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Exhibit 99.1 

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT:

Investors
Mike Smith
719-637-5773
michael.smith@vectrus.com
 
Media
George Rhynedance
719-637-4182
george.rhynedance@vectrus.com
 


Vectrus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Fiscal 2014 Results; Issues 2015 Guidance

First full quarter after successful completion of spinoff
Recent wins add $975 million to backlog
Cash provided by operating activities $43.0 million; free cash flow1 finished strong at $39.1 million

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 16, 2015 — Vectrus, Inc. (NYSE:VEC) announced fourth quarter and full year 2014 performance results which included revenue of $285.8 million
in the fourth quarter and $1,203.3 million in the full year, operating income of $8.1 million in the fourth quarter and $38.4 million in the full year, cash provided by operating activities $43.0 million and strong free cash flow2 of $39.1 million.

"We are reporting financial results that met our internal expectations and position us well to provide critical functions and support to our customers in challenging areas around the world," said Ken Hunzeker, chief executive officer and president of Vectrus. "With an anticipated robust pipeline of identified new business opportunities and a healthy backlog, we are optimistic about our future and our first full year as an independent company."

Fourth Quarter 2014 Results
Revenue $285.8 million
Operating income $8.1 million; adjusted operating income2 $8.6 million
Operating margin 2.9 percent; adjusted operating margin2 3.0 percent
Diluted earnings per share $0.31; adjusted diluted earnings per share2 $0.33


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Exhibit 99.1 

Fourth quarter 2014 revenue of $285.8 million declined $41.3 million or 12.6 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. On an adjusted basis, fourth quarter 2014 revenue2 of $285.8 million declined $30.6 million or 9.7 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. We experienced an anticipated $43.0 million decline in revenue compared to the fourth quarter of 2013 for our Afghanistan programs. Programs based in Afghanistan contributed $50.7 million of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2014.

"The expected revenue reductions in Afghanistan were partially offset by a $12.4 million increase in revenue from our     core business" said Hunzeker. "Although the operating environment remains challenging, we are seeing signs of stabilization and expect future growth in our (non-Afghanistan) core business during 2015."

Operating income was $8.1 million or 2.9 percent operating margin in the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $25.2 million or 7.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. On an adjusted basis, operating income2 was $8.6 million or 3.0 percent operating margin in the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $25.8 million or 8.2 percent in 2013.

"Our adjusted operating margin2 of 3.0 percent is down 520 bps compared to the prior year, mainly due to lower service requirements on Afghanistan contracts," said Matt Klein chief financial officer at Vectrus. "Our internal operational excellence initiatives and strong performance on recent wins are expected to lead to margin improvements in the future."

Fourth quarter 2014 diluted earnings per share were $0.31 compared to $1.54 in 2013 and adjusted diluted earnings per share² were $0.33 compared to $1.58 in 2013.

Full-Year 2014 Results

Revenue $1,203.3 million; adjusted revenue2 $1,172.0 million
Operating income $38.4 million; adjusted operating income2 $50.0 million
Operating margin 3.2 percent; adjusted operating margin2 4.3 percent
Diluted earnings per share $2.13; adjusted earnings per share2 $2.80
Cash provided by operating activities $43.0 million; free cash flow2 for the year-ended Dec. 31, 2014, was $39.1 million
Adjusted book-to-bill3 ratio 1.1x; total backlog of $2.9 billion with funded backlog of $814.0 million

Full year revenue of $1,203.3 million declined $308.4 million or 20.4 percent compared to 2013. On an adjusted basis, 2014 revenue2 of $1,172.0 million declined $302.7 million or 20.5 percent compared to the prior year. Programs based in Afghanistan declined $243.0 million for the full year, as a result of lower service level requirements and continued troop withdrawals. Programs based in Afghanistan contributed revenue of $270.1 million in 2014. Middle East programs declined $85.7 million for the full year but have recently seen revenue stability in the third and fourth quarter of 2014. The decrease in revenue in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013 was partially offset by increased activity in U.S. based programs plus a full year of revenue on the Navy FSET program, which began at the end of 2013. Our recent contract wins are expected to add approximately

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Exhibit 99.1 

$150.0 million of revenue in 2015, mitigating the previously disclosed and anticipated declines associated with Afghanistan.

Operating income was $38.4 million, or 3.2 percent operating margin for the full year 2014, compared to $131.3 million or 8.7 percent in 2013. On an adjusted basis, operating income2 was $50.0 million or 4.3 percent operating margin for the full year 2014, compared to $129.1 million or 8.8 percent in 2013 due to lower service requirements on Afghanistan contracts and lower revenue on Middle East programs.

Full year 2014 diluted earnings per share were $2.13 compared to $8.06 in 2013 and adjusted diluted earnings per share2 were $2.80 compared to $7.92 in 2013.

The year ended December 31, 2014, cash provided by operating activities was $43.0 million, which is $49.8 million lower when compared to 2013. Free cash flow2 was $39.1 million for the full year 2014, which is $51.2 million lower when compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to changes in business volume.

"Cash flow finished strong due to solid funding positions on contracts and a consistent focus on collections," said Klein.

For the year ending December 31, 2014, adjusted book-to-bill3 ratio was 1.1x. The Company ended the year with total backlog of $2.9 billion, which excludes the October 2014 award of the Thule Base Maintenance contract.


2015 Guidance
"For 2015 we expect revenue to be in the range of $1.1 to $1.2 billion," said Hunzeker. "Our pipeline is strong, with more than $1 billion of new business proposals submitted and pending potential award, and more than $3 billion in potential new business opportunities identified for 2015. We expect full year adjusted operating margin4 to range from 3.2 percent to 3.6 percent.”

2015 guidance details include:

Revenue            
 
$1,100M


to
$1,200M


Adjusted operating margin4    
 
3.2
%

to
3.6
%

Free cash flow5
 
$15M


to
$19M

Adjusted EPS6, diluted    
 
$1.76

to
$2.23


The Company notes that forward-looking statements of future performance made in this release are based upon current expectations and are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested here, including those factors set forth in the Safe Harbor Statement below.


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Exhibit 99.1 

Investor Call
Management representatives will conduct an investor briefing and conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

U.S.-based participants may dial in to the conference call at 888-359-3627, while international participants may dial 719-325-2420. Passcode for both is 1539968. For all other listeners, a live webcast of the briefing and conference call will be available on the Vectrus Investor Relations website at http://investors.vectrus.com.

A replay of the briefing will be posted on the Vectrus website shortly after completion of the call, and will remain available for one year. A telephonic replay will also be available through March 31, 2015 at 877-870-5176 (domestic) or 858-384-5517 (international) with passcode 1539968.

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Footnotes:
1 Free cash flow is calculated as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (GAAP) net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.
2 See “Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
3 Adjusted book-to-bill is the amount of adjusted funded orders divided by adjusted revenue for the period.
4 See “Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Full year 2015 adjusted operating margin guidance excludes the pretax impact of separation costs incurred to become a stand-alone public company in the amount of $500K.
5Full-year 2015 free cash flow guidance is GAAP net cash provided by operating activities less estimated capital expenditures of $2M.
6 See “Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Full-year 2015 adjusted diluted EPS guidance reflects the impact, net of tax, of separation costs incurred to become a stand-alone public company in the amount of $320K or $.03 per share. The total number of estimated weighted average diluted common shares outstanding is 10.8M at Dec. 31, 2015.
 


About Vectrus

Vectrus is a leading, global government services company with a history in the services market that dates back more than 50 years. The company provides infrastructure asset management, information technology and network communication services, and logistics and supply chain management services to U.S. government customers around the world. Vectrus is differentiated by operational excellence, superior program performance, a history of long-term customer relationships, and a strong commitment to their mission success. Vectrus is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., and includes more than 5,000 employees spanning 85 locations in 15 countries. In 2014, Vectrus generated sales of $1.2 billion. For more information, visit our website at www.vectrus.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Safe Harbor Statement

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"): Certain material presented herein includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Act. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the spin-off of Vectrus, Inc. (the "Company") from Exelis Inc. (The “Separation”), the terms and the effect of the separation, the nature and impact of such a separation, capitalization of the Company, future strategic plans and other statements that describe the Company's business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals, and any discussion

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of guidance or future operating or financial performance. Whenever used, words such as "may", "will", "likely", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "project", "intend", "plan", "believe", "target", "could," "potential," "continue," or similar terminology. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the company based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to update our forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the spin-off, including whether the spin-off and related transactions will result in any tax liability, the operational and financial profile of the Company or any of its businesses after giving effect to the spin-off, and the ability of the Company to operate as an independent entity; economic, political and social conditions in the countries in which we conduct our businesses; changes in U.S. or international government defense budgets; protests of new awards; our ability to submit proposals for and/or win all potential opportunities in our pipeline; changes in technology, intellectual property matters, government regulations and compliance therewith, including changes to the Department of Defense procurement process; changes in technology; intellectual property matters; governmental investigations, reviews, audits and cost adjustments; contingencies related to actual or alleged environmental contamination, claims and concerns; delays in completion of the U.S. Government's budget; our success in expanding our geographic footprint or broadening our customer base; our ability to realize the full amounts reflected in our backlog; impairment of goodwill; misconduct of our employees, subcontractors, agents and business partners; our ability to control costs; our level of indebtedness; subcontractor performance; economic and capital markets conditions; ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel; security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology and operations; changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; changes in generally accepted accounting principles; and other factors described in Item 1A – “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and described in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).



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Exhibit 99.1 

VECTRUS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue
 
$
285,765

 
$
327,074

 
$
1,203,269

 
$
1,511,638

Cost of revenue
 
258,914

 
282,951

 
1,084,512

 
1,297,089

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
18,702

 
18,972

 
80,340

 
83,227

Operating income
 
8,149

 
25,151

 
38,417

 
131,322

Interest (expense) income, net
 
(1,554
)
 
19

 
(1,526
)
 
111

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
6,595

 
25,170

 
36,891

 
131,433

Income tax expense
 
3,264

 
9,007

 
14,079

 
47,041

Net income
 
$
3,331

 
$
16,163

 
$
22,812

 
$
84,392

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share ¹
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$0.32
 
$1.54
 
$2.18
 
$8.06
Diluted
 
$0.31
 
$1.54
 
$2.13
 
$8.06
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
 
10,480

 
10,474

 
10,476

 
10,474

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
 
10,696

 
10,474

 
10,692

 
10,474

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
¹ For periods ended September 27, 2014 and prior, basic and diluted earnings per share are computed using the number of shares of Vectrus common stock outstanding on September 27, 2014, the date on which the Vectrus common stock was distributed to the shareholders of Exelis Inc.



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Exhibit 99.1 

VECTRUS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

 
 
December 31,
(in thousands, except share information)
 
2014
 
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
Cash
 
$
42,823

 
$
10,446

Receivables
 
202,732

 
227,534

Costs incurred in excess of billings
 
7,112

 
6,199

Other current assets
 
10,883

 
10,883

Total current assets
 
263,550

 
255,062

Plant, property and equipment, net
 
8,920

 
9,239

Goodwill
 
216,930

 
222,460

Long-term debt issuance costs, net
 
3,516

 

Other non-current assets
 
6,575

 
2,403

Total non-current assets
 
235,941

 
234,102

Total Assets
 
$
499,491

 
$
489,164

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
114,487

 
109,701

Billings in excess of costs
 
5,806

 
12,706

Compensation and other employee benefits
 
36,580

 
51,026

Deferred tax liability
 
25,414

 
24,667

Short-term debt
 
11,375

 

Other accrued liabilities
 
37,073

 
10,086

Total current liabilities
 
230,735

 
208,186

Long-term debt
 
126,000

 

Deferred tax liability
 
75,337

 
74,535

Other non-current liabilities
 
13,544

 
15,111

Total non-current liabilities
 
214,881

 
89,646

Total liabilities
 
445,616

 
297,832

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; No shares issued and outstanding
 

 

Common stock; $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 10,484,974 shares issued and outstanding
 
105

 

Additional paid in capital
 
52,967

 

Retained earnings
 
3,331

 

Parent company equity
 

 
192,218

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(2,528
)
 
(886
)
Total shareholders' equity
 
53,875

 
191,332

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
$
499,491

 
$
489,164


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Exhibit 99.1 

VECTRUS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
22,812

 
84,392

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
2,149

 
2,631

Loss on disposal of property plant & equipment
 
103

 
40

Stock-based compensation
 
2,324

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs
 
185

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 

 

Change in receivables
 
21,608

 
101,549

Change in other assets
 
(1,329
)
 
(3,770
)
Change in accounts payable
 
6,169

 
(51,049
)
Change in billings in excess of costs
 
(5,266
)
 
(289
)
Change in deferred taxes
 
11,282

 
(15,888
)
Compensation and other employee benefits
 
(13,245
)
 
(20,053
)
Change in other liabilities
 
(3,813
)
 
(4,771
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
42,979

 
92,792

Investing activities
 

 

Purchases of capital expenditures
 
(3,847
)
 
(2,429
)
Proceeds from the disposition of assets
 
497

 

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(3,350
)
 
(2,429
)
Financing activities
 
 
 
 
Repayments of long-term debt
 
(2,625
)
 

Cash distribution to subsidiary of Exelis
 
(136,281
)
 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 
140,000

 

Payment of debt issuance costs
 
(3,701
)
 

Payment of employee withholding taxes on share-based compensation
 
(229
)
 

Working capital adjustment payment from Exelis
 
2,600

 

Transfer to Parent, net
 
(6,371
)
 
(94,924
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(6,607
)
 
(94,924
)
Exchange rate effect on cash
 
(645
)
 
607

Net change in cash
 
32,377

 
(3,954
)
Cash-beginning of year
 
10,446

 
14,400

Cash-end of year
 
42,823

 
10,446

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
 
Interest paid
 
$
1,201

 
$

Income taxes paid
 
$
2,667

 
$

Non-cash investing activities:
 

 

Purchase of capital expenditures on account
 
$
92

 
$
277


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Exhibit 99.1 

Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The primary financial performance measures Vectrus uses to manage its business and monitor results of operations are revenue trends and operating income trends. In addition, we consider adjusted revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, and free cash flow, to be useful to management and investors in evaluating our operating performance for the periods presented, and to provide a tool for evaluating our ongoing operations. This information can assist investors in assessing our financial performance and measures our ability to generate capital for deployment among competing strategic alternatives and initiatives.
Adjusted revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, and free cash flow, however, are not measures of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) and should not be considered a substitute for revenue, operating income, net income, diluted earnings per share, or net cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of adjusted revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, and free cash flow are provided below.
“Adjusted revenue” is defined as revenue adjusted to exclude the TARS program revenue which has been retained by Exelis.
“Adjusted operating income” is defined as net income, adjusted to exclude income taxes, interest expense, TARS program operating income, and separation costs incurred to become a public company.
“Adjusted operating margin” is defined as net income, adjusted to exclude income taxes, interest expense, TARS program operating income, and separation costs incurred to become a public company, divided by adjusted revenue.
"Adjusted net income" is defined as net income, adjusted to exclude TARS program operating income and separation costs incurred to become a public company, net of taxes.
"Adjusted diluted earnings per share" is defined as net income, adjusted to exclude TARS program operating income and separation costs incurred to become a public company, net of taxes divided by the weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.
“Free cash flow” is defined as GAAP net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)
 
 
Adjusted Revenue (Non-GAAP Measure)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue
 
$
285,765

 
$
327,074

 
$
1,203,269

 
$
1,511,638

TARS revenue ¹
 

 
(10,724
)
 
(31,315
)
 
(37,018
)
Adjusted revenue
 
$
285,765

 
$
316,350

 
$
1,171,954

 
$
1,474,620

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
¹ TARS program historical revenue, which has been retained by Exelis


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Exhibit 99.1 

(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP Measure)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
 
$
3,331

 
$
16,163

 
$
22,812

 
$
84,392

Income taxes
 
3,264

 
9,007

 
14,079

 
47,041

Interest income (expense)
 
(1,554
)
 
19

 
(1,526
)
 
111

Operating income
 
8,149

 
25,151

 
38,417

 
131,322

Operating margin
 
2.9
%
 
7.7
%
 
3.2
%
 
8.7
%
TARS operating income ¹ (pretax)
 
(116
)
 
(30
)
 
(1,623
)
 
(2,909
)
Separation costs ² (pretax)
 
566

 
705

 
13,237

 
705

Adjusted operating income
 
$
8,599

 
$
25,826

 
$
50,031

 
$
129,118

Adjusted operating margin
 
3.0
%
 
8.2
%
 
4.3
%
 
8.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
¹ TARS program historical operating income, which has been retained by Exelis.
² Costs incurred to become a stand-alone public company
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
 
$
3,331

 
$
16,163

 
$
22,812

 
$
84,392

TARS operating income ¹ (pretax)
 
(116
)
 
(30
)
 
(1,623
)
 
(2,909
)
Separation costs ² (pretax)
 
566

 
705

 
13,237

 
705

Tax impact of adjustments
 
(223
)
 
(242
)
 
(4,437
)
 
789

Adjusted net income
 
$
3,558

 
$
16,596

 
$
29,989

 
$
82,977

GAAP EPS - diluted
 
$0.31
 
$1.54
 
$2.13
 
$8.06
Adjusted EPS - diluted
 
$0.33
 
$1.58
 
$2.80
 
$7.92

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
 
10,696,260

 
10,474,268

 
10,691,703

 
10,474,268

(In thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP Measure)
 
2014
 
2013
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
42,979

 
$
92,792

Subtract:
 

 

Capital expenditures
 
(3,847
)
 
(2,429
)
Free cash flow
 
$
39,132

 
$
90,363



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Exhibit 99.1 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 

Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)

2014
 
2013
Military branch

Revenue
 
% of Total
 
Revenue
 
% of Total
Army

$
1,054,408


88
%

$
1,391,402


92
%
Navy

26,163


2
%

3,333


%
Air Force

87,799


7
%

78,669


5
%
Marines

3,648


%

426


%
Other U.S Government¹

31,251


3
%

37,808


3
%
Total Revenue

$
1,203,269




$
1,511,638












¹ TARS program, which was retained by Exelis
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Contract type
 
Revenue
 
% of Total
 
Revenue
 
% of Total
Firm-Fixed-Price
 
293,598

 
24
%
 
421,853

 
28
%
Cost-Plus and Cost Reimbursable ¹
 
909,671

 
76
%
 
1,089,785

 
72
%
Total Revenue
 
1,203,269

 

 
1,511,638

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
¹ Includes time and material contracts
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Contract Relationship
 
Revenue
 
% of Total
 
Revenue
 
% of Total
Prime Contractor
 
1,036,717

 
86
%
 
1,289,851

 
85
%
Sub Contractor
 
166,552

 
14
%
 
221,787

 
15
%
Total Revenue
 
1,203,269

 

 
1,511,638

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Source: Vectrus, Inc.

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