================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ----------------- FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to __________ COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-18863 ------------------- ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) DELAWARE 59-3392443 (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (IRS EMPLOYER OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.) 13386 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32218 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) (904) 741-5400 (REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: Title of each class: Common Stock, $0.01 par value Name of each exchange on which registered: New York Stock Exchange SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: None 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 twelve months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ x ] No [ ] Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K [x] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in rule 12B-2 of the Act) Yes [ x ] No [ ] The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of June 30, 2004, the last business day of the Registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter (based on the closing sale price of the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on such date) was $1,113,665,784. The number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding as of March 3, 2005 was 34,172,637. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of our Proxy Statement for our Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 22, 2005, are incorporated by reference into Part III hereof. TABLE OF CONTENTS AND CROSS REFERENCE SHEET Page Number ----------- PART I Forward Looking Statements 3 Factors That May Affect Our Future Results 3 Item 1. Description of Business 13 Company Overview 13 Material Developments 14 Industry Overview 14 Information Concerning Business Segments and Geographical Revenues 16 Business Strengths 16 Growth Strategy 18 Acquisitions 19 Recent Developments 20 Products 20 Customers 24 Marketing and Distribution 25 Product Manufacturing and Raw Materials 27 Backlog 28 Competition 28 Employees 29 Research and Development 29 Patents and Trademarks 30 Government Regulation 30 Environmental Laws and Regulations 31 Available Information 31 Discontinued Operations 32 Item 2. Properties 33 Item 3. Legal Proceedings 35 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 36 PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 37 Item 6. Selected Financial Data 38 Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 39 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 60 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 61 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 62 Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 62 PART III 63 PART IV Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules 64 2 PART I FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS We believe that it is important to communicate our expectations to our investors. Accordingly, this report contains discussion of events or results that have not yet occurred or been realized. You can identify this type of discussion, which is often termed "forward-looking statements", by such words and phrases as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates" and "could be". Execution of acquisition or divestiture strategies, expansion of product lines and increase of distribution networks or product sales are examples of issues whose future success may be difficult to predict. You should read forward-looking statements carefully because they discuss our future expectations, contain projections of our future results of operations or of our financial position, or state other expectations of future performance. The actions of current and potential new competitors, changes in technology, seasonality, business cycles and new regulatory requirements are examples of factors that impact greatly upon strategies and expectations and are outside our direct control. There may be events in the future that we are not able accurately to predict or to control. Any cautionary language in this report, and the risk factors set forth below, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ from the expectations we express in our forward-looking statements. FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT OUR FUTURE RESULTS In addition to other information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the following risk factors should be carefully considered in evaluating our business because such factors may have a significant impact on our business, operating results, liquidity and financial condition. As a result of the risk factors set forth below, actual results could differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or that we currently consider to be immaterial, may also impact our business, operating results, liquidity and financial condition. If any of the following risks occur, our business, operating results, liquidity and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. In such case, the trading price of our securities could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY THE PRODUCTS WE SELL ARE INHERENTLY RISKY AND COULD GIVE RISE TO PRODUCT LIABILITY AND OTHER CLAIMS. The products that we manufacture are typically used in applications and situations that involve high levels of risk of personal injury. Failure to use our products for their intended purposes, failure to use or care for them properly, or their malfunction, or, in some limited circumstances, even correct use of our products, could result in serious bodily injury or death. Given this potential risk of injury, proper maintenance of our products is critical. Our products include: body armor and plates designed to protect against ballistic and sharp instrument penetration; less-lethal products such as less-lethal munitions, pepper sprays, distraction devices and flameless expulsion grenades; various models of police batons; rotary and fixed-wing aircraft seating systems; parachutes; vehicle and hard armoring systems; military helmets; and police duty gear. Claims have been made and are pending against certain of our subsidiaries, involving permanent physical injury and death caused by self-defense sprays and other munitions intended to be less-lethal. In addition, the manufacture and sale of certain less-lethal products may be the subject of product liability claims arising from the design, manufacture or sale of such goods. If these claims are decided against us and we are found to be liable, we may be required to pay substantial damages and our insurance costs may increase significantly as a result. Also, a significant or extended lawsuit, such as a class action, could also divert significant amounts of management's time and attention. We cannot assure you that our insurance coverage would be sufficient to cover the payment of any potential claim. In addition, we cannot assure you that this or any other insurance coverage will continue to be available or, if available, that we will be able to obtain it at a reasonable cost. Our cost of obtaining insurance coverage has risen substantially since September 11, 2001. Any material uninsured loss could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the inability to obtain product liability coverage would prohibit us from bidding for orders from certain governmental customers since, at present, many bids from governmental entities require such coverage, and any such inability would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. 3 In April 2004, two class action lawsuits were filed against us in Florida state court by police organizations and individual police officers, alleging, among other things, that our bullet-resistant soft body armor (vests) manufactured and sold under the American Body Armor(TM), Safariland(R) and PROTECH(TM) brands, do not have the qualities and performance characteristics as warranted, thereby breaching express warranty, implied warranty of merchantability, implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and duty to warn. On August 12, 2004, we reached a preliminary settlement with respect to the class action lawsuit filed in Duval County, Florida by the Southern States Police Benevolent Association ("Southern States PBA"). After fairness hearings were held, the Florida Circuit Court gave final approval to that settlement on November 5, 2004. The other class action lawsuit filed against us by the National Association of Police Organizations, Inc. ("NAPO"), in Lee County, Florida, was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice on November 16, 2004. Pursuant to the terms of the class action settlement with the Southern States PBA, the warranty on the American Body Armor(TM) Xtreme(R) ZX vest (both NIJ threat level II and IIIA) has been reduced from 5 years to 2 1/2 years. In addition, every purchaser of an Xtreme(R) ZX vest has the option to exchange their vest for either a new ZX vest or any other vest of their choosing from the American Body Armor(TM), Safariland(R) and PROTECH(TM) product lines plus a $100.00 transferable rebate coupon applicable towards their next purchase of a vest. We have also made available on the American Body Armor(TM) website testing data, protocols and results relating to the testing of our vests. We also continue to test all of our Zylon(R)-containing vests, and if such testing demonstrates that the tested vests fail to perform in accordance with their warranties, we will implement an exchange program for those models on a reasonably comparable basis to the American Body Armor(TM) Xtreme(R) ZX exchange program outlined above. Zylon(R) fiber is made by Toyobo, a Japanese corporation, and is a ballistic fiber widely used in the entire body armor industry. A final report to the Duval County Court regarding implementation of the settlement, exchange of vests and on-going testing, will be filed on or before April 15, 2005. We are also voluntarily cooperating with a request received in December 2004 from the Department of Justice who is reviewing the entire industry's use of Zylon(R) fiber in bullet resistant vests. It should be stressed that our vests are certified by the National Institute of Justice, have never suffered any penetration in the field and continue to save lives and protect officers from injury. In fact, neither of the two resolved class action lawsuits alleged personal injuries of any kind. Second Chance Body Armor, one of our competitors in the bullet-resistant market, licenses from Simula a certain patented technology which is used in some of the body armor it manufactures, but to our knowledge, no lawsuit has been brought against Second Chance based upon this licensed technology. Although Simula may be impacted by the pending suits filed against Second Chance regarding its Zylon(R)-containing vests, the licensed technology is not specifically related to the use of Zylon(R) fiber. Any adverse resolution of these matters, however, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. WE ARE SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE GOVERNMENT REGULATION, AND OUR FAILURE OR INABILITY TO COMPLY WITH THESE REGULATIONS COULD MATERIALLY RESTRICT OUR OPERATIONS AND SUBJECT US TO SUBSTANTIAL PENALTIES. We are subject to federal licensing requirements with respect to the sale in foreign countries of certain of our products. In addition, we are obligated to comply with a variety of federal, state and local regulations, both domestically and abroad, governing certain aspects of our operations and workplace, including regulations promulgated by, among others, the U.S. Departments of Commerce, State and Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms also regulates us as a result of our manufacturing of certain destructive devices and by the use of ethyl alcohol in certain products. We also ship hazardous goods, and in doing so, must comply with the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation for packaging and labeling. Additionally, the failure to obtain applicable governmental approval and clearances could adversely affect our ability to continue to service the government contracts we maintain. Furthermore, we have material contracts with governmental entities and are subject to rules, regulations and approvals applicable to government contractors. We are also subject to routine audits to assure our compliance with these requirements. We have become aware that we were not in full compliance with certain regulations governing the export of equipment and related technology used for military purposes that are applicable to certain of our products. We have made a voluntary disclosure of such non-compliance to the Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance. We are currently in compliance with such regulations and have undertaken steps to help ensure compliance in the future. We do not believe that such noncompliance will have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, a number of our employees involved with certain of our federal government contracts are required to obtain specified levels of security clearances. Our business 4 may suffer if we or our employees are unable to obtain the security clearances that are needed to perform services contracted for the U.S. Department of Defense, one of our major customers. Our failure to comply with these contract terms, rules or regulations could expose us to substantial penalties, including the loss of these contracts and disqualification as a U.S. government contractor. Like other companies operating internationally, we are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other laws which prohibit improper payments to foreign governments and their officials by U.S. and other business entities. We operate in countries known to experience endemic corruption. Our extensive operations in such countries create risk of an unauthorized payment by one of our employees or agents, which would be in violation of various laws including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act may result in severe criminal penalties, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. WE HAVE SIGNIFICANT INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND ASSETS, AND THEREFORE, ARE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY RISKS. We sell our products in foreign countries and seek to increase our level of international business activity. Our overseas operations are subject to various risks, including: U.S.-imposed embargoes of sales to specific countries (which could prohibit sales of our products there); foreign import controls (which may be arbitrarily imposed and enforced and which could interrupt our supplies or prohibit customers from purchasing our products); exchange rate fluctuations; dividend remittance restrictions; expropriation of assets; war, civil uprisings and riots; government instability; the necessity of obtaining government approvals for both new and continuing operations; and legal systems of decrees, laws, taxes, regulations, interpretations and court decisions that are not always fully developed and that may be retroactively or arbitrarily applied. One component of our strategy is to expand our operations into selected international markets. Military procurement, for example, has traditionally had a large international base. Countries in which we are actively marketing include Germany, Canada, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Norway, Japan, India, Korea and Australia. We, however, may be unable to execute our business model in these markets or new markets. Further, foreign providers of competing products and services may have a substantial advantage over us in attracting consumers and businesses in their country due to earlier established businesses in that country, greater knowledge with respect to the cultural differences of consumers and businesses residing in that country and/or their focus on a single market. We expect to continue to experience higher costs as a percentage of revenues in connection with the development and maintenance of international products and services. In pursuing our international expansion strategy, we face several additional risks, including: o foreign laws and regulations, which may vary country by country, that may impact how we conduct our business; o higher costs of doing business in foreign countries, including different employment laws; o potential adverse tax consequences if taxing authorities in different jurisdictions worldwide disagree with our interpretation of various tax laws or our determinations as to the income and expenses attributable to specific jurisdictions, which could result in our paying additional taxes, interest and penalties; o technological differences that vary by marketplace, which we may not be able to support; o longer payment cycles and foreign currency fluctuations; o economic downturns; and o revenue growth outside of the United States may not continue at the same rate if it is determined that we have already launched our products and services in the most significant markets. We may also be subject to unanticipated income taxes, excise duties, import taxes, export taxes or other governmental assessments. In addition, a percentage of the payments to us in our international markets are often in local currencies. Although most of these currencies are presently convertible into U.S. dollars, we cannot be sure that convertibility will continue. Even if currencies are convertible, the rate at which they convert is subject to substantial fluctuation. Our ability to transfer currencies into or out of local currencies may be restricted or limited. Any of these events could result in a loss of business or other unexpected costs, which could reduce revenue or profits and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. 5 We routinely operate in areas where local government policies regarding foreign entities and the local tax and legal regimes are often uncertain, poorly administered and in a state of flux. We cannot, therefore, be certain that we are in compliance with, or will be protected by, all relevant local laws and taxes at any given point in time. A subsequent determination that we failed to comply with relevant local laws and taxes could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. One or more of these factors could adversely affect our future international operations and, consequently, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operation and liquidity. RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS MANY OF OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE FLUCTUATING BUDGETS, WHICH MAY CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL FLUCTUATIONS IN OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. Customers for our products include federal, state, municipal, foreign and military, law enforcement and other governmental agencies. Government tax revenues and budgetary constraints, which fluctuate from time to time, can affect budgetary allocations for these customers. Many domestic and foreign government agencies have in the past experienced budget deficits that have led to decreased spending in defense, law enforcement and other military and security areas. Our results of operations may be subject to substantial period-to-period fluctuations because of these and other factors affecting military, law enforcement and other governmental spending. A reduction of funding for federal, state, municipal, foreign and other governmental agencies could have a material adverse effect on sales of our products and our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. THE LOSS OF, OR A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN, U.S. MILITARY BUSINESS WOULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON US. U.S. military contracts account for a significant portion of our business. The U.S. military funds these contracts in annual increments. These contracts require subsequent authorization and appropriation that may not occur or that may be greater than or less than the total amount of the contract. Changes in the U.S. military's budget, spending allocations and the timing of such spending could adversely affect our ability to receive future contracts. None of our contracts with the U.S. military has a minimum purchase commitment, and the U.S. military generally has the right to cancel its contracts unilaterally without prior notice. We are the sole-source provider to the U.S. military for the armor and blast protection systems (up-armoring) for their High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (Up-Armored HMMWV, commonly known as the Humvee). The HMMWVs are manufactured by AM General Corporation under separate U.S. military contracts. Should production or deliveries of HMMWVs be significantly interrupted, or should other single source suppliers significantly interrupt deliveries of our components for up-armoring the HMMWVs, we will not be able to deliver such up-armoring systems for the HMMWVs to the U.S. military on schedule, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. We also manufacture for the U.S. military helicopter seating systems, aircraft and land vehicle armor systems, protective equipment for military personnel and other technologies used to protect soldiers in a variety of life-threatening or catastrophic situations. The loss of, or a significant reduction in, U.S. military business for our aircraft and land vehicle armor systems, other protective equipment, or helicopter seating systems could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. A REDUCTION OF U.S. FORCE LEVELS IN IRAQ MAY AFFECT OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. HMMWVs are one of the primary transport vehicles used by the U.S. military in Iraq. Since the invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and other forces in March 2003, we have received steadily increasing orders from the U.S. military for the up-armoring of HMMWVs and the armoring of other tactical trucks. Orders for the up-armoring of HMMWVs and the armoring of other tactical trucks are the result, in significant part, from the particular combat situations encountered by the U.S. military in Iraq, including the use of improvised explosive devices by enemy combatants. We cannot be certain, therefore, to what degree the U.S. military would continue placing armoring orders for its HMMWVs and other tactical trucks, if the U.S. military were to reduce its force levels or withdraw completely from Iraq. A significant reduction in orders from the U.S. military for the armoring of HMMWVs and other tactical trucks, following a reduction of U.S. force levels in Iraq could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. 6 A REPLACEMENT OF THE HMMWV IN THE U.S. MILITARY MAY AFFECT OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. The HMMWV was designed as a replacement for the M151 series of jeeps and the development of new military vehicles is an on-going process. Currently, several military transport vehicles are in the development stage and are being evaluated by the U.S. military as possible next-generation replacements for the HMMWV. Although we believe that the HMMWV will continue for some time to be one of the primary transport vehicles in the U.S. military, there is no assurance as to when a replacement for the HMMWV may be selected. In the event the HMMWV is replaced, we anticipate that any armoring for a replacement vehicle would be part of the vehicle's original design and that eventually, our HMMWV up-armoring business would likely decline. Although we anticipate making significant efforts to obtain armoring contracts for any HMMWV replacement vehicles selected by the U.S. military, at this time, we cannot determine to what degree, if any, we would be able to obtain such military contracts. A significant reduction in orders from the U.S. military for the up-armoring of HMMWVs and our inability to obtain new armoring contracts following a replacement of the HMMWV in the U.S. military could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. WE MAY LOSE MONEY OR GENERATE LESS THAN EXPECTED PROFITS ON OUR FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS. Some of our government contracts provide for a predetermined, fixed price for the products we make regardless of the costs we incur. Therefore, fixed-price contracts require us to price our contracts by forecasting our expenditures. When making proposals for fixed-price contracts, we rely on our estimates of costs and timing for completing these projects. These estimates reflect management's judgments regarding our capability to complete projects efficiently and timely. Our production costs may, however, exceed forecasts due to unanticipated delays or increased cost of materials, components, labor, capital equipment or other factors. Therefore, we may incur losses on fixed price contracts that we had expected to be profitable, or such contracts may be less profitable than expected, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. OUR BUSINESS IS SUBJECT TO VARIOUS LAWS AND REGULATIONS FAVORING THE U.S. GOVERNMENT'S CONTRACTUAL POSITION, AND OUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH LAWS AND REGULATIONS COULD HARM OUR OPERATING RESULTS AND PROSPECTS. As a contractor to the U.S. government, we must comply with laws and regulations relating to the formation, administration and performance of the federal government contracts that affect how we do business with our clients and may impose added costs on our business. These rules generally favor the U.S. government's contractual position. For example, these regulations and laws include provisions that subject contracts we have been awarded to: o protest or challenge by unsuccessful bidders; and o unilateral termination, reduction or modification by the government. The accuracy and appropriateness of certain costs and expenses used to substantiate our direct and indirect costs for the U.S. government under both cost-plus and fixed-price contracts are subject to extensive regulation and audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency, an arm of the U.S. Department of Defense. Responding to governmental audits, inquiries or investigations may involve significant expense and divert management's attention. Our failure to comply with these or other laws and regulations could result in contract termination, suspension or debarment from contracting with the federal government, civil fines and damages and criminal prosecution and penalties, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. 7 OUR MARKETS ARE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE, AND IF WE ARE UNABLE TO COMPETE EFFECTIVELY, WE WILL BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. The markets in which we operate include a large number of competitors ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations and are highly competitive. Competitors who are larger, better financed and better known than we are may compete more effectively than we can. In order to stay competitive in our industry, we must keep pace with changing technologies and client preferences. If we are unable to differentiate our services from those of our competitors, our revenues may decline. In addition, our competitors have established relationships among themselves or with third parties to increase their ability to address client needs. As a result, new competitors or alliances among competitors may emerge and compete more effectively than we can. There is also a significant industry trend towards consolidation, which may result in the emergence of companies which are better able to compete against us. THERE ARE LIMITED SOURCES FOR SOME OF OUR RAW MATERIALS, WHICH MAY SIGNIFICANTLY CURTAIL OUR MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS. The raw materials that we use in manufacturing ballistic resistant garments, small arms protective insert ("SAPI") plates and armored vehicles include: ceramic; steel; SpectraShield, a patented product of Honeywell, Inc.; Z-Shield, a patented product of Honeywell, Inc.; Zylon(R), a patented product of Toyobo Co., Ltd.; Kevlar(R), a patented product of E.I. du Pont de Nemours Co., Inc. ("du Pont"); and Twaron, a patented product of Akzo-Nobel Fibers, B.V. We purchase these materials in the form of woven cloth from five independent weaving companies. In the event du Pont or its licensee in Europe cease, for any reason, to produce or sell Kevlar(R) to us, we would utilize these other ballistic resistant materials as a substitute. However, none of SpectraShield, Twaron, Z-Shield or Zylon(R) is expected to become a complete substitute for Kevlar(R) in the near future. We enjoy a good relationship with our suppliers of Kevlar(R), SpectraShield, Twaron, Z-Shield and Zylon(R). The use of Zylon(R) and Z-Shield in the design of ballistic resistant vests is a recent technological advancement that is subject to continuing development and study, including ongoing review by the NIJ. Toyobo is the only producer of Zylon(R), and Honeywell is the only producer of Z-Shield. Should these materials become unavailable for any reason, we would be unable to replace them with materials of like weight and strength. We use a variety of ceramic materials in the production of SAPI plates and a variety of steels in armoring vehicles. Although we have a number of suppliers that we deal with in obtaining both ceramic and steel supplies, the industry generally, including our operations, is experiencing a limited supply of these materials, which is affecting the quantity of product that we can complete in any given period. In addition, SpectraShield, the ballistic fiber backing used in a variety of our ballistic applications, including SAPI plates, is currently being rationed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which could limit the quantity of SAPI plates that we produce in any given period. Thus, if our supply of any of these materials were materially reduced or cut off or if there was a material increase in the prices of these materials, our manufacturing operations could be adversely affected and our costs increased, and our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity could be materially adversely affected. WE MAY BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE OR INTEGRATE ACQUISITIONS EFFECTIVELY, IF AT ALL, AND AS A RESULT MAY INCUR UNANTICIPATED COSTS OR LIABILITIES OR OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES. We intend to grow through the acquisition of businesses and assets that will complement our current businesses. We cannot be certain that we will be able to identify attractive acquisition targets, obtain financing for acquisitions on satisfactory terms or successfully acquire identified targets. Furthermore, we may have to divert our management's attention and our financial and other resources from other areas of our business. Our inability to implement our acquisition strategy successfully may hinder the expansion of our business. Because we depend in part on acquiring new businesses and assets to develop and offer new products, failure to implement our acquisition strategy may also adversely affect our ability to offer new products in line with industry trends. We may not be successful in integrating businesses acquired in the future or those recently acquired into our existing operations. Integration may result in unanticipated liabilities or unforeseen operational difficulties, which may be material or require a disproportionate amount of management's attention. Future acquisitions may result in us incurring additional indebtedness or issuing preferred stock or additional common stock. Competition for acquisition opportunities in the industry may rise, thereby increasing our cost of making acquisitions or causing us to refrain from making further acquisitions. In addition, the terms and conditions of our senior credit facility, 2.00% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due November 1, 2024 (the "2% Convertible Notes") and the indenture governing the 8 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (the "8.25% Notes") impose restrictions on us that, among other things, restrict our ability to make acquisitions. 8 OUR RESOURCES MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO MANAGE THE DEMANDS IMPOSED BY OUR GROWTH. We have rapidly expanded our operations, and this growth has placed significant demands on our management, administrative, operating and financial resources. The continued growth of our customer base, the types of services and products offered and the geographic markets served can be expected to continue to place a significant strain on our resources. In addition, we cannot easily identify and hire personnel qualified both in the provision and marketing of our products and systems. Our future performance and profitability will depend in large part on our ability to attract and retain additional management and other key personnel; our ability to implement successful enhancements to our management, accounting and information technology systems; and our ability to adapt those systems, as necessary, to respond to growth in our business. WE ARE DEPENDENT ON INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS. A number of our products are components in our customers' final products. Accordingly, to gain market acceptance, we must demonstrate that our products will provide advantages to the manufacturers of final products, including increasing the safety of their products, providing such manufacturers with competitive advantages or assisting such manufacturers in complying with existing or new government regulations affecting their products. There can be no assurance that our products will be able to achieve any of these advantages for the products of our customers. Furthermore, even if we are able to demonstrate such advantages, there can be no assurance that such manufacturers will elect to incorporate our products into their final products, or if they do, that our products will be able to meet such customers' manufacturing requirements. Additionally, there can be no assurance that our relationships with our manufacturing customers will ultimately lead to volume orders for our products. The failure of manufacturers to incorporate our products into their final products could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. WE MAY BE UNABLE TO PROTECT OUR PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY, INCLUDING THE TECHNOLOGIES WE USE TO FURNISH THE UP-ARMORING OF HMMWVS. We depend upon a variety of methods and techniques that we regard as proprietary trade secrets. We also depend upon a variety of trademarks, service marks and designs to promote brand name development and recognition. We rely on a combination of trade secret, copyright, patent, trademark, unfair competition and other intellectual property laws as well as contractual agreements to protect our rights to such intellectual property. Due to the difficulty of monitoring unauthorized use of and access to intellectual property, however, such measures may not provide adequate protection. It is possible that our competitors may access our intellectual property and proprietary information and use it to their advantage. In addition, there can be no assurance that courts will always uphold our intellectual property rights, or enforce the contractual arrangements that we have entered into to protect our proprietary technology. Any unenforceability or misappropriation of our intellectual property could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that any pending patent application or trademark application made by us will result in an issued patent or registered trademark, or that, if a patent is issued, it will provide meaningful protection against competitors or competitor technologies. In addition, if we bring or become subject to litigation to defend against claimed infringement of our rights or of the rights of others or to determine the scope and validity of our intellectual property rights, such litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Unfavorable results in such litigation could also result in the loss or compromise of our proprietary rights, subject us to significant liabilities, require us to seek licenses from third parties on unfavorable terms, or prevent us from manufacturing or selling our products, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. 9 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES, THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS, AND NEW DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR OPERATIONS UNLESS WE ARE ABLE TO ADAPT TO THE RESULTING CHANGE IN CONDITIONS. Our future success and competitive position depend to a significant extent upon our proprietary technology. We must make significant investments to continue to develop and refine our technologies. We will be required to expend substantial funds for and commit significant resources to the conduct of continuing research and development activities, the engagement of additional engineering and other technical personnel, the purchase of advanced design, production and test equipment, and the enhancement of design and manufacturing processes and techniques. Our future operating results will depend to a significant extent on our ability to continue to provide design and manufacturing services for new products that compare favorably on the basis of time to introduction, cost and performance with the design and manufacturing capabilities. The success of new design and manufacturing services depends on various factors, including utilization of advances in technology, innovative development of new solutions for customer products, efficient and cost-effective services, timely completion and delivery of new product solutions and market acceptance of customers' end products. Because of the complexity of our products, we may experience delays from time to time in completing the design and manufacture of new product solutions. In addition, there can be no assurance that any new product solutions will receive or maintain customer or market acceptance. If we are unable to design and manufacture solutions for new products of our customers on a timely and cost-effective basis, such inability could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. WE MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. We are subject to federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment and human health, including those regulating discharges to the air and water, the management of wastes, and the control of noise and odors. We cannot assure you that we are at all times in complete compliance with all such requirements. Like all companies in our industry, we are subject to potentially significant fines or penalties if we fail to comply with environmental requirements. Environmental requirements are complex, change frequently, and could become more stringent in the future. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that these requirements will not change in a manner that will require material capital or operating expenditures or will otherwise have a material adverse effect on us in the future. In addition, we are also subject to environmental laws requiring the investigation and clean-up of environmental contamination. We may be subject to liability, including liability for clean-up costs, if contamination is discovered at one of our current or former facilities, in some circumstances even if such contamination was caused by a third party such as a prior owner. We also may be subject to liability if contamination is discovered at a landfill or other location where we have disposed of wastes, notwithstanding that historic disposal practices may have been in accordance with all applicable requirements. We use Orthochlorabenzalmalononitrile and Chloroacetophenone chemical agents in connection with our production of tear gas, and these chemicals are hazardous and could cause environmental damage if not handled and disposed of properly. Moreover, private parties may bring claims against us based on alleged adverse health impacts or property damage caused by our operations. The amount of liability for cleaning up contamination or defending against private party claims could be material. RISKS RELATED TO OWNERSHIP OF OUR COMMON STOCK DELAWARE LAW MAY LIMIT POSSIBLE TAKEOVERS. Our certificate of incorporation makes us subject to the anti-takeover provisions of Section 203 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. In general, Section 203 prohibits publicly-held Delaware corporations to which it applies from engaging in a "business combination" with an "interested stockholder" for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. This provision could discourage others from bidding for our shares and could, as a result, reduce the likelihood of an increase in our stock price that would otherwise occur if a bidder sought to buy our stock. 10 OUR CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF BLANK CHECK PREFERRED STOCK. Our certificate of incorporation provides that our board of directors will be authorized to issue from time to time, without further stockholder approval, up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series and to fix or alter the designations, preferences, rights and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the shares of each series, including the dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, including sinking fund provisions, redemption price or prices, liquidation preferences and the number of shares constituting any series or designations of any series. Such shares of preferred stock could have preferences over our common stock with respect to dividends and liquidation rights. We may issue additional preferred stock in ways which may delay, defer or prevent a change in control of us without further action by our stockholders. Such shares of preferred stock may be issued with voting rights that may adversely affect the voting power of the holders of our common stock by increasing the number of outstanding shares having voting rights, and by the creation of class or series voting rights. THE MARKET PRICE FOR OUR COMMON STOCK IS VOLATILE. The market price for our common stock may be highly volatile. We believe that a variety of factors, including announcements by us or our competitors, current events such as the war in Iraq, quarterly variations in financial results, trading volume, general market trends and other factors, could cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially. Additionally, due to our relatively modest size, our winning or losing a large contract may have the effect of distorting our overall financial results. WE MAY ISSUE A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF OUR COMMON STOCK IN CONNECTION WITH FUTURE ACQUISITIONS, AND THE SALE OF THOSE SHARES COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR STOCK PRICE. As part of our acquisition strategy, we anticipate issuing additional shares of common stock as consideration for such acquisitions. To the extent that we are able to grow through acquisitions and issue shares of our common stock as consideration, the number of outstanding shares of common stock that will be eligible for sale in the future is likely to increase substantially. Persons receiving shares of our common stock in connection with these acquisitions may be more likely to sell large quantities of their common stock that may influence the price of our common stock. In addition, the potential issuance of additional shares in connection with anticipated acquisitions could lessen demand for our common stock and result in a lower price than would otherwise be obtained. OUR STOCK PRICE MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WHEN ADDITIONAL SHARES ARE SOLD. If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, the market price of our common stock could fall. These sales might make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem appropriate and may require us to issue greater amounts of our common stock to finance future acquisitions. Additional shares sold to finance acquisitions may dilute our earnings per share if the new operations' earnings are below expectations. OUR DEBT AGREEMENTS RESTRICT OUR ABILITY TO PAY DIVIDENDS OR MAKE OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS. Our debt agreements, such as the indenture governing the 2% Convertible Notes, the indenture governing the 8.25% Notes and the senior credit facility, contain certain financial and other covenants that limit, under certain circumstances, our ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to our stockholders. We are permitted to pay dividends and make other distributions to stockholders to the extent we satisfy the conditions, including the financial and other covenants, contained in such documents. 11 WE HAVE A HIGH LEVEL OF DEBT. Our high level of debt could have important consequences to you and to us. For example: o No payment of any kind may be made to our common stockholders without first meeting our obligations under our senior credit facility, the indenture governing our 8.25% Notes and the indenture governing our 2% Convertible Notes; o We may become more vulnerable to general adverse economic and industry conditions and adverse changes in governmental regulations; o We may have to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to make payments required under our senior credit facility, the 8.25% Notes and the 2% Convertible Notes, reducing the availability of cash flow to fund future capital expenditures, working capital, execution of our growth strategy, research and development costs and other general corporate requirements; o We may have limited flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and our industry, which may place us at a competitive disadvantage compared with competitors that have less debt or more financial resources; o We may have limited ability to borrow additional funds, even when necessary to maintain adequate liquidity; and o The terms of our senior credit facility and the indentures governing the 8.25% Notes and 2% Convertible Notes allow us to incur substantial amounts of additional debt, subject to certain limitations. We might incur additional debt for various reasons, including to pay for additional acquisitions that we may make and assuming debt of companies that we may acquire. 12 ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS COMPANY OVERVIEW We are a leading manufacturer and provider of armored military and commercial vehicles, armor kits for the retrofit of military vehicles, protective and security products for law enforcement and military personnel, aircraft armor, aircraft safety products, survivability equipment used by military aviators and other personnel protection technologies. Our customers include domestic and international military, law enforcement, security and corrections personnel and government agencies, multinational corporations and individuals. We believe our success is the result of focusing on several core competencies including engineering, manufacturing and distributing vehicle armoring systems, high-quality security products and human safety and survival systems. Our business is comprised of three reportable business divisions: the Aerospace & Defense Group, the Products Division and the Mobile Security Division. Set forth below is a brief description of our three business divisions; a more detailed description begins on page 20 of this annual report under the caption "Products". Aerospace & Defense. The Aerospace & Defense Group supplies human safety and survival systems to the U.S. military and major aerospace and defense prime contractors. Our core markets are land, marine and aviation safety and military personnel protection. The most significant business within the Aerospace & Defense Group is armoring a variety of light, medium and heavy wheeled vehicles for the military. We are the sole-source provider to the U.S. military of the armor and blast protection systems for the Up-Armored HMMWV. We also provide spare parts and logistical and field support services for Up-Armored HMMWVs previously shipped by us. We also provide blast and ballistic protection kits for the standard HMMWV which are installed in the field. Additionally, we develop ballistic and blast protected armored and sealed truck cabs for other military tactical wheeled vehicles. For example, we provide land vehicle armor kits for the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck ("HEMTT"), Paletized Load System ("PLS"), Heavy Equipment Transporter ("HET"), M915 and Armored Security Vehicle ("ASV"). The Aerospace & Defense Group develops and supplies personnel equipment, including small arms protection inserts ("SAPI") and other engineered ceramic body armor, helmets, and other protective and duty equipment. Our products include, among others, Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment ("MOLLE") systems, Outer Tactical Vests ("OTVs") and Warrior Helmets. We are currently the largest supplier of MOLLE systems for the U.S. Army which is a modular rucksack that can be configured in a number of ways depending on the needs of the military mission. We also manufactures OTVs which, when used with SAPI plates, provide enhanced protection against bullets, mines, grenades and mortar and artillery shells. SAPI plates have been adopted by the U.S. military as a key element of the protective equipment worn by U.S. troops. The Aerospace & Defense Group develops and sells military helicopter seating systems, helicopter cockpit airbag systems, aircraft armor kits, emergency bailout parachutes and survival equipment worn by military aircrew. The primary customers for these products are the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, Boeing and Sikorsky Aircraft. Products. Our Products Division manufactures and sells a broad range of high quality security products and related consumable items such as concealable and tactical body armor, hard armor, duty gear, less-lethal munitions, anti-riot products, police batons, emergency lighting products, forensic products, firearms accessories, weapon maintenance products, foldable ladders, backpacks and specialty gloves. Our products are marketed under brand names well established in the military and law enforcement communities through an extensive network of domestic and international distributors and a specialized sales force. Mobile Security. The Mobile Security Division manufactures and installs armoring systems for commercial vehicles to protect against varying degrees of ballistic and blast threats for the global marketplace. The Company manufactures these systems under highly recognized and respected brand names. Armoring systems are produced for, among others, limousines, sedans, sport utility vehicles, commercial trucks and cash-in-transit vehicles. Our customers include U.S. federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, foreign heads of state, multinational corporations, affluent individuals and cash-in-transit operators. 13 MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS Zylon(R) Investigation In April 2004, two class action lawsuits were filed against us in Florida state court by police organizations and individual police officers, alleging, among other things, that our bullet-resistant soft body armor (vests) manufactured and sold under the American Body Armor(TM), Safariland(R) and PROTECH(TM) brands, do not have the qualities and performance characteristics as warranted, thereby breaching express warranty, implied warranty of merchantability, implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and duty to warn. On August 12, 2004, we reached a preliminary settlement with respect to the class action lawsuit filed in Duval County, Florida by the Southern States Police Benevolent Association ("Southern States PBA"). After fairness hearings were held, the Florida Circuit Court gave final approval to that settlement on November 5, 2004. The other class action lawsuit filed against us by the National Association of Police Organizations, Inc. ("NAPO"), in Lee County, Florida, was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice on November 16, 2004. Pursuant to the terms of the class action settlement with the Southern States PBA, the warranty on the American Body Armor(TM) Xtreme(R) ZX vest (both NIJ threat level II and IIIA) has been reduced from 5 years to 2 1/2 years. In addition, every purchaser of an Xtreme(R) ZX vest has the option to exchange their vest for either a new ZX vest or any other vest of their choosing from the American Body Armor(TM), Safariland(R) and PROTECH(TM) product lines plus a $100.00 transferable rebate coupon applicable towards their next purchase of a vest. We have also made available on the American Body Armor website testing data, protocols and results relating to the testing of our vests. We also continue to test all of our Zylon(R)-containing vests, and if such testing demonstrates that the tested vests fail to perform in accordance with their warranties, we will implement an exchange program for those models on a reasonably comparable basis to the American Body Armor(TM) Xtreme(R) ZX exchange program outlined above. Zylon(R) fiber is made by Toyobo, a Japanese corporation, and is a ballistic fiber widely used in the entire body armor industry. A final report to the Duval County Court regarding implementation of the settlement, exchange of vests and on-going testing, will be filed on or before April 15, 2005. We are also voluntarily cooperating with a request received in December 2004 from the Department of Justice who is reviewing the entire industry's use of Zylon(R) fiber in bullet resistant vests. It should be stressed that our vests are certified by the National Institute of Justice, have never suffered any penetration in the field and continue to save lives and protect officers from injury. In fact, neither of the two resolved class action lawsuits alleged personal injuries of any kind. Second Chance Body Armor, one of our competitors in the bullet-resistant market, licenses from Simula a certain patented technology which is used in some of the body armor it manufactures, but to our knowledge, no lawsuit has been brought against Second Chance based upon this licensed technology. Although Simula may be impacted by the pending suits filed against Second Chance regarding its Zylon(R)-containing vests, the licensed technology is not specifically related to the use of Zylon(R) fiber. Any adverse resolution of these matters, however, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW We participate in the domestic and international markets for military and commercial security products and armoring systems. Our Aerospace & Defense Group is a provider of military helicopter seating systems, aircraft and land vehicle armor systems, protective equipment for military personnel, mobile security systems used by militaries, MOLLE systems, OTVs, combat helmets and other technologies used to protect humans in a variety of life-threatening or catastrophic situations. Our Products Division manufactures and markets a broad range of high quality security products, equipment and related consumable items used by military, law enforcement, security and corrections personnel, and other first responders (e.g., fire and rescue personnel). Our Mobile Security Division manufactures and installs ballistic and blast protection armoring systems for commercial vehicles to protect against varying degrees of ballistic and blast threats that are used by government agencies, law enforcement personnel, corporations and private individuals. Increasingly, governments, militaries, businesses, and individuals have recognized the need for security products to protect them from the risks of terrorism, physical attacks and threats of violence. 14 The U.S. government has placed a high priority on fighting terrorism overseas and securing the homeland from future terrorist attacks. This effort has led many institutions within the government and private sector to redefine their strategies to protect against, respond to, and combat terrorism. The creation of the Department of Homeland Security is one significant step in a reformed and reorganized effort to make our homeland more secure and better able to respond in the event of an attack. The Bush Administration's fiscal 2005 budget request included $40.7 billion for homeland security spending. While it is impossible to quantify the effects that spending by the U.S. government on homeland security will have on our businesses, we expect to benefit to the extent that spending is allocated to increase the number of law enforcement personnel, to purchase security equipment and consumables used in equipping and training these personnel, and the armoring of vehicles. Vehicle Armor Market. Recent conflicts, military actions, and protracted involvement in peacekeeping missions around the globe have increased the demand for rapidly deployable and highly mobile armored vehicles. The Up-Armored HMMWV has proven its ability to survive front-line combat action in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The Government Electronics and Information Technology Association, a defense budget forecasting service, estimates that between 2003 and 2007, over $2.2 billion will be spent by the U.S. military for HMMWV procurement and research and development efforts. The continuing terrorist attacks on U.S. forces deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan have created significant interest in providing armor protection for the full range of light, medium and heavy vehicles. Congressional testimony provided by the U.S. Army leadership has indicated a desire to procure armor kits for these vehicles that can be installed on the vehicle at its deployed location. Foreign governments and militaries are also investing in armored vehicle technology, including the Up-Armored HMMWV, and other armored vehicle alternatives. In addition, we believe that the use of lightly armored commercial vehicles in countries with high levels of crime, terrorism and violence ("high fright areas") around the world will continue to increase as corporations, foreign governments and wealthy individuals re-evaluate their personnel protection policies and procedures. Military Aviation Safety Market. The military aviation safety market is comprised of three distinct market segments: crash safety, ballistic survivability, and personnel safety equipment. The primary market for crash safety is in military helicopters. The marketplace for these features is a subset of the military helicopter market. The products include crashworthy seats, airbags, landing gear, fuel systems, and structures. Demand for these products is currently flat, although there is an expected upturn in the market for upgrades to aircraft such as the U.S. Army's UH-60M Black Hawk and for replacement of a wide range of U.S. military helicopters that have been damaged in combat operations. The ballistic survivability market is both for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Many front line aircraft have some basic armor protection. There is a growing interest in new protective solutions that can offer more complete ballistic protection within the limited available weight on an aircraft. Foreign markets for crash safety and ballistic survivability products are similar in size to the U.S. market, although the types of aircraft and customer base are more fragmented. The personnel safety market for aviators and passengers of aircraft include equipment such as body armor, uniforms and helmets, survival vests and survival equipment, inflatable life preservers, parachutes, and emergency oxygen. The market is experiencing some growth as new ensembles incorporating lessons learned from combat are introduced and replacement equipment is increased due to the increased pace of operations. Military Personnel Body Armor Market. A revolution is taking place in the type and extent to which U.S. forces are being provided protective body armor. In 1998, the Army and Marines adopted a new body armor ensemble called Interceptor. This ensemble is made up of a soft armor vest for fragmentation protection (using similar materials and design concepts to law enforcement vests) and hard, ceramic body armor plates, known as SAPI, inserted into the soft vest to provide rifle protection over vital organs. The concept was first deployed in a combat zone in Afghanistan with tremendous success measured in the reduction of life-threatening chest wounds. During the invasion of Iraq, front line U.S. forces were widely equipped with the Interceptor system. The use of the Interceptor system was extended to cover all deployed troops in the combat zone by order of the Secretary of the Army in mid-2003. Extensive procurement actions by the Army and Marines are underway to outfit all active, Reserve and National Guard troops that could be deployed around the world. The market is substantial and is straining the capacity of the industry to support the need. The product has a life cycle in use and we expect there will be a sizable ongoing replacement market in the future. In 2000, the U.S. Special Forces developed a new combat helmet called the Modular Integrated Communications Helmet ("MICH") which took advantage of new technologies. Today the US Army has adopted this helmet design as its standard and is planning to equip all soldiers with the helmet by the end of 2008. 15 Law Enforcement Security Products Market. According to the most recent data available from the Department of Justice, direct expenditures for police protection services in the United States grew at a compound annual growth rate of 7.3% from 1984 through 1999, to a total of $65.4 billion in 1999. We currently believe that this growth rate will continue, as will the growth in the number of police officers and other first responders in the United States. The Bush Administration estimates that there are more than 1.9 million first responders in the United States, categorized as follows: o Over 17,000 state and local law enforcement agencies employing more than 700,000 full-time sworn law enforcement personnel. o 69 federal law enforcement agencies employing more than 88,000 persons. o Over 1 million firefighters, of which approximately 750,000 are volunteers o Over 155,000 nationally registered emergency medical technicians. INFORMATION CONCERNING BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHICAL REVENUES For information concerning our business segments and geographical revenues, please refer to Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Note 13 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report. BUSINESS STRENGTHS We believe that the following strengths are critical to our success as a leading provider of specialized security products, training and support services, human safety and survival systems and vehicle armor systems. Long-Term Relationships with Government and Military Customers. We derive the majority of our revenues from domestic and foreign law enforcement, government and military customers. Over many years, we have developed strong relationships with military, law enforcement, security and corrections customers both in the U.S. and overseas. We believe that our reputation and longstanding relationships with customers support our continued growth. Sole-Source Provider of Up-Armored HMMWVs. We are the sole-source provider of up-armoring and have developed and own the proprietary technology for new Up-Armored HMMWVs procured by the U.S. military. Since August 2001, we have furnished the up-armoring for approximately 5,400 Up-Armored HMMWVs to the U.S. military. We are also currently under contract to provide spare parts, logistics and ongoing field support services for the U.S. military's Up-Armored HMMWV fleet. In addition, we have provided up-armoring of HMMWVs to a number of foreign military customers including Canada, Egypt, Slovenia and Israel. Extensive Portfolio of Armor Kits for Military Trucks. The two predominant developers and manufacturers of mine blast and ballistic protection kits for military trucks over the last 10 years have been O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt and Simula. With these two organizations together in our Aerospace & Defense Group, we are able to provide a complete portfolio of kit designs for light, medium and heavy trucks for the U.S. military and foreign militaries. We are also able to provide the complete capability of armor technologies, from basic steel armors to sophisticated ceramic/composite armor systems. Sole-Source Provider of Aviation Safety Products. We are the sole-source provider for the following military crew seating systems: UH-60A/L and UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, MH-60S and MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, AH-1Z Cobra Venom attack helicopter, AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, UH-1Y Super Huey utility helicopter and the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. We are the sole-source provider for the C-17 centerline and side-wall fixed-wing military seating systems and are the sole-source supplier selected by the U.S. Air Force to develop a common wall-mounted troop seat for its C-130, C-141 and KC-135 aircraft. Additionally, we are sole-source provider of cockpit airbag systems for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter. Leading Innovator in Load Carrying Equipment. Specialty Defense was the first producer of the US Army's MOLLE and continues to be the largest supplier of MOLLE's to the US Government. This load carriage system has allowed the Army to adapt a single system to mission specific requirement of the individual soldier. Our association with the MOLLE program resulted in the government making Specialty Defense the sole licensee of the MOLLE technology for commercial application. The company has been able to use the MOLLE technology throughout its development of backpacks, chest harnesses, and accessories for military, tactical, and law enforcement markets.. 16 Industry-leading Market Position in Body Armor. We manufacture body armor for the law enforcement community. Within the Armor Holdings family of companies resides industry-leading technology for the design and manufacturing of soft body armor designed to protect against handgun threats and, in some cases, other threats encountered in the line of duty. By virtue of the volume of soft armor produced by us, we have developed significant supply relationships with fiber and material suppliers that enable us to manage our costs and obtain proprietary materials, each of which gives us a market advantage. With the acquisition of Simula and evolving product lines at PROTECH(TM), we are well positioned in the hard body armor plates market. The SAPI plates being manufactured at Simula and PROTECH(TM) are in extremely high demand and are the primary body armor plates being procured by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps and some special police units to augment the soft vest to provide rifle protection. At Specialty Defense the company manufactures the Warrior Advanced Combat Helmet for the US Army, and US Special Forces. Valuable Brands with Leading Market Positions. Our products and brands are well established and have developed a reputation for high quality and dependability. Due to the life-protecting nature of many of our products, customers prefer premium, well-recognized brands with quality reputations. We believe that our strong brand recognition attracts customer loyalty and repeat customer business and helps us establish leading market share positions with many of our product offerings. Broad Portfolio of Products. Our broad product portfolio and our ability to offer that portfolio in both domestic and overseas markets result in a balanced revenue mix. Our broad array of security products and armor systems allows us to be a single-source provider of comprehensive solutions for our customers' security needs. Cross selling among our products creates additional business opportunities and increases the value of our client relationships. We believe that we have superior technology and know-how, which enhance our efforts to develop new products. Extensive Distribution Network. We market and deliver our products through an extensive network of approximately 260 domestic distributors and 200 international distributors, and through a sales force of approximately 40 representatives and specialists. We believe that we have one of the largest distribution networks of security products, which provides a foundation for our continued growth and expansion. The diversity of the markets we serve and the strength of our distribution relationships reduce our dependence on any particular product, market or customer. World Leader in Vehicle-Armoring Systems. We have been the world leader in the vehicle-armoring systems market for over 50 years. Serving clients in some 80 countries on five continents, from U.S. President Truman in the 1940s, to a current list of over 60 heads-of-state and countless corporate leaders, we have defeated the threat of violence and delivered the highest level of protection to the most important people at the most critical times. We offer the industry's widest selection of protected vehicles, ranging from handgun protection against random street violence, all the way to protection against assault rifle ammunitions and even blast protection. Our product range includes armored passenger vehicles, Cash-In-Transit Vehicles and special purpose vehicles. We are a pioneer in developing ballistics performance standards, and maintain the world's largest commercial ballistics database. We have three state-of-the-art ballistic glass manufacturing facilities, located in the U.S. and Latin America. Ballistic glass manufactured at these facilities meet the most stringent standards for esthetical quality and ballistic performance. Experienced Management Team. Our management team brings extensive knowledge of our customers and a proven ability to effectively manage our operations. The core of our management team has been together as a group since 1996. Since then the team has been augmented through acquisitions in the area of engineering and research and development to provide the capability to develop a range of new products. In addition, our management has a proven record of identifying, executing and integrating strategic acquisitions into our business, including our largest acquisitions to date: Specialty Defense and Bianchi in 2004, Simula in 2003 and the O'Gara group of companies in 2001. 17 GROWTH STRATEGY We believe the demand for security products, vehicle armor systems and human safety and survival systems will continue to grow. We expect to address this growth by offering a comprehensive array of high quality branded security products to meet the needs of law enforcement and militaries around the globe. We also expect to continue to develop ballistic and blast protection for high-end commercial vehicles as well as for military vehicles. We intend to enhance our leadership position through additional strategic acquisitions by creating a broad portfolio of products and services to satisfy all of our customers' increasingly complex security products needs. The following elements define our growth strategy: Focus on Core Competencies. Our primary strength lies in our ability to manufacture and distribute high quality security products, vehicle armoring systems and human safety and survival systems. We plan to leverage this core strength by expanding our research and development efforts, developing new products and acquiring businesses that complement our existing technical base and manufacturing operations. We plan to continue to streamline our manufacturing process, aggressively integrate acquisitions and pursue additional operating efficiencies to maximize the profitability of our business. Expand Distribution Network and Product Offerings. We plan to leverage our distribution network by investing in the development of new and enhanced products that complement our existing offerings and by expanding our range of branded law enforcement equipment through the acquisition of security products manufacturers. We believe that a broader product line will further strengthen our relationships with distributors and enhance our brand appeal with military, law enforcement and other end users. Increase Exposure to Military Programs. As the sole-source provider of Up-Armored HMMWVs for the U.S. military, we believe that we are in a strong position to capture opportunities to provide armoring of additional vehicles for the U.S. Department of Defense. We believe the proven success of Up-Armored HMMWVs in combat has led to increased interest in up-armoring other vehicles. Examples include recent successful efforts to develop and supply armor kits for various types of light through heavy tactical trucks and the continued relationship with the original equipment manufacturers to explore up-armoring opportunities for the U.S. Army's tactical vehicle fleet. We believe that the cost and time required to develop an alternative protection system increases the likelihood that we will maintain our sole source position on this program and capture additional programs. Capitalize on Increased Homeland Security Requirements. The creation of the Department of Homeland Security has increased the U.S. government's focus on strengthening the infrastructure of homeland security. Our Products Division is well positioned to provide security equipment and materials required by military, law enforcement and security personnel to combat terrorism, respond to attacks and counter homeland threats. Our Mobile Security Division is well positioned to provide armored vehicles for federal, state and local government agencies. Pursue Strategic Acquisitions. Since January 1, 1996, we have completed 24 acquisitions, including Specialty Defense and Bianchi, and integrated the acquired businesses into our Aerospace & Defense Group, Products Division, and Mobile Security Division. On November 19, 2004, we entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which we agreed to acquire Specialty Defense. On December 30, 2004, we entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which we agreed to acquire Bianchi. We will continue to seek opportunities to make value-based acquisitions that complement our business operations or expand our product offerings, improve our technology, provide access to new geographic markets or provide additional distribution channels and new customer relationships. We have historically taken a disciplined, value-based approach to evaluating acquisition opportunities, driven by a prudent use of our capital, rigorous due diligence standards and a targeted expected return on our investment. 18 ACQUISITIONS We pursue a strategy of growth through acquisition by acquiring businesses and assets that complement our existing operations. We exercise a high degree of financial discipline and strictly adhere to the following criteria to evaluate prospective acquisitions, including whether the business to be acquired: o broadens the scope of products we offer or the geographic areas we serve; o offers attractive margins; o is accretive to earnings; o offers opportunity to improve profitability by increasing the efficiency of our operations; o is managed in a manner consistent with our existing businesses; and o complements our portfolio of existing businesses by increasing our ability to meet our customers' needs. We have completed 24 acquisitions in continuing operations since January 1, 1996. The following table sets forth information regarding each of these acquired businesses and their respective products: YEAR OF BUSINESS OR ASSETS ACQUIRED ACQUISITION DIVISION PRIMARY PRODUCT CATEGORIES --------------------------- ----------- -------- -------------------------- Bianchi International 2004 Products Duty Gear The Specialty Group, Inc. 2004 Aerospace & Soldier Equipage Defense Kleen-Bore, Inc. 2004 Products Firearm Cleaning Kits Vector Associates, Inc. (dba ODV, Inc.) 2004 Products Narcotic Identification Kits Hatch Imports 2003 Products Specialty Gloves and Accessories Simula 2003 Aerospace & Human Safety and Survival Systems Defense 911 Emergency Products 2002 Products Warning and Emergency Lighting, Safety Products Trasco Bremen 2002 Mobile Security Commercial Vehicles B-Square 2002 Products Firearm Accessories Foldable Products Group 2002 Products Safety Products Evi-Paq 2002 Products Forensics Speedfeed 2002 Products Firearm Accessories Identicator 2001 Products Forensics O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Companies 2001 Aerospace & Commercial and Military Vehicles Defense and Mobile Security Guardian Products 2001 Products Less Lethal Products Monadnock Lifetime Products 2000 Products Police Batons Lightning Powder 2000 Products Forensics Break Free 2000 Products Weapons Maintenance Products Safariland 1999 Products Duty Gear Federal Laboratories 1998 Products Less Lethal Products Protech Armored Products 1998 Products Hard Armor Supercraft Limited 1997 Products Military Apparel & Outerwear Defense Technology 1996 Products Less Lethal Products NIK Public Safety 1996 Products Forensics 19 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS Bianchi International Acquisition On December 30, 2004, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of Bianchi International ("Bianchi") for $60 million in cash. Bianchi is a manufacturer and supplier of duty and concealment holsters, belts and accessories under the Bianchi(R) brand name used primarily by law-enforcement, private security and military personnel. A supplier of the SPEAR rucksack system for U.S. Special Operations Forces, Bianchi is also a market leader in the commercial market for medium and large technical internal frame backpacks and high-end daypacks, satchels and carrying cases under the Gregory(R) brand name. The Specialty Group, Inc. Acquisition On November 18, 2004, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of The Specialty Group, Inc. ("Specialty Defense") for $92 million in cash, which includes the assumption of certain outstanding debt. Specialty Defense, based in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, is a supplier to military and law enforcement customers in the United States and overseas. Specialty Defense manufactures, among other things, MOLLE systems, OTVs and Warrior Helmets. Specialty Defense's core products are made of Kevlar(R) and heavy-duty nylon fabric and webbing and require special cutting and sewing techniques. Specialty Defense is currently the largest supplier of MOLLE systems for the U.S. Army. The MOLLE system consists of a modular rucksack with removable compartments and components and a fighting load vest with removable pockets for the Rifleman, Pistol, Squad Automatic Weapon Gunner, Medic and Grenadier configurations. Specialty Defense manufactures OTVs, which, when used with SAPI plates, provide enhanced armor protection for U.S. armed forces against mines, grenades, mortar shells, artillery fire and rifle projectiles. Specialty Defense is one of the three largest suppliers of Warrior Helmets for the U.S. Army. Specialty Defense also manufactures NATO PASGT helmets, the Advanced Combat Vehicle Crewman helmet and the Warrior Helmet (the U.S. Army's next generation helmet), along with related liners and accessories. PRODUCTS AEROSPACE & DEFENSE GROUP We are a provider of ballistic and blast protection-armoring systems for military vehicles, armored helicopter seating systems, other safety and armoring systems for military aircraft, and protective equipment for military personnel, as well as other technologies used to protect humans in a variety of life-threatening or catastrophic situations. Our military vehicular and aircraft products are deployed on a wide range of high-profile military platforms including, among others, the HMMWV and the AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Our body-worn personnel protection equipment is used by the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force Special Operations Forces. Primary customers include the U.S. military, Boeing, Sikorsky, Bell Helicopter, Oshkosh Truck, General Motors and the U.S. Coast Guard. Vehicle Products. Our expertise in military vehicle safety systems focuses on armor kits for tactical vehicles and ballistic armor systems for combat vehicles. We are the sole-source provider to the U.S. military of Up-Armored HMMWVs. The HMMWV chassis is produced by AM General Corporation and shipped directly to our facility in Fairfield, Ohio, where up-armoring components are added. The Up-Armored HMMWVs provide exterior protection against various levels of armor piercing ammunition, overhead airburst protection and underbody blast protection against anti-tank and anti-personnel mines. In addition, we install other features designed to enhance crew safety, comfort and performance, such as air conditioning, weapon turrets and mounts, door locks and shock absorbing seats. We also supply engineering design and prototype services in support of the Up-Armored HMMWV program, and supply spare parts and logistics and ongoing field support services. None of our contracts with the U.S. military have a minimum purchase commitment and the U.S. military generally has the right to cancel its contracts unilaterally, at its convenience. 20 Our experience in high-performance, lightweight armor for aircraft has enabled us to build a business around armoring thin-skinned vehicles for priority missions during peacekeeping operations. Work in this area includes ballistic and mine-blast kits for HMMWVs, 5-ton trucks, and heavy transport trucks all of which are being produced in our Phoenix, Arizona facility. We are currently under contract to supply armor kits for HMMWVs and for four platforms of heavy transport trucks. We also supply engineering design and prototype services in support of the kit programs, and supply spare parts and logistics and ongoing field support service. Our main customers for these kits are the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Our military vehicle armor business also includes production armor kits for the ASV (Armored Security Vehicle) - a small armored personnel carrier used by military police in a peacekeeping role. Similar armor kits are also provided for the U.S. Army's Stryker vehicle and we produce armored and sealed truck cabs for the HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System). In addition, as a defense subcontractor, we produce various other armor systems including armor for fuel containers, missile launchers and pilot protection. Aviation Safety Systems. Our core capabilities and technologies in the aircraft safety market include protective seating, inflatable restraints, and armor. We have been a major supplier of crash-resistant, energy-absorbing seating systems for military helicopters and other military aircraft to various branches of the U.S. military and its prime defense contractors, and foreign customers. We currently supply a substantial portion of the new and replacement crew seating systems for U.S. military helicopters many of which incorporate our armor systems. We are the sole supplier of crew seats for 14 different helicopter models and other variants of these aircraft including the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopter, SH-60 Sea Hawk ASW helicopter, ASW and Transport helicopters, Italy's EH101 MMI ASW and Transport helicopters, Canada's CH-149 Cormorant Search-and-Rescue helicopter, and Norway's Sea King Multi-role helicopter. Our customer base includes, among others, Boeing Helicopters, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Bell Helicopter and we also supply crew seats directly to various agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and various foreign militaries. We also manufacture troop seats for both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft including the C-17 Globemaster. Our expertise in helicopter crash safety led to the development of cockpit airbag systems for the U.S. Army. Our role has evolved into the position of a helicopter cockpit system integrator incorporating airbags, gas generators and three-dimensional crash sensors. Military Personnel Safety Systems and Equipment. Our core products in personnel safety and equipment include ballistic body armor, helmets, load-carrying gear, emergency bailout parachutes and other survival equipment. Our military body armor business includes a range of hard armor plates used in conjunction with soft vests to minimize injury from handgun and rifle bullets and fragments from explosive warheads. The primary product in this line is the SAPI plate which has now become a standard item for all U.S. Army and Marine Corps ground troops. We also design and manufacture equipment for military personnel including ballistic vests, helmets, and load carrying products. Through our Specialty Defense subsidiary, we are a major supplier of soft ballistic vests to our military customers and have produced various vest types for ground troops, combat vehicle crewman, and airmen. Today, we are one of three suppliers of the Interceptor OTV Program. Specialty Defense has also been an innovator in ballistic composite helmet manufacturing since the military's transition from steel helmets in the 1980's. Today, we manufacture several versions of the PASGT, CVC, and Warrior (ACH) helmets which allow us to tailor our helmets to our customers' needs. We are also one of the largest domestic manufacturers of heavy weight fabric equipment. We currently supply the U.S. Military with the MOLLE, Large Field Pack with Internal Frame and a variety of tactical chest rigs. Additionally, we manufacture parachute systems including our Thin-Pack Parachute which incorporates patented environmental sealing technology which reduces repackaging and maintenance costs and extends the service life of the parachute. We have also developed a line of flotation collars that are designed to provide additional buoyancy for a person that enters water in an emergency that can fit a wide range of applications. Our flotation collars have been adopted by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. Technology Development and Licensing. An important part of our business is a growing portfolio of licensed technologies. Our principal licenses include soft armor and a patented family of transparent polymers. Our patented and proprietary transparent plastics are high-strength, impact resistant, lightweight and dye compatible which possess the ability to withstand extreme temperatures and chemical attack. Potential uses for such materials include transparent armor, laser protection, aircraft canopies, high performance windows for aircraft and automobiles, industrial and protective lenses and visors, medical products and sun, sport and ophthalmic lenses. 21 ARMOR HOLDINGS PRODUCTS Body Armor. We manufacture and sell a wide array of armor products under the leading brand names American Body Armor(TM), Safariland(R), ArmorWear(R) and PROTECH(TM) Tactical that are designed to protect against bodily injury caused by bullets, knives and explosive shrapnel. Our principal armor products are ballistic resistant vests, sharp instrument penetration armor, hard armor such as shields and upgraded armor plates, blast suppression blankets and bomb protective gear. Our line of ballistic protective vests provides varying levels of protection depending upon the configuration of ballistic materials and the standards (domestic or international) to which the armor is built. We primarily sell ballistic resistant concealable vests, under the brand names Xtreme(R), Impulse(TM), Matrix(R), and Zero-G(R). Our body armor products that are manufactured in the United States are certified under guidelines established by the National Institute of Justice. We also manufacture body armor in Manchester, England that is certified under various international standards. We offer three types of body armor, concealable, corrections and tactical armor. Concealable armor, which generally is worn beneath the user's clothing, is our basic line of body armor. Tactical and corrections armor is typically worn externally and is designed to provide protection over a wider area of a user's body and defeat higher levels of ballistic or sharp instrument threats. Tactical vests, which are usually manufactured with hard armor ballistic plates that provide additional protection against rifle fire, are designed to afford the user maximum protection and may be purchased with enhanced protection against neck and shoulder injuries. Tactical armor is offered in a variety of styles, including tactical assault vests, floatation vests, high coverage armor and flak jackets. We market our tactical vests under the Trimax, TAC 6 and RPM brand names. Our sharp instrument penetration armor is designed primarily for use by personnel in corrections facilities and by other law enforcement employees who are primarily exposed to threats from knives and other sharp instruments. These vests are constructed with special, blended fabrics, as well as flexible woven fabrics and are available in both concealable and tactical models. In addition, these vests can be combined with ballistic armor configurations to provide "multi-threat protection" against both ballistic and sharp instrument penetration. We also distribute a variety of items manufactured by others, including helmets, goggles, and face shields for protection from blunt trauma and explosive shrapnel. Duty Gear. We are a leading supplier of holsters, belts and accessories for law enforcement, commercial and military customers worldwide. Uniformed and plain clothes officers require an assortment of duty gear, which typically include items such as belts, security holsters, handcuff cases, and flashlight holders. We manufacture and sell duty gear and commercial offerings under the widely recognized Safariland(R) and Bianchi(R) brands, which include Nylok(R), Safari-Laminate(TM), AccuMold(R), AccuMold(R) Elite(TM), and Ranger(TM), as well as traditional, high quality leather. Less-Lethal Products. Under the Defense Technology/Federal Laboratories(R), First Defense(R), MACE(R) for Law Enforcement and Guardian(TM) brands, we manufacture and sell a complete line of less-lethal, anti-riot and crowd control products designed to assist law enforcement and military personnel in handling situations that do not require the use of deadly force. These products, which generally are available for use only by authorized public safety agencies, include pepper sprays, tear gas, specialty impact munitions and diversionary devices. We also market and distribute gas masks to law enforcement and public safety agencies in the United States. We hold an exclusive license to use the MACE(R) brand in connection with the manufacturing and sale of MACE(R) aerosol sprays to law enforcement entities worldwide. We also manufacture pepper sprays with a patented formula under the brand name First Defense(R). The products range from small "key-ring" and hand held units to large volume canisters for anti-riot and crowd control applications. We also manufacture a wide range of specialty impact munitions that can be used against either individual targets or in anti-riot and crowd control situations. Tactical Products; Structural Armor Systems. We manufacture hard armor products under the PROTECH(TM) brand name. PROTECH(TM) products include ballistic shields and other personnel protection accessories and armor products for aircraft, automobiles and riot control vehicles. We also manufacture a variety of hard armor ballistic shields primarily for use in tactical clearance applications and ballistic resistant enclosures for use as guard booths, shacks and towers. These shields are manufactured using a variety of ballistic fibers, polyethylene ballistic materials, ballistic steel, ballistic glass or a combination of 22 these materials. Other hard armor products include barrier shields and blankets. These products allow tactical police officers to enter high-threat environments with maximum ballistic protection. Other protective and law enforcement equipment. We design, manufacture, assemble, distribute and market a number of other protective and law enforcement equipment including portable narcotic identification kits; evidence collection equipment; finger print products and related specialized products; batons of wood, alloy steel, acetate, aluminum and polycarbonate products; various firearm accessories such as non-destructive, non-gunsmith mounts as well as synthetic stocks and forends; aluminum and steel firearm sight mounts, tools and accessories; firearms cleaning kits and related accessories; synthetic based lubricants, cleaners and preservative compounds; emergency lighting products using LED technology; strong, lightweight and compact ladders designed to be deployed quickly in emergency situations; high quality gloves, tactical eyewear and other protective gear. These products are primarily used by patrol officers, detectives, correction officers, other law enforcement personnel, the military, federal agencies, and sporting goods and industrial markets. These products are marketing under several well known brand names such as ODV(TM), NIK(R), NarcoTest(R), NarcoPouch(R), Identicator(R), Lightning Powder(R), Evi-Paq(R), Monadnock(R), Speedfeed(R), B-Square(R), Kleen-Bore, 911EP(R), Exo-Tech(TM), Specialist(R), Operator(R), Centurion(TM), Hatch(R), and Thermal-Air(TM). We also are a market leader in medium and large internal frame backpacks with our Gregory(R) brand of retail high-end sporting goods products. ARMOR MOBILE SECURITY Commercial Products. We provide armor systems with ballistic and blast protection for a variety of vehicles, including limousines, sedans, sport utility vehicles, commercial trucks and cash-in-transit vehicles. We manufacture these systems under the highly recognized and respected brand names of O'GARA-HESS & EISENHARDT ARMORING COMPANY(TM), ARMOR MOBILE SECURITY FRANCE, ARMOR MOBILE SECURITY GERMANY (TRASCO(TM)) and IMPAK(TM). The commercial vehicle armoring process begins with the disassembly of a new base vehicle. This disassembly normally involves the removal of the interior trim, seats, doors and windows. The passenger compartment then is armored with both opaque and transparent armor. Other features, such as run flat tires and anti-explosive fuel tanks, may also be added. Finally, the vehicle is reassembled as close to its original appearance as possible. The entire conversion process results in a low profile, integrated ballistic protective system. Our relationship with various vehicle manufacturers has been valuable in allowing us to offer our customers certain vehicles which maintain the original warranties issued by the vehicle manufacturer. We produce fully armored vehicles and light armored vehicles. We also offer blast protection for specific vehicles by enhancing the ballistic and underbody protection with proprietary materials and installation methods that protect the occupants against a defined blast threat. Fully armored vehicles also include parade cars, which are formal limousines used predominantly for official functions by a president or other head of state. These vehicles are usually customized based upon a commercially available chassis, which we essentially rebuild completely. Because the threat of organized assassination attempts is greater for heads of state, these vehicles normally incorporate more sophisticated protection features. These features can include supplemental air and oxygen systems, air purification systems to protect against chemical or biological contamination, underbody fire suppressant systems, tear gas launchers, anti-explosive self-sealing fuel tanks, electric deadbolt door locks, gun ports and bomb scanners. We also produce specialty vehicles and cash-in-transit vehicles. Specialty vehicles are custom built for a specific mission. Examples of specialty vehicles are escort cars, usually convertibles, and chase cars, usually closed top vehicles, in which security personnel ride while in a head of state motorcade. Cash-in-transit vehicles are used by banks or other businesses to transport currency and other valuables. After starting with a van or small truck, we modify the base vehicle to provide protection for the cargo and passengers from ballistic and blast threats. 23 CUSTOMERS Aerospace & Defense Group. In 2004, our Aerospace & Defense Group sold approximately 99.4% of its products in North America, with the balance sold internationally. Sales of Aerospace & Defense Group products to all branches of the United States military and its prime contractors such as AM General, Boeing, Sikorsky Aircraft and Stewart & Stevenson represented approximately 92.6% of the Aerospace & Defense Group's revenue. The Aerospace & Defense Group's businesses have relied to a great extent on relatively few major customers, although 2004 saw the development of additional major users of Aerospace & Defense Group products within their existing customer base (e.g. other users within the U.S. Army). We believe that historical customers, such as the U.S. Army and other branches of the U.S. military, to whom we have supplied products for approximately 25 years, will continue to be major customers. Current commercial and licensing customers include Boeing, Bell Helicopter Textron, Second Chance Body Armor, PPG Industries, Intercast Europe, and Avon Rubber Company. The loss of or significant reduction in sales to a major customer could potentially have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition. The market for military hardware products is worldwide in scope, including the U.S. military and foreign defense forces. The primary contract for delivery of Up-Armored HMMWVs is with the U.S. military, although smaller quantities are also sold overseas. The primary contracts for the armor kit programs are with the U.S. military. Our Aerospace & Defense Group also serves as a subcontractor to provide ballistically armored and sealed truck cabs for HIMARS for use by the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps, a program that transitioned to low rate initial production in 2003 and continued in 2004. Products Division. In 2004, the Products Division sold approximately 80.7% of its products in North America, with the balance sold internationally. The primary end users of the Products Division's products are federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, local police departments, state corrections facilities, U.S. and allied militaries, highway patrols and sheriffs' departments. The Products Division's security products are marketed through an extensive network of approximately 260 domestic distributors and 200 international distributors, and through a sales force of approximately 40 representatives and specialists under brand names that are well established in the military and law enforcement communities. Our Gregory(R) brand of products are sold primarily in North America and such sales represent approximately 50% of Gregory sales. Mobile Security Division. In 2004, the Mobile Security Division sold approximately 20.2% of its products in North America, with the balance sold internationally. The Mobile Security Division's armored commercial vehicle customers include governmental and private buyers who purchase both fully and light-armored vehicles. Governmental buyers and foreign royalty are also customers for parade cars. Typically, governmental buyers consist of ministries of foreign affairs, defense and internal affairs and offices of presidential security. These customers are not constrained in their purchasing decisions by considerations such as import duties and taxes and are free to search globally for the best product available. The procurement cycles of governmental buyers can range from relatively rapid, when the vehicles are for the use of the head of state or in response to a particular crisis, to prolonged highly documented bids and evaluations for normally budgeted items. Private customers for armored commercial vehicles include corporations and individuals. Private buyers tend to be more price-sensitive and will often purchase locally manufactured vehicles to reduce taxes and avoid import duties. Local servicing of the vehicle is also a critical concern to private buyers. Customers for cash-in-transit vehicles are generally companies that provide cash-in-transit services to financial institutions. Purchasing decisions for cash-in-transit vehicles depend on many criteria including insurance, regulatory requirements and costs, and whether the financial institution is private or governmental. Approximately 65.3% of our revenues were from our ten largest customers for the year ended December 31, 2004 ("fiscal 2004"). Approximately 60.7% of our revenues came from U.S. military contracts. Our Aerospace & Defense Group's ten largest customers accounted for approximately 93.9% of Aerospace & Defense Group revenues for Fiscal 2004. The Products Division's ten largest customers accounted for approximately 26.6% of total revenues of the Products Division for fiscal 2004. The Mobile Security Division's ten largest customers accounted for approximately 43.6% of total revenues of the Mobile Security Division for fiscal 2004. Military and governmental contracts generally are awarded on a periodic or sporadic basis. If the Aerospace & Defense Group were to lose the Up-Armored HMMWV contract, which continues through June 2008, our financial performance would experience a material adverse effect. 24 MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION Aerospace & Defense Group. Most of the Aerospace & Defense Group's products are distributed as a component supplier to original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") or as a direct contractor to the U.S. Government. The products are built to order. We do not directly serve mass consumer markets and supply directly from manufacturing facilities. Thus, the distribution of the Aerospace & Defense Group's products does not involve significant inventory, warehousing or shipping methodologies. Depending upon the product, we typically employ one of four methods for marketing: (i) direct sales, (ii) technical teams, typically comprised of a combination of sales personnel and engineers, (iii) strategic alliances with OEMs and U.S. Government prime contractors, and (iv) responses to formal request for proposals in bidding for government contracts. In marketing our safety restraint and seating products, we endeavor to maintain close relationships with existing customers and to establish new customer relationships. Ongoing relationships and repeat customers are an important source of business for our current and new products. Our marketing and sales activities in the government sector focus primarily upon identifying research and development and other contract opportunities with various agencies of the United States government or with others acting as prime contractors on government projects. Key members of our engineering and project management staffs maintain close working relationships with representatives of the United States military and their prime contractors. Through these relationships, we monitor needs, trends, and opportunities within current military product lines. The Aerospace & Defense Group emphasizes its ability to develop new products, or product adaptations, quickly and more cost effectively than traditional defense contractors. In marketing its products to the military, the Aerospace & Defense Group places strong emphasis on its superior antitank and antipersonnel mine protection for the occupants of tactical wheeled vehicles. We market our military products through a combination of trade show exhibitions, print advertising in military-related periodicals and direct customer visits. We emphasize the cross-marketing of military and commercial products, which we believe strengthens the image of each product group. We have also entered into exclusive teaming and joint marketing agreements with various prime contractors in connection with the Up-Armored HMMWV and up-armoring for HIMARS and Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles ("FMTV") for sales in domestic and international military and commercial areas. Such agreements allow us to benefit from the prime contractor's marketing network and save on certain selling costs. Additionally, the Aerospace & Defense Group focuses on the individual warrior (Soldier, Marine, Seaman, and Airman). This focus area for the company encompasses those programs where products are worn or carried by the individual which increases their survivability and mobility. Current programs include the OTV, MOLLE, and the Warrior/Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH). We take a proactive approach in addressing the needs of the Department of Defense in this area through active corporate involvement in the New Equipment Training (NET) programs, participation in events which focus on the individual warrior, and having a close working relationship with the Program Executive Office (PEO) for individual equipage. Our military sales activities are directed toward identifying contract bid opportunities with various U.S. government agencies and prime contractors. International sales are made through the Department of Defense's Foreign Military Sales Program and directly to foreign military organizations. We have three full time business development vice presidents who are responsible for this activity and have contractual arrangements with several outside consultants who assist the business development vice presidents in their activities. Proposal preparation and presentation for government projects is done by a team, which normally consists of program managers, a contracting officer, a cost accountant and various manufacturing and engineering personnel. Products Division. As a result of our history of providing high quality and reliable concealable armor, tactical armor, hard armor, duty gear, less-lethal munitions, anti-riot products and forensic products, we enjoy broad brand name recognition and a strong reputation in the law enforcement equipment industry. The central element of our marketing strategy is to capitalize on our brand name recognition and reputation among our customers by positioning ourselves as an international provider of many of the premier security risk management products that our customers require. By positioning ourselves in this manner, we expect to capitalize on our existing customer base and our extensive global distribution network, and to maximize the benefits of our long history of supplying security related products around the world. 25 We have designed comprehensive training programs to provide initial and continuing training in the proper use of our various products. These training programs, offered by The Armor(R) Training Academy, are typically conducted by trained law enforcement and military personnel that we hire for such purposes. Training programs are an integral part of our customer service and product trial and certification strategies. In addition to enhancing customer satisfaction, we believe that training also helps breed customer loyalty and brand awareness/useage. Moreover, many of our products are consumable and used in training, which generates replacement orders. Our marketing efforts are further augmented by our involvement with and support of several important law enforcement associations, including the National Tactical Officers Association, the International Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, The FBI National Academy Associates and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Introduced in 2004, the APEX (Award for Performance Excellence) program continues to strengthen our relationships with our law enforcement distributors. The distributors benefit from their association with us due to the quality of our products, the scope of our product line, the high degree of service we provide and the distributors' opportunity to participate profitably in the sale of our products. We continually seek to expand our distribution network. As we identify and acquire businesses that fit strategically into our existing product portfolio, we maximize our distribution network by offering additional products, accessing new customers and penetrating new geographic markets. We also sell a selected number of civilian products into mass merchandise and sporting goods stores via a network of national sporting goods wholesalers. These products include concealment holsters, hunting and sports shooting accessories, cleaning equipment and pepper spray products. We also sell a broad range of sporting and outdoor recreational products into big box, mass merchandise sporting goods stores, and outdoor specialty stores. Depending on the product line we sell via our network of national and international sporting goods wholesalers or dealer direct. These products include concealment holsters, sporting holsters, hunting and shooting accessories, cleaning equipment, pepper spray products, fanny packs, accessory pouches and back packs. In addition to our traditional distribution channels, we also sell our products on the World Wide Web through a variety of sites. GSA-Buy.com contains an on-line catalog and secured transaction platform for all Products Division General Services Administration contracts targeting government agencies exclusively. We also sell a small array of our concealable and competition holsters to the consumer market on Holsters.com, limiting distribution of our law enforcement equipment to law enforcement channels of distribution. Kleen-Bore.com and B-Square.com are also e-commerce sites for select channels of distribution and customers. Our Armor Forensics products may also be purchased on-line at redwop.com. Mobile Security Division. On a worldwide basis, the Mobile Security Division employs approximately 35 full-time sales professionals. These employees operate out of Washington, D.C.; Fairfield, Ohio; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Lamballe, France; Mexico City, Mexico; Bogota, Colombia; Bremen, Germany, Geneva, Switzerland and Caracas, Venezuela. All personnel have a geographic and/or product-specific responsibility. In most cases, the sales personnel also recruit and maintain sales agents or distributors. The agents or distributors have geographic and product specific agreements, and compensation in most cases is based on a commission arrangement. Sales personnel use a consultative approach when offering solutions to customers' security problems. Sales cycles for commercial physical security products can range from several months to a matter of days, depending upon the product and the urgency associated with the security problem being addressed. 26 PRODUCT MANUFACTURING AND RAW MATERIALS The Aerospace & Defense Group's production and manufacturing consist principally of the molding of armor and composite materials, ceramic tile cutting and grinding, adhesive bonding, sewing, component fabrication, and final assembly. The Aerospace & Defense Group outsources substantial quantities of machining, metal fabrication and welding. Our manufacturing capability features computer-integrated manufacturing programs which, among other things, schedule and track production, update inventories, and issue work orders to the manufacturing floor. All products manufactured must meet rigorous standards and specifications for workmanship, process, raw materials, procedures, and testing, and in some cases regulatory requirements. Products are functionally tested on a sample basis as required by applicable contracts. Customers, and in some cases the United States government as the end user, perform periodic quality audits of the manufacturing process. Certain customers, including the United States government, periodically send representatives to our facilities to monitor quality assurance. The Aerospace & Defense Group's operations are certified to the ISO Standard by AS9001 and ISO 9001:2000 by British Standards Institution, Inc. ("BSI"). The raw materials used in manufacturing ballistic resistant garments and up-armored vehicles include various ballistic fibers such as Kevlar(R), Twaron, SpectraShield(R), Zylon(R) and Z-Shield(R). Kevlar(R) is a patented product of E.I. du Pont de Nemours Co., Inc. ("Du Pont") and is only available from Du Pont and its European licensee. We purchase Twaron, SpectraShield(R), Dyneema(R), Zylon(R) and Z-Shield(R) fibers directly from the manufacturers, and from weaving companies who convert the raw fibers into ballistic fabric. We believe that we enjoy a good relationship with these suppliers. However, if necessary, we believe that we could readily find replacement weavers. We also use SpectraShield(R), Dyneema(R) and Kevlar(R) in our hard and vehicle armor products. Additionally, we use polycarbonates, acrylics, ballistic quality steel, aluminum, ceramics, and ballistic glass. We are aware of multiple suppliers for these materials and would not anticipate a significant impact if we were to lose any suppliers. We purchase other raw materials used in the manufacture of our various products from a variety of sources and additional sources of supply of these materials are readily available. We also own several molds, which are used throughout our less-lethal product line. We adhere to strict quality control standards and conduct extensive product testing throughout our manufacturing processes. Raw materials are also tested to ensure quality. We have obtained ISO 9001 certification for our Wyoming manufacturing facility for less-lethal products, our facility in Pittsfield, Massachusetts for hard armor products, and our facility in Ontario, California for body armor and duty gear holsters and accessories. We have obtained ISO 9002 certification for our Manchester, England manufacturing facility for body armor and high visibility garments. ISO standards are promulgated by the International Organization of Standardization and have been adopted by more than 100 countries worldwide. We obtain ISO certification by successfully completing an audit certifying our compliance with a comprehensive series of quality management and quality control standards. We emphasize engineering excellence and have an extensive engineering staff. Design engineers use state-of-the-art two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer aided design and engineering or CAD/CAE systems in conjunction with coordinate measuring machines to develop electronic models, which generally are converted to solid models or prototypes. Manufacturing engineers concentrate on improvements in the production process and on overall cost reductions from better methods, fewer components and less expensive materials with equal or superior quality. Applying these techniques, we reduced both the time and cost necessary to produce armored vehicles. Our ballistic engineers, in conjunction with our design and manufacturing engineers, develop and test new ballistic and blast protection systems that meet ever-changing threats. 27 BACKLOG Aerospace & Defense Group. At December 31, 2004, our Aerospace & Defense Group had unfilled customer orders of approximately $723.7 million. Approximately $247.5 million of these orders will ship in the first quarter of 2005. Products Division. At December 31, 2004, the Products Division had unfilled customer orders of approximately $26.9 million. Substantially all of these orders will ship in the first quarter of 2005. Mobile Security Division. At December 31, 2004, the Mobile Security Division had unfilled customer orders of approximately $58.3 million. Approximately $34.3 million of these orders will be shipped in the first quarter of 2005. COMPETITION Aerospace & Defense Group. The market for our Aerospace & Defense Group's products and services are highly competitive. Numerous suppliers compete for government defense contracts as prime contractors or subcontractors. Competition relates primarily to technical know-how, cost, and marketing efforts. The competition for government contracts relates primarily to the award of contracts for the development of proposed products. Contracts for supply of products primarily tends to follow the development contracts because of the extensive investment necessary to develop and qualify new products. Our military product lines in armor, parachutes, crash-resistant military seating and flotation collars have a number of competitors, with none dominating the market. Our competitive strategy is to be a technology innovator and strategic partner to first tier suppliers and OEMs. Our present or future products could be rendered obsolete by technological advances by one or more of our competitors or by future entrants into our markets. There are a large number of companies that provide specific armoring packages for tactical wheeled vehicles, helicopters and selected other military applications. Products Division. The market for our law enforcement products is highly competitive and we compete with competitors ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. For example, in the body armor business, we compete by providing superior design, engineering and production expertise in our line of fully-integrated ballistic and blast protective wear. Our principal competitors in this market niche include Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. and Second Chance Body Armor, Inc. as well as several international competitors on a region-by-region basis. In the less-lethal product industry, we compete by providing a broad variety of less-lethal products with unique features and formulations, which, we believe, afford us a competitive advantage over our competitors. The principal competitive factors for all of our products are quality of engineering and design, reputation in the industry, production capability and capacity, price and ability to meet delivery schedules. Mobile Security Division. The market for the Mobile Security Division's products and services is highly competitive. We compete in a variety of markets and geographic regions, with competitors ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. We believe that our design, engineering and production expertise in providing fully integrated ballistic and blast protected vehicles gives us a competitive advantage over those competitors who provide protection against only selected ballistic threats. A number of vehicle armorers in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America armor primarily locally manufactured automobiles. In the U.S. and in Latin America, we have a variety of different competitors. In the high-end luxury sedan market we compete with OEMs, as well as a variety of small independent automotive integrators such as Carat Duchatelet in Europe. The principal competitive factors are price, quality of engineering and design, production capability and capacity, ability to meet delivery schedules and reputation in the industry. 28 EMPLOYEES As of January 1, 2005, we have a total of approximately 4,325 employees, of which approximately 1,573 were employed in the Aerospace & Defense Group, approximately 1,694 in the Products Division, approximately 1,042 in the Mobile Security Division, and 16 in our corporate headquarters. Approximately 27 employees in Armor Products International, our UK subsidiary, are represented by the General Municipal Boilermaker and Allied Trade Union. Approximately 41 employees in O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., our Mexico subsidiary, are represented by Sindicato Progresista "Justo Sierra" de Trabajadores de Servicios de la Republica Mexicana. Approximately 30 employees in O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt do Brazil, our Brazil subsidiary, are represented by a union. Approximately 12 employees in O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt France S.A., our France subsidiary, are represented by C.F.D.T. Approximately 181 employees in Trasco-Bremen, our Germany subsidiary, are represented by IG Metall, Bezirk Kuste. None of our remaining employees are represented by unions or covered by any collective bargaining agreements. We have not experienced any work stoppages or employee related slowdowns and believe that the relationship with our employees is good. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT We view our research and development efforts as critical to maintaining a leadership position in the security products and vehicle armoring markets. The continuously evolving threats of today demand the advancement and application of state-of-the-art technology to ensure proper protection of our customers. Our research and development occurs primarily under fixed-price or cost-plus, government funded contracts as well as Company-sponsored efforts. We seek to offer superior quality and advanced products and systems to our customers at competitive prices. To achieve this objective, we engage in ongoing engineering, research and development activities to improve the reliability, performance and cost-effectiveness of our existing products. We also design and develop new products in an ongoing effort to anticipate and meet our customers' evolving needs. We have a centrally managed research and development function. We employ approximately 100 scientific, engineering and other personnel to improve our existing product lines and to develop new products and technologies in the same or related fields. To maximize efficiency, we utilize important relationships with outside testing laboratories, companies and often times our key clients. 29 PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS We currently own numerous issued United States and foreign patents and pending patent applications for inventions relating to our product lines as well as several registered and unregistered trademarks and service marks relating to our products and services. The registered trademarks include AMERICAN BODY ARMOR(TM), B-SQUARE(R), BREAK FREE(R), CLP(R), DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY/FEDERAL LABORATORIES(R), DEF-TEC PRODUCTS(TM), DISTRACTION DEVICE(R), FEDERAL LABORATORIES(R), FERRET(R), FIRST DEFENSE(R), IDENTICATOR(R), IDENTIDRUG(R), IMPAK(TM) LIGHTNING POWDER(R), MONADNOCK(R), NIK(R), O'GARA-HESS & EISENHARDT ARMORING COMPANY(R), PROTECH(TM), QUIKSTEP LADDERS(TM), SAFARILAND(R), SAFARILAND DESIGN(R), ARMORWEAR(R), SPEEDFEED(R), 911EP and DESIGN(R), MOBILE DEFENDER(TM), SIMULITE(R), REINVENTING THE TECHNOLOGY OF SAFETY(R), SIMULA SAFE(TM), PROTECTING PEOPLE IN MOTION(R), DURACHUTE(R), CLEARGARD(R), ODV(TM), O'GARA(TM), KLEEN-BORE(TM), SPECIALTY(R), GREGORY(R), BIANCHI(R), NYLOK(R), SAFARI-LAMINATE(TM), ACCUMOLD(R), ACCUMOLD ELITE(TM), RANGER(TM) and PEACEKEEPER(R). We also have an exclusive license to use the MACE(R) trademark in the law enforcement market and a non-exclusive license to use the FLEX-CUF(R) trademark. Although we do not believe that our ability to compete in any of our product markets is dependent solely on our patents and trademarks, we do believe that the protection afforded by our intellectual property provides us with important technological and marketing advantages over our competitors. Although we have protected our technologies to the extent that we believe appropriate, the measures taken to protect our proprietary rights may not deter or prevent unauthorized use of our technologies. In other countries, our proprietary rights may not be protected to the same extent as in the United States. GOVERNMENT REGULATION We are subject to federal licensing requirements with respect to the sale of some of our products in foreign countries. In addition, we are obligated to comply with a variety of federal, state and local regulations, both domestically and abroad, governing certain aspects of our operations and workplace, including regulations promulgated by, among others, the U.S. Departments of Commerce, State and Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms also regulate our manufacturing of certain destructive devices and the use of ethyl alcohol in certain products. We also ship hazardous goods, and in doing so, must comply with the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation for packaging and labeling. Additionally, the failure to obtain applicable governmental approval and clearances could adversely affect our ability to continue to service the government contracts we maintain. Furthermore, we have material contracts with governmental entities and are subject to rules, regulations and approvals applicable to government contractors. We are also subject to routine audits to assure our compliance with these requirements. We have become aware that we were not in full compliance with certain regulations governing the export of equipment and related technology used for military purposes that are applicable to some of our products. We are currently in compliance with such regulations and have undertaken steps to help ensure compliance in the future. We do not believe that such noncompliance will have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, a number of our employees involved with certain of our federal government contracts are required to obtain specified levels of security clearances. Our business may suffer if we or our employees are unable to obtain the security clearances that are needed to perform services contracted for the Department of Defense, one of our major customers. Our failure to comply with these contract terms, rules or regulations could expose us to substantial penalties, including the loss of these contracts and disqualification as a U.S. government contractor. Like other companies operating internationally, we are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other laws which prohibit improper payments to foreign governments and their officials by U.S. and other business entities. We operate in countries known to experience endemic corruption. Our extensive operations in such countries create the risk of an unauthorized payment by one of our employees or agents which would be in violation of various laws including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act may result in severe criminal penalties which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 30 ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS We are subject to federal, state, and local and foreign laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment and human health, including those regulating discharges to the air and water, the management of wastes, and the control of noise and odors. While we always strive to operate in compliance with these requirements, we cannot assure you that we are at all times in complete compliance with all such requirements. We are subject to potentially significant fines or penalties if we fail to comply with environmental requirements and we do not currently carry insurance for such noncompliance events. Although we have made and will continue to make capital expenditures in order to comply with environmental requirements, we do not expect material capital expenditures for environmental controls in 2005. However, environmental requirements are complex, change frequently, and could become more stringent in the future. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that these requirements will not change in a manner that will require material capital or operating expenditures or will otherwise have a material adverse effect on us in the future. We are also subject to environmental laws requiring the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination. We may be subject to liability, including liability for cleanup costs, if contamination is discovered at one of our current or former facilities, in some circumstances even if such contamination was caused by a third party such as a prior owner. We also may be subject to liability if contamination is discovered at a landfill or other location where we have disposed of wastes, notwithstanding that our historic disposal practices may have been in accordance with all applicable requirements. The amount of such liability could be material and we do not currently carry insurance for such environmental cleanups should they be required of us. We use Orthochlorabenzalmalononitrile and Chloroacetophenone chemical agents in connection with our production of tear gas, and these chemicals are hazardous and could cause environmental damage if not handled and disposed of properly. Simula's principal environmental focus is the handling and disposal of paints, solvents, and related materials in connection with product finishes, welding, and composite fabrication. AVAILABLE INFORMATION Our Internet address is www.armorholdings.com. We make available free of charge on or through our Internet website our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports, and the proxy statement for our annual meeting of stockholders as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forms 3, 4 and 5 filed with respect to our equity securities under section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are also available on our Internet website. All of the foregoing materials are located at the "Investor Relations" tab. The information found on our website shall not be deemed incorporated by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this report into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under such Acts. We have adopted a Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers, a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, subsidiaries and affiliates, an Audit Committee Charter, Complaint Procedures for Accounting and Auditing Matters, a Compensation Committee Charter, a Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee Charter, Corporate Governance Guidelines, and an Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policy, all of which are available at our Internet website at the tab "Investor Relations." We will provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of the foregoing materials. We intend to disclose future amendments to the provisions of the foregoing documents, policies and guidelines and waivers therefrom, if any, on our Internet website and/or through the filing of a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission may be read and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission's Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Public Reference Room by calling the Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Securities and Exchange Commission also maintains an Internet website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Any requests for the foregoing documents from us should be made in writing to Philip A. Baratelli, our Corporate Controller, Treasurer, and Secretary, at 13386 International Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida, 32218. Information on our Internet website does not constitute a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 31 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS On June 30, 2004, our litigation support services subsidiary, New Technologies Armor, Inc. ("NTI"), was the last remaining business in discontinued operations. On July 2, 2004, we sold the security consulting division of NTI. The remaining division in NTI, consisting primarily of training services, is included as part of the Products Division segment. In the second quarter of 2004, we recorded an impairment charge of $1.4 million in integration and other charges in continuing operations to reduce the carrying value of remaining portion of NTI to its estimated fair value. On November 26, 2003, we announced that we completed the sale of ArmorGroup, our security service division, for $33.7 million in consideration to a group of private investors led by Granville Baird Capital Partners of London, England and Management. We received $31.4 million in cash at closing and a note receivable of $2.3 million, which we collected in full in fiscal 2004. We have previously recorded a loss of $8.8 million on the sale in the fourth quarter of 2003. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, foreign currency translation unrealized gains and losses, which are included in equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, are not recognized until the period of disposition of the related assets and liabilities (which was a large component of the loss). On April 17, 2003, we announced that we had completed the sale of our ArmorGroup Integrated Systems business through the sale of 100% of the stock of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems, Inc. and Low Voltage Systems Technologies, Inc. to Aerwav Integration Services, Inc. ("AIS"). AIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aerwav Holdings, LLC. As consideration for the integrated systems business, we received a $4.1 million collateralized note due in two years and a warrant for approximately 2.5% of AIS. Through December 31, 2004, we have received $475,000 in prepayments on the note receivable. We previously recorded a loss of $366,000 on the sale during the second quarter of 2003. 32 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES The following table identifies and provides certain information regarding our principal facilities. OWNED/ LOCATION ANNUAL RENT LEASED APPROXIMATE SIZE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED ------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------------------------------- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE GROUP Phoenix, AZ $1,165,000 Leased 188,140 sq. ft. Human safety and survival systems Phoenix, AZ $ 380,000 Leased 25,312 sq. ft. Human safety and survival systems Phoenix, AZ $ 14,500 Leased 50,000 sq. ft. Human safety and survival systems Fairfield, OH N/A Owned 130,000 sq. ft. Armored vehicles and ballistic glass Fairfield, OH $ 292,500 Leased 150,000 sq. ft. Armored vehicles and kits Fairfield, OH $ 158,300 Leased 40,000 sq. ft. Armored vehicles Fairfield, OH $ 100,700 Leased 29,550 sq. ft. Armored Vehicles Pittsfield, MA N/A Owned 19,700 sq. ft. Hard armor and vehicle armor Dunmore, PA N/A Owned 62,740 sq. ft. Military helmets Jefferson City, TN N/A Owned 20,000 sq. ft. Military body armor Jefferson City, TN N/A Owned 37,758 sq. ft. Military body armor McKee, KY N/A Owned 20,020 sq. ft. Military back pack systems McKee, KY N/A Owned 32,176 sq. ft. Military back pack systems PRODUCTS DIVISION Jacksonville, FL N/A Owned 14 Acres Body armor, forensic products, weapon 70,000 sq. ft. cleaning lubricants Casper, WY N/A Owned 66 Acres Tear gas, pepper spray, less-lethal 72,234 sq. ft. munitions Pittsfield, MA $ 107,766 Leased 25,846 sq. ft. Hard armor, vehicle armor Ontario, CA N/A Owned 117,500 sq. ft. Body armor, duty gear, automotive accessories El Segundo, CA $ 69,000 Leased 6,500 sq. ft. Fingerprint equipment Oxnard, CA $ 147,000 Leased 25,000 sq. ft. Specialty gloves Fort Worth, TX $ 45,456 Leased 10,000 sq. ft. Scope mounts and rings Fort Worth, TX $ 17,940 Leased 5,000 sq. ft. Scope mounts and rings Fort Worth, TX $ 422,000 Leased 35,100 sq. ft. Scope mounts and rings St. Cloud, MN $ 74,716 Leased 12,000 sq. ft. LED light bars Fitzwilliam, NH $ 37,500 Leased 22,848 sq. ft. Police batons Easthampton, MA $ 60,000 Leased 15,000 sq. ft. Gun cleaning kits Chantilly, VA $ 322,375 Leased 79,423 sq. ft. DOD training Gresham, OR $ 129,581 Leased 7,160 sq. ft. Litigation support services Red Deer, Alberta, Canada $ 56,066 Leased 6,720 sq. ft. Foldable ladders Tijuana, Mexico $ 256,286 Leased 57,722 sq. ft. Duty gear, body armor, automotive accessories Temecula, CA $ 294,972 Leased 55,000 sq. ft. Duty gear, back packs Temecula, CA $ 114,847 Leased 12,500 sq. ft. Duty gear, back packs Temecula, CA $ 181,920 Leased 36,000 sq. ft. Duty gear, back packs Calexico, CA $ 172,645 Leased 40,000 sq. ft. Duty gear, back packs Westhoughton, England N/A Owned 45,000 sq. ft. Body armor and uniforms Horwich, England N/A Owned 37,000 sq. ft. Body armor and uniforms 33 OWNED/ LOCATION ANNUAL RENT LEASED APPROXIMATE SIZE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED ------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------------------------------- MOBILE SECURITY DIVISION Fairfield, OH $ 210,000 Leased 70,000 sq. ft. Armored vehicles Bremen, Germany (1) N/A Leased 11 Acres Armored vehicles Owned 161,500 sq. ft. Lamballe, France (2) $ 456,565 Leased 131,516 sq. ft. Armored vehicles Sao Paulo, Brazil $ 238,902 Leased 56,000 sq. ft. Armored vehicles & ballistic glass Bogota, Colombia $ 108,898 Leased 35,000 sq. ft. Armored vehicles & ballistic glass Bogota, Colombia $ 27,360 Leased 6,823 sq. ft. Armored vehicles Bogota, Colombia $ 28,800 Leased 7,801 sq. ft. Armored vehicles Mexico City, Mexico N/A Owned 5,380 sq. ft. Armored vehicles Caracas, Venezuela $ 128,000 Leased 15,360 sq. ft. Armored vehicles CORPORATE Jacksonville, FL $ 170,316 Leased 6,930 sq. ft. Corporate headquarters Jacksonville, FL $ 134,940 Leased 9,000 sq. ft. Information technology center Arlington, VA $ 87,600 Leased 770 sq. ft. Government affairs office Note 1 - For accounting purposes, the land underneath our owned facility in Bremen, Germany is financed by a capital lease that is recorded as a liability on our financial statements. Note 2 - For accounting purposes, the Lamballe, France facility is considered owned and financed by a capital lease that is recorded as a liability on our financial statements. We believe our manufacturing, warehouse and office facilities are suitable and adequate and afford sufficient manufacturing capacity for our current and anticipated requirements. We believe we have adequate insurance coverage for our properties and their contents. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS On January 16, 1998, our Services Division ceased operations in Angola and subsequently became involved in various disputes with SHRM S.A. ("SHRM"), its minority joint venture partner, relating to the Angolan joint venture known as Defense System International Africa ("DSIA"). Since March 1998, we have been and continue to be involved in various legal proceedings before French courts with SHRM, which is part of the Compass Group, regarding damages from the circumstances under which DSIA ceased doing business in Angola due to the decree of the Angolan government expelling the employees of our Services Division from Angola. Kroll, Inc. Matters ------------------- O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring de Brasil Ltda. ("OHE Brazil") was assessed 41.1 Million Reals (US $15.5 million based on the exchange rate as of December 31, 2004) by the Brazilian tax authorities. OHE Brazil has appealed the tax assessments and the cases are pending. To the extent that there may be any liability resulting from such assessments, we believe that we are entitled to indemnification from Kroll, Inc. for up to $7.8 million under the terms of our purchase agreement dated April 20, 2001, because the events in question with respect to up to $7.8 million of such assessments occurred prior to our purchase of the O'Gara Companies from Kroll, Inc. In 1999 and prior to our acquisition of OHEAC in 2001, several of the former employees of Kroll O'Gara Company de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. ("O'Gara Mexico"), a subsidiary of OHEAC, commenced labor claims against O'Gara Mexico seeking damages for unjustified termination. In late 2004, the principal labor claim was settled by us for approximately $1.9 million and two of the remaining claims were settled for approximately $52,000. We believe that we are entitled to indemnification from Kroll, Inc. with respect to these settlement payments and we are currently engaged in discussions with Kroll, Inc. with respect to this matter. In December 2001, O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt France S.A., which was acquired from Kroll, Inc. ("OHE France"), sold its industrial bodywork business operated under the name Labbe/Division de O'Gara Hess & Eisenhardt France/ Carrosserie Industriells ("Carrosserie") to SNC Labbe. Subsequent to the sale, the Labbe Family Trust ("LFT"), owner of the leasehold interest upon which the Carrosserie business is operated, sued OHE France and SNC Labbe claiming that the transfer of the leasehold was not valid because LFT had not given its consent to the transfer as required under the terms of the lease. LFT sought to have OHE France, as the sole tenant, maintain and repair the leased building with an estimated cost of between US $4.2 and US $8.3 million, based on the exchange rate as of December 31, 2004. The case is currently pending, and while we are contesting the allegations vigorously, we are unable to predict the outcome of this matter. Although we do not have any insurance coverage for this matter, at this time, we do not believe this matter will have a material impact on our financial position, operations or liquidity. Matters Involving Zylon(R) Fiber -------------------------------- In April 2004, two class action lawsuits were filed against us in Florida state court by police organizations and individual police officers, alleging, among other things, that our bullet-resistant soft body armor (vests) manufactured and sold under the American Body Armor(TM), Safariland(R) and PROTECH(TM) brands, do not have the qualities and performance characteristics as warranted, thereby breaching express warranty, implied warranty of merchantability, implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and duty to warn. On August 12, 2004, we reached a preliminary settlement with respect to the class action lawsuit filed in Duval County, Florida by the Southern States Police Benevolent Association ("Southern States PBA"). After fairness hearings were held, the Florida Circuit Court gave final approval to that settlement on November 5, 2004. The other class action lawsuit filed against us by the National Association of Police Organizations, Inc. ("NAPO"), in Lee County, Florida, was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice on November 16, 2004. Pursuant to the terms of the class action settlement with the Southern States PBA, the warranty on the American Body Armor(TM) Xtreme(R) ZX vest (both NIJ threat level II and IIIA) has been reduced from 5 years to 2 1/2 years. In addition, every purchaser of an Xtreme(R) ZX vest has the option to exchange their vest for either a new ZX vest or any other vest of their choosing from the American Body Armor(TM), Safariland(R) and PROTECH(TM) product 35 lines plus a $100.00 transferable rebate coupon applicable towards their next purchase of a vest. We have also made available on the American Body Armor(TM) website testing data, protocols and results relating to the testing of our vests. We also continue to test all of our Zylon(R)-containing vests, and if such testing demonstrates that the tested vests fail to perform in accordance with their warranties, we will implement an exchange program for those models on a reasonably comparable basis to the American Body Armor(TM) Xtreme(R) ZX exchange program outlined above. Zylon(R) fiber is made by Toyobo, a Japanese corporation, and is a ballistic fiber widely used in the entire body armor industry. A final report to the Duval County Court regarding implementation of the settlement, exchange of vests and on-going testing, will be filed on or before April 15, 2005. We are also voluntarily cooperating with a request received in December 2004 from the Department of Justice who is reviewing the entire industry's use of Zylon(R) fiber in bullet resistant vests. It should be stressed that our vests are certified by the National Institute of Justice, have never suffered any penetration in the field and continue to save lives and protect officers from injury. In fact, neither of the two resolved class action lawsuits alleged personal injuries of any kind. Second Chance Body Armor, one of our competitors in the bullet-resistant market, licenses from Simula a certain patented technology which is used in some of the body armor it manufactures, but to our knowledge, no lawsuit has been brought against Second Chance based upon this licensed technology. Although Simula may be impacted by the pending suits filed against Second Chance regarding its Zylon(R)-containing vests, the licensed technology is not specifically related to the use of Zylon(R) fiber. Any adverse resolution of these matters, however, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. Other Matters ------------- In addition to the above, in the normal course of business, we are subjected to various types of claims and currently have on-going litigations in the areas of products liability, general liability and intellectual property. Our products are used in a wide variety of law enforcement situations and environments. Some of our products can cause serious personal or property injury or death if not carefully and properly used by adequately trained personnel. We believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for most claims that are incurred in the normal course of business. In such cases, the effect on our financial statements is generally limited to the amount of our insurance deductible or self-insured retention. Our annual insurance premiums and self insurance retention amounts have risen significantly over the past several years and may continue to do so to the extent we are able to purchase insurance coverage. At this time, we do not believe any such claims or pending litigation will have a material impact on our financial position, operations and liquidity. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report. 36 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Our common stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Common Stock") is traded under the symbol "AH" on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"). The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices for our Common Stock on the NYSE for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 and for the first quarter of 2005 (through March 3, 2005). HIGH LOW ---- --- 2005 1st Quarter - through March 3, 2005 ..... $47.85 $37.68 2004 4th Quarter ............................. $49.49 $36.10 3rd Quarter ............................. $41.67 $32.01 2nd Quarter.............................. $40.35 $31.60 1st Quarter.............................. $33.45 $24.80 2003 4th Quarter ............................. $27.35 $16.46 3rd Quarter ............................. $17.80 $12.83 2nd Quarter.............................. $14.95 $ 9.91 1st Quarter.............................. $14.60 $ 9.40 HOLDERS As of March 3, 2005, we had approximately 329 stockholders of record. Only record holders of shares held in "nominee" or street names are included in this number. DIVIDENDS We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our Common Stock. Our debt agreements, such as the indenture governing the 2% Convertible Notes, the 8.25% Notes and the senior credit facility, contain certain financial and other covenants that limit, under certain circumstances, our ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to our stockholders. We are permitted to pay dividends and make other distributions to stockholders to the extent we satisfy the conditions, including the financial and other covenants, contained in such documents. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES None. RECENT PURCHASES OF OUR REGISTERED EQUITY SECURITIES We did not purchase any shares of our common stock during 2004. 37 ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY The table below sets forth a summary of our results of operations and financial condition as of and for the periods then ended. 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) Total revenues (1) $979,683 $365,172 $305,117 $197,100 $139,904 Operating income $145,715 $ 35,729 $ 38,365 $ 26,673 $ 19,869 Income from continuing operations $ 80,577 $ 17,006 $ 21,337 $ 14,684 $ 10,847 Net income (loss) (2) $ 80,539 $ 10,886 $(17,689) $ 10,128 $ 17,048 Basic income from continuing operations per common share $ 2.56 $ 0.61 $ 0.70 $ 0.61 $ 0.48 Diluted income from continuing operations per common share $ 2.44 $ 0.59 $ 0.69 $ 0.59 $ 0.46 Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 2.56 $ 0.39 $ (0.58) $ 0.42 $ 0.75 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 2.44 $ 0.38 $ (0.57) $ 0.41 $ 0.73 Note 1 - Revenue and operating income for all periods presented represents revenue from continuing operations only, while net income includes income and losses from discontinued operations. Note 2 - 2003 and 2002 net income (loss) includes a pre-tax charge for impairment of long-lived assets of discontinued operations of $12.4 million and $30.3 million, respectively. 2001 net income (loss) includes a pre-tax restructuring charge of $10.3 million in discontinued operations. Cash and cash equivalents $ 421,209 $111,926 $ 16,551 $ 53,719 $ 7,257 Total assets $1,292,351 $585,626 $367,753 $388,057 $225,957 Working capital $ 289,578 $168,644 $100,591 $142,723 $ 67,937 Total debt $ 501,128 $191,030 $ 8,188 $ 8,085 $ 40,517 Long-term obligations $ 196,929 $168,508 $ 5,240 $ 4,640 $ 38,288 Stockholders' equity $ 565,196 $295,365 $288,077 $326,019 $166,771 38 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions or that include the words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", "could be" and similar expressions are forward looking statements. Although we believe that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our goals will be achieved. For more information, see "Forward Looking Statements" contained in Part I of this report. Our actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. We believe that we are subject to a number of risk factors, including, without limitation: the inherent unpredictability of currency fluctuations; competitive actions, including pricing; the ability to realize cost reductions and operating efficiencies, including the ability to implement headcount reduction programs timely and in a manner that does not unduly disrupt business operations and the ability to identify and to realize other cost-reduction opportunities; general economic and business conditions; our ability to successfully execute changes to operations, such as integration of recent and future acquisitions and the move of our corporate headquarters and certain of our manufacturing operations, without disrupting our operations; and our ability to obtain supplies and raw materials without disruption. Any forward-looking statements in this report should be evaluated in light of these and other important risk factors listed in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K including the accompanying financial statements. COMPANY OVERVIEW We are a leading manufacturer and provider of specialized security products; training and support services related to these products; vehicle armor systems; military helicopter seating systems, aircraft and land vehicle safety systems; protective equipment for military personnel; and other technologies used to protect humans in a variety of life-threatening or catastrophic situations. Our products and systems are used domestically and internationally by military, law enforcement, security and corrections personnel, as well as governmental agencies, multinational corporations and individuals. We are organized and operated under three reportable business divisions: Aerospace & Defense Group, Armor Holdings Products, also referred to as our Products Division, and Armor Mobile Security, also referred to as our Mobile Security Division. CONTINUING OPERATIONS Effective in the first quarter 2004, we instituted a new segment reporting format to include three reportable business divisions: Aerospace & Defense Group, Armor Holdings Products, also referred to as our Products Division, and Armor Mobile Security, also referred to as our Mobile Security Division. The Aerospace & Defense Group was formed upon the completion of our acquisition of Simula, Inc. on December 9, 2003. The Aerospace & Defense Group also includes the military business, including armor and blast protection systems for Up-Armored HMMWVs, and other military vehicle armor programs, which previously were included in our Mobile Security Division. The Aerospace & Defense Group also includes the SAPI plate produced by our Protech subsidiary in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, which was previously reported as part of the Products Division. The historical results of these businesses have been reclassified as part of the Aerospace & Defense Group. This reporting change was made to better reflect management's approach to operating and directing the businesses, and, in certain instances, to align financial reporting with our market and customer segments. Aerospace & Defense. Our Aerospace & Defense Group supplies human safety and survival systems to the U.S. military, and major Aerospace & Defense prime contractors. Our core markets are military aviation safety, military personnel safety, and land and marine safety. Under the brand name O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt, we are the sole-source provider to the U.S. military of the armor and blast protection systems for Up-Armored HMMWVs. We are also under contract with the U.S. Army to provide spare parts, logistics and ongoing field support services for the currently installed base of approximately 8,350 Up-Armored HMMWVs. Additionally, we provide blast and ballistic protection kits for the standard HMMWVs, which are installed on existing equipment in the field. Our Aerospace & Defense Group was subcontracted to develop a ballistic and blast protected armored and sealed truck cab for the HIMARS, a program recently transitioned by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps from 39 developmental to a low rate of initial production, deliveries of which commenced in 2003 and continued in 2004. We also supply armor sub-systems for other tactical wheeled vehicles. Through Simula, we provide military helicopter seating systems, helicopter cockpit airbag systems, aircraft armor and land vehicle armor kits for the HMMWV, HEMTT, PLS, HET, M915 and ASV, body armor and other protective equipment for military personnel, emergency bailout parachutes and survival ensembles worn by military aircrew. The primary customers for our products are the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, Boeing, and Sikorsky Aircraft. Most of Simula's aviation safety products are provided on a sole source basis. The U.S. armed forces have adopted ceramic body armor as a key element of the protective ensemble worn by our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Simula was the developer of this specialized product called SAPI, and is one of the largest supplier to U.S. forces. We also supply ceramic body armor from our Protech subsidiary based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Specialty Defense, with operations in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Kentucky, is a supplier to military and law enforcement customers in the United States and overseas. Specialty Defense manufactures, among other things, MOLLE systems, OTVs and Warrior Helmets. Specialty Defense's core products are made of Kevlar(R) and heavy-duty nylon fabric and webbing and require special cutting and sewing techniques. Specialty Defense is currently the largest supplier of MOLLE systems for the U.S. Army. The MOLLE system consists of a modular rucksack with removable compartments and components and a fighting load vest with removable pockets for the Rifleman, Pistol, Squad Automatic Weapon Gunner, Medic and Grenadier configurations. Specialty Defense manufactures OTVs, which, when used with SAPI plates, provide enhanced armor protection for U.S. armed forces against mines, grenades, mortar shells, artillery fire and rifle projectiles. Specialty Defense is one of the three largest suppliers of Warrior Helmets for the U.S. Army. Specialty Defense also manufactures NATO PASGT helmets, the Advanced Combat Vehicle Crewman helmet and the Warrior Helmet (the U.S. Army's next generation helmet), along with related liners and accessories. In 2000, the U.S. Special Forces developed a new combat helmet called the MICH which took advantage of new technologies. Today, the US Army has adopted this helmet design as its standard and is planning to equip all soldiers with the helmet by the end of 2008. Products. Our Products Division manufactures and sells a broad range of high quality security products, equipment and related consumable items, such as concealable and tactical body armor, hard armor, duty gear, less-lethal munitions, anti-riot products, police batons, emergency lighting products, forensic products, firearms accessories, weapon maintenance products, foldable ladders and specialty gloves. Our Products Division's products are marketed under brand names that are well established in the military and law enforcement communities such as AMERICAN BODY ARMOR(TM), XTREME(R), MATRIX(R), B-SQUARE(R), BREAK FREE(R), CLP(R), DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY/FEDERAL LABORATORIES(R), DEF-TEC PRODUCTS(TM), DISTRACTION DEVICE(R), FEDERAL LABORATORIES(R), FERRET(R), FIRST DEFENSE(R), IDENTICATOR(R), IDENTIDRUG(R), LIGHTNING POWDER(R), MONADNOCK(R), NIK(R), PROTECH(TM), QUIKSTEP LADDERS(TM), PORTAL LADDERS(TM), QUICKSHIELD(TM), SAFARILAND(R), SPEEDFEED(R), 911EP(R), ODV(TM), KLEEN-BORE(TM), GREGORY(R), BIANCHI(R), NYLOK(R), ACCUMOLD(R), ACCUMOLD ELITE(TM), RANGER(TM) and PEACEKEEPER(R). Our Products Division's security products are marketed through an extensive network of approximately 260 domestic distributors and 200 international distributors, and through a sales force of approximately 40 representatives and specialists under brand names that are well established in the military and law enforcement communities. Our Products Division's extensive distribution capabilities and commitment to customer service and training have enabled us to become a leading provider of security equipment to law enforcement agencies. Mobile Security. Our Mobile Security Division manufactures and installs armoring systems for commercial vehicles to protect against varying degrees of ballistic and blast threats. Under the brand names O'GARA-HESS & EISENHARDT ARMORING COMPANY(TM), ARMOR MOBILE SECURITY FRANCE, ARMOR MOBILE SECURITY GERMANY and IMPAK(TM), our Mobile Security Division armors a variety of commercial vehicles, including limousines, sedans, sport utility vehicles, commercial trucks and cash-in-transit vehicles. Our Mobile Security Division's customers include U.S. federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, foreign heads of state, multinational corporations, as well as high net worth individuals and cash-in-transit operators. 40 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS On July 2, 2004, we sold the security consulting division of our litigation support services subsidiary, New Technologies, Inc. ("NTI"), which was the last remaining business in discontinued operations. The remaining division in NTI, consisting primarily of training services, has been included as part of the Products Division segment, where management now resides. This business represented the last remaining business in the Services Division. The assets and liabilities of the Services Division have been classified as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations on our consolidated balance sheets and the results of their operations classified as income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In the second quarter of 2004, we recorded an impairment charge of $1.4 million in integration and other charges in continuing operations to reduce the carrying value of remaining portion of NTI to its estimated fair value. On November 26, 2003, we announced that we completed the sale of ArmorGroup, our security service division, for $33,660,000 in total consideration to a group of private investors led by Granville Baird Capital Partners of London, England and management. We received $31,360,000 in cash at closing and a note receivable of $2,300,000, which we collected in full in the year ended December 31, 2004. We recorded a loss of $8.8 million on the sale in the fourth quarter of 2003 primarily due to unrealized foreign currency translation loss. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses, which are included in equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, are not recognized until the period in which the related assets and liabilities are disposed of. On April 17, 2003, we announced that we had completed the sale of our ArmorGroup Integrated Systems business through the sale of 100% of the stock of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems, Inc. and Low Voltage Systems Technologies, Inc. to Aerwave Integrated Systems ("AIS"). AIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aerwav Holdings, LLC. As consideration for the integrated systems business, we received a $4.1 million collateralized note due in April 2005, of which we have received $475,000 through December 31, 2004, and a warrant for approximately 2.5% of AIS. We recorded a loss of $366,000 on the sale during the second quarter of 2003. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. We believe our most critical accounting policies include revenue recognition; allowance for doubtful accounts; derivative instruments and hedging activities; goodwill; patents, licenses, and trademarks; the use of estimates; income taxes; impairment; discontinued operations; and comprehensive income and foreign currency translation. Revenue recognition. We record products revenue at the time of shipment. Returns are minimal and do not materially affect the financial statements. We record Aerospace & Defense Group revenue related to government contracts which results principally from fixed price contracts and is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed and determinable and collectibility is probable. Generally, all of these conditions are met when the Company ships products to its customers. Up-Armored HMMWV units sold to the U.S. Government are considered sold when the onsite Department of Defense officer finishes the inspection of the Up-Armored HMMWV, approves it for delivery and shipment occurs. Revenues related to nonrefundable license fees that are payable at the initiation of a licensing agreement are recognized immediately in income when received or when collectibility is reasonably assured, provided that there are no future obligations or performance requirements. Non-refundable license fees that are in essence, a prepayment of future royalties, are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the initial license. We record revenue of the Aerospace & Defense Group and Mobile Security Division when a vehicle is shipped, except for larger commercial contracts typically longer than four months in length and the contract for the delivery of Up-Armored HMMWVs to the U.S. Government, which continues through 2008. Revenue from large commercial contracts is recognized on the percentage of completion, units-of-work performed method. Should large commercial contracts be in a loss position, the entire estimated loss would be recognized for the balance of the contract at such time. Current contracts are profitable. We record service revenue as services are provided on a contract-by-contract basis. Revenues from service contracts are recognized over the term of the contract. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. We encounter risks associated with sales and the collection of the associated accounts receivable. As such, we review our accounts receivable aging on a monthly basis and determine a provision for accounts receivable that is considered to be uncollectible. In order to calculate the appropriate monthly provision, we primarily review accounts greater than ninety days past due and estimate the amount that is uncollectible. Periodically, we compare the identified credit risks with the allowance that has been established using historical experience and adjusts the allowance accordingly. 41 Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. We account for derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedge Activities" ("SFAS 133") as amended. All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, depending on the type of hedge transaction. For fair-value hedge transactions in which we hedge changes in an asset's, liability's, or firm commitment's fair value, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument will generally be offset in the income statement by changes in the hedged item's fair value. We adopted SFAS 133 in the first quarter of 2001. However, we had no derivatives to be measured at the time of adoption. We do not hold or issue interest rate swap agreements or other derivative instruments for trading purposes. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements offset changes in the fair value of the fixed rate debt due to changes in the market interest rate. Accordingly, the other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2004 increased by $195,000, which reflected an increase in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements to $6.1 million. The corresponding increase in the hedge liability was recorded in long-term debt. The agreements are deemed to be a perfectly effective fair value hedge and therefore qualify for the short-cut method of accounting under SFAS 133. As a result, no ineffectiveness is expected to be recognized in our earnings associated with the interest rate swap agreements. Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a purchase business combination. Goodwill and other intangible assets are stated on the basis of cost. The $209.0 million in goodwill resulting from acquisitions made by us subsequent to June 30, 2001 was immediately subjected to the non-amortization provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS 142"). See also Impairment and Recent Accounting Pronouncements which follows. The purchase method of accounting for business combinations requires us to make use of estimates and judgments to allocate the purchase price paid for acquisitions to the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or when a possible impairment is indicated, using the fair value based test prescribed by SFAS 142. We performed our annual assessment of goodwill and determined that no impairment existed as of June 30, 2004. Patents, licenses and trademarks. Patents, licenses and trademarks were primarily acquired through acquisitions accounted for by the purchase method of accounting. Such assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. See Note 5 which follows for information on our identified intangibles. Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the carrying value of long-lived assets, valuation allowances for receivables, inventories and deferred income tax assets, liabilities for potential litigation claims and settlements, potential liabilities related to tax filings in the ordinary course of business, and contract contingencies and obligations. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Income taxes. We account for income taxes pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS 109"). Under the asset and liability method specified thereunder, deferred taxes are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax liabilities are offset by deferred tax assets relating to net operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards and deductible temporary differences. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, certain of our non-U.S. subsidiaries have unremitted earnings of approximately $10.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively, on which we have not recorded a provision for United States Federal income taxes since these earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested. Such foreign earnings have been taxed according to the regulations existing in the countries in which they were earned. 42 Impairment. Long-lived assets including certain identifiable intangibles, and the goodwill related to those assets, are reviewed annually for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset in question may not be recoverable including, but not limited to, a deterioration of profits for a business segment that has long-lived assets, and when other changes occur which might impair recovery of long-lived assets. Management reviewed the Company's long-lived assets and has taken an impairment charge of $1.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2004, $12.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2003 and $30.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2002 to reduce the carrying value of the Services Division to estimated realizable value. The method used to determine the existence of an impairment would be discounted operating cash flows estimated over the remaining useful lives of the related long-lived assets for continuing operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS 142"). Impairment is measured as the difference between fair value and unamortized cost at the date impairment is determined. Discontinued Operations. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144"), a component classified as held for sale is reported in discontinued operations when the following conditions are met: (a) the operations and cash flows of the component have been (or will be) eliminated from the ongoing operations of the entity as a result of the disposal transaction and (b) the entity will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the component after the disposal transaction. In a period in which a component of an entity either has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale, the income statement for current and prior periods reports the results of operations of the component, including any estimated impairment gain or loss recognized in accordance with SFAS 144 paragraph 37, in discontinued operations. The results of discontinued operations, less applicable income taxes (benefit), is reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items and the cumulative effect of accounting changes (if applicable). The assets and liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately in the asset and liability sections, respectively, of the statement of financial position. Comprehensive income and foreign currency translation. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130"), assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange existing at year-end and revenues and expenses are translated at the average monthly exchange rates. The cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax, which represents the effect of translating assets and liabilities of our foreign operations is $6,821,000 and $3,936,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and is classified as accumulated other comprehensive loss. The current year change in the accumulated amount, net of tax, is included as a component of comprehensive income. 43 Stock options and grants. Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123") establishes a fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation plans; however, it also allows an entity to continue to measure compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. Under the intrinsic value based method, compensation costs is the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the stock at the grant date or other measurement date over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. We have elected to continue to account for its employee stock compensation plans under APB Opinion No. 25 with pro forma disclosures of net earnings and earnings per share, as if the fair value based method of accounting defined in SFAS 123 had been applied. Restricted stock awards are generally recorded as compensation expense over the vesting periods based on the market value on the date of grant. If compensation cost for stock option grants had been determined based on the fair value on the grant dates for fiscal 2004, 2003 and 2002 consistent with the method prescribed by SFAS 123, our net earnings and earnings per share would have been adjusted to the pro forma amounts indicated below: 2004 2003 2002 ---------------- --------------- -------------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Net income (loss) as reported $ 80,539 $ 10,886 $ (17,689) Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects (6,717) (4,157) (5,053) Add: Employee compensation expense for modification of stock option awards included in report net income, net of income taxes 57 506 -- ---------------- --------------- -------------- Pro-forma net income (loss) $ 73,879 $ 7,235 $ (22,742) ================ =============== ============== Earnings (loss) per share: Basic - as reported $ 2.56 $ 0.39 $ (0.58) ================ =============== ============== Basic - pro forma $ 2.35 $ 0.26 $ (0.75) ================ =============== ============== Diluted - as reported $ 2.44 $ 0.38 $ (0.57) ================ =============== ============== Diluted - pro forma $ 2.24 $ 0.25 $ (0.74) ================ =============== ============== 44 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Effective June 30, 2002, we decided to sell the ArmorGroup Services Division (the sale was completed on November 26, 2003) through an organized and formal auction managed by outside advisors. In accordance with SFAS 144, the assets and liabilities of the Company's Services Division have been classified as held for sale, with operating results reported as discontinued operations in the statement of operations for all periods prior to the sale of this division. Our U.S. based training subsidiary, Cyconics International Training Services, Inc. (formerly known as Advanced Training Solutions, Inc., which was formerly known as USDS, Inc.) previously reported under the Services Division, but not included for sale, has been reclassified to the Products Division. The following table sets forth selected statement of operations data as a percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated: FISCAL YEAR 2004 2003 2002 ---- ---- ---- Revenue from continuing operations Aerospace & Defense 61.8% 25.1% 19.4% Products 25.5% 53.1% 59.0% Mobile Security 12.7% 21.8% 21.6% Total revenues from continuing operations 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Cost of revenues 72.9% 69.4% 69.1% Cost of warranty revision 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% Operating expenses 10.2% 17.2% 16.3% Amortization 0.4% 0.1% 0.1% Integration and other charges 1.0% 3.4% 1.9% Operating income 14.9% 9.8% 12.6% Interest expense, net 0.7% 1.1% 0.3% Other expense, net 0.2% 0.1% 0.0% Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes 14.0% 8.5% 12.3% Provision for income taxes 5.8% 3.9% 5.3% Income from continuing operations 8.2% 4.7% 7.0% Loss from discontinued operations, net of income 0.0% (1.7)% (12.8)% tax benefit Net income (loss) 8.2% 3.0% (5.8)% 45 FISCAL 2004 AS COMPARED TO FISCAL 2003 Net income. Net income increased $69.6 million, or 639.8%, to net income of $80.5 million for fiscal 2004 compared to net income of $10.9 million for fiscal 2003. Income from continuing operations and a loss from discontinued operations were $80.6 million and ($38,000), respectively, for fiscal 2004, compared to income from continuing operations and a loss from discontinued operations of $17.0 million and $(6.1) million, respectively, for fiscal 2003. CONTINUING OPERATIONS Aerospace & Defense Group revenues. Our Aerospace & Defense Group revenues increased $513.7 million, or 560.4%, to $605.4 million in fiscal 2004 compared to $91.7 million in fiscal 2003. The Aerospace & Defense Group was created when Simula, which was acquired on December 9, 2003, was combined with the SAPI business generated by our Protech subsidiary, and military business of the Mobile Security Division, which includes armor and blast protection systems for Up-Armored HMMWVs. The historical results of these businesses have been reclassified to the Aerospace & Defense Group. The Aerospace & Defense Group also includes our November 18, 2004, acquisition of Specialty Defense. For fiscal 2004, Aerospace & Defense Group revenue increased 243.4% internally, including year-over-year changes in acquired businesses. Internal growth was primarily due to: (1) strong demand for the Up-Armored HMMWV, including spare part revenues; (2) increased supplemental armor for other military vehicles; and (3) increased SAPI plate volume. Acquired growth was a function of the acquisitions of Simula and Specialty Defense. Products Division revenues. Our Products Division revenues increased $55.8 million, or 28.8%, to $249.8 million in fiscal 2004, compared to $194.0 million in fiscal 2003. For fiscal 2004, Products Division revenue increased 19.7% internally, including year-over-year changes in acquired businesses, with the remainder due to the acquisitions of Hatch Imports, Inc., which was completed in the fourth quarter of 2003, and Vector Associates, Inc. (dba ODV, Inc.) and Kleen-Bore, Inc., both of which were completed subsequent to 2003. The acquisition of Bianchi on December 30, 2004, had no effect on the revenues of the Products Division. The historical results of the SAPI business of the Products Division have been reclassified to the Aerospace & Defense Group. Internal growth was due to strong sales of international body armor, and other soft armor and hard armor sectors, providing protection to troops and private sector employees within Iraq, strong military and international sales within duty gear and the sales of ballistic reinforced enclosures within the energy sector. Mobile Security Division revenues. Our Mobile Security Division revenues increased $45.0 million, or 56.6%, to $124.5 million in fiscal 2004, compared to $79.5 million in fiscal 2003. The historical results of the military business of the Mobile Security Division have been reclassified to the Aerospace & Defense Group. All of the revenue growth for the Mobile Security Division was generated internally, primarily as a result of the increasing threat of terrorism, and, to a less extent, the impact of a weakened U.S. dollar versus the euro. The threat of terrorism was the cause of our European revenue growth. Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues increased $460.6 million, or 181.6%, to $714.2 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $253.6 million for fiscal 2003. As a percentage of total revenues, cost of revenues increased to 72.9% of total revenues for fiscal 2004 from 69.4% for fiscal 2003. Gross margin in the Aerospace & Defense Group is 25.7% for fiscal 2004 compared to 31.3% for fiscal 2003. The decrease in the Aerospace & Defense Group gross margins was primarily due to reduced selling prices for the Up-Armored HMMWV and significant changes in our product mix as we have diversified beyond the Up-Armored HMMWV. Gross margin in the Products Division is 33.6% for fiscal 2004 compared to 34.8% for fiscal 2003. The decline in Product Division's gross margin resulted primarily from product mix, certain large lower margin international and governmental orders and additional inventory provisions. Excluding our Products training division subsidiary, the Products Division gross margin was 35.2%, compared to 37.1% in 2003. Gross margin in the Mobile Security Division is 20.9% in fiscal 2004, compared to 19.4% for fiscal 2003. The increase in the Mobile Security Divisions gross margins resulted primarily from improved fixed-cost absorption benefits associated with increased manufacturing volumes, and a richer sales mix of high-end, higher margin vehicles. 46 Cost of warranty revision. In April 2004, two class action lawsuits were filed against us in Florida state court by police organizations and individual police officers, alleging, among other things, that our bullet-resistant soft body armor (vests) manufactured and sold under the American Body Armor, Safariland and ProTechTM brands, do not have the qualities and performance characteristics as warranted, thereby breaching express warranty, implied warranty of merchantability, implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and duty to warn. On August 12, 2004, we reached a preliminary settlement with respect to the class action lawsuit filed in Duval County, Florida by the Southern States Police Benevolent Association ("Southern States PBA"). After fairness hearings were held, the Florida Circuit Court gave final approval to that settlement on November 5, 2004. The other class action lawsuit filed against us by the National Association of Police Organizations, Inc. ("NAPO"), in Lee County, Florida, was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice on November 16, 2004. Pursuant to the terms of the class action settlement with the Southern States PBA, the warranty on the American Body Armor Xtreme ZX(R) vest (both NIJ threat level II and IIIA) has been reduced from 5 years to 2 1/2 years. In addition, every purchaser of an Xtreme ZX(R) vest has the option to exchange their vest for either a new ZX(R) vest or any other vest of their choosing from the American Body Armor, Safariland and ProTech(TM) product lines plus a $100.00 transferable rebate coupon applicable towards their next purchase of a vest. We have also made available on the American Body Armor website testing data, protocols and results relating to the testing of our vests. We also continue to test all of our Zylon(R)-containing vests, and if such testing demonstrates that the tested vests fail to perform in accordance with their warranties, we will implement an exchange program for those models on a reasonably comparable basis to the American Body Armor Xtreme ZX(R) exchange program outlined above. Zylon(R) fiber is made by Toyobo, a Japanese corporation, and is a ballistic fiber widely used in the entire body armor industry. A final report to the Duval County Court regarding implementation of the settlement, exchange of vests and on-going testing, will be filed on or before April 15, 2005. We are also voluntarily cooperating with a request received in December 2004 from the Department of Justice who is reviewing the entire industry's use of Zylon(R) fiber in bullet resistant vests. It should be stressed that our vests are certified by the National Institute of Justice, have never suffered any penetration in the field and continue to save lives and protect officers from injury. In fact, neither of the two resolved class action lawsuits alleged personal injuries of any kind. Second Chance Body Armor, one of our competitors in the bullet-resistant market, licenses from Simula a certain patented technology which is used in some of the body armor it manufactures, but to our knowledge, no lawsuit has been brought against Second Chance based upon this licensed technology. Although Simula may be impacted by the pending suits filed against Second Chance regarding its Zylon(R)-containing vests, the licensed technology is not specifically related to the use of Zylon(R) fiber. Any adverse resolution of these matters, however, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. As a result of our recently announced warranty revision and product exchange program relating to our Zylon(R)-containing vests, we have recorded a pre-tax charge of $5.0 million, which is net of $4.0 million of cost reimbursements from our suppliers and includes all the legal costs associated with the class action lawsuits. This liability has been classified in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and will be funded through cash provided by operating activities. Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $37.5 million, or 59.7%, to $100.3 million (10.2% of total revenues) for fiscal 2004 compared to $62.8 million (17.2% of total revenues) for fiscal 2003. Aerospace & Defense Group operating expenses increased $17.5 million, or 309.0%, to $23.1 million (3.8% of Aerospace & Defense Group revenues) for fiscal 2004 compared to $5.6 million (6.2% of Aerospace & Defense revenues) for fiscal 2003 primarily due to the acquisition of Simula on December 9, 2003 and Specialty Defense on November 18, 2004, as well as additional operating expenses associated with increased production of the Up-Armored HMMWV and supplemental armor for other military vehicles. The decrease in operating expense as a percentage of revenue was due to leveraging of the operating expenses over a much larger revenue base. Products Division operating expenses increased $11.8 million, or 35.5%, to $44.9 million (18.0% of Products Division revenues) for fiscal 2004 compared to $33.1 million (17.1% of Products Division revenues) for fiscal 2003. This increase is due primarily to acquisitions, a one time settlement charge related to the early cancellation of an exclusive distribution agreement, increased research and development spending, higher sales expenses as related to increased sales volumes, higher insurance costs, increased bad debt provisions, and bonus expenses that in the prior year were allocated to corporate operating expenses. 47 Mobile Security Division operating expenses increased $2.5 million, or 20.8%, to $14.8 million (11.9% of Mobile Security Division revenues) for fiscal 2004 compared to $12.3 million (15.4% of Mobile Security Division revenues) for fiscal 2003. The increase in operating expense was primarily due to the large increase in production and revenues, and, to a lesser extent, the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar versus the euro. The decrease in operating expense as a percentage of revenue was due to leveraging of the operating expenses over a much larger revenue base. Corporate operating expenses increased $5.7 million, or 48.6%, to $17.5 million (1.8% of total revenues) in fiscal 2004 compared to $11.8 million in fiscal 2003 (3.2% of total revenues). This increase in administrative expenses is associated with the overall growth of the Company, increased travel expenses, bonus provision, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. The decrease in operating expense as a percentage of revenue was due to leveraging of the operating expenses over a much larger revenue base. Amortization. Amortization expense increased $3.8 million, or 770.1%, to $4.3 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $489,000 for fiscal 2003 primarily due to the acquisitions of Simula and Hatch Imports in December 2003 and ODV, Kleen-bore, and Specialty Defense in fiscal 2004. SFAS 142, which we adopted on January 1, 2002, eliminated amortization of intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill for all acquisitions completed after July 1, 2001, as well as for all fiscal years ending after January 1, 2002. Remaining amortization expense is related to patents and trademarks with finite lives, and acquired identifiable intangible amortizable assets that meet the criteria for recognition as an asset apart from goodwill under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 141, "Business Combinations" ("SFAS 141"). Integration and other charges. Integration and other charges decreased $2.3 million, or 18.4%, to $10.3 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $12.6 million in fiscal 2003. Included in integration and other charges in fiscal 2004 were charges for (1) the integration of Simula and Hatch Imports, which were acquired in December 2003, (2) the integration of ODV, Kleen Bore, and Specialty Defense, which were acquired subsequent to fiscal 2003, (3) a non-cash charge of $6.3 million related to the acceleration of performanced-based, long-term restricted stock awards granted to certain executives in 2002, and (4) an impairment charge of $1.4 million to reduce the carrying value of the remaining portion of NTI to its estimated fair value. Included in integration and other charges in fiscal 2003 is non-cash charge of $7.3 million for stock-based compensation for a performance plan for certain key executives and a $3.3 million severance charge (including a $2.1 million non-cash charge) related to the 2003 departure of our former Chief Executive Officer. Operating income. Operating income from continuing operations increased $110.0 million, or 307.8%, to $145.7 million in fiscal 2004 compared to $35.7 million in fiscal 2003 due to the factors discussed above. Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net increased $2.8 million, or 68.9% to $6.8 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $4.0 million for fiscal 2003. This increase was due primarily to interest expense associated with the $300 million aggregate principal amount of 2% Convertible Notes, which were issued on October 29, 2004, and $150 million aggregate principal amount of 8.25% Notes, which were issued on August 12, 2003. On November 5, 2004, Goldman, Sachs & Co. exercised its option to purchase an additional $45 million principal amount of the 2% Convertible Notes also contributing to the increase in interest expense. On September 2, 2003, we entered into interest rate swap agreements that effectively exchanged the 8.25% fixed rate on the 8.25% Notes for a variable rate of six month LIBOR, set in arrears, plus a spread of 2.735% to 2.75%. At December 31, 2004, the six month LIBOR rate was 2.78%. Other expense, net. Other expense, net, increased $1.4 million, or 282.9% to $1.9 million for fiscal 2004, compared to $508,000 for fiscal 2003. The increase related primarily to a non-cash asset impairment, foreign exchange currency losses and a loss on disposal of certain fixed assets partially offset by the realization of a gain on the sale of certain equity investments in fiscal 2004. In fiscal 2003, other expense net related primarily to foreign exchange currency losses. Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes. Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes increased $105.8 million, or 339.0%, to $137.0 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $31.2 million for fiscal 2003 due to the reasons discussed above. 48 Provision for income taxes. Provision for income taxes on continuing operations was $56.4 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $14.2 million for fiscal 2003. The effective income tax rate was 41.2% for fiscal 2004 compared to 45.5% for fiscal 2003 based on our annual income amounts and jurisdictions in which such amounts were taxable. The decreased tax rate relates primarily to the prior year income tax charges associated with, among other things, (1) the non-tax deductible nature of the non-cash, non-recurring stock based compensation that was provided to certain key executives that had less of an impact on our effective tax rate in 2004 as compared to 2003, and (2) a taxable gain that was realized in the second half of 2003 when certain intellectual property utilized in our discontinued operations was revalued to comply with U.S. Internal Revenue Code provisions that did not occur in 2004. The impact of the incremental income tax associated with the revalued intellectual property in 2003 was recorded in continuing operations as required by generally accepted accounting principles, and resulted in incremental non-cash income tax expense, for which foreign tax credits were available to offset the income tax otherwise payable. Income from continuing operations. Income from continuing operations increased $63.6 million, or 373.8%, to $80.6 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $17.0 million for fiscal 2003 due to the factors discussed above. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS As previously discussed in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, we had no discontinued operations at December 31, 2004. Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements contains comparative information for our discontinued operations. Services revenues. Services Division revenue decreased $93.4 million to $1.7 million for fiscal 2004, compared to $95.1 million for fiscal 2003. Exclusive of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems, which we sold on April 17, 2003, and ArmorGroup, which we sold on November 26, 2003, revenue decreased $1.1 million, or 38.2%, to $1.7 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $2.8 million for fiscal 2003 primarily due to the sale of the security consulting business of NTI on July 2, 2004. Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues decreased $66.1 million to $697,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to $66.8 million for fiscal 2003. Exclusive of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems and ArmorGroup, cost of revenues decreased $356,000, or 33.8%, to $697,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to $1.1 million for fiscal 2003. This decrease was primarily due to the sale of the security consulting business of NTI on July 2, 2004. Operating expenses. Operating expenses decreased $19.1 million to $821,000 (47.4% of Services revenues) for fiscal 2004, compared to $19.9 million (20.9% of Services revenues) for fiscal 2003. Exclusive of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems and ArmorGroup, operating expenses decreased $4.1 million, or 83.1%, to $821,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to $4.9 million for fiscal 2003. This decrease was primarily due to the sale of the security consulting business of NTI on July 2, 2004. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, we did not record depreciation or amortization of long-lived assets that were held-for-sale in discontinued operations. Charge for impairment of long-lived assets. Charge for impairment of long-lived assets was zero for fiscal 2004, compared to $21.5 million for fiscal 2003. The charge in the prior year related to reduction in the carrying value of the Services division to its estimate realizable value. Integration and other charges. Integration and other charges decreased to zero for fiscal 2004, compared to $776,000 for fiscal 2003. Excluding ArmorGroup Integrated Systems and ArmorGroup, there were no integration and other charges for fiscal 2003. Operating income (loss). Operating income was $215,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to an operating loss of $13.9 million for fiscal 2003, due to the factors discussed above. Excluding the ArmorGroup Integrated Systems and ArmorGroup, the balance of the assets held for sale generated operating income of $215,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to an operating loss of $1.0 million for fiscal 2003, due to the reasons discussed above. Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net, decreased $14,000 to $2,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to $16,000 for fiscal 2003, primarily due to the sale of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems and ArmorGroup. All interest bearing liabilities in discontinued operations have been repaid. 49 Other expense, net. Other expense, net, decreased $206,000 to $273,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to $479,000 for fiscal 2003. Excluding the ArmorGroup Integrated Systems and ArmorGroup, the balance of the assets held for sale generated other expense, net, from discontinued operations of $273,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to other (income), net, of ($34,000) for fiscal 2003, due to additional accounting fees incurred in connection with the sale of ArmorGroup. Loss from discontinued operations before income tax benefit. Loss from discontinued operations before income tax benefit was $60,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to a loss of $14.4 million for fiscal 2003, due to the reasons discussed above. Excluding the ArmorGroup Integrated Systems and ArmorGroup, the balance of the assets held for sale generated a loss from discontinued operations before provision for income taxes of $60,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to a loss of $957,000 for fiscal 2003, due to the reasons discussed above. Income tax benefit. Income tax benefit was $22,000 for the fiscal 2004 compared to an income tax benefit of $8.3 million for fiscal 2003. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2004 was a benefit of 36.7% compared to a benefit of 57.4% for fiscal 2003. Excluding the ArmorGroup Integrated Systems and ArmorGroup, the balance of the assets held for sale benefit was $22,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to a benefit of $40,000 for fiscal 2003. Loss from discontinued operations. Loss from discontinued operations was $38,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to $6.1 million for fiscal 2003, due to the factors discussed above. Excluding the ArmorGroup Integrated Systems and ArmorGroup, the balance of the assets held for sale generated a loss from discontinued operations $38,000 for fiscal 2004, compared to a loss of $957,000 for fiscal 2003, due to the reasons discussed above. FISCAL 2003 AS COMPARED TO FISCAL 2002 Net income (loss). Net income (loss) increased $28.6 million, or 161.5%, to net income of $10.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 ("fiscal 2003") compared to a net loss of $(17.7) million for the year ended December 31, 2002 ("fiscal 2002"). Income from continuing operations and a loss from discontinued operations were $17.0 million and $(6.1) million, respectively, for fiscal 2003, compared to income from continuing operations and a loss from discontinued operations of $21.3 million and $(39.0) million, respectively, for fiscal 2002. The decrease in income from continuing operations relates primarily to a $7.3 million non-cash, non-recurring charge for stock based compensation in the fourth quarter of 2003, a $3.3 million (including a $2.1 million non-cash charge) severance charge related to the termination of our former Chief Executive Officer in the second quarter of 2003, an increase in interest expense relating to our $150.0 million subordinated debenture issued on August 12, 2003, and increases in bonus expense, legal and accounting fees, insurance and internal audit expenses. CONTINUING OPERATIONS Aerospace & Defense Group revenues. Our Aerospace & Defense Group revenues increased $32.4 million, or 54.5%, to $91.7 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $59.3 million in fiscal 2002. The Aerospace & Defense Group was created with the acquisition of Simula on December 9, 2003. The Aerospace & Defense Group also includes the military business of the Mobile Security Division, including armor and blast protection systems for Up-Armored HMMWVs, and the SAPI business generated from our Protech subsidiary. The historical results of these businesses have been reclassified to the Aerospace & Defense Group. For fiscal 2003, Aerospace & Defense Group revenue increased 47.2% internally, including year-over-year changes in acquired businesses, while acquired growth was a function of the acquisitions of Simula on December 9, 2003 and Specialty Defense on November 18, 2004. Products Division revenues. Our Products Division revenues increased $14.0 million, or 7.8%, to $194.0 million in fiscal 2003, compared to $179.9 million in fiscal 2002. For fiscal 2003, Products Division revenue increased 4.9% internally, including year-over-year changes in acquired businesses, and 2.9% due to the acquisitions of Speedfeed, Inc., the Foldable Products Group, Evi-Paq, Inc., B-Square, Inc. and 911 Emergency Products, Inc., all of which were completed during 2002 and Hatch Imports, Inc., which was completed in the fourth quarter of 2003. Products Division revenues include $20.7 million and $16.8 million from Cyconics International Training Services, Inc., our US based training company, for the years ended fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2002, respectively. In our filings prior to June 30, 2002, we reported Cyconics International Training Services, Inc. as a part of our Services Division. The historical results of the SAPI business of the Products Division have been reclassified to the Aerospace & Defense Group. 50 Mobile Security Division revenues. Our Mobile Security Division revenues increased $13.7 million, or 20.8%, to $79.6 million in fiscal 2003, compared to $65.9 million in fiscal 2002. Mobile Security Division revenues for 2003 increased by $19.2 million due to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Trasco-Bremen on September 24, 2002. Excluding the $19.2 million of 2003 revenue increase relating to Trasco-Bremen, Mobile Security Division revenue decreased $5.5 million, or 8.7%, in fiscal 2003 compared to fiscal 2002. The historical results of the military business of the Mobile Security Division have been reclassified to the Aerospace & Defense Group. Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues increased $42.8 million, or 20.3%, to $253.6 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $210.7 million for fiscal 2002. As a percentage of total revenues, cost of revenues increased to 69.4% of total revenues for fiscal 2003 from 69.1% for fiscal 2002. Gross margins in the Aerospace & Defense Group were 31.3% for fiscal 2003 compared to 28.3% for fiscal 2002. The increase in the Aerospace & Defense Group gross margins was primarily attributable to: (1) favorable manufacturing overhead cost absorption relating to increased manufacturing volumes at our Cincinnati manufacturing facility, and (2) operational efficiencies at our Cincinnati manufacturing facility. These improvements were slightly offset by purchase accounting from the Simula acquisition, and the wrap up of a low margin contract at Simula, which was acquired on December 9, 2003. Gross margins in the Products Division were 34.8% for fiscal 2003 compared to 36.4% for fiscal 2002. The decline in Product Division's gross margins resulted primarily from: (1) an increase in low margin gas mask sales; (2) an increase in lower margin international body armor sales produced overseas at Armor Products International; (3) lower production volumes within our less-lethal, automotive and hard armor product lines, which resulted in reduced fixed cost absorption and certain labor inefficiencies; and (4) moving costs and labor inefficiencies at Protech associated with the relocation of its manufacturing facility. Excluding our Products training division subsidiary, the Products Division gross margins were 37.1%, compared to 38.7% in 2002. Gross margins in the Mobile Security Division were 19.4% in fiscal 2003, compared to 18.3% for fiscal 2002. The increase in the Mobile Security gross margins was primarily attributable to: (1) favorable manufacturing overhead cost absorption relating to increased manufacturing volumes at our Cincinnati manufacturing facility, and (2) operational efficiencies at our Cincinnati manufacturing facility. Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $13.0 million, or 26.0%, to $62.8 million (17.2% of total revenues) for fiscal 2003 compared to $49.8 million (16.3% of total revenues) for fiscal 2002. Aerospace & Defense Group operating expenses increased $1.9 million, or 51.9%, to $5.6 million (6.2% of Aerospace & Defense Group revenues) compared to $3.7 million (6.3% of Aerospace & Defense Group revenues) for fiscal 2002 primarily due to incremental operating expenses associated with the acquisition of Simula on December 9, 2003. Products Division operating expenses increased $1.8 million, or 5.7%, to $33.1 million (16.6% of Products Division revenues) compared to $31.4 million (17.4% of Products Division revenues) for fiscal 2002. This increase is primarily due to the incremental operating expenses associated with acquired businesses completed during or subsequent to 2002. Mobile Security Division operating expenses increased $3.7 million, or 43.1%, to $12.3 million (15.4% of Mobile Security Division revenues) for fiscal 2003 compared to $8.6 million (13.0% of Mobile Security Division revenues) for fiscal 2002. Excluding the increase in 2003 operating expenses resulting from the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Trasco-Bremen on September 24, 2002, the operating expenses for fiscal 2003 increased $1.9 million versus fiscal 2002. Aside from the Trasco-Bremen acquisition, the increase in operating expenses was primarily due to: (1) increased expenses associated with the start-up of operations in Caracas, Venezuela; (2) increased insurance costs; (3) the net effect of a weaker U.S. dollar against foreign currencies, and (4) normal wage inflation. Corporate operating expenses increased $5.6 million, or 89.9%, to $11.8 million (3.2% of total revenues) in fiscal 2003 compared to $6.2 million in fiscal 2002 (2.0% of total revenues). This increase is due primarily to increased bonus expense, legal and accounting fees, insurance and internal audit expenses. 51 Amortization. Amortization expense increased $244,000, or 99.6%, to $489,000 for fiscal 2003 compared to $245,000 for fiscal 2002. SFAS 142, which we adopted on January 1, 2002, eliminated amortization of intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill for all acquisitions completed after July 1, 2001, as well as for all fiscal years ending after January 1, 2002. Remaining amortization expense is related to patents and trademarks with finite lives and to amortization on intangible assets, other than goodwill, associated with the Simula and Hatch Imports acquisitions in 2003. Integration and other charges. Integration and other charges increased $6.7 million, or 112.2%, to $12.6 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $5.9 million in fiscal 2002. The increase in integration and other charges is primarily related to a $7.3 million non-cash charge for stock-based compensation for a performance plan for certain key executives and a $3.3 million severance charge (including a $2.1 million non-cash charge) related to the recent departure of our former Chief Executive Officer. Excluding these charges, integration and other charges were $2.0 million for fiscal 2003, a decrease of $3.9 million from fiscal 2002. This decrease was primarily due to the elimination of expense associated with the 2001 acquisitions of O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt and Identicator. Operating income. Operating income from continuing operations decreased $2.7 million, or 6.9%, to $35.7 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $38.4 million in fiscal 2002 due to the factors discussed above. Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net increased $3.1 million, or 334.7%, to $4.0 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $923,000 for fiscal 2002. This increase was due primarily to interest expense associated with the $150 million aggregate principal amount of 8.25% senior subordinated notes due 2013, which were issued on August 12, 2003. On September 2, 2003, we entered into interest rate swap agreements that effectively exchanged the 8.25% fixed rate for a variable rate of six month LIBOR, set in arrears, plus a spread of 2.735% to 2.75%. At December 31, 2003, the six-month LIBOR rate was 1.22%. Other expense, net. Other expense, net, was $508,000 for fiscal 2003, compared to $51,000 for fiscal 2002. The increase related primarily to foreign exchange currency losses and a write-down of certain fixed assets. Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes. Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes decreased $6.2 million, or 16.5%, to $31.2 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $37.4 million for fiscal 2002 due to the reasons discussed above. Provision for income taxes. Provision for income taxes on continuing operations was $14.2 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $16.1 million for fiscal 2002. The effective income tax rate was 45.5% for fiscal 2003 compared to 42.9% for fiscal 2002 based on our annual income amounts and jurisdictions in which such amounts were taxable. The 2003 effective income tax rate of 45.5% is higher than the 37.4% estimated effective income tax rate that was utilized in the first half of 2003 due to, among other things: (1) the non-tax deductible nature of the non-cash, non-recurring stock based compensation that was provided to certain key executives, and (2) a taxable gain that was realized in the second half of 2003 when certain intellectual property utilized in our discontinued operations was revalued in order to comply with tax code provisions. The impact of the incremental tax associated with the revalued intellectual property is recorded in continuing operations as required by generally accepted accounting principles, and resulted in an incremental non-cash tax expense, for which foreign tax credits are available to offset the tax otherwise payable. The previously mentioned negative impacts on the 2003 tax rate were partially offset by some state level tax strategies, which lowered the effective tax rate. Income from continuing operations. Income from continuing operations decreased $4.3 million to $17.0 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $21.3 million for fiscal 2002 due to the factors discussed above. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Many of the items listed below involve accounting estimates. The loss and amounts below will be re-evaluated in the future for any changes which might be appropriate. On April 17, 2003, we announced that we had completed the sale of our ArmorGroup Integrated Systems business through the sale of 100% of the stock of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems, Inc. and Low Voltage Systems Technologies, Inc. to AIS. AIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aerwav Holdings, LLC. As consideration for the integrated systems business, we received a $4.1 million collateralized note due in April 2005 two years and a warrant for approximately 2.5% of AIS. We have recorded a loss of $366,000 on the sale. 52 On November 26, 2003, we announced that we completed the sale of ArmorGroup, our security service division, for $33.7 million in consideration to a group of private investors led by Granville Baird Capital Partners of London, England and management. We received $31.4 million in cash at closing and are scheduled to receive another $2.3 million by the end of 2004. We have recorded a loss of $8.8 million on the sale. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, unrealized gains and losses, which were included in equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, were not recognized until the period of disposition of the related assets and liabilities (which was a large component of the loss). At December 31, 2003, our litigation support services subsidiary, remained our only operating subsidiary in discontinued operations. Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements contains comparative information for our discontinued operations. Services revenues. Services Division revenues decreased $3.1 million, or 3.2%, to $95.1 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $98.3 million for fiscal 2002 as fiscal 2003 reflects revenues from ArmorGroup only through November 26, 2003, and revenues from ArmorGroup Integrated Systems only through April 17, 2003, their respective dates of sale as opposed to a full year in 2002. Exclusive of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems, revenue increased $8.5 million, or 10.3%, to $90.4 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $82.0 million for fiscal 2002. This increase was due to strong performance primarily in the Middle East with strong growth coming from Iraq along with ongoing strong training revenues from the Athens Olympics build up. The increase was tempered by weak revenues in mine action business, investigations business and the Latin American business and the lack of a full year's revenues in fiscal 2003. Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues decreased $9.0 million, or 11.9%, to $66.8 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $75.8 million for fiscal 2002 as fiscal 2003 reflects cost of revenues from ArmorGroup only through November 26, 2003, and cost of revenues from ArmorGroup Integrated Systems only through April 17, 2003, their respective dates of sale. As a percentage of total revenue from discontinued operations, cost of revenues decreased to 70.2% of total revenues from discontinued operations for fiscal 2003 from 77.1% for fiscal 2002. This decrease is a result of the sale of the ArmorGroup Integrated Systems business in April 2003, which has a comparatively low gross margin. Exclusive of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems, cost of revenues increased $3.9 million, or 6.8%, to $61.6 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $57.7 million for fiscal 2002. Exclusive of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems, cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenue from discontinued operations decreased to 68.2% of total revenues from discontinued operations for fiscal 2003 from 70.4% for fiscal 2002. This decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenue from discontinued operations was primarily a result of the proportion of the revenue growth coming from expatriate intensive security contracts in Iraq and continued high margin training contracts. Operating expenses. Operating expenses decreased $10.7 million, or 34.9%, to $19.9 million (20.9% of total revenues from discontinued operations) for fiscal 2003 compared to $30.6 million (31.1% of total revenues from discontinued operations) for fiscal 2002 as fiscal 2003 reflects operating expenses from ArmorGroup only through November 26, 2003, and operating expenses from ArmorGroup Integrated Systems only through April 17, 2003, their respective dates of sale. Exclusive of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems, operating expenses decreased $7.6 million, or 28.1%, to $19.4 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $26.9 million for fiscal 2002. This decrease was due to reduced foreign currency expenses, a reduction in salary costs as a result of the 2002 restructuring and the sale of ArmorGroup on November 26, 2003. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, we did not record depreciation or amortization of long-lived assets that were held-for-sale in discontinued operations. Charge for impairment of long-lived assets. Charge for impairment of long-lived assets was $21.5 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $30.3 million for fiscal 2002. The fiscal 2003 charge related to a $12.4 million reduction in the carrying value of the Services division to its estimated realizable value, the $8.8 million loss on the sale of ArmorGroup and the $366,000 loss on the sale of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems. The 2002 charge was the result of $6.1 million in estimated disposal costs and a $24.2 million reduction in carrying value of the Services Division to the estimated realizable value as required by SFAS 144. Integration and other charges. Integration and other charges decreased $1.8 million, or 70.4%, to $776,000 for fiscal 2003 compared to $2.6 million for fiscal 2002. This decrease is primarily due to severance payments to certain personnel in the prior year. 53 Operating loss. Operating losses were $(13.9) million for fiscal 2003, compared to an operating loss of $(41.0) million for fiscal 2002 due to the factors discussed above. Operating loss from the ArmorGroup Integrated Systems business was $(15.0) million for fiscal 2002 primarily due to the $11.9 million charge for impairment of long-lived assets. Excluding the ArmorGroup Integrated Systems business, the balance of the assets held for sale generated an operating loss of $(3.7) million for fiscal 2003 compared to an operating loss of $(26.9) million for fiscal 2002. Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net decreased $330,000 or 95.4%, to $16,000 for fiscal 2003 compared to $346,000 for fiscal 2002. This decrease was due to decreased utilization of the Services Division's line of credit. Other expense, net. Other expense, net, was $479,000 for fiscal 2003 compared to $99,000 for fiscal 2002 due primarily to an increase in foreign currency fluctuation losses in fiscal 2003. Loss from discontinued operations before benefit for income taxes. Loss from discontinued operations before benefit for income taxes was $(14.4) million for fiscal 2003 and $(41.5) million for fiscal 2002 due to the reasons discussed above. Benefit for income taxes. Income tax benefit was $8.3 million for fiscal 2003 compared to $2.4 million for fiscal 2002. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2003 was a benefit of 57.4% compared to a benefit of 5.9% for fiscal 2002. The income tax benefit of 57.4% for fiscal 2003 was primarily due to a taxable loss realized on the sale of ArmorGroup. Loss from discontinued operations. Loss from discontinued operations was $(6.1) million for fiscal 2003 compared to a loss from discontinued operations of $(39.0) million for fiscal 2002 due to the factors discussed above. QUARTERLY RESULTS Set forth below are certain unaudited quarterly financial data for each of our last eight quarters and certain such data expressed as a percentage of our revenue for the respective quarters. The information has been derived from unaudited financial statements that, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present such quarterly information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period. 54 QUARTER ENDED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Dec 31, Sept 30, Jun 30, Mar 31, Dec 31, Sept 30, Jun 30, Mar 31, 2004 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2003 ------- ------- -------- -------- -------- ------ ------ --------- Revenues: Aerospace & Defense $234,379 $160,238 $129,773 $ 81,008 $ 38,834 $21,136 $15,793 $ 15,910 Products 65,523 64,659 65,743 53,840 50,802 49,804 49,347 44,007 Mobile Security 37,646 31,906 28,188 26,780 22,521 19,942 16,519 20,557 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Total Revenue 337,548 256,803 223,704 161,628 112,157 90,882 81,659 80,474 Operating income 47,356 41,735 33,976 22,648 8,381 12,512 6,010 8,826 Interest expense, net 1,591 1,400 2,057 1,728 1,721 1,475 437 379 Other expense (income), net 2,066 154 (390) 115 327 96 16 69 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Income from continuing 43,699 40,181 32,309 20,805 6,333 10,941 5,557 8,378 operations before taxes Provision for income taxes 17,345 16,307 14,588 8,177 4,159 4,832 2,079 3,133 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Income from continuing 26,354 23,874 17,721 12,628 2,174 6,109 3,478 5,245 operations -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of provision (benefit) for income taxes -- -- 100 (138) (7,103) 6 1,135 (158) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Net income (loss) $26,354 $23,874 $ 17,821 $ 12,490 $ (4,929) $6,115 $4,613 $ 5,087 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= ========= Net income (loss) per common share - Basic Income from continuing $ 0.78 $ 0.73 $ 0.60 $ 0.44 $ 0.08 $ 0.22 $ 0.13 $ 0.18 operations (Loss) gain from discontinued 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (0.25) 0.00 0.04 (0.01) operations -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.78 $ 0.73 $ 0.60 $ 0.44 $ (0.17) $ 0.22 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= ========= Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted Income from continuing $ 0.74 $ 0.70 $ 0.57 $ 0.42 $ 0.07 $ 0.22 $ 0.13 $ 0.18 operations (Loss) gain from discontinued 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (0.24) 0.00 0.04 (0.01) operations -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Diluted earnings (loss) per $ 0.74 $ 0.70 $ 0.57 $ 0.42 $ (0.17) $ 0.22 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 share ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= ========= Weighted average common shares outstanding Basic 33,946 32,861 29,670 28,472 28,195 27,811 27,555 28,964 Diluted 35,555 34,198 31,008 29,934 29,364 28,249 27,836 29,111 Revenues: Aerospace & Defense 69.4% 62.4% 58.0% 50.1% 34.6% 23.3% 19.4% 19.8% Products 19.4% 25.2% 29.4% 33.3% 45.3% 54.8% 60.4% 54.7% Mobile Security 11.2% 12.4% 12.6% 16.6% 20.1% 21.9% 20.2% 25.5% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Total revenue 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Operating income 14.0% 16.3% 15.2% 14.0% 7.5% 13.7% 7.3% 11.0% Interest expense, net 0.5% 0.5% 0.9% 1.1% 1.5% 1.6% 0.5% 0.5% Other expense (income), net 0.6% 0.1% (0.2)% 0.1% 0.3% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Income from continuing 12.9% 15.6% 14.4% 12.9% 5.6% 12.0% 6.8% 10.4% operations before taxes Provision for income taxes 5.1% 6.4% 6.5% 5.1% 3.7% 5.3% 2.5% 3.9% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Income from continuing 7.8% 9.3% 7.9% 7.8% 1.9% 6.7% 4.3% 6.5% operations Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of provision (benefit) for income taxes 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% (0.1)% (6.3)% 0.0% 1.4% (0.2)% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Net income (loss) 7.8% 9.3% 8.0% 7.7% (4.4)% 6.7% 5.7% 6.3% ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= ========= 55 LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES On October 29, 2004, we completed the placement of $300 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.00% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due November 1, 2024 (the "2% Convertible Notes"). On November 5, 2004, Goldman, Sachs & Co. exercised its option to purchase an additional $45 million principal amount of the 2% Convertible Notes. The 2% Convertible Notes are guaranteed by most of our domestic subsidiaries on a senior subordinated basis (see Note 21). The 2% Convertible Notes were initially rated B1/B+ by Moody's Investors' Service and Standard & Poor's Rating Services, respectively. The 2% Convertible Notes will bear interest at a rate of 2.00% per year, payable on November 1 and May 1 of each year beginning on May 1, 2005 and ending on November 1, 2011. The 2% Convertible Notes will be subject to accretion of the principal amount beginning on November 1, 2011, at a rate that provides holders with an aggregate annual yield to maturity of 2.00%, as defined in the agreement. The 2% Convertible Notes will bear contingent interest during any six-month period beginning November 1, 2011, of 15 basis points paid in cash if the average trading price of the notes is above certain levels. The 2% Convertible Notes will be convertible, at the bond holder's option, initially at a conversion rate of 18.5151 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, which is the equivalent conversion price of approximately $54.01 per share, subject to adjustment. Upon conversion, we will satisfy our conversion obligation with respect to the accreted principal amount of the notes to be converted in cash, with any remaining amount to be satisfied in shares of our common stock. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the 2% Convertible Notes are classified as short term debt. We intend to use the proceeds of the offering to fund acquisitions and for general corporate and working capital purposes, including the funding of capital expenditures. Funds that are not immediately used are invested in money market funds and other investment grade securities until needed. On June 22, 2004, our stockholders approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, that increased the number of shares of our authorized capital stock to 80,000,000, of which 75,000,000 shares are designated as common stock and 5,000,000 shares are designated as preferred stock. On June 15, 2004, we sold 4,000,000 primary shares of common stock at a price of $37.50 per share, raising $142.5 million of net proceeds after deducting the underwriter discounts and commissions. In addition, certain of our directors and officers granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 600,000 shares. The 30-day option expired unexercised on July 15, 2004. We intend to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund future acquisitions, to take advantage of business development opportunities, and for general corporate and working capital purposes, including the funding of capital expenditures. On September 2, 2003, we entered into interest rate swap agreements, which have been designated as fair value hedges as defined under SFAS 133 with a notional amount totaling $150 million. The agreements were entered into to exchange the fixed interest rate on our 8.25% Notes for a variable interest rate equal to six-month LIBOR, set in arrears, plus a spread ranging from 2.735% to 2.75% fixed semi-annually on the fifteenth day of February and August. The agreements are subject to other terms and conditions common to transactions of this type. In accordance with SFAS 133, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements offset changes in the fair value of the fixed rate debt due to changes in the market interest rate. Accordingly, other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2004 increased by $195,000 to $6.1 million at December 31, 2004, from $5.9 million at December 31, 2003, which reflected an increase in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements. The corresponding increase in the hedge liability was recorded in long-term debt. The agreements are deemed to be a perfectly effective fair value hedge, and, therefore, qualify for the short-cut method of accounting under SFAS 133. As a result, no ineffectiveness is expected to be recognized in our earnings associated with the interest rate swap agreements. On August 12, 2003, we completed a private placement of $150 million aggregate principal amount of the 8.25% Notes. The 8.25% Notes are guaranteed by almost all of our domestic subsidiaries, on a senior subordinated basis. The 8.25% Notes have been sold to qualified institutional investors in reliance on Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The 8.25% Notes were initially rated B1/B+ by Moody's Investors' Service and Standard & Poor's Rating Services, respectively. We used a portion of the funds to repay debt, acquire Simula, Inc., Hatch Imports, Inc., ODV, Inc., and Kleen-Bore, Inc., and we intend to use the remaining proceeds of the offering to fund acquisitions and for general corporate and working capital purposes, including the funding of capital expenditures. On March 29, 2004, we completed a registered exchange offer for the 8.25% Notes and exchanged the 8.25% Notes for new 8.25% Notes that were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. 56 On August 12, 2003, in concert with our 8.25% Note offering, we entered into a new secured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with Bank of America, N.A., Wachovia Bank, National Association and a syndicate of other financial institutions arranged by Bank of America Securities, LLC. The Credit Facility consists of a five-year revolving credit facility, and, among other things, provides for (i) total maximum borrowings of $60 million, (ii) a $25 million sub-limit for the issuances of standby and commercial letters of credit, (iii) a $5 million sub-limit for swing-line loans, and (iv) a $5 million sub-limit for multi-currency borrowings. All borrowings under the Credit Facility will bear interest at either (i) a rate equal to LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.125% to 1.625%, (ii) an alternate base rate which will be the higher of (a) the Bank of America prime rate and (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, or (iii) with respect to foreign currency loans, a fronted offshore currency rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.125% to 1.625%, depending on certain conditions. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain of our direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries and is collateralized by, among other things, (i) a pledge of all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock or other equity interests of certain of our domestic subsidiaries, (ii) a pledge of 65% of the issued and outstanding voting shares of stock or other voting equity interests of certain of our direct and indirect foreign subsidiaries, (iii) a pledge of 100% of the issued and outstanding nonvoting shares of stock or other nonvoting equity interests of certain of our direct and indirect foreign subsidiaries, and (iv) a first priority perfected security interest on certain of our domestic assets and certain domestic assets of certain of our direct and indirect subsidiaries that will become guarantors of our obligations under the Credit Facility, including, among other things, accounts receivable, inventory, machinery, equipment, certain contract rights, intellectual property rights and general intangibles. On January 9, 2004, we amended our Credit Facility to broaden our ability to make additional open-market purchases of publicly-traded securities subject to certain limitations. On March 29, 2004, we amended our Credit Facility to allow us to pay dividends subject to certain limitations. As of December 31, 2004, we were in compliance with all of our negative and affirmative covenants contained in the Credit Facility and the indentures governing the 8.25% Notes and the 2% Convertible Notes. In March 2002, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to a maximum 3.2 million shares of our common stock. In February 2003, the Board of Directors increased this stock repurchase program to authorize the repurchase, from time to time depending upon market conditions and other factors, of up to an additional 4.4 million shares. Through February 10, 2005, we repurchased 3.8 million shares of our common stock under the stock repurchase program at an average price of $12.49 per share, leaving us with the ability to repurchase up to an additional 3.8 million shares of our common stock. Repurchases may be made in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions utilizing various hedging mechanisms including, among others, the sale to third parties of put options for the Company's common stock, or otherwise. At December 31, 2004, we had 34.1 million shares of common stock outstanding. We expect to continue our policy of repurchasing our common stock from time to time, subject to the restrictions contained in our Credit Facility, the indenture governing the 8.25% Notes and the indenture governing the 2% Convertible Notes. Our Credit Facility permits us to repurchase shares of our common stock with no limitation if our ratio of Consolidated Senior Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDA (as such terms are defined in the Credit Facility) for any rolling twelve-month period is less than 1.00 to 1. When such ratio is greater than 1.00 to 1, our Credit Facility limits our ability to repurchase shares at $15.0 million. This basket resets to $0 each time the ratio is less than 1.00 to 1. As of December 31, 2004, such ratio was 0.06 to 1. Our indentures governing the 8.25% Notes and the 2% Convertible Notes also permit us to repurchase shares of our common stock, subject to certain limitations, as long as we satisfy the conditions to such repurchase contained therein. Working capital for continuing operations was $289.6 million and $168.5 million as of December 31, 2004, and December 31, 2003, respectively. The increase in working capital is largely a function of increases in cash from our October 2004 2% Convertible Note offering, our June 2004 $150 equity offering, and increases in inventory of $73.1 million and accounts receivable of $90.5 million to support the growth in revenues from demand for the Up-Armored HMMWV, supplemental armor for other military vehicles, and SAPI plates. Our fiscal 2004 capital expenditures for continuing operations were $19.4 million. Such expenditures included additional manufacturing and office space, and manufacturing machinery and equipment, leasehold improvements, information technology and communications infrastructure equipment. 57 We anticipate that the cash on hand, cash generated from operations, and available borrowings under the Credit Facility will enable us to meet liquidity, working capital and capital expenditure requirements during the next 12 months. We may, however, require additional financing to pursue our strategy of growth through acquisitions and we are continuously exploring alternatives. If such financing is required, there are no assurances that it will be available, or if available, that it can be obtained on terms favorable to us or on a basis that is not dilutive to our stockholders. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In April 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Staff Position No. 129-1, Disclosure Requirements under FASB Statement No. 129, "Disclosure of Information about Capital Structure," relating to contingently convertible securities ("FSP 129-1"). The purpose of FSP 129-1 is to interpret how the disclosure provisions of FASB Statement No. 129 apply to contingently convertible securities and to their potentially dilutive effects on earnings per share. The guidance in FSP 129-1 is effective April 2004 and applies to all existing and newly created securities. This pronouncement has no effect on us. On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (FAS 123(R)). FAS 123(R) revises FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (FAS 123) and requires companies to expense the fair value of employee stock options and other forms of stock-based compensation. In addition to revising FAS 123, FAS 123(R) supersedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25), and amends FASB Statement No. 95, "Statement of Cash Flows." FAS 123(R) must be adopted no later than periods beginning after June 15, 2005. We expect to incur approximately $3 million of expense in the second half of 2005 as a result of the adoption of FASB Statement No. 123(R). In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 ("AJCA") was signed into law. In December 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 109-1 ("FSP 109-1"), Application of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, to the Tax Deduction on Qualified Production Activities Provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and Staff Position No. 109-2 ("FSP 109"), Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Earnings Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. FSP 1009-1 clarifies that the manufacturer's tax deduction provided for under the AJCA should be accounted for as a special deduction in accordance with SFAS No. 109 and not as a tax rate reduction. FSP 109-2 provides accounting and disclosure guidance for the repatriation of certain foreign earnings to a U.S. taxpayer as provided for in the AJCA. Currently, uncertainty remains as to how to interpret numerous provisions of the AJCA. As such, we are not yet in a position to decide on whether, and to what extent, we might repatriate foreign earnings that have not yet been remitted to the U.S. We expect to be in a position to make a decision on implementation, if any, later in 2005. 58 In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151 ("SFAS 151"), Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4. SFAS 151 amends the guidance in Accounting Research Bulleting No. 43, Chapter 4, Inventory Pricing, to clarify that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and wasted material (spoilage) are to be recognized as current-period charges. SFAS 151 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. SFAS 151 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements. INFLATION We believe that the relatively moderate rates of inflation in recent years have not had a significant impact on our revenue or profitability. Historically, we have been able to offset any inflationary effects by either increasing prices or improving cost efficiencies. OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS On September 24, 2004, we entered into an off-balance sheet leasing arrangement for an aircraft for company use. Upon expiration of this lease on September 24, 2009, a subsidiary of the Company has the option to renew the lease at fair market value subject to approval by the lessor, or, buy the aircraft for approximately $10.0 million, or return the aircraft to the lessor and, under a guarantee, pay any shortfall in sales proceeds from a third party in an amount not to exceed $8.2 million. Annual rental expense related to this agreement is approximately $1.0 million. Excluding this leasing arrangement, we do not have any off balance sheet arrangements. TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS The following table presents our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2004: PAYMENT DUE BY PERIOD CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS --------------------- (IN THOUSANDS) Less than 1 - 3 3 - 5 More than Total 1 year years years 5 years -------- ---------- -------- -------- -------- Long-term debt obligations $157,372 $ 621 $ 927 $ 794 $155,030 Operating lease obligations 34,239 6,711 9,490 5,625 12,413 Other long-term liabilities 1,951 -- 1,951 -- -- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $193,562 $ 7,332 $ 12,368 $ 6,419 $167,443 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== 59 ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK As a result of our global operating and financial activities, we are exposed to changes in raw material prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely affect our results of operations and financial position. In seeking to minimize the risks and/or costs associated with such activities, we manage exposure to changes in raw material prices, interest rates, and foreign currency exchange rates through our regular operating and financing activities. We have entered into interest rate swap agreements to reduce our overall interest expense. We do not utilize financial instruments for trading purposes. MARKET RATE RISK The following discussion about our market rate risk involves forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. We are exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and equity security price risk. Interest Rate Risk. Our exposure to market rate risk for changes in interest rates relate primarily to borrowings under our 8.25% Notes, our credit facilities and our short-term monetary investments. To the extent that, from time to time, we hold short-term money market instruments, there is a market rate risk for changes in interest rates on such instruments. To that extent, there is inherent rollover risk in the short-term money market instruments as they mature and are renewed at current market rates. The extent of this risk is not quantifiable or predictable because of the variability of future interest rates and business financing requirements. However, there is no risk of loss of principal in the short-term money market instruments, only a risk related to a potential reduction in future interest income. On September 2, 2003, we entered into interest rate swap agreements in which we effectively exchanged the $150 million fixed rate 8.25% interest rate on the senior subordinated notes for variable rates in the notional amount of $80 million, $50 million and $20 million at six-month LIBOR, set in arrears, plus 2.75%, 2.75%, and 2.735%, respectively. The agreement involves receipt of fixed rate amounts in exchange for floating rate interest payments over the lives of the agreements without an exchange of the underlying principal amount. The variable interest rates are fixed semi-annually on the fifteenth day of February and August. The six-month LIBOR rate was 3.08% on February 21, 2005. The maturity dates of the interest rate swap agreements match those of the underlying debt. Our objective for entering into these interest rate swaps was to reduce our exposure to changes in the fair value of the senior subordinated notes and to obtain variable rate financing at an attractive cost. Changes in the six-month LIBOR would affect our earnings either positively or negatively. An assumed 100 basis point increase in the six-month LIBOR would increase our interest obligations under the interest rate swaps by approximately $750,000 for a six-month period. In accordance with SFAS 133, we designated the interest rate swap agreements as perfectly effective fair value hedges and, accordingly, use the short-cut method of evaluating effectiveness. As permitted by the short-cut method, the change in the fair value of the interest rate swaps will be reflected in earnings and an equivalent amount will be reflected as a change in the carrying value of the swaps, with an offset to earnings. There is no ineffectiveness to be recorded. On December 31, 2004, we recorded the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements of $6.0 million and recorded the corresponding fair value adjustment to the 8.25% Notes in the other assets and long-term debt sections of the Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. We are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to these financial instruments. However, counterparties to these agreements are major financial institutions and the risk of loss due to nonperformance is considered by management to be minimal. We do not hold or issue interest rate swap agreements or other derivative instruments for trading purposes. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk. The majority of our business is denominated in U.S. dollars. There are costs associated with our operations in foreign countries that require payments in the local currency. Where appropriate and to partially manage our foreign currency risk related to those payments we receive payment from customers in local currencies in amounts sufficient to meet our local currency obligations. We do not use derivatives or other financial instruments to hedge foreign currency risk. 60 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS We have invested substantial resources outside of the United States and plan to continue to do so in the future. The Armor Mobile Security division has invested substantial resources in Europe and South America. These operations are subject to the risk of new and different legal and regulatory requirements in local jurisdictions, tariffs and trade barriers, potential difficulties in staffing and managing local operations, currency risks, potential imposition of restrictions on investments, potentially adverse tax consequences, including imposition or increase of withholding and other taxes on remittances and other payments by subsidiaries, and local economic, political and social conditions. Governments of many developing countries have exercised and continue to exercise substantial influence over many aspects of the private sector. Government actions in the future could have a significant adverse effect on economic conditions in a developing country or may otherwise have a material adverse effect on us and our operating companies. We do not have political risk insurance in the countries in which we currently conduct business. Moreover, applicable agreements relating to our interests in our operating companies are frequently governed by foreign law. As a result, in the event of a dispute, it may be difficult for us to enforce our rights. Accordingly, we may have little or no recourse upon the occurrence of any of these developments. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The response to this item is incorporated by reference from our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto which are included in this report beginning on page F-2. Certain selected quarterly financial data is included under Item 7 of this Report. MANAGEMENT'S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING Management of Armor Holdings, Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company"), is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Company's principal executive and principal financial officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the firm's financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. As of the end of the Company's 2004 fiscal year, management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on the framework established in Internal Control -- Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, management has determined that the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, is effective. Management has excluded The Specialty Group, Inc. and Bianchi International from our assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 because they were acquired by the Company in purchase business combinations during 2004. The Specialty Group, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary whose total assets and total revenues represent 9% and 1%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004. Bianchi International is a wholly-owned subsidiary whose total assets and total revenues represent 6% and 0%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004. Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements. 61 ATTESTATION REPORT OF REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, our independent registered certified public accounting firm that audited the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, has audited our assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 as stated in their report which appears on page F-2. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE There have been no changes in or disagreements with accountants on accounting or financial disclosure matters during the periods covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING Our management, including Warren B. Kanders, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Glenn J. Heiar, Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on that evaluation, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this annual report, our disclosure controls and procedures, which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, were effective. Our management, including our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has also evaluated our internal control over financial reporting to determine whether any changes occurred during the fourth fiscal quarter covered by this annual report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, there has been no such change during the fourth fiscal quarter covered by this annual report. Management's annual report on internal control over financial reporting and the attestation report of our independent auditors are contained in Part II, Item 8 of this annual report. 62 PART III The information called for pursuant to this Part III, Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement, which we intend to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than April 30, 2005. 63 PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES (a) The following financial statements (which appear sequentially beginning at page number F-1) are included in this report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted since they are either not required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise included. Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accountants Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Income Statements Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (b) Exhibits The following Exhibits are hereby filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K: EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION +2.1 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2001, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., Bengal Acquisition Corp., The Kroll-O'Gara Company, O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company, The O'Gara Company, and O'Gara Security Associates, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 20, 2001). +2.2 Amendment dated as of August 20, 2001 to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2001, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., Bengal Acquisition Corp., The Kroll-O'Gara Company, O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company, The O'Gara Company, and O'Gara Security Associates, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 22, 2001). +2.3 Amendment dated as of August 21, 2001 to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2001, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., Bengal Acquisition Corp., The Kroll-O'Gara Company, O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company, The O'Gara Company, and O'Gara Security Associates, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 23, 2001). +2.4 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of August 29, 2003 by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., AHI Bulletproof Acquisition Corp., and Simula, Inc. (filed as Appendix A to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on September 23, 2003). +2.7 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 28, 2004, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., Specialty Acquisition Corp., The Specialty Group, Inc., and Joseph F. Murray, Jr. and John P. Sweeney, as the Shareholders' Agent (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2004). +2.8 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 5, 2004, by and among Armor Holdings Products, L.L.C., Jack B. Corwin, as Trustee of the Jack B. Corwin Revocable Trust dated June 26, 1992, Gary W. French, as Trustee of the Gary W. and Carol D. French Revocable Trust dated December 31, 1999, Gary W. French, as Trustee of the French Family Irrevocable Trust dated December 31, 1999, Bianchi International, AccuCase, LLC, Bianchi Gunleather and Leather Products Co., Inc., Armor Holdings, Inc., Jack B. Corwin and Gary W. French (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 12, 2004). 64 +3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Armor Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 3, 1996). +3.2 Certificate of Merger of American Body Armor & Equipment, Inc., a Florida corporation, and Armor Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 3, 1996). +3.3 Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of Armor Holdings, Inc., as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2004). +3.4 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Armor Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). +4.1 Indenture, dated as of August 12, 2003, among Armor Holdings, the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee, and form of Old Note attached as Exhibit A thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +4.2 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 30, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories to the Indenture, the subsidiaries listed in Schedule I to the First Supplemental Indenture and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on January 7, 2004). +4.3 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 9, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on January 7, 2004). +4.4 Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 24, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on January 7, 2004). +4.5 Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 24, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto, ODV Holdings Corp., and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). +4.6 Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 16, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto, Kleen Bore, Inc., and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004). +4.7 Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto, Armor Holdings Aircraft, LLC, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004). *4.8 Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 29, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signaturies thereto, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee. +4.9 Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 12, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +4.10 Form of the new 8 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2013 (filed as Exhibit 4.6 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on January 7, 2004). 65 +4.11 Indenture, dated as of October 29, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc. and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2004). +4.12 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 29, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee, together with the form of Note attached thereto (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2004). *4.13 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 29, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee. +10.1 Purchase Agreement, dated August 6, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.2 Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, and Key Bank National Association, as Documentation Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.3 Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2003, by certain Subsidiaries of Armor Holdings, Inc. as identified on the signature pages thereto and any Additional Guarantor who may become party to this Guaranty, in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.4 Collateral Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2003, by and among Armor Holdings and certain of its Subsidiaries as identified on the signature pages thereto and any Additional Grantor who may become party to this Agreement, in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.5 Trademark Security Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2003, by the entities listed on the signature pages thereto, in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.6 Patent Security Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2003, by the entities listed on the signature pages attached thereto, in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.7 Promissory Note dated August 12, 2003 in the principal amount of up to $15,000,000 made by Armor Holdings, Inc. in favor of Keybank National Association (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.8 Promissory Note dated August 12, 2003 in the principal amount of up to $22,500,000 made by Armor Holdings, Inc. in favor of Wachovia Bank, National Association (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.9 First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of January 9, 2004, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., the lenders from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, and Keybank National Association, as Documentation Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). +10.10 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2004, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., the lenders from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, and Keybank National Association, as Documentation Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). +10.11 Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 19, 2004, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., the lenders from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as 66 Administrative Agent, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, and Keybank National Association, as Documentation Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2004). @+10.12 Employment Agreement between Warren B. Kanders and Armor Holdings, Inc., dated as of January 1, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2002). @+10.13 Letter agreement dated as of July 26, 2003 between Armor Holdings, Inc. and Warren B. Kanders (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 26, 2003). @+10.14 Amendment No. 2 dated November 4, 2003 to the Employment Agreement between Armor Holdings, Inc. and Warren B. Kanders (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003). @+10.15 Employment Agreement between Armor Holdings, Inc. and Robert R. Schiller, dated as of January 1, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2002). @+10.16 Amendment dated November 4, 2003 to the Employment Agreement between Armor Holdings, Inc. and Robert R. Schiller (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003). +10.17 Form of Indemnification Agreement for Directors and Officers of Armor Holdings, Inc., (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). **+10.18 American Body Armor & Equipment, Inc. 1994 Incentive Stock Plan (incorporated by reference from Form S-8 filed on October 10, 1994, Reg. No. 33-018863). **+10.19 American Body Armor & Equipment, Inc. 1994 Directors Stock Plan (incorporated by reference from Form S-8 filed on October 31, 1994, Reg. No. 33-018863). **+10.20 Armor Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference from our 1997 Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to our 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held June 12, 1997, as filed with the Commission on May 27, 1997). **+10.21 Armor Holdings Inc. Amended and Restated 1996 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference from our 1997 Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to our 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held June 12, 1997, as filed with the Commission on May 27, 1997). **+10.22 Armor Holdings, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.19 to our Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998). **+10.23 Armor Holdings, Inc. 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (filed as Appendix A to our 1999 Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to our 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, as filed with the Commission on May 21, 1999). *10.24 Armor Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan. **+10.25 Armor Holdings, Inc. 2002 Executive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2002). +10.26 Transportation Services Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2003, by and between Kanders Aviation, LLC and Armor Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). *21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant *23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. *31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer, as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. *31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer, as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 67 *32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer, as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. *32.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer, as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. -------------------------- * Filed herewith. + Incorporated herein by reference. @ This Exhibit represents a management contract. ** This Exhibit represents a compensatory plan. 68 INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm F-2 Consolidated Balance Sheets F-4 Consolidated Statements Of Operations F-5 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) F-6 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow F-7 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8 - F-53 F-1 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Armor Holdings, Inc.: We have completed an integrated audit of Armor Holdings, Inc.'s 2004 consolidated financial statements and of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 and audits of its 2003 and 2002 consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Our opinions, based on our audits, are presented below. Consolidated financial statements --------------------------------- In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Armor Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") at December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit of financial statements includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. Internal control over financial reporting ----------------------------------------- Also, in our opinion, management's assessment, included in Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A, that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"), is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on those criteria. Furthermore, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the COSO. The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on management's assessment and on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. An audit of internal control over financial reporting includes obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management's assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we consider necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions. A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. F-2 As described in Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management has excluded The Specialty Group, Inc. and Bianchi International from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 because they were acquired by the Company in purchase business combinations during 2004. We have excluded The Specialty Group, Inc. from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. The Specialty Group, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary whose total assets and total revenues represent 9% and 1%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004. We have also excluded Bianchi International from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. Bianchi International is a wholly-owned subsidiary whose total assets and total revenues represent 6% and 0%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Jacksonville, Florida March 6, 2005 F-3 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND DECEMBER 31, 2003 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE DATA) DECEMBER 31, 2004 DECEMBER 31, 2003 ----------------- ----------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 421,209 $ 111,850 Restricted cash -- 2,600 Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,077 and $1,673) 174,559 72,635 Costs and earned gross profit in excess of billings 893 -- Inventories 176,208 80,527 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 46,935 22,032 Current assets of discontinued operations (Note 2) -- 753 ----------- ----------- Total current assets 819,804 290,397 Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $27,917 and $19,046) 77,307 57,576 Goodwill (net of accumulated amortization of $4,024 and $4,024) 262,013 175,707 Patents, licenses and trademarks (net of accumulated amortization of $6,830 and $2,627) 112,459 44,174 Long-term assets of discontinued operations (Note 2) -- 1,603 Other assets 20,768 16,169 ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 1,292,351 $ 585,626 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 621 $ 32,107 Short-term debt 343,756 498 Accounts payable 69,601 30,304 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 107,247 58,218 Income taxes payable 9,001 -- Current liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 2) -- 626 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 530,226 121,753 Long-term debt, less current portion 156,751 158,300 Other long-term liabilities 1,951 8,970 Deferred income taxes 38,227 1,238 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 727,155 290,261 Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding -- -- Common stock, $.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 40,133,870 and 34,337,034 issued; 34,073,648 and 28,276,812 outstanding at December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively 402 344 Additional paid-in capital 504,809 318,460 Retained earnings 125,481 44,942 Accumulated other comprehensive income 6,821 3,936 Treasury stock (72,317) (72,317) ----------- ----------- Total stockholders' equity 565,196 295,365 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,292,351 $ 585,626 =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-4 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA) DECEMBER 31, 2004 DECEMBER 31, 2003 DECEMBER 31, 2002 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- REVENUES: Aerospace & Defense $ 605,398 $ 91,673 $ 59,318 Products 249,765 193,960 179,946 Mobile Security 124,520 79,539 65,853 --------- --------- --------- Total Revenues 979,683 365,172 305,117 --------- --------- --------- COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of revenues 714,192 253,586 210,745 Cost of warranty revision 5,000 -- -- Operating expenses 100,261 62,795 49,836 Amortization 4,255 489 245 Integration and other charges 10,260 12,573 5,926 --------- --------- --------- OPERATING INCOME 145,715 35,729 38,365 Interest expense, net 6,776 4,012 923 Other expense, net 1,945 508 51 --------- --------- --------- INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 136,994 31,209 37,391 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 56,417 14,203 16,054 --------- --------- --------- INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 80,577 17,006 21,337 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NOTE 2): LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAX BENEFIT (38) (6,120) (39,026) --------- --------- --------- NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 80,539 $ 10,886 $ (17,689) ========= ========= ========= NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 2.56 $ 0.61 $ 0.70 LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 0.00 (0.22) (1.28) --------- --------- --------- BASIC INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE $ 2.56 $ 0.39 $ (0.58) ========= ========= ========= NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 2.44 $ 0.59 $ 0.69 LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 0.00 (0.21) (1.26) --------- --------- --------- DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE $ 2.44 $ 0.38 $ (0.57) ========= ========= ========= WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES - BASIC 31,419 28,175 30,341 ========= ========= ========= WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES - DILUTED 33,025 28,954 30,957 ========= ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-5 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 (IN THOUSANDS) COMMON STOCK -------------------- ACCUMULATED ADDITIONAL OTHER PAR PAID-IN RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE TREASURY SHARES VALUE CAPITAL EARNINGS (LOSS) INCOME STOCK TOTAL --------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ---------------- ------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 2001 30,857 $ 331 $301,995 $ 51,745 $ (4,473) $ (23,579) $ 326,019 Exercise of stock options and distribution of stock awards 528 5 4,135 4,140 Tax benefit from exercises of options 832 832 Sale of put options 525 525 Repurchase of stock (1,928) (26,054) (26,054) ------------- Comprehensive loss: Net loss (17,689) (17,689) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $364 304 304 ------------- Total comprehensive loss (17,385) --------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ---------------- ------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 2002 29,457 336 307,487 34,056 (4,169) (49,633) 288,077 Exercise of stock options and distribution of stock awards 743 8 9,028 9,036 Tax benefit from exercises of options 1,136 1,136 Extension of stock options related to termination of former Chief Executive Officer 809 809 Repurchase of stock (1,923) (22,684) (22,684) ------------- Comprehensive income: Net income 10,886 10,886 Sale of ArmorGroup 3,231 3,231 Foreign currency translation adjustments 4,874 4,874 ------------- Total comprehensive income 18,991 --------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ---------------- ------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 2003 28,277 344 318,460 44,942 3,936 (72,317) 295,365 Exercise of stock options and distribution of stock awards 1,797 18 40,582 40,600 Tax benefit from exercises of stock options 4,646 4,646 Issuance of common stock 4,000 40 141,121 141,161 ------------- Comprehensive income: Net income 80,539 80,539 Foreign currency translation Adjustments, net of taxes of $642 2,885 2,885 ------------- Total comprehensive income 83,424 --------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ---------------- ------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 2004 34,074 $ 402 $504,809 $125,481 $ 6,821 $ (72,317) $ 565,196 ========= ========== ============ ============ ================ ============= ============= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-6 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 (IN THOUSANDS) YEAR ENDED ------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2004 DECEMBER 31, 2003 DECEMBER 31, 2002 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Income from continuing operations $ 80,577 $ 17,006 $ 21,337 Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 15,051 7,608 5,580 Loss on disposal of fixed assets 864 327 200 Deferred income taxes 4,006 5,025 359 Non-cash termination charge 1,408 2,093 -- Non-cash restricted charges 6,294 7,266 -- Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Increase in accounts receivable (90,496) (995) (2,554) Increase in inventories (73,106) (2,501) (9,381) (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets (22,075) (2,381) (2,246) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 74,833 17,043 (3,754) Increase in income taxes payable 17,324 361 6,745 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 14,680 50,852 16,286 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (19,419) (8,684) (5,902) Purchase of patents and trademarks (112) (185) (69) Purchase of equity investment (5,275) -- -- Proceeds from sale of equity investment 5,823 -- -- Purchase of short-term investment securities (286,430) (143,400) (4,000) Proceeds from sales of short-term investment securities 286,430 143,400 4,000 Collection of note receivable 2,175 -- -- Decrease (increase) in restricted cash 2,600 (2,600) -- Sale of business, net of cash disposed 125 31,361 -- Additional consideration for purchased businesses (33,943) (1,026) (9,375) Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (158,442) (90,512) (8,818) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net cash used in investing activities (206,468) (71,646) (24,164) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 25,192 8,471 4,227 Proceeds from the issuance of common stock 142,500 -- -- Cash paid for common stock offering costs (1,339) -- -- Repurchases of treasury stock -- (22,684) (26,054) Proceeds from the sale of put options -- -- 525 Cash paid for financing costs (6,156) (4,599) (326) Borrowings of short-term debt 341,550 -- -- Borrowings of long-term debt -- 148,278 -- Repayments of long-term debt (3,381) (1,688) (730) Borrowings under line of credit 24,588 31,830 32,372 Repayments under line of credit (23,049) (32,098) (32,447) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 499,905 127,510 (22,433) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1,959 833 (126) Net cash used in discontinued operations (717) (8,612) (4,139) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 309,359 98,937 (34,576) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 111,850 12,913 47,489 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 421,209 $ 111,850 $12,913 ================== ================== ================== CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 421,209 $ 111,850 $12,913 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - 76 3,638 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ $ 421,209 $ 111,926 $16,551 ================== ================== ================== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-7 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 1. BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The Company and nature of business. Armor Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Company", "we", "our", "us") is a leading manufacturer and provider of specialized security products; training and support services related to these products; vehicle armor systems; military helicopter seating systems, aircraft armor and land vehicle armor systems; protective equipment for military personnel; and other technologies used to protect humans in a variety of life-threatening or catastrophic situations. Our products, vehicle armor systems and human safety and survival systems are used domestically and internationally by military, law enforcement, security and corrections personnel, as well as governmental agencies, multinational corporations and individuals. Effective in the first quarter 2004, we instituted a new segment reporting format to include three reportable business divisions: Aerospace & Defense Group, the Products Division and the Mobile Security Division. The Aerospace & Defense Group was formed upon the completion of our acquisition of Simula, Inc. on December 9, 2003. The Aerospace & Defense Group also includes the military business, including armor and blast protection systems ("up-armoring") for their High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles ("Up-Armored HMMWV," commonly known as the Humvee), and other military vehicle armor programs, which previously were included in our Mobile Security Division. The Aerospace & Defense Group also includes the small arms protection insert ("SAPI") plate produced by our Protech subsidiary in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, which was previously reported as part of the Products Division. The historical results of these businesses have been reclassified as part of the Aerospace & Defense Group. This reporting change was made to better reflect management's approach to operating and directing the businesses, and, in certain instances, to align financial reporting with our market and customer segments. Prior period segment data has been restated to conform to the 2004 presentation. ArmorGroup Services has been classified as discontinued operations. The amounts disclosed in the footnotes are related to continuing operations unless otherwise indicated. CONTINUING OPERATIONS Aerospace & Defense. Our Aerospace & Defense Group supplies human safety and survival systems to the U.S. military, and major Aerospace & Defense prime contractors. Our core markets are military aviation safety, military personnel safety, and land and marine safety. Under the brand name O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt, we are the sole-source provider to the U.S. military of the armor and blast protection systems for Up-Armored HMMWVs. We are also under contract with the U.S. Army to provide spare parts, logistics and ongoing field support services for the currently installed base of approximately 8,350 Up-Armored HMMWVs. Additionally, we provide blast and ballistic protection kits for the standard HMMWVs, which are installed on existing equipment in the field. Our Aerospace & Defense Group was subcontracted to develop a ballistic and blast protected armored and sealed truck cab for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System ("HIMARS"), a program recently transitioned by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps from developmental to a low rate of initial production, deliveries of which commenced in 2003 and continued in 2004. We also supply armor sub-systems for other tactical wheeled vehicles. Through Simula, we provide military helicopter seating systems, helicopter cockpit airbag systems, aircraft armor and land vehicle armor kits for the HMMWV, Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck ("HEMTT"), Paletized Load System ("PLS"), Heavy Equipment Transporter ("HET"), M915 and Armored Security Vehicle ("ASV"), body armor and other protective equipment for military personnel, emergency bailout parachutes and survival ensembles worn by military aircrew. The primary customers for our products are the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, Boeing, and Sikorsky Aircraft. Most of Simula's aviation safety products are provided on a sole source basis. The U.S. armed forces have adopted ceramic body armor as a key element of the protective ensemble worn by our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Simula was the developer of this specialized product called SAPI, and one of the largest suppliers to U.S. forces. We also provide ceramic body armor from our Protech subsidiary based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The Specialty Group, Inc. ("Specialty Defense"), with operations in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Kentucky, is a supplier to military and law enforcement customers in the United States and overseas. Specialty Defense manufactures, among other things, Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment ("MOLLE") systems, Outer Tactical Vests ("OTVs") and Warrior Helmets. Specialty Defense's core products are made of Kevlar(R) and heavy-duty nylon fabric and webbing and require special cutting and sewing techniques. Specialty Defense is currently the largest supplier of MOLLE systems for the U.S. F-8 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) Army. The MOLLE system consists of a modular rucksack with removable compartments and components and a fighting load vest with removable pockets for the Rifleman, Pistol, Squad Automatic Weapon Gunner, Medic and Grenadier configurations. Specialty Defense manufactures OTVs, which, when used with SAPI plates, provide enhanced armor protection for U.S. armed forces against mines, grenades, mortar shells, artillery fire and rifle projectiles. Specialty Defense is one of the three largest suppliers of Warrior Helmets for the U.S. Army. Specialty Defense also manufactures NATO PASGT helmets, the Advanced Combat Vehicle Crewman helmet and the Warrior Helmet (the U.S. Army's next generation helmet), along with related liners and accessories. Products. Our Products Division manufactures and sells a broad range of high quality security products, equipment and related consumable items, such as concealable and tactical body armor, hard armor, duty gear, less-lethal munitions, anti-riot products, police batons, emergency lighting products, forensic products, firearms accessories, weapon maintenance products, foldable ladders, backpacks and specialty gloves. Our Products Division's products are marketed under brand names that are well established in the military and law enforcement communities such as AMERICAN BODY ARMOR(TM), XTREME(R), MATRIX(R), B-SQUARE(R), BREAK FREE(R), CLP(R), DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY/FEDERAL LABORATORIES(R), DEF-TEC PRODUCTS(TM), DISTRACTION DEVICE(R), FEDERAL LABORATORIES(R), FERRET(R), FIRST DEFENSE(R), IDENTICATOR(R), IDENTIDRUG(R), LIGHTNING POWDER(R), MONADNOCK(R), NIK(R), PROTECH(TM), QUIKSTEP LADDERS(TM), PORTAL LADDERS(TM), QUICKSHIELD(TM), SAFARILAND(R), SPEEDFEED(R), 911EP(R), DESIGN(R), ODV(TM), KLEEN-BORE(TM), GREGORY(R), BIANCHI(R), NYLOK(R), ACCUMOLD(R), ACCUMOLD ELITE(TM), RANGER(TM) and PEACEKEEPER(R). Our Products Division's security products are marketed through an extensive network of approximately 260 domestic distributors and 200 international distributors, and through a sales force of approximately 40 representatives and specialists under brand names that are well established in the military and law enforcement communities. Mobile Security. Our Mobile Security Division manufactures and installs armoring systems for commercial vehicles to protect against varying degrees of ballistic and blast threats. Under the brand name O'GARA-HESS & EISENHARDT ARMORING COMPANY(TM), ARMOR MOBILE SECURITY FRANCE, ARMOR MOBILE SECURITY GERMANY and IMPAK(TM), our Mobile Security Division armors a variety of commercial vehicles, including limousines, sedans, sport utility vehicles, commercial trucks and cash-in-transit vehicles. Our Mobile Security Division's customers include U.S. federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, foreign heads of state, multinational corporations, as well as high net worth individuals and cash-in-transit operators. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS On July 2, 2004, we sold the security consulting division of our litigation support services subsidiary, New Technologies Armor, Inc. ("NTI"), which was the last remaining business in discontinued operations. The remaining division in NTI, consisting primarily of training services, has been included as part of the Products Division segment, where management now resides. This business represented the last remaining business in the Services Division. The assets and liabilities of the Services Division have been classified as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations on our consolidated balance sheets and the results of their operations classified as income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In the second quarter of 2004, we recorded an impairment charge of $1.4 million in integration and other charges in continuing operations to reduce the carrying value of remaining portion of NTI to its estimated fair value. On November 26, 2003, we announced that we completed the sale of ArmorGroup, our security service division, for $33,660,000 in total consideration to a group of private investors led by Granville Baird Capital Partners of London, England and management. We received $31,360,000 in cash at closing and a note receivable of $2,300,000, which we collected in full in the year ended December 31, 2004. We recorded a loss of $8.8 million on the sale in the fourth quarter of 2003 primarily due to unrealized foreign currency translation loss. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses, which are included in equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, are not recognized until the period in which the related assets and liabilities are disposed of. F-9 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) On April 17, 2003, we announced that we had completed the sale of our ArmorGroup Integrated Systems business through the sale of 100% of the stock of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems, Inc. and Low Voltage Systems Technologies, Inc. to Aerwav Integration Services, Inc. ("AIS"). AIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aerwav Holdings, LLC. As consideration for the integrated systems business, we received a $4.1 million collateralized note due in April 2005, of which we have received $475,000 through December 31, 2004, and a warrant for approximately 2.5% of AIS. We recorded a loss of $366,000 on the sale in the second quarter of 2003. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In consolidation, all material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. Results of operations of companies acquired in transactions accounted for under the purchase method of accounting are included in the financial statements from the date of the acquisition. Cash and cash equivalents. We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with maturities of three months or less, at date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. Restricted cash. Restricted cash at December 31, 2003 includes $2.6 million held in trust for the benefit of the Ontario Industrial Development Authority Variable Rate Demand Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1989 bondholders. On January 2, 2004, the restrictions were released and the funds were used to pay off the bonds in full. Concentration of credit risk. Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. We maintain our cash and cash equivalents with what we believe to be various high quality banks and in AAA rated securities. Amounts held in individual banks may periodically exceed, for brief time periods, federally insured amounts. Our accounts receivable consist of amounts due from customers and distributors located throughout the world. International product sales generally require cash in advance or confirmed letters of credit on U.S. banks. We maintain reserves for potential credit losses. As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, management believes that we have no significant concentrations of credit risk excluding the U.S. military. Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market determined on the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method. Fair value of financial instruments. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other receivables and accounts payable approximates fair value at December 31, 2004 and 2003. The fair value of debt was estimated based on quoted market prices. See the table below for the carrying amount and fair value of our public debt as at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. DECEMBER 31, 2004 DECEMBER 31, 2003 ------------------ ------------------- CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE -------- ----- -------- ----- (IN THOUSANDS) 8.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 $147,850 $168,000 $147,600 $161,250 2.00% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due November 1, 2004 341,579 396,384 -- -- -------- -------- -------- -------- $489,429 $564,384 $147,600 $161,250 ======== ======== ======== ======== F-10 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. We account for derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedge Activities" ("SFAS 133") as amended. All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, depending on the type of hedge transaction. For fair-value hedge transactions in which we hedge changes in an asset's, liability's, or firm commitment's fair value, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument will generally be offset in the incme statement by changes in the hedged item's fair value. We do not hold or issue interest rate swap agreements or other derivative instruments for trading purposes. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements offset changes in the fair value of the fixed rate debt due to changes in the market interest rate. Accordingly, non-current other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2004 increased by $195,000, which reflected an increase in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements to $6.1 million. The corresponding increase in the hedge liability was recorded in long-term debt. The agreements are deemed to be a perfectly effective fair value hedge and therefore qualify for the short-cut method of accounting under SFAS 133. As a result, no ineffectiveness is expected to be recognized in our earnings associated with the interest rate swap agreements. Property and equipment. Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Upon disposal of property and equipment, the appropriate accounts are reduced by the related cost and accumulated depreciation. The resulting gains and losses are reflected in consolidated earnings. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the related assets as follows: Buildings and improvements 5 - 39 years Machinery and equipment 3 - 7 years Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a purchase business combination. Goodwill and other intangible assets are stated on the basis of cost. The $209.0 million in goodwill resulting from acquisitions made by the Company subsequent to June 30, 2001 was immediately subjected to the non-amortization provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS 142"). See also Impairment and Recent Accounting Pronouncements which follows. The purchase method of accounting for business combinations requires us to make use of estimates and judgments to allocate the purchase price paid for acquisitions to the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or when a possible impairment is indicated, using the fair value based test prescribed by SFAS 142. We performed our annual assessment of goodwill and determined that no impairment existed as of June 30, 2004. Patents, licenses and trademarks. Patents, licenses and trademarks were primarily acquired through acquisitions accounted for by the purchase method of accounting. Such assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. See Note 5 which follows for information on our identified intangibles. Deferred charges. Deferred charges consist of costs related to the issuance of certain financing arrangements. Amortization of deferred charges is charged to interest expense over the respective lives of the applicable financing arrangement. Deferred charges are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Impairment. Long-lived assets, including certain identifiable intangibles and goodwill, are reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset in question may not be recoverable including, but not limited to, a deterioration of profits for a business segment that has long-lived assets, and when other changes occur which might impair recovery of long-lived assets. Management has reviewed our long-lived assets and has taken impairment charges of $1.4 million in fiscal 2004, $12.4 million in fiscal 2003 and $30.3 million in fiscal 2002 to reduce the F-11 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) carrying value of the Services Division to estimated realizable value. The method used to determine the existence of an impairment would be generally by undiscounted operating cash flows estimated over the remaining useful lives of the related long-lived assets or estimated realizable amounts on assets of discontinued operations. Impairment is measured as the difference between fair value and unamortized cost at the date impairment is determined. Research and development. We view our research and development efforts as critical to maintaining a leadership position in the security products and vehicle armoring markets. The continuously evolving threats of today demand the advancement and application of state-of-the-art technology to ensure proper protection of our customers. Our research and development occurs primarily under fixed-price or cost-plus, government funded contracts as well as Company-sponsored efforts. We seek to offer superior quality and advanced products and systems to our customers at competitive prices. To achieve this objective, we engage in ongoing engineering, research and development activities to improve the reliability, performance and cost-effectiveness of our existing products. We also design and develop new products in an ongoing effort to anticipate and meet our customers' evolving needs. We employ scientific, engineering and other personnel to improve our existing product lines and to develop new products and technologies in the same or related fields. To maximize efficiency, we utilize important relationships with outside testing laboratories, companies and often times our key clients. Research and development costs include salaries and benefits of research and development personnel, testing and certification, and other research and development related costs. Research and development costs are included in operating expenses as incurred and for fiscal 2004, 2003 and 2002, approximated $8,866,000, $4,015,000 and $2,968,000, respectively. Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the carrying value of long-lived assets, valuation allowances for receivables, inventories and deferred income tax assets, liabilities for potential litigation claims and settlements, potential liabilities related to tax filings in the ordinary course of business, and contract contingencies and obligations. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Income taxes. We account for income taxes pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS 109"). Under the asset and liability method specified thereunder, deferred taxes are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax liabilities are offset by deferred tax assets relating to net operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards and deductible temporary differences. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, certain of our non-U.S. subsidiaries have unremitted earnings of approximately $10.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively, on which we have not recorded a provision for United States Federal income taxes since these earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested. Such foreign earnings have been taxed according to the regulations existing in the countries in which they were earned. Revenue recognition. We record products revenue at the time of shipment. Returns are minimal and do not materially affect the financial statements. We record Aerospace & Defense Group revenue related to government contracts which results principally from fixed price contracts and is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed and determinable and collectibility is probable. Generally, all of these conditions are met when the Company ships products to its customers. Up-Armored HMMWV units sold to the U.S. Government are considered sold when the onsite Department of Defense officer finishes the inspection of the Up-Armored HMMWV, approves it for delivery and shipment occurs. Revenues related to nonrefundable license fees that are payable at the initiation of a licensing agreement are recognized immediately in income when received or when collectibility is reasonably assured, provided that there are no future obligations or performance requirements. Non-refundable license fees that are in essence, a prepayment of future royalties, are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the initial license. We record revenue of the Aerospace & Defense Group and Mobile Security Division when a vehicle is shipped, except for larger commercial contracts typically longer than four months in length and the F-12 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) contract for the delivery of Up-Armored HMMWVs to the U.S. Government, which continues through 2008. Revenue from large commercial contracts is recognized on the percentage of completion, units-of-work performed method. Should large commercial contracts be in a loss position, the entire estimated loss would be recognized for the balance of the contract at such time. Current contracts are profitable. We record service revenue as services are provided on a contract-by-contract basis. Revenues from service contracts are recognized over the term of the contract. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. We encounter risks associated with sales and the collection of the associated accounts receivable. As such, we review our accounts receivable aging on a monthly basis and determine a provision for accounts receivable that is considered to be uncollectible. In order to calculate the appropriate monthly provision, we primarily review accounts greater than ninety days past due and estimate the amount that is uncollectible. Periodically, we compare the identified credit risks with the allowance that has been established using historical experience and adjust the allowance accordingly. Warranty. Warranty costs are generally recorded as a component of cost of sales and accrued expenses in our consolidated financial statements. The amount recognized is based on historical claims cost experience. See Note 22 regarding our recently announced warranty revision and product exchange program to our Zylon(R)-containing vests. Advertising. We expense advertising costs as expense in the period in which they are incurred. Earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding compounding the effects of all potentially dilutive common stock equivalents, principally options, except in cases where the effect would be anti-dilutive. Comprehensive income and foreign currency translation. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130"), assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange existing at year-end and revenues and expenses are translated at the average monthly exchange rates. The cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax, which represents the effect of translating assets and liabilities of our foreign operations is $6,821,000 and $3,936,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and is classified as accumulated other comprehensive loss. The current year change in the accumulated amount, net of tax, is included as a component of comprehensive income. Stock options and grants. Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123") establishes a fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation plans; however, it also allows an entity to continue to measure compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. Under the intrinsic value based method, compensation cost is the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the stock at the grant date or other measurement date over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. We have elected to continue to account for employee stock compensation plans under APB Opinion No. 25 with pro forma disclosures of net earnings and earnings per share, as if the fair value based method of accounting defined in SFAS 123 had been applied. Restricted stock awards are generally recorded as compensation expense over the vesting periods based on the market value on the date of grant. F-13 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) If compensation cost for stock option grants had been determined based on the fair value on the grant dates for fiscal 2004, 2003 and 2002 consistent with the method prescribed by SFAS 123, our net earnings and earnings per share would have been adjusted to the pro forma amounts indicated below: 2004 2003 2002 ---------- ---------- ---------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Net income (loss) as reported $ 80,539 $ 10,886 $ (17,689) Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects (6,717) (4,157) (5,053) Add: Employee compensation expense for modification of stock option awards included in report net income, net of income taxes 57 506 -- ---------- ---------- ---------- Pro-forma net income (loss) $ 73,879 $ 7,235 $ (22,742) ========== ========== ========== Earnings (loss) per share: Basic - as reported $ 2.56 $ 0.39 $ (0.58) ========== ========== ========== Basic - pro forma $ 2.35 $ 0.26 $ (0.75) ========== ========== ========== Diluted - as reported $ 2.44 $ 0.38 $ (0.57) ========== ========== ========== Diluted - pro forma $ 2.24 $ 0.25 $ (0.74) ========== ========== ========== Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2003 and 2002 financial statements in order to conform to the presentation adopted for 2004. These reclassifications had no effect on net income or retained earnings. Recent accounting pronouncements. In April 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Staff Position No. 129-1, Disclosure Requirements under FASB Statement No. 129, "Disclosure of Information about Capital Structure," relating to contingently convertible securities ("FSP 129-1"). The purpose of FSP 129-1 is to interpret how the disclosure provisions of FASB Statement No. 129 apply to contingently convertible securities and to their potentially dilutive effects on earnings per share. The guidance in FSP 129-1 is effective April 2004 and applies to all existing and newly created securities. This pronouncement has no effect on us. On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (FAS 123(R)). FAS 123(R) revises FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (FAS 123) and requires companies to expense the fair value of employee stock options and other forms of stock-based compensation. In addition to revising FAS 123, FAS 123(R) supersedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25), and amends FASB Statement No. 95, "Statement of Cash Flows." FAS 123(R) must be adopted no later than periods beginning after June 15, 2005. We expect to incur approximately $3 million of expense in the second half of 2005 as a result of the adoption of FASB Statement No. 123(R). In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 ("AJCA") was signed into law. In December 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 109-1 ("FSP 109-1"), Application of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, to the Tax Deduction on Qualified Production Activities Provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and Staff Position No. 109-2 ("FSP 109"), Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Earnings Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. FSP 1009-1 clarifies that the manufacturer's tax deduction provided for under the AJCA should be accounted for as a special deduction in accordance with SFAS No. 109 and not as a tax rate reduction. FSP 109-2 provides accounting and disclosure guidance for the repatriation of certain foreign earnings to a U.S. taxpayer as provided for in the AJCA. Currently, uncertainty remains as to how to interpret F-14 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) numerous provisions of the AJCA. As such, we are not yet in a position to decide on whether, and to what extent, we might repatriate foreign earnings that have not yet been remitted to the U.S. We expect to be in a position to make a decision on implementation, if any, later in 2005. In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151 ("SFAS 151"), Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4. SFAS 151 amends the guidance in Accounting Research Bulleting No. 43, Chapter 4, Inventory Pricing, to clarify that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and wasted material (spoilage) are to be recognized as current-period charges. SFAS 151 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. SFAS 151 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements. 2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS On July 2, 2004, we sold the security consulting division of our litigation support services subsidiary, NTI, which was the last remaining business in discontinued operations. The remaining division in NTI, consisting primarily of training services, has been included as part of the Products Division segment, where management now resides. This business represented the last remaining business in our ArmorGroup Services Division (the "Services Division"). The assets and liabilities of the Services Division have been classified as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations on our consolidated balance sheets and the results of their operations classified as income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In the second quarter of 2004, we recorded an impairment charge of $1.4 million in integration and other charges in continuing operations to reduce the carrying value of remaining portion of NTI to its estimated fair value. We had no discontinued operations at December 31, 2004. On November 26, 2003, we announced that we completed the sale of ArmorGroup, our security service division, for $33,660,000 in total consideration to a group of private investors led by Granville Baird Capital Partners of London, England and management. We received $31,360,000 in cash at closing and a note receivable of $2,300,000, which we collected in full in fiscal 2004. We recorded a loss of $8.8 million on the sale in the fourth quarter of 2003. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, unrealized gains and losses, which are included in equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, are not recognized until the period in which the related assets and liabilities are disposed of. Based upon our analysis and discussions with our advisors regarding the estimated realizable value, net of selling costs, of the Services Division, we reduced its carrying value and recorded net impairment charges of $1.4 million, $12.4 million and $30.3 million in fiscal 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The 2003 impairment charges consisted of a non-cash goodwill reduction. The fiscal 2002 impairment charges consisted of approximately $6.1 million in estimated disposal costs and a $24.2 million non-cash goodwill reduction. The benefit for income taxes for discontinued operations was $8.3 million and $2.4 million for fiscal 2003 and 2002, respectively. The reductions in the carrying value of the Services Division were management's best estimate based upon the information currently available, including discussions with our investment bankers. On April 17, 2003, we announced that we had completed the sale of our ArmorGroup Integrated Systems business through the sale of 100% of the stock of ArmorGroup Integrated Systems, Inc. and Low Voltage Systems Technologies, Inc. to AIS. AIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aerwav Holdings, LLC. As consideration for the integrated systems business, we received a $4.1 million collateralized note due in April 2005 and a warrant for approximately 2.5% of AIS. $475,000 of the balance due was paid in advance through fiscal 2004. In accordance with SFAS 144, we recorded a loss of $366,000 on the sale in fiscal 2003. On July 15, 2002, we announced plans to sell the Services division and the retention of Merrill Lynch & Company to assist in the sale. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets ("SFAS 144"), the assets and liabilities of the Services division have been classified as held for sale, with its operating results in the current and prior periods reported in discontinued operations for fiscal 2004, 2003 and 2002. Cyconics International Training Services, Inc., a subsidiary providing certain training services, formerly reported as a part of the Services Division is not included in the amounts classified as assets held for sale. The assets and F-15 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) liabilities as well as the operating results of Cyconics International Training Services, Inc. have been reclassified to the Products Division where management oversight currently resides. In January 2001, our management approved a restructuring plan to close its U.S. investigative businesses, realign the division's organization, eliminate excess facilities and reduce overhead in its businesses worldwide. In connection with this restructuring plan, the division performed a review of its long-lived assets to identify potential impairments. Pursuant to this restructuring plan, ArmorGroup i) eliminated 26 employees, primarily from its investigative businesses, ii) eliminated an additional 24 employees from its security business, iii) incurred lease and other exit costs as a result of the closure of its investigative businesses, and iv) wrote-down the value of both tangible and intangible assets as a result of the impairment review. All of the significant actions contemplated by the restructuring plan have been completed. As a result of the 2001 restructuring plan, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $10.3 million in 2001. As of December 31, 2004, we had no remaining liability after fiscal 2004 utilization of $140,000 relating to lease termination costs. The following is a summary of the operating results of the discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. DECEMBER 31, 2004 DECEMBER 31, 2003 DECEMBER 31, 2002 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- (IN THOUSANDS) Revenue $ 1,733 $ 95,124 $ 98,263 Cost of revenues 697 66,780 75,779 Gross profit 1,036 28,344 22,484 Operating expenses 821 19,910 30,588 Charge for impairment of long-lived assets -- 21,535 30,296 Integration and other charges -- 776 2,623 -------- -------- -------- Operating income (loss) 215 (13,877) (41,023) Interest expense, net 2 16 346 Other expense, net 273 479 99 -------- -------- -------- Loss from discontinued operations before income tax benefit (60) (14,372) (41,468) Income tax benefit (a) (22) (8,252) (2,442) -------- -------- -------- Loss from discontinued operations $ (38) $ (6,120) $(39,026) ======== ======== ======== a) Fiscal 2002 income taxes exclude additional expense of $1,475,000 per paragraphs 26 and 27 of SFAS No. 109 included in income from continuing operations on a consolidated basis. F-16 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) The following is a summary of the assets and liabilities of our discontinued operations: DECEMBER 31, 2004 DECEMBER 31, 2003 ----------------- ----------------- (IN THOUSANDS) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ -- $ 76 Accounts receivable, net -- 549 Other current assets -- 128 ------ ------ Total current assets -- 753 Property and equipment, net -- 1,206 Goodwill, net -- 356 Other assets -- 41 ------ ------ Total assets of discontinued operations $ -- $2,356 ====== ====== Liabilities Current portion of long-term debt $ -- $ 125 Accounts payable -- 5 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities -- 496 ------ ------ Total current liabilities -- 626 ------ ------ Total liabilities of discontinued operations $ -- $ 626 ====== ====== F-17 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 3. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The components of comprehensive income (loss), net of tax expense (benefit) of $642,000, zero and ($364,000) for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, are listed below: DECEMBER 31, 2004 DECEMBER 31, 2003 DECEMBER 31, 2002 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- (IN THOUSANDS) Net income (loss) $ 80,539 $ 10,886 $(17,689) Other comprehensive income (loss): Sale of ArmorGroup -- 3,231 -- Foreign currency translations, net of tax 2,885 4,874 304 -------- -------- -------- Comprehensive income (loss) $ 83,424 $ 18,991 $(17,385) ======== ======== ======== In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, unrealized gains and losses, which are included in equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, are not recognized until the period in which the related assets and liabilities are disposed of. 4. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS We have completed numerous purchase business combinations for cash and/or shares of our common stock and assumption of liabilities in certain cases. In the three years ended December 31, 2004, the following acquisitions were completed: TOTAL SHARES VALUE OF CONSIDERATION ISSUED SHARES ------------------------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARES ISSUED) 2004 ---- Aggregate 2004 acquisitions, net of cash (1) $158,442 -- -- Additional purchase price paid/issued for deferred consideration/repayment of debt (2) 33,943 -- -- -------- ------ -------- $192,385 -- -- ======== ====== ======== 2003 ---- Aggregate 2003 acquisitions, net of cash (3) $ 90,512 -- -- Additional purchase price paid/issued for acquisition earnouts 1,026 -- -- -------- ------ -------- $ 91,538 -- -- ======== ====== ======== 2002 ---- Aggregate 2002 acquisitions, net of cash (4) $ 8,818 -- -- Additional purchase price paid/issued for acquisition earnouts 9,375 -- -- -------- ------ -------- $ 18,193 -- -- ======== ====== ======== (1) Includes Vector Associates, Inc. (dba ODV, Inc.), Kleen-Bore, Inc., The Specialty Group, Inc., and Bianchi International. (2) Includes the repayment of $31.1 million of Simula bonds, plus accrued interest thereon, in January 2004. (3) Includes Simula, Inc. and Hatch Imports, Inc. (4) Includes Speedfeed, Inc., Foldable Products Group, B-Square, Inc., Evi-Paq, Inc., Trasco Bremen and 911 Emergency Products. F-18 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) As described in Note 1, on November 18, 2004, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of Specialty Defense for $92 million in cash, which includes the assumption of certain outstanding debt. As a result of the Specialty Defense acquisition, we expect to: (1) strengthen our position as a leading mid-tier defense and security industry consolidator through increased scale and scope; (2) increase our relevance to Department of Defense customers and programs; (3) combine Specialty Defense's high volume manufacturing capacity and their established reputation as a leader in MOLLE systems, OTVs and Warrior Helmets, with some of our existing proprietary technology to compete aggressively in solicitation for vests; (4) achieve cross-selling opportunities by leveraging our global sales force and relationships; and (5) offer opportunities for cost reduction through integration savings and rationalization of operations. On December 30, 2004, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of Bianchi International ("Bianchi") for $60 million in cash. Bianchi is a manufacturer and supplier of duty and concealment holsters, belts and accessories under the Bianchi(R) brand name used primarily by law-enforcement, private security and military personnel. A supplier of the SPEAR rucksack system for U.S. Special Operations Forces, Bianchi is also a market leader in medium and large technical internal frame backpacks and high-end daypacks, satchels and carrying cases under the Gregory(R) brand name. Bianchi will be included in the Products Division. As a result of the Bianchi acquisition, we expect to: (1) strengthen our position as a leading supplier of holsters, belts and accessories; (2) achieve cross-selling opportunities by leveraging our global sales force and relationships; and (3) offer opportunities for cost reduction through integration savings and rationalization of operations. On December 9, 2003, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of Simula, for approximately $84.8 million in cash including transaction costs. Simula is a safety technology company that supplies human safety and survival systems to all branches of the United States military, major aerospace and defense prime contractors. Its core markets are military aviation safety, military personnel safety, and land and marine safety. Simula is a provider of military helicopter seating systems, aircraft and land vehicle armor systems, protective equipment for military personnel and technologies used to protect humans in a variety of life-threatening or catastrophic situations. As a result of the Simula acquisition, we expect to: (1) strengthen our position as a leading mid-tier defense and security industry consolidator through increased scale and scope; (2) increase our relevance to Department of Defense customers and programs; (3) diversify our business mix by adding fixed-wing and rotorcraft crashworthy seating; (4) combine body armor capabilities of Simula and PROTECH, one of our subsidiaries, supplementing our position in the SAPI market; (5) achieve cross-selling opportunities by leveraging our global sales force and relationships; and (6) offer opportunities for cost reduction through integration savings and rationalization of operations. F-19 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) The acquisitions were accounted for as purchase business combinations, and accordingly, the results of operations were included in our financial statements after the acquisition date. The costs to acquire Specialty Defense, Bianchi and other businesses acquired during the year ended December 31, 2004, have been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed according to their estimated fair values at the time of the acquisition as follows: SPECIALTY OTHER DEFENSE BIANCHI ACQUISITIONS TOTAL --------- --------- --------- --------- (IN THOUSANDS) Working capital, net of cash $ 15,801 $ 5,604 $ (1,213) $ 20,192 Property and equipment 7,860 1,033 15 8,908 Other long-term assets 541 32 -- 573 Assumed notes payable (983) -- -- (983) Deferred tax liability (14,170) (13,098) -- (27,268) Customer-related intangibles 12,200 19,671 185 32,056 Technology-related intangibles 1,900 2,777 -- 4,677 Marketing-related intangibles 16,300 15,830 2,084 34,214 Goodwill 50,243 28,528 7,302 86,073 --------- --------- --------- --------- $ 89,692 $ 60,377 $ 8,373 $ 158,442 ========= ========= ========= ========= The customer-related intangible assets relate to acquired customer relationships and are being amortized over a twelve-year weighted-average useful life on a straight-line basis. The technology-related intangible asset relates to certain acquired patents and is being amortized over an eight-year weighted-average useful life on a straight-line basis. The marketing-related intangible asset relates to acquired trade names and trademarks and has an indefinite useful life. The goodwill acquired in the acquisitions of Specialty Defense and Bianchi is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill acquired for other businesses acquired during the year ended December 31, 2004, is tax deductible. Unaudited Pro forma Results. Businesses acquired are included in consolidated results from the date of acquisition. Pro forma results of the 2004 acquisitions of Vector Associates, Inc. (dba ODV, Inc.), Kleen-Bore, Inc. and the 2003 acquisition of Hatch Imports, Inc. are not presented, as they would not differ by a material amount from actual results. The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results are presented to show the results on a pro forma basis as if the 2004 acquisitions of Specialty Defense and Bianchi and the 2003 acquisition of Simula had been made as of January 1, 2003: 2004 2003 -------------------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Revenues from continuing operations $1,073,978 $518,016 Net income from continuing operations $ 86,347 $ 24,353 Basic earnings per share from continuing operations $ 2.60 $ 0.76 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 2.48 $ 0.74 Weighted average shares - basic 33,244 32,175 Weighted average shares - diluted 34,850 32,954 F-20 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 5. GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS Under SFAS 142, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer amortized, but are tested for impairment at least annually or more often if indicators of impairment arise. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows: AEROSPACE & MOBILE DEFENSE PRODUCTS SECURITY TOTAL ------- -------- -------- ----- (IN THOUSANDS) Balance at December 31, 2002 $ 32,133 $ 60,143 $ 6,460 $ 98,736 Goodwill acquired during year 72,816 3,976 -- 76,792 Foreign currency translation and other adjustments -- 286 (107) 179 --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 2003 104,949 64,405 6,353 175,707 Goodwill acquired during year 50,243 35,830 -- 86,073 Foreign currency translation and (879) 1,057 55 233 other adjustments --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 2004 $ 154,313 $ 101,292 $ 6,408 $ 262,013 ========= ========= ========= ========= Included in patents, licenses and trademarks in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are the following intangible assets as of December 31, 2004: CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS TECHNOLOGY MARKETING TOTAL ------------- ---------- --------- ----- Gross amount $ 58,454 $ 14,711 $ 46,124 $ 119,289 Accumulated amortization (2,796) (1,461) (2,573) (6,830) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net amount $ 55,658 $ 13,250 $ 43,551 $ 112,459 ========= ========= ========= ========= Included in marketing are approximately $41.2 million of marketing-related intangible assets that have indefinite lives. We anticipate recording amortization expense of the following in future periods: YEAR (IN THOUSANDS) ------------------ -------------- 2005 $ 8,158 2006 8,157 2007 8,157 2008 8,155 2009 7,466 Thereafter 31,117 -------- $ 71,210 ======== F-21 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 6. INVENTORIES The components of inventory as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows: 2004 2003 -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS) Raw materials $ 97,528 $ 40,397 Work-in-process 51,137 25,422 Finished goods 27,543 14,708 -------- -------- $176,208 $ 80,527 ======== ======== 7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, are summarized as follows: 2004 2003 --------- --------- (IN THOUSANDS) Land $ 6,096 $ 5,940 Buildings and improvements 39,308 29,776 Machinery and equipment 53,947 40,906 Construction in process 5,873 -- --------- --------- Total 105,224 76,622 Accumulated depreciation (27,917) (19,046) --------- --------- $ 77,307 $ 57,576 ========= ========= Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, was approximately $9,645,000, $5,719,000 and $4,953,000, respectively. 8. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, are summarized as follows: 2004 2003 -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS) Accrued expenses $ 70,869 $ 40,787 Customer deposits 32,317 14,651 Deferred consideration for acquisitions 4,061 2,780 -------- -------- $107,247 $ 58,218 ======== ======== F-22 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 9. SHORT AND LONG TERM DEBT SHORT TERM DEBT On October 29, 2004, we completed the placement of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 2.00% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due November 1, 2024 ("2% Convertible Notes"). On November 5, 2004, Goldman, Sachs & Co. exercised its option to purchase an additional $45 million principal amount of the 2% Convertible Notes. At December 31, 2004, the carrying amount of the 2% Convertible Notes was $341.6 million. The 2% Convertible Notes are guaranteed by most of our domestic subsidiaries on a senior subordinated basis (see Note 21). The 2% Convertible Notes were initially rated B1/B+ by Moody's Investors' Service and Standard & Poor's Rating Services, respectively. The 2% Convertible Notes will bear interest at a rate of 2.00% per year, payable on November 1 and May 1 of each year beginning on May 1, 2005 and ending on November 1, 2011. The 2% Convertible Notes will be subject to accretion of the principal amount beginning on November 1, 2011, at a rate that provides holders with an aggregate annual yield to maturity of 2.00%, as defined in the agreement. The 2% Convertible Notes will bear contingent interest during any six-month period beginning November 1, 2011, of 15 basis points paid in cash if the average trading price of the notes is above certain levels. The 2% Convertible Notes will be convertible, at the bond holder's option, at any time prior to maturity, initially at a conversion rate of 18.5151 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, which is the equivalent conversion price of approximately $54.01 per share, subject to adjustment. Upon conversion, we will satisfy our conversion obligation with respect to the accreted principal amount of the notes to be converted in cash, with any remaining amount to be satisfied in shares of our common stock. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the 2% Convertible Notes are classified as short term debt. On March 12, 2003, we entered into a collateralized revolving credit facility with Corporacion Financiera to provide for working capital needs for our Colombia facility. In 2004, we expanded the collateralized revolving credit facility with five additional Colombian banks. The credit facility is a one-year revolving credit facility and, among other things, provides for total maximum borrowings of 5.5 billion Colombian Pesos (US $2.3 million based on the exchange rate as of December 31, 2004). All borrowings under the credit facility bears interest at a rate equal to the Colombian Central Bank rate based on averages of 30 day loans, plus an applicable margin ranging from 3.5% to 4.0%. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by a US $100,000 standby letter of credit and bank signature notes. F-23 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) LONG TERM DEBT 2004 2003 --------- --------- (IN THOUSANDS) Credit facility (a) $ -- $ -- 8.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (b) 147,850 147,600 Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes for Simula (c) -- 31,135 Ontario Industrial Development Authority Variable Rate Demand Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1989, paid in full in January 2004 -- 2,600 Note payable in annual principal and interest installments of $200 through January 2013, with an interest rate of 5% 1,377 1,508 Note to former officer payable in monthly principal and interest installments of $7 through December 2009, with an imputed interest rate of 9.25% 310 359 Minimum guaranteed royalty to former officer payable in monthly principal and interest installments of $4 through August 2005, with an imputed interest rate of 9.2% 31 73 Minimum guaranteed royalty to former officer payable in monthly principal and interest installments of $36 through April 2005, with an imputed interest rate of 7.35% 141 542 Note payable in monthly principal and interest installments of $15 through May 2008, with an interest rate of 3% 642 739 Mortgage payable in monthly principal and interest installments of $12 through November 2013, with an interest rate of 6.25% 975 -- Plus fair value of interest rate swaps (d) 6,046 5,851 --------- --------- $ 157,372 $ 190,407 Less current portion (621) (32,107) --------- --------- $ 156,751 $ 158,300 ========= ========= (a) Credit Facility - On August 12, 2003, we terminated our existing credit facility and entered into a new collateralized revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A., Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Key Bank, N.A. The new credit facility is a five-year revolving credit facility and, among other things, provides for: 1) total maximum borrowings of $60 million; 2) a $25 million sub-limit for the issuances of standby and commercial letters of credit; 3) a $5 million sub-limit for swing-line loans; and 4) a $5 million sub-limit for multi-currency borrowings. All borrowings under the new credit facility will bear interest at either 1) a rate equal to LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.125% to 1.625%; 2) an alternate base rate which will be the higher of (a) the Bank of America prime rate and (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%; or 3) with respect to foreign currency loans, a fronted offshore currency rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.125% to 1.625%, depending on certain conditions. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain of our direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries and is collateralized by, among other things, (i) a pledge of all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock or other equity interests of certain of our domestic subsidiaries, (ii) a pledge of 65% of the issued and outstanding voting shares of stock or other voting equity interests of certain of our direct and indirect foreign subsidiaries, (iii) a pledge of 100% of the issued and outstanding nonvoting shares of stock or other nonvoting equity interests of certain of our direct and indirect foreign subsidiaries, and (iv) a first priority perfected security interest on certain of our domestic assets and certain domestic assets of certain of our direct and indirect subsidiaries that will become guarantors of our obligations under the new credit facility, including, among other things, accounts receivable, inventory, machinery, equipment, certain contract rights, intellectual property rights and general intangibles. On January 9, 2004, we amended our Credit Facility to broaden our ability to make additional open-market purchases of publicly-traded securities subject to certain limitations. On March 29, 2004, we amended our Credit Facility to allow us to pay dividends subject to certain limitations. (b) 8.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 - On August 12, 2003, we completed a private placement of $150 million aggregate principal amount of 8.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (the "8.25% Notes"). The 8.25% Notes are guaranteed by most of our domestic subsidiaries on a senior subordinated basis (see Note 21). The 8.25% Notes have been sold to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as F-24 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) amended. The 8.25% Notes were rated B1/B+ by Moody's Investors' Service and Standard & Poor's Rating Services, respectively. During 2003, we used a portion of the funds to acquire Simula, Inc. and Hatch Imports, Inc., and we intend to use the remaining proceeds of the offering to fund acquisitions, repay a portion of our outstanding debt and for general corporate and working capital purposes, including the funding of capital expenditures. Interest on the 8.25% Notes is payable semiannually on the fifteenth of February and August of each year. The 8.25% Notes were issued at a discount of approximately $2.5 million to investors. The 8.25% Notes may be redeemed at our option in whole or in part on a pro-rata basis, on and after August 15, 2008, at certain specified redemption prices plus accrued interest payable to the redemption date. (c) Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes for Simula - On December 9, 2003, we purchased Simula. In 1997, Simula completed a public offering of $34.5 million of 8% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes. On January 5, 2004, the 8% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes were paid-in-full. That balance of these notes in included in the current portion of long-term debt in 2003. (d) Fair Value of Interest Rate Swaps - On September 2, 2003, we entered into interest rate swap agreements, designated as a fair value hedge as defined under SFAS 133 with an aggregate notional amount totaling $150 million. The agreements were entered to exchange the fixed interest rate on the 8.25% Notes for a variable interest rate equal to six-month LIBOR, set in arrears, plus a spread ranging from 2.735% to 2.75% fixed semi-annually on the fifteenth day of February and August. At December 31, 2004, the six-month LIBOR was 2.78%. The agreements are subject to other terms and conditions common to transactions of this type. In accordance with SFAS 133, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements offset changes in the fair value of the fixed rate debt due to changes in the market interest rate. The fair value of the interest rate swap agreements was approximately $6.0 million at December 31, 2004. The agreements are deemed to be a perfectly effective fair value hedge and therefore qualify for the short-cut method of accounting under SFAS 133. As a result, no ineffectiveness is expected to be recognized in earnings associated with the interest rate swap agreements on the 8.25% Notes. Maturities of long-term debt are as follows: YEAR (IN THOUSANDS) ------------------------ -------------- 2005 $ 621 2006 452 2007 475 2008 454 2009 340 Thereafter 155,030 --------- $157,372 ========= F-25 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 10. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS We account for derivative instruments in accordance with SFAS 133, which requires all freestanding and embedded derivative instruments to be measured at fair value and recognized on the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities. In addition, all derivative instruments used in hedging relationships must be designated, reassessed and accounted for as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 133. We hedge the fair value of our 8.25% Notes using interest rate swaps. We enter into these derivative contracts to manage fair value changes that could be caused by our exposure to interest rate changes. On September 2, 2003, we entered into interest rate swap agreements, designated as fair value hedges as defined under SFAS 133, with an aggregate notional amount totaling $150 million. The interest rate swaps mature on August 15, 2013. The agreements were entered into to exchange the fixed interest rate of 8.25% on the 8.25% Notes for a variable interest rate equal to six-month LIBOR, set in arrears, plus a spread ranging from 2.735% to 2.75% fixed semi-annually on the fifteenth of February and August. The six-month LIBOR rate at December 31, 2004, was 2.78%. The agreements are subject to other terms and conditions common to transactions of this type. These fair value hedges qualify for hedge accounting using the short-cut method since the swap terms match the critical terms of the 8.25% Notes. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements offset changes in the fair value of the 8.25% Notes due to changes in the market interest rate. As a result, no ineffectiveness is expected to be recognized in our earnings associated with the interest rate swap agreements on the 8.25% Notes. The fair values of our interest rate swap agreements are obtained from our counter-parties and represent the estimated amount we would receive or pay to terminate the agreement, taking into consideration the difference between the contract rate of interest and rates currently quoted for agreements of similar terms and maturities. 11. INTEGRATION AND OTHER CHARGES We incurred integration and other charges of approximately $10.3 million, $12.6 million and $5.9 million for the years ending December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The charges for the year ended December 31, 2004, includes a $6.3 million non-cash charge for the acceleration of performanced-based, long-term restricted stock awards granted to certain executives in 2002 and an impairment charge of $1.4 million to reduce the carrying value of the remaining portion of NTI to its estimated fair value. The charges for the year ended December 31, 2003, includes a $7.3 million non-cash charge for stock-based compensation for a performance plan for certain key executives and a $3.3 million (including a $2.1 million non-cash charge) severance charge related to the departure of our former Chief Executive Officer. The remaining charges relate to costs of potential acquisitions that did not materialize, the relocation of assets and personnel, severance costs, systems integration, as well as integrating the sales and marketing functions for acquired companies. F-26 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Employment contracts. We are party to several employment contracts as of December 31, 2004 with certain members of management. Such contracts are for varying periods and include restrictions on competition after termination. These agreements provide for salaries, bonuses and other benefits and also specify and delineate the granting of various stock options. Legal/litigation matters. On January 16, 1998, our Services Division ceased operations in Angola and subsequently became involved in various disputes with SHRM S.A. ("SHRM"), its minority joint venture partner, relating to the Angolan joint venture known as Defense System International Africa ("DSIA"). Since March 1998, we have been and continue to be involved in various legal proceedings before French courts with SHRM, which is part of the Compass Group, regarding damages from the circumstances under which DSIA ceased doing business in Angola due to the decree of the Angolan government expelling the employees of our Services Division from Angola. Kroll, Inc. Matters ------------------- O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring de Brasil Ltda. ("OHE Brazil") was assessed 41.1 Million Reals (US $15.5 million based on the exchange rate as of December 31, 2004) by the Brazilian tax authorities. OHE Brazil has appealed the tax assessments and the cases are pending. To the extent that there may be any liability resulting from such assessments, we believe that we are entitled to indemnification from Kroll, Inc. for up to $7.8 million under the terms of our purchase agreement dated April 20, 2001, because the events in question with respect to up to $7.8 million of such assessments occurred prior to our purchase of the O'Gara Companies from Kroll, Inc. In 1999 and prior to our acquisition of OHEAC in 2001, several of the former employees of Kroll O'Gara Company de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. ("O'Gara Mexico"), a subsidiary of OHEAC, commenced labor claims against O'Gara Mexico seeking damages for unjustified termination. In late 2004, the principal labor claim was settled by the Company for approximately $1.9 million and two of the remaining claims were settled for approximately $52,000. We believe that we are entitled to indemnification from Kroll, Inc. with respect to these settlement payments and we are currently engaged in discussions with Kroll, Inc. with respect to this matter. In December 2001, O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt France S.A., which was acquired from Kroll, Inc. ("OHE France"), sold its industrial bodywork business operated under the name Labbe/Division de O'Gara Hess & Eisenhardt France/ Carrosserie Industriells ("Carrosserie") to SNC Labbe. Subsequent to the sale, the Labbe Family Trust ("LFT"), owner of the leasehold interest upon which the Carrosserie business is operated, sued OHE France and SNC Labbe claiming that the transfer of the leasehold was not valid because LFT had not given its consent to the transfer as required under the terms of the lease. LFT sought to have OHE France, as the sole tenant, maintain and repair the leased building with an estimated cost of between US $4.2 and US $8.3 million, based on the exchange rate as of December 31, 2004. The case is currently pending, and while we are contesting the allegations vigorously, we are unable to predict the outcome of this matter. Although we do not have any insurance coverage for this matter, at this time, we do not believe this matter will have a material impact on our financial position, operations or liquidity. F-27 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) Matters Involving Zylon(R) Fiber -------------------------------- In April 2004, two class action lawsuits were filed against us in Florida state court by police organizations and individual police officers, alleging, among other things, that our bullet-resistant soft body armor (vests) manufactured and sold under the American Body Armor(TM), Safariland(R) and PROTECH(TM) brands, do not have the qualities and performance characteristics as warranted, thereby breaching express warranty, implied warranty of merchantability, implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and duty to warn. On August 12, 2004, we reached a preliminary settlement with respect to the class action lawsuit filed in Duval County, Florida by the Southern States Police Benevolent Association ("Southern States PBA"). After fairness hearings were held, the Florida Circuit Court gave final approval to that settlement on November 5, 2004. The other class action lawsuit filed against us by the National Association of Police Organizations, Inc. ("NAPO"), in Lee County, Florida, was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice on November 16, 2004. Pursuant to the terms of the class action settlement with the Southern States PBA, the warranty on the American Body Armor(TM) Xtreme(R) ZX vest (both NIJ threat level II and IIIA) has been reduced from 5 years to 2 1/2 years. In addition, every purchaser of an Xtreme(R) ZX vest has the option to exchange their vest for either a new ZX vest or any other vest of their choosing from the American Body Armor(TM), Safariland(R) and ProTech(TM) product lines plus a $100.00 transferable rebate coupon applicable towards their next purchase of a vest. We have also made available on the American Body Armor(TM) website testing data, protocols and results relating to the testing of our vests. We also continue to test all of our Zylon(R)-containing vests, and if such testing demonstrates that the tested vests fail to perform in accordance with their warranties, we will implement an exchange program for those models on a reasonably comparable basis to the American Body Armor(TM) Xtreme(R) ZX exchange program outlined above. Zylon(R) fiber is made by Toyobo, a Japanese corporation, and is a ballistic fiber widely used in the entire body armor industry. A final report to the Duval County Court regarding implementation of the settlement, exchange of vests and on-going testing, will be filed on or before April 15, 2005. We are also voluntarily cooperating with a request received in December 2004 from the Department of Justice who is reviewing the entire industry's use of Zylon(R) fiber in bullet resistant vests. It should be stressed that our vests are certified by the National Institute of Justice, have never suffered any penetration in the field and continue to save lives and protect officers from injury. In fact, neither of the two resolved class action lawsuits alleged personal injuries of any kind. Second Chance Body Armor, one of our competitors in the bullet-resistant market, licenses from Simula a certain patented technology which is used in some of the body armor it manufactures, but to our knowledge, no lawsuit has been brought against Second Chance based upon this licensed technology. Although Simula may be impacted by the pending suits filed against Second Chance regarding its Zylon(R)-containing vests, the licensed technology is not specifically related to the use of Zylon(R) fiber. Any adverse resolution of these matters, however, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. Other Matters ------------- In addition to the above, in the normal course of business, we are subjected to various types of claims and currently have on-going litigations in the areas of products liability, general liability and intellectual property. Our products are used in a wide variety of law enforcement situations and environments. Some of our products can cause serious personal or property injury or death if not carefully and properly used by adequately trained personnel. We believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for most claims that are incurred in the normal course of business. In such cases, the effect on our financial statements is generally limited to the amount of our insurance deductible or self-insured retention. Our annual insurance premiums and self insurance retention amounts have risen significantly over the past several years and may continue to do so to the extent we are able to purchase insurance coverage. At this time, we do not believe any such claims or pending litigation will have a material impact on our financial position, operations and liquidity. F-28 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 13. INFORMATION CONCERNING BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHICAL REVENUES We are a leading manufacturer and provider of specialized security products; training and support services related to these products; vehicle armor systems; military helicopter seating systems, aircraft and land vehicle safety systems; protective equipment for military personnel; and other technologies used to protect humans in a variety of life-threatening or catastrophic situations. Our products and systems are used domestically and internationally by military, law enforcement, security and corrections personnel, as well as governmental agencies, multinational corporations and individuals. Effective in the first quarter 2004, we instituted a new segment reporting format to include three reportable business divisions: Aerospace & Defense Group, the Products Division and the Mobile Security Division. The Aerospace & Defense Group was formed upon the completion of our acquisition of Simula, Inc. on December 9, 2003, and results have been included herein since the acquisition date. The Aerospace & Defense Group also includes the military business, including armor and blast protection systems for Up-Armored HMMWVs, and other military vehicle armor programs, which previously were included in the Mobile Security Division. The Aerospace & Defense Group also includes the SAPI plate produced by our Protech subsidiary in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, which was previously reported as part of the Products Division. The historical results of these businesses have been reclassified as part of the Aerospace & Defense Group. This reporting change was made to better reflect management's approach to operating and directing the businesses, and, in certain instances, to align financial reporting with our market and customer segments. Our Services division has been classified as discontinued operations and is no longer included in this presentation (See Note 2). Aerospace & Defense Group. Our Aerospace & Defense Group supplies human safety and survival systems to the U.S. military, and major aerospace and defense prime contractors. Our core markets are military aviation safety, military personnel safety, and land and marine safety. Under the brand name O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt, we are the sole-source provider to the U.S. military of the armor and blast protection systems for Up-Armored HMMWVs. We are also under contract with the U.S. Army to provide spare parts, logistics and ongoing field support services for the currently installed base of approximately 8,350 Up-Armored HMMWVs. Additionally, we provide blast and ballistic protection kits for the standard HMMWVs, which are installed on existing equipment in the field. Our Aerospace & Defense Group was subcontracted to develop a ballistic and blast protected armored and sealed truck cab for the HIMARS, a program recently transitioned by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps from developmental to a low rate of initial production, deliveries of which commenced in 2003 and continued in 2004. We also supply armor sub-systems for other tactical wheeled vehicles. Through Simula, we provide military helicopter seating systems, helicopter cockpit airbag systems, aircraft armor and land vehicle armor kits for the HMMWV, HEMTT, PLS, HET, M915 and ASV, body armor and other protective equipment for military personnel, emergency bailout parachutes and survival ensembles worn by military aircrew. The primary customers for our products are the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, Boeing, and Sikorsky Aircraft. Most of Simula's aviation safety products are provided on a sole source basis. The U.S. armed forces have adopted ceramic body armor as a key element of the protective ensemble worn by our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Simula was the developer of this specialized product called SAPI, and is one of the largest suppliers to U.S. forces. Specialty Defense, with operations in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Kentucky, is a supplier to military and law enforcement customers in the United States and overseas. Specialty Defense manufactures, among other things, MOLLE systems, OTVs and Warrior Helmets. Specialty Defense's core products are made of Kevlar(R) and heavy-duty nylon fabric and webbing and require special cutting and sewing techniques. Specialty Defense is currently the largest supplier of MOLLE systems for the U.S. Army. The MOLLE system consists of a modular rucksack with removable compartments and components and a fighting load vest with removable pockets for the Rifleman, Pistol, Squad Automatic Weapon Gunner, Medic and Grenadier configurations. Specialty Defense manufactures OTVs, which, when used with SAPI plates, provide enhanced armor protection for U.S. armed forces against mines, grenades, mortar shells, artillery fire and rifle projectiles. Specialty Defense is one of the three largest suppliers of Warrior Helmets for the U.S. Army. Specialty Defense manufactures NATO PASGT helmets, the Advanced Combat Vehicle Crewman helmet and the Warrior Helmet (the U.S. Army's next generation helmet), along with related liners and accessories. F-29 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) Armor Holdings Products. Our Armor Holdings Products division manufactures and sells a broad range of high quality equipment marketed under brand names that are well known and respected in the military and law enforcement communities. Products manufactured by this division include concealable and tactical body armor, hard armor, duty gear, less-lethal munitions, anti-riot products, police batons, emergency lighting products, forensic products, firearms accessories, weapon maintenance products, foldable ladders, backpacks and specialty gloves. Cyconics International Training Services, Inc., a small subsidiary providing certain training services formerly reported as a part of the Services Division, is not included in the amounts classified as assets held for sale or discontinued operations and has been reclassified to our Armor Holdings Products division where management oversight currently resides. Armor Mobile Security. Our Armor Mobile Security division manufactures and installs armoring systems for commercial vehicles to protect against varying degrees of ballistic and blast threats. We armor a variety of commercial vehicles, including limousines, sedans, sport utility vehicles, commercial trucks and cash-in-transit vehicles. Our customers in this business include U.S. federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, foreign heads of state, multinational corporations, as well as high net worth individuals and cash-in-transit operators. We have invested substantial resources outside of the United States and plan to continue to do so in the future. The Armor Mobile Security division has invested substantial resources in Europe and South America. These operations are subject to the risk of new and different legal and regulatory requirements in local jurisdictions, tariffs and trade barriers, potential difficulties in staffing and managing local operations, currency risks, potential imposition of restrictions on investments, potentially adverse tax consequences, including imposition or increase of withholding and other taxes on remittances and other payments by subsidiaries, and local economic, political and social conditions. Governments of many developing countries have exercised and continue to exercise substantial influence over many aspects of the private sector. Government actions in the future could have a significant adverse effect on economic conditions in a developing country or may otherwise have a material adverse effect on us and our operating companies. We do not have political risk insurance in the countries in which we currently conduct business. Moreover, applicable agreements relating to our interests in our operating companies are frequently governed by foreign law. As a result, in the event of a dispute, it may be difficult for us to enforce our rights. Accordingly, we may have little or no recourse upon the occurrence of any of these developments. Corporate. Our Corporate Division includes the corporate management and expenses associated with managing the overall company. These expenses include compensation and benefits of corporate management and staff, legal and professional fees, and administrative and general expenses, which are not allocated to the business units. F-30 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) Revenues, operating income and total assets, net for each of our continuing segments are as follows: 2004 2003 2002 ----------- ----------- ----------- (IN THOUSANDS) Revenues: Aerospace & Defense $ 605,398 $ 91,673 $ 59,318 Products 249,765 193,960 179,946 Mobile Security 124,520 79,539 65,853 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total revenues $ 979,683 $ 365,172 $ 305,117 =========== =========== =========== Operating income: Aerospace & Defense $ 127,520 $ 22,775 $ 12,833 Products 32,719 33,054 30,978 Mobile Security 11,168 2,538 1,542 Corporate (25,692) (22,638) (6,988) ----------- ----------- ----------- Total operating income $ 145,715 $ 35,729 $ 38,365 =========== =========== =========== Total assets: Aerospace & Defense $ 490,754 $ 209,834 $ 47,746 Products 278,912 183,972 179,367 Mobile Security 103,799 63,161 57,700 Corporate 418,886 126,303 23,830 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 1,292,351 $ 583,270 $ 308,643 =========== =========== =========== F-31 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) Financial information with respect to revenues based on the geographic location of the customer, and fixed assets, net to principal geographic areas, based on the actual location of the principle facility, is as follows: 2004 2003 2002 -------- -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS) Revenues: North America $828,666 $275,529 $225,365 South America 16,317 15,007 19,879 Africa 4,693 1,420 1,219 Europe/Asia 130,007 73,216 58,654 -------- -------- -------- $979,683 $365,172 $305,117 ======== ======== ======== Total fixed assets, net: North America $ 54,332 $ 38,337 $ 31,339 South America 1,461 1,392 1,248 Africa -- -- -- Europe/Asia 21,514 17,847 14,549 -------- -------- -------- $ 77,307 $ 57,576 $ 47,136 ======== ======== ======== F-32 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 14. INCOME TAXES Provision for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 consisted of the following: 2004 2003 2002 -------- -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS) Current U.S. Federal $ 42,552 $ 9,347 $ 11,123 State 4,322 1,040 2,183 Foreign 5,537 403 2,389 -------- -------- -------- Total current 52,411 10,790 15,695 -------- -------- -------- Deferred U.S. Federal 3,328 3,274 (53) State 989 (1,268) 28 Foreign (311) 1,407 384 -------- -------- -------- Total deferred 4,006 3,413 359 -------- -------- -------- Total provision for income taxes $ 56,417 $ 14,203 $ 16,054 ======== ======== ======== Significant components of our net deferred tax liability related to continuing operations as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows: 2004 2003 -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS) Deferred tax assets: Reserves not currently deductible $ 8,535 $ 3,527 Capital loss 9,545 11,320 Operating loss carryforwards 3,163 2,811 Patents & Trademarks -- 22 Accrued expenses 1,931 954 Foreign tax credits 1,122 912 Research and development and other credits 1,129 150 -------- -------- 25,425 19,696 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (9,620) (11,395) -------- -------- Deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance 15,805 8,301 Deferred tax liability: Goodwill not amortized for financial statement purposes under SFAS 142 (5,924) (2,418) Patents, trademarks and purchased intangibles (26,416) -- Interest on Convertible Debt (1,141) -- Property and equipment (9,541) (2,970) Other (642) -- -------- -------- Net deferred tax (liability)/asset $(27,859) $ 2,913 ======== ======== Recognition of deferred tax assets is based on management's belief that it is more likely than not that the tax benefit associated with temporary differences and operating and capital loss carryforwards will be utilized. A valuation allowance is recorded for those deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the realization will not occur. Our valuation allowance at December 31, 2004, consisted of approximately $9,545,000 related to capital loss carryforwards and $75,000 related to net operating loss carryforwards. The decrease in our valuation allowance was attributable to the finalization of the gains and losses for tax purposes associated with our 2003 dispositions and certain gains and losses realized in 2004. F-33 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) As of December 31, 2004, we have U.S. federal, state, and foreign net operating losses (NOLs) providing a tax effected benefit of $3,163,000. The NOLs expire in varying amounts in fiscal years 2006 through 2022. At December 31, 2004, we also have certain U.S. federal and state income tax credits of approximately $1,100,000 that are subject to limitations under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 383. We also have approximately $1,100,000 of foreign tax credits expiring between 2011 and 2014. In connection with our acquisitions of Specialty Defense and Bianchi, we recorded net deferred tax liabilities of approximately $12,300,000 and $13,100,000, respectively, relating primarily to identifiable intangibles, which are not deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes. These net deferred tax liabilities were offset as an increase to goodwill. Additionally, in 2004, we recorded a net deferred tax liability of approximately $780,000 related to the finalization of purchase accounting for the December 2003 acquisition of Hatch, which was offset as an increase to goodwill. We are subject to periodic review by U.S. federal, foreign, state, and local tax jurisdictions in the ordinary course of business. During 2002, we were notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that certain prior year income tax returns would be examined. On October 18, 2002, we were notified by the Internal Revenue Service that our tax return for the tax year ended December 31, 2000 had been selected for examination. Further, on January 30, 2003, we were notified that our tax return for the tax year ended December 31, 2001 had been selected for examination. In April 2004, we reached an agreement with the IRS regarding our tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 that did not have a material impact on our financial position, operations or liquidity. United States income taxes have not been provided on certain undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries of approximately $10,700,000 million from continuing operations. These earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested in non-U.S. operations. The determination of the deferred U.S. tax liability related to these earnings is not practicable. In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the "AJCA") was signed into law. The AJCA creates a limited opportunity in 2005 for U.S. corporations to repatriate unremitted foreign earnings by providing an 85 percent dividends received deduction for certain dividends from controlled foreign corporations. The deduction is subject to a number of limitations and, as of today, uncertainty remains as to how to interpret numerous provisions of the AJCA. As such, we are not yet in a position to decide on whether, and to what extent, we might repatriate foreign earnings that have not yet been remitted to the U.S. We expect to be in a position to make a decision on implementation, if any, later in 2005. Net deferred tax assets described above have been included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as follows: 2004 2003 -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS) Other current assets $ 10,368 $ 4,151 Deferred income taxes (38,227) (1,238) -------- -------- Total deferred tax (liabilities)/assets $(27,859) $ 2,913 ======== ======== The sources of income from continuing operations before income taxes are: 2004 2003 2002 -------- -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS) Domestic $123,050 $ 25,681 $ 34,213 Foreign 13,944 5,528 3,178 -------- -------- -------- Total $136,994 $ 31,209 $ 37,391 ======== ======== ======== F-34 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) The following reconciles the provision for income taxes computed at the Federal statutory income tax rate to the provision for income taxes recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002: 2004 2003 2002 ------ ------ ------ Provision for income taxes at statutory federal rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% State and local income taxes, net of Federal benefit 2.5% (0.5)% 3.8% Compensation subject to IRC Section 162(m) 2.5% 8.6% -- Foreign income taxes 0.3% 2.1% 0.7% Valuation allowances from discontinued operations -- -- 3.8% Other permanent items 0.9% 0.3% (0.4)% ------ ------ ------ 41.2% 45.5% 42.9% ====== ====== ====== 15. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock. On July 16, 1996, our stockholders authorized a series of preferred stock with such rights, privileges and preferences as the Board of Directors shall from time to time determine. We have not issued any of this preferred stock. Stock options and grants. On June 15, 2004, we sold 4,000,000 primary shares of common stock at a price of $37.50 per share, raising $142.5 million of net proceeds after deducting the underwriter discounts and commissions. In addition, certain of our directors and officers granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 600,000 shares. The 30-day option expired unexercised on July 15, 2004. We intend to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund future acquisitions, to take advantage of business development opportunities, and for general corporate and working capital purposes, including the funding of capital expenditures. Funds that are not immediately used are invested in money market funds, certificates of deposits, and other investment grade securities until needed. On June 22, 2004, our stockholders approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, that increased the number of shares of our authorized capital stock to 80,000,000, 75,000,000 shares of which are common stock and 5,000,000 shares of which are preferred stock. During 2002, we implemented two new stock option plans. The 2002 Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 2,700,000 shares of our common stock upon the exercise of stock options or in connection with the issuance of restricted stock and stock bonuses. On June 22, 2004, our stockholders approved an amendment to increase, by 2,000,000 shares, the total number of shares of common stock that may be awarded under the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan. The 2002 Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the granting of stock options, restricted stock and stock bonuses to employees, officers, directors and consultants, independent contractors and advisors of Armor Holdings and its subsidiaries. The 2002 Executive Stock Plan provides for the grant of a total of 470,000 stock options and stock awards to our key employees. The terms and provisions of the 2002 Executive Stock Plan are substantially the same as the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan, except that we may only grant non-qualified stock options under the 2002 Executive Stock Plan. The 2002 Executive Stock Plan was adopted on March 13, 2002 and all shares available for grant under the 2002 Executive Stock Plan were granted to our executive officers on March 13, 2002. During 1998, we implemented a new non-qualified stock option plan. Pursuant to the new plan, 725,000 shares of common stock were reserved and made available for distribution. On January 1, 1999, we distributed all 725,000 shares allocated under the plan. In 1999, we implemented the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (the "1999 Plan"). We reserved 2,000,000 shares of our common stock for the 1999 Plan. The 1999 Plan provides for the granting of options to employees, officers, directors, consultants, independent contractors and advisors of the Company. The option prices of stock which may be purchased under the 1999 Plan are not less than the fair market value of common stock on the dates of the grants. F-35 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) In 1996, we implemented an incentive stock plan and an outside directors' stock plan. These plans collectively provide for the granting of options to certain key employees and directors. Pursuant to such plans, as amended, 2,200,000 shares of common stock were reserved and made available for distribution. The option prices of stock that may be purchased under the incentive stock plan are not less than the fair market value of common stock on the dates of the grants. In 1994, we implemented an incentive stock plan and an outside directors' stock plan. These plans collectively provide for the granting of options to certain key employees as well as providing for the grant of common stock to outside directors and to all full time employees. Pursuant to such plans, 1,050,000 shares of common stock were reserved and made available for distribution. The option prices of stock that may be purchased under the incentive stock plan are not less than the fair market value of common stock on the dates of the grants. Effective January 19, 1996, all stock grants awarded under the 1994 incentive stock plan were accelerated and considered fully vested. Under SFAS 123, the fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002: 2004 2003 2002 ------- ------- ------- Expected life of option 4.7 yrs 4.0 yrs 4.0 yrs Dividend yield 0% 0% 0% Volatility 50.0% 49.8% 52.2% Risk free interest rate 3.36% 2.51% 3.94% The weighted average fair value of options granted during 2004, 2003 and 2002 are as follows: 2004 2003 2002 ------- ------- ------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Fair value of each option granted $ 15.57 $ 6.21 $ 10.08 Total number of options granted 979 898 1,895 Total fair value of all options granted $15,243 $ 5,576 $19,098 Outstanding options, generally consisting of ten-year incentive and non-qualified stock options, generally vest and become exercisable over a three or five year period from the date of grant. The outstanding options generally expire ten years from the date of grant or upon retirement from the Company, and are contingent upon continued employment during the applicable ten-year period. F-36 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) A summary of the status of stock option grants as of December 31, 2004 and changes during the years ending on those dates is presented below: WEIGHTED AVERAGE OPTIONS EXERCISE PRICE ------- -------------- Outstanding at December 31, 2001 2,984,034 $ 11.60 Granted 1,894,660 $ 22.96 Exercised (507,868) $ 8.41 Forfeited (86,168) $ 16.75 ----------- Outstanding at December 31, 2002 4,284,658 $ 7.81 Granted 898,347 $ 16.62 Exercised (724,934) $ 11.83 Forfeited (567,150) $ 21.52 ----------- Outstanding at December 31, 2003 3,890,921 $ 17.00 Granted 979,000 $ 33.95 Exercised (1,642,195) $ 15.36 Forfeited (69,210) $ 17.26 ----------- Outstanding at December 31, 2004 3,158,516 $ 23.15 =========== Options exercisable at December 31, 2004 1,311,698 $ 18.32 =========== The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2004: REMAINING OPTIONS OPTIONS LIFE IN EXERCISE PRICE RANGE OUTSTANDING EXERCISABLE YEARS -------------------- ----------- ----------- --------- 3.75 - 7.81 95,182 95,182 1.2 9.69 - 11.19 70,177 70,177 4.4 13.19 - 13.98 89,712 45,708 7.5 14.00 - 14.70 525,205 297,433 8.1 15.05 - 15.90 180,887 127,553 6.9 17.00 - 17.12 283,597 83,597 8.6 21.75 - 23.93 424,756 317,467 7.2 24.07 - 24.48 485,000 231,666 7.5 25.07 - 28.90 380,000 11,665 9.1 33.04 - 36.05 474,000 31,250 9.5 38.99 - 41.85 150,000 -- 9.9 --------- --------- Total 3,158,516 1,311,698 ========= ========= F-37 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) Remaining non-exercisable options as of December 31, 2004 become exercisable as follows: 2005 595,311 2006 615,670 2007 269,830 2008 182,999 Thereafter 183,008 Restricted stock and stock bonuses. We granted the following restricted stock and stock bonuses during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002: 2004 2003 2002 -------- -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) Restricted stock and stock bonus shares granted 70,534 416,500 328,206 Weighted-average fair value per share at grant date $ 38.58 $ 19.89 $ 18.69 Compensation cost recognized $ 9,082 $ 10,157 $ 732 In the year ended December 31, 2004, we recorded a $6.3 million non-cash charge for the acceleration of performanced-based, long-term restricted stock awards granted to certain executives in 2002. In the year ended December 31, 2003, we recorded a $7.3 million non-cash charge for stock-based compensation for a performance plan for certain key executives and a $1.3 million non-cash charge severance charge related to the departure of our former Chief Executive Officer. Earnings per share. The following details the earnings per share computations on a basic and diluted basis for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002: 2004 2003 2002 -------- -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $ 80,539 $ 10,886 $(17,689) -------- -------- -------- Denominator: Basic earnings per share weighted-average shares outstanding 31,419 28,175 30,341 Effect of dilutive securities: Effect of shares issuable under stock option and stock grant plans, based on the treasury stock method 1,606 779 616 -------- -------- -------- Diluted earnings per share Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding 33,025 28,954 30,957 -------- -------- -------- Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 2.56 $ 0.39 $ (0.58) ======== ======== ======== Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 2.44 $ 0.38 $ (0.57) ======== ======== ======== Treasury stock. We had 6,060,222 shares in treasury as of December 31, 2004 and 2003. F-38 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 16. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION 2004 2003 2002 --------- --------- --------- Cash paid during the year for: (IN THOUSANDS) Interest $ 7,668 $ 1,245 $ 527 ========= ========= ========= Income taxes, net of refunds $ 36,772 $ 7,886 $ 5,753 ========= ========= ========= 2004 2003 2002 --------- --------- --------- Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired: (IN THOUSANDS) Fair value of assets acquired $ 118,120 $ 72,132 $ 16,134 Goodwill 86,073 76,802 8,478 Liabilities assumed (45,751) (58,422) (15,794) Stock issued -- -- -- --------- --------- --------- Total cash paid, net of cash acquired $ 158,442 $ 90,512 $ 8,818 ========= ========= ========= 17. QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED) The following table presents summarized unaudited quarterly results of operations for the Company for fiscal 2004 and 2003. We believe all necessary adjustments have been included in the amounts stated below to present fairly the following selected information when read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere herein. Future quarterly operating results may fluctuate depending on a number of factors. Results of operations for any particular quarter are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for a full year or any other quarter. FISCAL 2004 -------------------------------------------- FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER --------- --------- --------- --------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Revenue from continuing operations $ 161,628 $ 223,704 $ 256,803 $ 337,548 Gross profit from continuing operations $ 47,560 $ 66,458 $ 71,346 $ 80,127 Net income $ 12,490 $ 17,821 $ 23,874 $ 26,354 Basic earnings per share $ 0.44 $ 0.60 $ 0.73 $ 0.78 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.42 $ 0.57 $ 0.70 $ 0.74 FISCAL 2003 -------------------------------------------- FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER --------- --------- --------- --------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Revenue from continuing operations $ 80,474 $ 81,659 $ 90,882 $ 112,157 Gross profit from continuing operations $ 23,312 $ 24,378 $ 28,929 $ 34,967 Net income (loss) $ 5,087 $ 4,613 $ 6,115 $ (4,929) Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.22 $ (0.17) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.22 $ (0.17) F-39 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 18. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLAN DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS In October 1997, we formed a 401(k) plan, (the "Plan") which provides for voluntary contributions by employees and allows for a discretionary contribution by us in the form of cash. We made contributions of approximately $520,000, $332,000 and $395,000 to the Plan in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. On December 9, 2003, we acquired Simula, Inc. and the Simula 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, which provides for voluntary contributions by employees and allows for a discretionary contribution by us in the form of cash. We made contributions of approximately $81,000 and $5,000 to Simula's 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan in 2004 and 2003, respectively. On October 25, 2004, Simula's 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan was combined into our Plan. On November 18, 2004, we acquired Specialty Defense and the Specialty Plastics Products, Inc. and Affiliated Companies 401(k) Savings Plan, which provides for voluntary contributions by employees and allows for a discretionary contribution by us in the form of cash. We made contributions of approximately $ 13,000 to the Specialty Plastics Products, Inc. and Affiliated Companies 401(k) Savings Plan in 2004. On December 30, 2004 we acquired Bianchi International and the Bianchi International 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan which provides for voluntary contributions by employees and allows for a discretionary contribution by us in the form of cash. We made no contributions to the Bianchi International 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan in 2004. DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN We acquired Simula's noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (the "Pension Plan") for employees on December 9, 2003. The Pension Plan was originally adopted as of November 1, 1980. Contributions were made to the Pension Plan based upon actuarially determined amounts. Effective July 1, 1999, Simula froze the Plan for new participants. Effective December 8, 2003, prior to our acquisition of the Pension Plan, Simula froze the Pension Plan for future service for all participants. We have elected to payout the Supplemental Retirement Plan of Simula, which represents $1,067,000 of the net amount recognized. This amount was paid out on February 25, 2004. The Pension Plan's funded status and amounts recognized in our balance sheet at December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows: 2004 2003 ------- ------- (IN THOUSANDS) Actuarial present value of benefit obligation: Accumulated benefit obligation $ 8,109 $ 8,810 Effect of projected future compensation increases -- -- ------- ------- Projected benefit obligation 8,109 8,810 Pension Plan assets at fair value (6,719) (6,169) Contributions after measurement date (58) (183) ------- ------- Unfunded status 1,332 2,458 Unrecognized prior service cost -- -- Unrecognized loss (324) -- Unrecognized transition liability -- -- ------- ------- Accrued benefit cost 1,008 2,458 Additional minimum liability -- -- ------- ------- Accrued benefit liability 1,008 2,458 Intangible asset -- -- Accumulated other comprehensive income adjustments -- -- ------- ------- Net amount recognized $ 1,008 $ 2,458 ======= ======= F-40 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) Reconciliation of the Pension Plan's projected benefit obligation is as follows: 2004 2003 ------- ------- Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 8,810 $ 8,774 Service Cost -- -- Interest Cost 472 56 Actuarial gain 262 -- Benefits paid (1,435) (20) ------- ------- Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 8,109 $ 8,810 ======= ======= Reconciliation of the fair value of plan assets is as follows: 2004 2003 ------- ------- Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 6,169 $ 6,006 Employer contributions 1,570 183 Actual gain 415 -- Benefits paid (1,435) (20) ------- ------- Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 6,719 $ 6,169 ======= ======= Net periodic pension cost includes the following: 2004 2003 ------- ------- Service Cost $ -- $ -- Interest Cost 472 56 Expected return on assets (504) -- Transition asset recognition -- -- Prior service cost -- -- Net loss recognition -- -- ------- ------- Net periodic pension (income) cost $ (32) $ 56 ======= ======= Assumptions at December 31 used in the accounting for the Pension Plan were as follows: 2004 2003 ------- ------- Discount or settlement rate 6.00% 6.00% Rate of increase in compensation levels 3.25% 3.25% Expected long-term rate of return on Plan assets 8.00% 8.00% The Pension Plan's assets consist of money market accounts and investments in common stocks, bonds and mutual funds. F-41 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Effective as of January 1, 2002, Kanders & Company, Inc. ("Kanders & Co."), a corporation controlled by Warren B. Kanders, the Chairman of our Board of Directors and our Chief Executive Officer, entered into an agreement with us to provide certain investment banking, financial advisory and related services for a five year term was to expire on December 31, 2006. Under the terms of the agreement, Kanders & Co. was to receive a mutually agreed upon fee on a transaction-by-transaction basis during the term of the agreement. The aggregate fees under this agreement were not to exceed $1,575,000 during any calendar year. We also agreed to reimburse Kanders & Co. for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses including Kanders & Co.'s expenses for office space, an executive assistant, furniture and equipment, travel and entertainment, reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel, and consultants retained by Kanders & Co. In April 2003, in connection with Mr. Kanders being appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the Company and Kanders & Co. agreed to terminate the agreement pursuant to which Kanders & Co. provided certain services to the Company. We paid Kanders & Co. $143,000 for investment banking services during fiscal 2003 (through and including April 2003 only). We continue to reimburse Kanders & Co. for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. We reimbursed Kanders & Co. for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in the aggregate amount of $369,000 and $184,000 during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Effective as of January 1, 2003, we entered into a Transportation Services Agreement with Kanders Aviation, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Kanders, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the terms of the Transportation Services Agreement and upon our request, Kanders Aviation may, in its sole discretion, provide us with airport to airport air transportation services via certain aircraft. The Transportation Services Agreement will remain in effect indefinitely until terminated by written notice by either party thereto to the other party thereto. During the term of the Transportation Services Agreement, we will reimburse Kanders Aviation in an amount equal to the fair market value of the air transportation services provided by Kanders Aviation to us and any additional expenses incurred by Kanders Aviation in connection with such air transportation services. We reimbursed Kanders Aviation $332,000 for such expenses during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. Nicholas Sokolow, one of our directors, is a member of the law firm Sokolow, Dunaud, Mercadier & Carreras located in Paris, France. We did not retain Sokolow, Dunaud, Mercadier & Carreras during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 nor do we expect to in the future. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, we paid Sokolow, Dunaud, Mercadier & Carreras $124,000 for legal services in connection with various acquisitions. F-42 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 20. OPERATING LEASES We are party to certain real estate, equipment and vehicle leases. Several leases include options for renewal and escalation clauses. In most cases, management expects that in the normal course of business leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases. Approximate total future minimum annual lease payments under all non-cancelable leases of continuing operations are as follows: YEAR (IN THOUSANDS) ------------------------ --------------------- 2005 $ 6,711 2006 5,174 2007 4,316 2008 3,074 2009 2,551 Thereafter 12,413 --------------------- $ 34,239 ===================== We incurred rent expense of approximately $5,026,000, $1,467,000 and $1,200,000 during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. F-43 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 21. GUARANTOR AND NONGUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS On August 12, 2003, we sold $150 million of the 8.25% Notes in private placements pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. The 8.25% Notes are uncollateralized obligations and rank junior in right of payment to our existing and future senior debt. On October 29, 2004, we completed the placement of $300 million aggregate principal amount of the 2% Convertible Notes. On November 5, 2004, Goldman, Sachs & Co. exercised its option to purchase an additional $45 million principal amount of the 2% Convertible Notes. The 8.25% Notes and 2% Convertible Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally on a senior subordinated and uncollateralized basis, by most of our domestic subsidiaries. The following consolidating financial information presents the consolidating balance sheets as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004 for: o Armor Holdings, Inc., the parent, o the guarantor subsidiaries, o the nonguarantor subsidiaries, and o Armor Holdings, Inc. on a consolidated basis The information includes elimination entries necessary to consolidate Armor Holdings, Inc., the parent, with the guarantor and nonguarantor subsidiaries. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the parent using the equity method of accounting. The guarantor and nonguarantor subsidiaries are presented on a combined basis. The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions. Separate financial statements for the guarantor and nonguarantor subsidiaries are not presented because management believes such financial statements would not be meaningful to investors. F-44 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2004 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR CONSOLIDATED PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS TOTAL ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- (IN THOUSANDS) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 388,727 $ 21,173 $ 11,309 $ -- $ 421,209 Accounts receivable, net -- 155,229 19,330 -- 174,559 Costs and earned gross profit in excess of billings -- 893 -- -- 893 Intercompany receivables 173,735 108,313 7,045 (289,093) -- Inventories -- 142,362 33,846 -- 176,208 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,611 42,023 3,301 -- 46,935 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total current assets 564,073 469,993 74,831 (289,093) 819,804 Property and equipment, net 5,144 47,968 24,195 -- 77,307 Goodwill, net -- 259,773 2,240 -- 262,013 Patents, licenses and trademarks, net -- 112,288 171 -- 112,459 Other assets 18,410 2,209 149 -- 20,768 Investment in subsidiaries 592,437 12,730 -- (605,167) -- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 1,180,064 $ 904,961 $ 101,586 $ (894,260) $ 1,292,351 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ -- $ 457 $ 164 $ -- $ 621 Short-term debt 341,579 -- 2,177 -- 343,756 Accounts payable 640 58,422 10,539 -- 69,601 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 11,216 73,314 22,717 -- 107,247 Income taxes payable (6,454) 11,513 3,942 -- 9,001 Intercompany payables 112,741 123,466 52,886 (289,093) -- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 459,722 267,172 92,425 (289,093) 530,226 Long-term debt, less current portion 153,897 2,377 477 -- 156,751 Other long-term liabilities -- 1,951 -- -- 1,951 Deferred income taxes 1,249 36,077 901 38,227 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 614,868 307,577 93,803 (289,093) 727,155 Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock -- 1,450 -- (1,450) -- Common stock 402 3,792 7,854 (11,646) 402 Additional paid-in capital 504,809 387,229 14,771 (402,000) 504,809 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 125,481 204,913 (14,842) (190,071) 125,481 Accumulated other comprehensive income 6,821 -- -- -- 6,821 Treasury stock (72,317) -- -- -- (72,317) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total stockholders' equity 565,196 597,384 7,783 (605,167) 565,196 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,180,064 $ 904,961 $ 101,586 $ (894,260) $ 1,292,351 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== F-45 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2003 ----------------------------------------------------------------- GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR CONSOLIDATED PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS TOTAL --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 90,764 $ 11,084 $ 10,002 $ -- $ 111,850 Restricted cash 2,600 -- -- -- 2,600 Accounts receivable, net 1,201 59,470 11,964 -- 72,635 Costs and earned gross profit in excess of billings -- -- -- -- -- Intercompany receivables 60,974 2,600 38,352 (101,926) -- Inventories -- 61,494 19,033 -- 80,527 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 20,241 1,844 2,600 (2,653) 22,032 Current assets of discontinued operations -- 753 -- 753 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total current assets 175,780 137,245 81,951 (104,579) 290,397 Property and equipment, net 2,122 34,853 20,601 -- 57,576 Goodwill, net -- 173,640 2,067 -- 175,707 Patents, licenses and trademarks, net -- 43,991 183 -- 44,174 Long-term assets of discontinued operations -- 1,603 -- -- 1,603 Other assets 14,092 1,924 153 -- 16,169 Investment in subsidiaries 320,034 10,038 -- (330,072) -- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total assets $ 512,028 $ 403,294 $ 104,955 $(434,651) $ 585,626 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ -- $ 31,960 $ 147 $ -- $ 32,107 Short-term debt -- -- 498 -- 498 Accounts payable 1,584 20,941 7,779 -- 30,304 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 12,403 27,113 18,702 -- 58,218 Intercompany payables 44,251 47,073 9,933 (101,257) -- Current liabilities of discontinued operations -- (35,714) 37,009 (669) 626 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total current liabilities 58,238 91,373 74,068 (101,926) 121,753 Long-term debt, less current portion 153,452 4,257 591 -- 158,300 Other long-term liabilities 7,266 1,704 -- -- 8,970 Deferred income taxes (2,293) 2,304 1,227 -- 1,238 Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations -- 2,653 -- (2,653) -- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total liabilities 216,663 102,291 75,886 (104,579) 290,261 Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock -- 1,450 -- (1,450) -- Common stock 344 4,143 7,854 (11,997) 344 Additional paid in capital 318,460 191,781 46,095 (237,876) 318,460 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 44,942 103,629 (24,880) (78,749) 44,942 Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,936 -- -- -- 3,936 Treasury stock (72,317) -- -- -- (72,317) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total stockholders' equity 295,365 301,003 29,069 (330,072) 295,365 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 512,028 $ 403,294 $ 104,955 $(434,651) $ 585,626 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= F-46 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR CONSOLIDATED PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS TOTAL --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) REVENUES: Aerospace & Defense $ -- $ 605,398 $ -- $ -- $ 605,398 Products -- 204,122 45,643 -- 249,765 Mobile Security -- 25,531 102,224 (3,235) 124,520 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total revenues -- 835,051 147,867 (3,235) 979,683 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of revenues -- 599,505 117,922 (3,235) 714,192 Cost of warranty revision -- 5,000 -- -- 5,000 Operating expenses 17,455 69,122 13,684 -- 100,261 Amortization -- 4,243 12 -- 4,255 Integration and other charges 8,231 2,029 -- -- 10,260 Related party management fees (income), net -- (15) 15 -- -- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME (25,686) 155,167 16,234 -- 145,715 Interest expense, net 6,511 103 162 -- 6,776 Other expense (income), net 1,917 421 (393) -- 1,945 Equity in losses (earnings) of subsidiaries (108,631) (2,691) -- 111,322 -- Related party interest expense (income), net 16 (18) 2 -- -- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 74,501 157,352 16,463 (111,322) 136,994 (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (6,038) 56,030 6,425 -- 56,417 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 80,539 101,322 10,038 (111,322) 80,577 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAX BENEFIT -- (38) -- -- (38) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 80,539 $ 101,284 $ 10,038 $(111,322) $ 80,539 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= F-47 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR CONSOLIDATED PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS TOTAL --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- (IN THOUSANDS) REVENUES: Aerospace & Defense $ -- $ 91,673 $ -- $ -- $ 91,673 Products -- 157,984 35,976 -- 193,960 Mobile Security -- 15,029 62,853 1,657 79,539 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total revenues -- 264,686 98,829 1,657 365,172 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of revenues -- 172,089 79,840 1,657 253,586 Operating expenses 11,602 40,598 10,595 -- 62,795 Amortization -- 478 11 -- 489 Integration and other charges 10,886 1,687 -- -- 12,573 Related party management fees (income), net 12,823 -- 7,598 (20,421) -- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME (35,311) 49,834 785 20,421 35,729 Interest expense, net 3,313 497 202 -- 4,012 Other expense, net -- 117 391 -- 508 Equity in losses (earnings) of subsidiaries (42,600) 38,790 -- 3,810 -- Related party interest expense (income), net 16 (255) -- 239 -- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 3,960 10,685 192 16,372 31,209 (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (6,926) 18,399 2,730 -- 14,203 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 10,886 (7,714) (2,538) 16,372 17,006 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAX BENEFIT -- 34,882 (20,820) (20,182) (6,120) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 10,886 $ 27,168 $ (23,358) $ (3,810) $ 10,886 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= F-48 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR CONSOLIDATED PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS TOTAL --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) REVENUES: Aerospace & Defense $ -- $ 59,318 $ -- $ -- $ 59,318 Products -- 154,466 25,480 -- 179,946 Mobile Security -- 15,958 49,895 -- 65,853 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total revenues -- 229,742 75,375 -- 305,117 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of revenues -- 148,208 62,537 -- 210,745 Operating expenses 6,034 36,161 7,641 -- 49,836 Amortization -- 243 2 -- 245 Integration and other charges 800 5,126 -- -- 5,926 Related party management fees (income), net 2,487 (171) (616) (1,700) -- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME (9,321) 40,175 5,811 1,700 38,365 Interest expense, net 450 275 198 -- 923 Other (income) expense, net (2) (22) 75 -- 51 Equity in losses (earnings) of subsidiaries 8,237 (1,220) -- (7,017) -- Related party interest income, net -- (239) -- 239 -- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (18,006) 41,381 5,538 8,478 37,391 (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (317) 14,313 2,058 -- 16,054 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (17,689) 27,068 3,480 8,478 21,337 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAX BENEFIT -- (16,894) (20,671) (1,461) (39,026) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (17,689) $ 10,174 $ (17,191) $ 7,017 $ (17,689) ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= F-49 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR CONSOLIDATED PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS TOTAL --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Income from continuing operations: $ 80,539 $ 101,322 $ 10,038 $(111,322) $ 80,577 Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,744 10,042 3,265 -- 15,051 Loss on disposal of fixed assets -- 446 418 -- 864 Deferred income taxes 3,025 1,299 (318) -- 4,006 Non-cash termination charge 1,408 -- -- -- 1,408 Non-cash restricted stock unit award 6,294 -- -- -- 6,294 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 1,201 (84,331) (7,366) -- (90,496) Decrease (increase) in intercompany receivables & payables (10,834) 8,432 2,402 -- -- Decrease (increase) in inventories -- (58,293) (14,813) -- (73,106) Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets (1,397) (20,321) (357) -- (22,075) (Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities (283) 68,341 6,775 -- 74,833 Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable 17,080 (3,350) 3,594 -- 17,324 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 98,777 23,587 3,638 (111,322) 14,680 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (3,615) (10,125) (5,679) -- (19,419) Purchase of patents and trademarks -- (112) -- -- (112) Purchase of equity investment -- (5,275) -- -- (5,275) Proceeds from sale of equity investment -- 5,823 -- -- 5,823 Purchase of short-term investment securities (286,430) -- -- -- (286,430) Proceeds from sales of short-term investment securities 286,430 -- -- -- 286,430 Collection of note receivable 2,175 -- -- -- 2,175 Decrease in restricted cash 2,600 -- -- -- 2,600 Sale of business, net of cash disposed -- 125 -- -- 125 Additional consideration for purchased businesses -- (33,943) -- -- (33,943) Investment in subsidiaries (303,721) 192,399 -- 111,322 -- Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired -- (158,442) -- -- (158,442) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities: (302,561) (9,550) (5,679) 111,322 (206,468) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 25,192 -- -- -- 25,192 Proceeds from the issuance of common stock 142,500 -- -- -- 142,500 Cash paid for common stock offering costs (1,339) -- -- -- (1,339) Cash paid for financing costs (6,156) -- -- -- (6,156) Borrowings of short-term debt 341,550 -- -- -- 341,550 Repayments of long-term debt -- (3,236) (145) -- (3,381) Borrowings under lines of credit 22,700 5 1,883 -- 24,588 Repayments under lines of credit (22,700) -- (349) -- (23,049) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities 501,747 (3,231) 1,389 -- 499,905 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents -- -- 1,959 -- 1,959 Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations -- (717) -- -- (717) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 297,963 10,089 1,307 -- 309,359 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 90,764 11,084 10,002 -- 111,850 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 388,727 $ 21,173 $ 11,309 $ -- $ 421,209 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= F-50 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR CONSOLIDATED PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS TOTAL --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Income (loss) from continuing operations: $ 10,886 $ (7,714) $ (2,538) $ 16,372 $ 17,006 Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,326 4,270 2,012 -- 7,608 Deferred income taxes (3,008) 5,389 2,644 -- 5,025 Loss on disposal of fixed assets -- 68 259 -- 327 Non-cash termination charge 2,093 -- -- -- 2,093 Non-cash restricted stock unit award 7,266 -- -- -- 7,266 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable -- (2,680) 1,685 -- (995) Decrease (increase) in intercompany receivables & payables 83,092 (78,887) 15,977 (20,182) -- Decrease (increase) in inventories -- 793 (3,294) -- (2,501) Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets 12,267 (13,758) (890) -- (2,381) Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 10,775 (1,020) 7,288 -- 17,043 (Decrease) increase in income taxes payable (22,583) 23,826 (882) -- 361 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 102,114 (69,713) 22,261 (3,810) 50,852 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (200) (5,894) (2,590) -- (8,684) Purchase of patents and trademarks -- (185) -- -- (185) Purchase of short-term investment securities (143,400) -- -- -- (143,400) Proceeds from sales of short-term investment securities 143,400 -- -- -- 143,400 Increase in restricted cash (2,600) -- -- -- (2,600) Additional consideration for purchased businesses -- (1,026) -- -- (1,026) Investment in subsidiaries (85,243) 45,403 36,030 3,810 -- Sale of business, net of cash disposed 31,361 -- -- -- 31,361 Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (90,512) -- -- -- (90,512) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities: (147,194) 38,298 33,440 3,810 (71,646) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 8,471 -- -- -- 8,471 Cash paid for financing costs (4,599) -- -- -- (4,599) Repurchase of treasury stock (22,684) -- -- -- (22,684) Borrowings of long-term debt 147,504 -- 774 -- 148,278 Repayments of long-term debt -- (1,688) -- -- (1,688) Borrowings under lines of credit 30,406 -- 1,424 -- 31,830 Repayments under lines of credit (30,406) (114) (1,578) -- (32,098) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 128,692 (1,802) 620 -- 127,510 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents -- 3,890 (3,057) -- 833 Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations -- 36,855 (45,467) -- (8,612) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 83,612 7,528 7,797 -- 98,937 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 7,152 3,556 2,205 -- 12,913 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 90,764 $ 11,084 $ 10,002 $ -- $ 111,850 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= F-51 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------- GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR CONSOLIDATED PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS TOTAL -------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: (Loss) income from continuing operations: $(17,689) $ 27,068 $ 3,480 $ 8,478 $ 21,337 Adjustments to reconcile (loss) income from continuing operations to cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 854 3,583 1,143 -- 5,580 Deferred income taxes (364) 321 402 -- 359 Loss on disposal of fixed assets -- 66 134 -- 200 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable -- (3,829) 1,275 -- (2,554) Decrease (increase) in intercompany receivables & payables 6,151 (5,266) 576 (1,461) -- Increase in inventories -- (5,125) (4,256) -- (9,381) Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets 492 (2,459) (279) -- (2,246) (Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities (1,405) 7,215 (9,564) -- (3,754) Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable 5,663 (148) 1,230 -- 6,745 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (6,298) 21,426 (5,859) 7,017 16,286 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (506) (3,671) (1,725) -- (5,902) Purchase of patents and trademarks -- (69) -- -- (69) Purchase of short-term investment securities (4,000) -- -- -- (4,000) Proceeds from sales of short-term investment securities 4,000 -- -- -- 4,000 Additional consideration for purchased businesses -- (9,375) -- -- (9,375) Investment in subsidiaries (3,347) 1,643 8,721 (7,017) -- Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired -- (8,818) -- -- (8,818) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities: (3,853) (20,290) 6,996 (7,017) (24,164) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 4,227 -- -- -- 4,227 Proceeds from of sale of put options 525 -- -- -- 525 Cash paid for financing costs (326) -- -- -- (326) Repurchases of treasury stock (26,054) -- -- -- (26,054) Repayments of long-term debt -- (620) (110) -- (730) Borrowings under lines of credit 32,372 -- -- -- 32,372 Repayments under lines of credit (32,372) (75) -- -- (32,447) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net cash used in financing activities (21,628) (695) (110) -- (22,433) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents 304 342 (772) -- (126) Net cash used in discontinued operations -- (2,763) (1,376) -- (4,139) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (31,475) (1,980) (1,121) -- (34,576) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 38,627 5,536 3,326 -- 47,489 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 7,152 $ 3,556 $ 2,205 $ -- $ 12,913 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== F-52 ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 22. WARRANTY REVISION AND PRODUCT EXCHANGE PROGRAM As a result of our recently announced warranty revision and product exchange program relating to our Zylon(R)-containing vests (see Note 12), we have recorded a pre-tax charge of $5.0 million, which is net of $4.0 million of cost reimbursements from our suppliers and includes all the legal costs associated with the class action lawsuits. This liability has been classified in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and will be funded through cash provided by operating activities. A summary of the warranty revision and product replacement accrual follows: WARRANTY REVISION AND PRODUCT REPLACEMENT ACCRUAL ------- (in thousands) Beginning balance $ 5,000 Incurred costs, net of reimbursements from suppliers (3,625) ------- Balance at December 31, 2004 $ 1,375 ======= 23. CONCENTRATION OF REVENUES Approximately 65.3% of our revenues were from our ten largest customers for the year ended December 31, 2004. Approximately 60.7% of our revenues came from U.S. military contracts. Our Aerospace & Defense Group's ten largest customers accounted for approximately 93.9% of Aerospace & Defense Group revenues for Fiscal 2004. The Products Division's ten largest customers accounted for approximately 26.6% of total revenues of the Products Division for fiscal 2004. The Mobile Security Division's ten largest customers accounted for approximately 43.6% of total revenues of the Mobile Security Division for fiscal 2004. Military and governmental contracts generally are awarded on a periodic or sporadic basis. If the Aerospace & Defense Group were to lose the Up-Armored HMMWV contract, which continues through June 2008, our financial performance would experience a material adverse effect. 24. OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS On September 24, 2004, we entered into an off-balance sheet leasing arrangement for an aircraft for company use. Upon expiration of this lease on September 24, 2009, a subsidiary of the Company has the option to renew the lease at fair market value subject to approval by the lessor, or, buy the aircraft for approximately $10.0 million, or return the aircraft to the lessor and, under a guarantee, pay any shortfall in sales proceeds from a third party in an amount not to exceed $8.2 million. Annual rental expense related to this agreement is approximately $1.0 million. Excluding this leasing arrangement, we do not have any off balance sheet arrangements. F-53 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC. /s/ Warren B. Kanders ----------------------------------------- Warren B. Kanders Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Dated: March 7, 2005 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated: /s/ Warren B. Kanders ------------------------------------ Warren B. Kanders Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer March 7, 2005 /s/ Glenn J. Heiar /s/ Nicholas Sokolow ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Glenn J. Heiar Nicholas Sokolow Chief Financial Officer Director (Principal Financial Officer and March 7, 2005 Principal Accounting Officer) March 7, 2005 /s/ Burtt R. Ehrlich /s/ Thomas W. Strauss ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Burtt R. Ehrlich Thomas W. Strauss Director Director March 7, 2005 March 7, 2005 /s/ David R. Haas /s/ Deborah A. Zoullas ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------- David R. Haas Deborah A. Zoullas Director Director March 7, 2005 March 7, 2005 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION +2.1 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2001, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., Bengal Acquisition Corp., The Kroll-O'Gara Company, O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company, The O'Gara Company, and O'Gara Security Associates, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 20, 2001). +2.2 Amendment dated as of August 20, 2001 to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2001, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., Bengal Acquisition Corp., The Kroll-O'Gara Company, O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company, The O'Gara Company, and O'Gara Security Associates, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 22, 2001). +2.3 Amendment dated as of August 21, 2001 to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2001, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., Bengal Acquisition Corp., The Kroll-O'Gara Company, O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company, The O'Gara Company, and O'Gara Security Associates, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 23, 2001). +2.4 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of August 29, 2003 by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., AHI Bulletproof Acquisition Corp., and Simula, Inc. (filed as Appendix A to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on September 23, 2003). +2.7 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 28, 2004, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., Specialty Acquisition Corp., The Specialty Group, Inc., and Joseph F. Murray, Jr. and John P. Sweeney, as the Shareholders' Agent (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2004). +2.8 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 5, 2004, by and among Armor Holdings Products, L.L.C., Jack B. Corwin, as Trustee of the Jack B. Corwin Revocable Trust dated June 26, 1992, Gary W. French, as Trustee of the Gary W. and Carol D. French Revocable Trust dated December 31, 1999, Gary W. French, as Trustee of the French Family Irrevocable Trust dated December 31, 1999, Bianchi International, AccuCase, LLC, Bianchi Gunleather and Leather Products Co., Inc., Armor Holdings, Inc., Jack B. Corwin and Gary W. French (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 12, 2004). +3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Armor Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 3, 1996). +3.2 Certificate of Merger of American Body Armor & Equipment, Inc., a Florida corporation, and Armor Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 3, 1996). +3.3 Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of Armor Holdings, Inc., as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2004). +3.4 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Armor Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). +4.1 Indenture, dated as of August 12, 2003, among Armor Holdings, the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee, and form of Old Note attached as Exhibit A thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +4.2 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 30, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories to the Indenture, the subsidiaries listed in Schedule I to the First Supplemental Indenture and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on January 7, 2004). +4.3 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 9, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on January 7, 2004). +4.4 Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 24, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on January 7, 2004). +4.5 Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 24, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto, ODV Holdings Corp., and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). +4.6 Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 16, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto, Kleen Bore, Inc., and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004). +4.7 Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto, Armor Holdings Aircraft, LLC, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004). *4.8 Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 29, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signaturies thereto, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee. +4.9 Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 12, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +4.10 Form of the new 8 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2013 (filed as Exhibit 4.6 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on January 7, 2004). +4.11 Indenture, dated as of October 29, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc. and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2004). +4.12 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 29, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee, together with the form of Note attached thereto (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2004). *4.13 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 29, 2004, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee. +10.1 Purchase Agreement, dated August 6, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors listed as signatories thereto and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.2 Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2003, among Armor Holdings, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, and Key Bank National Association, as Documentation Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.3 Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2003, by certain Subsidiaries of Armor Holdings, Inc. as identified on the signature pages thereto and any Additional Guarantor who may become party to this Guaranty, in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.4 Collateral Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2003, by and among Armor Holdings and certain of its Subsidiaries as identified on the signature pages thereto and any Additional Grantor who may become party to this Agreement, in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.5 Trademark Security Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2003, by the entities listed on the signature pages thereto, in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.6 Patent Security Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2003, by the entities listed on the signature pages attached thereto, in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.7 Promissory Note dated August 12, 2003 in the principal amount of up to $15,000,000 made by Armor Holdings, Inc. in favor of Keybank National Association (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.8 Promissory Note dated August 12, 2003 in the principal amount of up to $22,500,000 made by Armor Holdings, Inc. in favor of Wachovia Bank, National Association (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.9 First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of January 9, 2004, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., the lenders from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, and Keybank National Association, as Documentation Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). +10.10 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2004, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., the lenders from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, and Keybank National Association, as Documentation Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). +10.11 Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 19, 2004, by and among Armor Holdings, Inc., the lenders from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, and Keybank National Association, as Documentation Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2004). @+10.12 Employment Agreement between Warren B. Kanders and Armor Holdings, Inc., dated as of January 1, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2002). @+10.13 Letter agreement dated as of July 26, 2003 between Armor Holdings, Inc. and Warren B. Kanders (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 26, 2003). @+10.14 Amendment No. 2 dated November 4, 2003 to the Employment Agreement between Armor Holdings, Inc. and Warren B. Kanders (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003). @+10.15 Employment Agreement between Armor Holdings, Inc. and Robert R. Schiller, dated as of January 1, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2002). @+10.16 Amendment dated November 4, 2003 to the Employment Agreement between Armor Holdings, Inc. and Robert R. Schiller (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003). +10.17 Form of Indemnification Agreement for Directors and Officers of Armor Holdings, Inc., (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). **+10.18 American Body Armor & Equipment, Inc. 1994 Incentive Stock Plan (incorporated by reference from Form S-8 filed on October 10, 1994, Reg. No. 33-018863). **+10.19 American Body Armor & Equipment, Inc. 1994 Directors Stock Plan (incorporated by reference from Form S-8 filed on October 31, 1994, Reg. No. 33-018863). **+10.20 Armor Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference from our 1997 Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to our 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held June 12, 1997, as filed with the Commission on May 27, 1997). **+10.21 Armor Holdings Inc. Amended and Restated 1996 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference from our 1997 Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to our 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held June 12, 1997, as filed with the Commission on May 27, 1997). **+10.22 Armor Holdings, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.19 to our Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998). **+10.23 Armor Holdings, Inc. 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (filed as Appendix A to our 1999 Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to our 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, as filed with the Commission on May 21, 1999). *10.24 Armor Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan. **+10.25 Armor Holdings, Inc. 2002 Executive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2002). +10.26 Transportation Services Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2003, by and between Kanders Aviation, LLC and Armor Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004). *21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant *23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. *31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer, as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. *31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer, as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. *32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer, as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. *32.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer, as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. -------------------------- * Filed herewith. + Incorporated herein by reference. @ This Exhibit represents a management contract. ** This Exhibit represents a compensatory plan.