expenditures in 2014 to fall in a range between 2% and 3% of annual revenues.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, was $225 million, compared with $79 million used in the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily due to an additional $64 million in employee taxes on certain share-based payment arrangements, $59 million of common stock repurchases, an additional $15 million of cash dividend payments, and an additional $14 million of debt repayment, partially offset by an increase of $10 million of excess tax benefit related to stock compensation.

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow represents cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures. We believe investors consider free cash flow to be a useful measure of our performance because it indicates the total cash

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available for redeployment. We also use free cash flow as a key operating metric in assessing the performance of our business and as a key performance measure in evaluating management performance and determining incentive compensation.

Free cash flow is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP, and may not be defined and calculated by other companies in the same manner. This measure should not be considered in isolation, as a measure of residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes, or as an alternative to operating results presented in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of performance.

The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow:
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
2014 over 2013
($ in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Dollars
 
Percent
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
314

 
$
(56
)
 
$
370

 
661
 %
Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(91
)
 
(85
)
 
(6
)
 
(7
)%
Free cash flow provided by (used in) operations
 
$
223

 
$
(141
)
 
$
364

 
258
 %

Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased $364 million compared with the same period in 2013, primarily due to changes in funding of retiree benefit plans, changes in trade working capital, and higher earnings, partially offset by payments for income taxes.

Governmental Regulation and Supervision

The U.S. Government has the ability, pursuant to recent regulations relating to contractor business systems, to decrease or withhold contract payments if it determines significant deficiencies exist in one or more such systems. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, the cumulative amounts of payments withheld by the U.S. Government under our contracts subject to these new regulations were not material to our liquidity or cash flows.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the ordinary course of business, we use standby letters of credit issued by commercial banks and surety bonds issued by insurance companies principally to support our self-insured workers' compensation plans. As of September 30, 2014, we had $31 million in standby letters of credit issued but undrawn and $358 million of surety bonds outstanding.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATES

See Note 3: Accounting Standards Updates in Part I, Item 1 for information related to accounting standards updates.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND PROJECTIONS

Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as other statements we may make from time to time, other than statements of historical fact, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these statements. Factors that may cause such differences include:

changes in government and customer priorities and requirements (including government budgetary constraints, shifts in defense spending, and changes in customer short-range and long-range plans);
our ability to obtain new contracts, estimate our future contract costs and perform our contracts effectively;
changes in government regulations and procurement processes and our ability to comply with such requirements;
our ability to realize the expected benefits from consolidation of our Ingalls facilities;
natural disasters;

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adverse economic conditions in the United States and globally;
risks related to our indebtedness and leverage; and
other risk factors discussed herein and in our filings with the SEC.

There may be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to predict at this time or that we currently do not expect to have a material adverse effect on our business, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward looking statements that we may make.

GLOSSARY OF PROGRAMS
 
Included below are brief descriptions of some of the programs discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Program Name
  
Program Description
 
 
Carrier RCOH

  
Perform refueling and complex overhaul ("RCOH") of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, which is required at the mid-point of their 50-year life cycle. CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln is currently undergoing RCOH.
 
 
CVN-65 USS Enterprise

 
Defuel and inactivate the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which began in 2013.
 
 
 
CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers
  
Design and construction for the Ford-class program, which is the future aircraft carrier replacement program for CVN-65 USS Enterprise and CVN-68 Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford, the first ship of the Ford-class, is currently under construction. CVN-79 John F. Kennedy is under contract for engineering, advance construction, and purchase of long-lead-time components and material. This category also includes the class' non-recurring engineering. The class is expected to bring improved warfighting capability, quality of life improvements for sailors, and reduced life cycle costs.
 
 
DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
  
Build guided missile destroyers designed for conducting anti-air, anti-submarine, anti-surface and strike operations. The Aegis-equipped DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are the U.S. Navy's primary surface combatant, and have been constructed in variants, allowing technological advances during construction. DDG-113 John Finn and DDG-114 Ralph Johnson are currently under construction. In June 2013, we were awarded a multi-year contract for construction of five additional DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. We are currently constructing DDG-117 Paul Ignatius and received contract funding for DDG-119 (unnamed) in 2014.
 
 
 
DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class destroyers

 
Design and build multi-mission surface combatants in conjunction with Bath Iron Works and construct the ships' integrated composite deckhouses, as well as portions of the ships' aft peripheral vertical launch systems. In 2012, we delivered the composite superstructure of DDG-1000 Zumwalt. We are currently constructing the composite deckhouse of DDG-1001 Michael Monsoor. This deckhouse completed our participation in this program as the Navy has decided on a steel deckhouse for the third and final ship of the class.
 
 
 
Energy products and services
 
Leverage our core competencies in nuclear operations, program management and heavy manufacturing for U.S. Department of Energy ("DoE") and commercial nuclear programs. We also provide a range of services to the energy and petrochemical industries as well as government customers.
 
 

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Fleet Support services
 
Fleet Support provides comprehensive life cycle services, including depot maintenance, modernization, repairs, logistics and technical support and planning yard services for naval and commercial vessels. We have ship repair facilities in Newport News, Virginia, and San Diego, California, which are near the U.S. Navy's largest homeports of Norfolk, Virginia and San Diego, respectively. We also perform emergent repair for the U.S. Navy on all classes of ships.
 
 
 
Legend-class National Security Cutter
  
Design and build the U.S. Coast Guard's National Security Cutters, the largest and most technically advanced class of cutter in the U.S. Coast Guard. The NSC is equipped to carry out maritime homeland security, maritime safety, protection of natural resources, maritime mobility and national defense missions. The plan is for a total of eight ships, of which the first four ships have been delivered. NSC-5 James and NSC-6 Munro are under construction, and, in 2014, we were awarded the construction contract for NSC-7 Kimball and an advance procurement contract for NSC-8 Midgett.
 
 
 
LHA-6 America-class amphibious assault ships
  
Design and build amphibious assault ships that provide forward presence and power projection as an integral part of joint, interagency and multinational maritime expeditionary forces. The LHA-6 America-class ships, together with the LHD-1 Wasp-class ships, are the successors to the aging LHA-1 Tarawa-class ships. Three of the original five Tarawa-class ships have been recently decommissioned, and the remainder of the class is scheduled to be decommissioned by 2015. The LHA-6 America-class ships optimize aviation operations and support capabilities. We delivered LHA-6 USS America in April 2014 and LHA-7 Tripoli is currently under construction.
 
 
LPD-17 San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships
  
Design and build amphibious transport dock ships, which are warships that embark, transport and land elements of a landing force for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions, and also serve as the secondary aviation platform for Amphibious Readiness Groups. The LPD-17 San Antonio-class is the newest addition to the U.S. Navy's 21st century amphibious assault force, and these ships are a key element of the U.S. Navy's seabase transformation. In October 2013, we delivered LPD-25 USS Somerset, and we are currently constructing LPD-26 John P. Murtha and LPD-27 Portland. The LPD-17 San Antonio-class currently includes a total of 11 ships.
 
 
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
  
Participate, as a minority member in a joint venture, in the management and operation of DoE nuclear sites, currently at the Savannah River Site near Aiken, South Carolina, and potentially at other DoE sites. Our joint venture partners at the Savannah River Site include Fluor Federal Services, Inc. and Honeywell International Inc.
 
 
 

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SSBN(X) Ohio-class Submarine Replacement Program
 
Perform, through an agreement with Electric Boat, as design subcontractor for the SSBN(X) Ohio-class replacement boats. The U.S. Navy has committed to designing a replacement class for the SSBN Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, which were first introduced into service in 1981. We are currently participating in the design effort and our experience and well-qualified workforce position us for a potential role in the construction effort but no decisions have been made regarding that aspect of the program. The SSBN Ohio-class includes 14 ballistic missile submarines ("SSBN"). The Ohio Replacement Program currently anticipates 12 new ballistic missile submarines over a 15-year period at a cost of approximately $4 billion to $7 billion each. The U.S. Navy has initiated the design process for the new class of submarine, and we have begun design work as a subcontractor to Electric Boat. Congress has delayed the start of the first Ohio replacement submarine by two years and construction is now expected to begin in 2021, with procurement of long-lead-time materials in 2017 and delivery in 2030. The first Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine is expected to be retired in 2027 with an additional submarine being retired each year thereafter. By 2030 the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine fleet is expected to be ten. The current fiscal environment and uncertainty in defense budgets may cause additional delay to the start of construction or result in a reduction in the number of ships being procured, but we believe the Ohio Replacement Program may represent an opportunity for us in the future.
 
 
SSN-774 Virginia-class fast attack submarines
  
Construct the newest attack submarines as the principal subcontractor to Electric Boat. The SSN-774 Virginia-class is a post-Cold War design tailored to excel in a wide range of warfighting missions, including anti-submarine and surface ship warfare; special operation forces; strike; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; carrier and expeditionary strike group support; and mine warfare.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk, primarily related to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.

Interest Rates - Our financial instruments subject to interest rate risk include floating rate borrowings under our Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2014, we had $438 million in floating rate debt outstanding under our Credit Facility's term loan. Our $650 million revolver remained undrawn as of September 30, 2014. Based on the amounts outstanding under our Credit Facility as of September 30, 2014, an increase of 1% in interest rates would increase the interest expense on our debt by approximately $4 million on an annual basis.

Foreign Currency - We currently have, and in the future may enter into, foreign currency forward contracts to manage foreign currency exchange rate risk related to payments to suppliers denominated in foreign currencies. As of September 30, 2014, our outstanding foreign currency forward contracts were not significant.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure 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 September 30, 2014. Based on that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2014, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management to allow their timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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During the three months ended September 30, 2014, no change occurred in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

We have provided information about legal proceedings in which we are involved in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1. In addition to the matters disclosed in Part I, Item 1, we are a party to various investigations, lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business. Based on information available to us, we do not believe at this time that any of such matters will individually, or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. For further information on the risks we face from existing and future investigations, lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings, please see Risk Factors in Item 1A below.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The Company has no material changes to report from the risk factors described in "Risk Factors" in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On October 31, 2012, our board of directors authorized management to repurchase up to $150 million of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, prior to October 31, 2015. On October 30, 2013, our board of directors authorized an increase in the stock repurchase program from $150 million to $300 million and an extension of the term of the program from October 31, 2015, to October 31, 2017. On October 30, 2014, our board of directors authorized an increase in the stock repurchase program from $300 million to $600 million and an extension of the term of the program to October 31, 2019. Repurchases are made from time to time at management's discretion in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. All repurchases of HII common stock have been recorded as treasury stock. The following table summarizes information relating to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company of shares of the Company's common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program
 
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program (in millions)1
July 1, 2014 to July 31, 2014
 
51,563

 
$
93.08

 
51,563

 
$
69.9

August 1, 2014 to August 31, 2014
 
19,794

 
90.42

 
19,794

 
68.1

September 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014
 

 

 

 
68.1

Total
 
71,357

 
$
92.35

 
71,357

 
$
68.1

1 As of September 30, 2014, we had purchased 2,890,169 shares at an average price of $80.24 per share for a total of $231.9 million since the program's inception. On October 30, 2014, our board of directors authorized an increase in the stock repurchase program of $300 million.

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5.    Other Information

None.


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Item 6. Exhibits
3.1

 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 4, 2011).
 
 
 
3.2

 
Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2014).
 
 
 
3.3

 
Restated Bylaws of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 6, 2013).
 
 
 
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Computation of Per Share Earnings (provided in Note 8 "Earnings Per Share" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report).
 
 
 
12.1

 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
 
 
 
31.1

 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
31.2

 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.1

 
Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.2

 
Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
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The following financial information for the company, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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SIGNATURES
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.
 
Date:
November 6, 2014
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Douglass L. Fontaine II
 
 
 
Douglass L. Fontaine II
 
 
 
Corporate Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)


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