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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

     
[X]
  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended July 4, 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 0-21682

SPARTA, Inc.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   63-0775889

 
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

25531 Commercentre Drive, Suite 120, Lake Forest, CA 92630-8873


(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(949) 768-8161


(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable


(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 or 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [ X ]

As of July 4, 2004 the registrant had 5,364,506 shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share, issued and outstanding.

 


SPARTA, Inc.

QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JULY 4, 2004

INDEX

 
Exhibits
 EXHIBIT 31.1
 EXHIBIT 31.2
 EXHIBIT 32.1
 EXHIBIT 32.2

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PART I

Item 1 Financial Statements

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SPARTA, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)

                 
    June 30,   December 31,
    2004
  2003
ASSETS
               
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 19,714,000     $ 26,711,000  
Receivables, net
    46,369,000       37,555,000  
Prepaid expenses
    1,236,000       555,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current assets
    67,319,000       64,821,000  
Equipment and improvements, net
    8,964,000       8,367,000  
Other assets
    2,312,000       2,097,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Assets
  $ 78,595,000     $ 75,285,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities
               
Accrued compensation
  $ 10,996,000     $ 17,410,000  
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses
    9,310,000       6,985,000  
Current portion of subordinated notes payable
    2,341,000       2,335,000  
Income taxes payable
    1,491,000       2,360,000  
Deferred income taxes
    925,000       925,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current liabilities
    25,063,000       30,015,000  
 
Subordinated notes payable
    4,571,000       5,775,000  
Deferred income taxes
    228,000       228,000  
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note F)
               
 
Stockholders’ equity
               
Common stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 7,136,680 and 6,498,916 shares issued; 5,364,506 and 5,078,107 shares outstanding
    71,000       65,000  
Additional paid-in capital
    62,095,000       50,234,000  
Retained earnings
    26,205,000       18,723,000  
Treasury stock, at cost
    (39,638,000 )     (29,755,000 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
    48,733,000       39,267,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 78,595,000     $ 75,285,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 

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

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SPARTA, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

                                 
    Three Months ended June 30,
  Six Months ended June,
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Sales
  $ 64,668,000     $ 50,971,000     $ 119,473,000     $ 98,119,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Costs and expenses:
                               
Labor costs and related benefits
    29,846,000       25,426,000       59,986,000       49,838,000  
Subcontractor costs
    23,179,000       16,896,000       37,456,000       31,468,000  
Facility costs
    3,062,000       2,589,000       6,244,000       5,063,000  
Travel and other costs
    2,595,000       1,747,000       4,238,000       3,247,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total costs and expenses
    58,682,000       46,658,000       107,924,000       89,616,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Income from operations
    5,986,000       4,313,000       11,549,000       8,503,000  
 
Interest income
    (50,000 )     (71,000 )     (135,000 )     (113,000 )
Interest expense
    27,000       53,000       80,000       97,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Income before provision for taxes on income
    6,009,000       4,331,000       11,604,000       8,519,000  
 
Provision for taxes on income
    1,829,000       1,803,000       4,122,000       3,478,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net income
  $ 4,180,000     $ 2,528,000     $ 7,482,000     $ 5,041,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.81     $ 0.51     $ 1.43     $ 1.02  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.74     $ 0.47     $ 1.31     $ 0.94  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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

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SPARTA, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

                 
    Six Months ended June 30,
    2004
  2003
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 7,482,000     $ 5,041,000  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,182,000       918,000  
Loss on sale of equipment
    7,000        
Stock-based compensation
    5,250,000       3,283,000  
Tax benefit relating to stock plan
    1,176,000       971,000  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Receivables, net
    (8,814,000 )     (3,607,000 )
Prepaid expenses
    (681,000 )     (301,000 )
Other assets
    (215,000 )     233,000  
Accrued compensation
    (6,414,000 )     (376,000 )
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses
    2,325,000       1,031,000  
Income taxes payable
    (869,000 )     57,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash used for operating activities
    429,000       7,250,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of equipment and improvements
    (1,786,000 )     (719,000 )
Acquisition, net of cash acquired
            (140,000 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash used for investing activities
    (1,786,000 )     (859,000 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of stock
    5,441,000       3,224,000  
Cash purchases of treasury stock
    (9,883,000 )     (5,286,000 )
Principal payments on subordinated notes payable
    (1,198,000 )     (1,185,000 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash used for financing activities
    (5,640,000 )     (3,247,000 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash
    (6,997,000 )     3,144,000  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    26,711,000       17,780,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 19,714,000     $ 20,924,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 80,000     $ 91,000  
Income taxes
  $ 3,831,000     $ 2,501,000  
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Issuance of subordinated notes payable in connection with purchases of treasury stock
  $     $ 183,000  

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

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SPARTA, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Note A - Basis of Presentation

     The accompanying financial information has been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore does not necessarily include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

     The Company’s fiscal year is the 52 or 53-week period ending on the Sunday closest to December 31. Fiscal year 2004 comprises the 53-week period ending January 2, 2005, whereas fiscal year 2003 comprised the 52-week period ended December 28, 2003. The second quarter of fiscal 2004 ended July 4, 2004, whereas the corresponding second quarter in fiscal 2003 ended on June 29, 2003. The six month period ending July 4, 2004 was comprised of 27 weeks whereas the corresponding period in fiscal 2003 was comprised of 26 weeks. To aid the reader of the financial statements, the year-end has been presented as December 31, 2003 and the three-month and six-month period ends have been presented as June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003.

     In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003 reflects all adjustments (which include only normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation thereof. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2003 financial statements to conform to 2004 presentation.

Note B - Income Taxes

     Income taxes for interim periods are computed using the estimated annual effective rate method. During the quarter ended June 30, 2004, the Company recorded a $0.6 million reduction in the income tax provision. The reduction was the result of the reversal of previously accrued taxes, primarily related to a favorable audit of the Company’s tax returns.

Note C – Computation of Earnings Per Share

                                 
    Three months ended June 30,
  Six months ended June,
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Basic EPS
                               
Net income
  $ 4,180,000     $ 2,528,000     $ 7,482,000     $ 5,041,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
    5,183,906       4,946,425       5,220,034       4,960,306  
Per share amounts
  $ 0.81     $ 0.51     $ 1.43     $ 1.02  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Diluted EPS
                               
Net income
  $ 4,180,000     $ 2,528,000     $ 7,482,000     $ 5,041,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
    5,183,906       4,946,425       5,220,034       4,960,306  
Stock options
    427,433       382,351       416,376       347,749  
Restricted stock
    61,613       73,887       61,613       73,887  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    5,672,952       5,402,663       5,698,023       5,381,942  
Per share amounts
  $ 0.74     $ 0.47     $ 1.31     $ 0.94  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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Note D – Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

     The Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with the intrinsic value method described in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25) and related interpretations. Had compensation expense for these plans been determined in accordance with the fair value method described in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS 123), the Company’s net income and net income per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts in the following table.

                                 
    Three months ended June 30,
  Six months ended June 30,
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Net income
                               
As reported
  $ 4,180,000     $ 2,528,000     $ 7,482,000     $ 5,041,000  
Add after-tax stock-based compensation expense included in determining net income
    352,000       550,000       660,000       733,000  
Deduct after-tax stock-based compensation expense as if the fair value method had been used
    (672,000 )     (850,000 )     (1,299,000 )     (1,327,000 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Pro forma net income
  $ 3,860,000     $ 2,228,000     $ 6,843,000     $ 4,447,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Basic EPS
                               
As reported
  $ 0.81     $ 0.51     $ 1.43     $ 1.02  
Pro forma
    0.74       0.45       1.31       0.90  
Diluted EPS
                               
As reported
    0.74       0.47       1.31       0.94  
Pro forma
    0.68       0.41       1.20       0.83  

Note E – Stockholders’ Equity

     For the six months ended June 30, 2004, proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily as the result of exercises of stock options, totaled $5.4 million. In addition, the Company repurchased a total of 350,469 common shares totaling approximately $9.9 million.

     Treasury stock is shown at cost, and consisted of 1,771,278 shares and 1,420,809 shares of common stock at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. Repurchase of outstanding stock by the Company in exercise of its right of repurchase upon termination of employment (as defined) are made at estimated fair value. The stock price is calculated quarterly by the Company using a formula approved by the Board of Directors (which the Company believes estimates fair value). The stock price formula is evaluated annually by reference to discounted cash flow analysis and other financial valuation techniques.

     Certain employees are eligible to participate in a program whereby they may exercise certain stock options by delivery of a note payable to the Company. The notes are full recourse, are secured by the underlying shares of common stock, bear interest at prime plus 0.5%, and are repaid through payroll deductions over a period of less than one year. At June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the outstanding principal balances of these notes were $1,037,000 and $560,000, respectively, and are included as an offset to additional paid-in capital.

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Note F – Commitments and Contingencies

     The Company has no material investigations, claims, or lawsuits arising out of its business, nor any known to be pending. The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of such matters will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Note G – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

     In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, which requires that certain variable interest entities be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk. FIN 46 is effective immediately for all variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003. For all such entities created prior to February 1, 2003, FIN 46 is effective for interim or annual fiscal periods ending after December 15, 2003. Adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

     In December 2003, the FASB replaced FIN 46 with FIN 46R to clarify the application of Accounting Research Bulletin Number 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. FIN 46R was effective for all public entities that have interest in variable interest entities or potential variable interest entities commonly referred to as special-purpose entities for periods ending after December 15, 2003. Application by public entities for all other types of entities is required in financial statements for periods ending after March 15, 2004. Adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position and/or results of operations.

     In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 149, which amends and clarifies accounting guidance on derivative instruments and hedging activities. In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 150, which addresses accounting for certain financial instruments that have characteristics of both liabilities and equity. The Company has not entered into derivative instruments covered by SFAS 149 or financial instruments covered by SFAS 150. Adoption of these statements therefore did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

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

Results of Operations

     The Company’s fiscal year is the 52 or 53-week period ending on the Sunday closest to December 31. Fiscal year 2004 comprises the 53-week period ending January 2, 2005, whereas fiscal year 2003 comprised the 52 week period ended December 28, 2003. The six-month period ending July 4, 2004 was comprised of 27 weeks whereas the corresponding period in 2003 comprised 26 weeks.

     The following tables present certain key operating data for the periods indicated:

                                 
    Operating Results
    (amounts in thousands, except percentages)
    Three months ended June 30,
  Six months ended June 30,
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Sales
  $ 64,668     $ 50,971     $ 119,473     $ 98,119  
Sales by business area, as a percentage of total sales:
                               
Ballistic Missile Defense (“BMD”)
    47 %     51 %     46 %     49 %
Other Dept of Defense (“DoD”)
    50 %     46 %     51 %     48 %
Non-DoD
    3 %     3 %     3 %     3 %
Gross profit (1)
  $ 6,606     $ 4,667     $ 12,526     $ 9,005  
Gross profit as a % of costs (1)
    11.4 %     10.1 %     11.7 %     10.1 %
Income from operations
  $ 5,986     $ 4,313     $ 11,549     $ 8,503  
Net income
  $ 4,180     $ 2,528     $ 7,482     $ 5,041  

(1)   Under SEC regulations, data derived from consolidated financial information but not required by GAAP to be presented in the financial statements are considered “non-GAAP financial measures”. Gross profit and gross profit as a percentage of costs are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company defines gross profit as sales less contract costs. Contract costs are all costs that are allowable for and allocable to contracts under government procurement regulations. As such, gross profit excludes certain unallowable expenses. Management considers gross profit, and gross profit as a percentage of costs, to be key measures of the Company’s contract performance. They should also be considered in conjunction with income from operations, net income, and other measures of financial performance. The following presents a reconciliation of gross profit to income from operations (amounts in thousands):

                                 
    Three months ended June 30,
  Six months ended June 30,
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Gross profit
  $ 6,606     $ 4,667     $ 12,526     $ 9,005  
Less unallowable expenses
    (620 )     (354 )     (977 )     (502 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Income from Operations
  $ 5,986     $ 4,313     $ 11,549     $ 8,503  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

     The Company’s contract revenues for the three-month period ended June 30, 2004 increased 27%, from $51.0 million for the second quarter of 2003 to $64.7 million for the second quarter of 2004. Year-to-date sales for 2004 are $119.5 million, an increase of 22% above performance in the first half of 2003. The most significant contributor to the Company’s revenue growth was other DoD programs, where revenues increased 40%, from $23.5 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2003 to $32.9 million for the corresponding period in 2004. Similarly, year-to-date revenue on other DoD programs increased 29%, from $47.3 million in 2003 to $61.2 million in 2004. The increase in other DoD revenues was primarily due to revenue growth on training and range management programs for the

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U.S. Army, on engineering support programs for the U.S. Air Force, and on composite production for unmanned air vehicle components for a variety of military customers. In addition, other DoD revenues increased due to increased revenue on programs for a variety of intelligence agencies as a result of the government’s increased focus on intelligence in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11. Revenue on BMD programs increased 15%, from $26.0 million during the second quarter of 2003 to $30.0 million for the second quarter of 2004. Year-to-date, BMD program revenue increased 16%, from $47.4 million in 2003 to $54.8 million in 2004. In addition to continuing its work on BMD systems engineering and technical analysis, the Company has generated growth in its BMD business base through penetration of other BMD program elements.

     The gross profit rate (gross profit as a percentage of contract costs) increased from 10.1% in the second quarter of 2003 to 11.4% in the second quarter of 2004. Year-to-date gross profit increased from 9.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2003 to 11.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2004. The increase in the gross profit rate is primarily attributable to the mix of contract types, as the Company has continued to experience a decline in the percentage of revenues derived from cost reimbursable contracts. During the second quarter of 2004, time and material and fixed price contracts comprised 44% of total sales, compared with 36% of total sales in the corresponding quarter of 2003. The Company generally earns higher profits on time and material and fixed price contracts than it does on cost reimbursable contracts, due to the greater risk associated with such contract types.

     The Company earned net interest income during the second quarters of 2004 and 2003. Both the Company’s investments in cash equivalents and the Company’s long-term debt are floating rate. Accordingly, the reduction in average interest rates from 2003 to 2004 had a minimal effect on net interest.

     The Company’s effective income tax rate was 30% and 42% during the second quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively, and 36% and 41% for the corresponding six-month periods. The decrease in the effective tax rate in 2004 is primarily attributable to a $0.6 million reduction in the income tax provision during the quarter. The reduction was the result of the reversal of previously accrued taxes, primarily related to a favorable audit of the Company’s tax returns. The decrease in the effective tax rate in 2004 is also attributable to a decline in the Company’s effective state tax rate.

Backlog

     Funded annualized contract backlog represents all current contracts on which the Company expects to perform during the next 12 months for which the Company has received funding from its customer. Unfunded annualized contract backlog includes the expected value during the next 12 months of future incremental funding on existing contracts and on certain proposals where the Company expects a high probability of winning the procurement. Multi-year contract backlog represents total funded and unfunded contract backlog, without regard to when the relevant contracts will be performed.

     Historically, the Company’s end-of-year annualized contract backlog has generally been indicative of its revenues in the following year. For example, annualized contract backlog as a percentage of the following year’s sales was 86%, 88%, and 96%, in 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively. Although the Company’s backlog has historically been indicative of its future revenues, there can be no assurance that this will continue. The Company’s backlog is typically subject to variations from year to year as contracts are completed, major existing contracts are renewed, or major new contracts are awarded. Additionally, all U.S. Government contracts included in backlog, whether or not funded, may be terminated at the convenience of the U.S. Government. Moreover, U.S. Government contracts are conditioned upon the continuing availability of congressional appropriations. New presidential administrations, changes in the composition of Congress, and disagreement or significant delay between

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Congress and the Administration in reaching a defense budget accord can all significantly affect the timing of funding on the Company’s contract backlog. Delays in contract funding resulting from these factors may have a significant adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

     The following table compares the Company’s contract backlog as of the dates indicated:

                         
    Contract Backlog
    (amounts in thousands)
    June 30,
  December 31,
  June 30,
    2004
  2003
  2003
Funded
  $ 111,500     $ 76,900     $ 83,500  
Unfunded
    103,900       126,200       104,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total annualized contract backlog
  $ 215,400     $ 203,100     $ 187,500  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
By business area:
                       
BMD
  $ 98,300     $ 90,800     $ 87,600  
Other DoD
    111,800       105,100       94,100  
Non-DoD
    5,300       7,200       5,800  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total annualized contract backlog
  $ 215,400     $ 203,100     $ 187,500  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Multi-year contract backlog
  $ 580,000     $ 556,000     $ 624,000  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 

     The annualized contract backlog increased from $203.1 million at the end of 2003 to $215.4 million as of June 30, 2004, an increase of 6%. BMD contract backlog increased $7.5 million, or 8%, during the first six months of 2004, as the Company continued to expand its BMD engineering support provided to both the Missile Defense Agency and to the U.S. Army. Other DoD contract backlog increased $6.7 million, or 6% during the first three months of 2004, primarily in intelligence programs for the national and military intelligence communities and in training and range support programs for the U.S. Army. Non-DoD contract backlog decreased $1.9 million, or 26%, during the first six months of 2004.

     In the second quarter of 2004, the Company had six significant competitive contract/task-order wins and nine significant competitive contract/task-order losses. In the Missile Defense Sector, the Space and Missile Defense Operation (SMDO), as a subcontractor to Dynetics, won a competitive contract from the Air Force Space and Missile Command for Space and Missile Defense Initiatives Support II. This is an $8 million contract covering a five-year period of performance. Additionally, SMDO, under its EADD II contract, won a competitive task order from the Air Force Space and Missile Command for the Think Tank task order, an $8 million task order over seventeen months. SMDO also won a competitive contract from the Army Space Command for the Advanced Concept Development program, an $8 million effort over sixteen months. The Technical and Acquisition Support Operation (TASO) won a competitive contract from the Army Space and Missile Defense Command for Spares Control, a $3.7 million contract over a period of five years. The Advanced Systems Technology Operation (ASTO) won a $10 million five-year contract from the Joint Single Integrated Air Picture (SIAP) Systems Engineering Office for follow-on support to the SIAP project.

     In the Mission Systems Sector, the Defense Systems and Technology Operation (DSTO), as a subcontractor to the Human Resources Research Organization, won a competitive contract from the Army Research Institute for the Army Leadership program, a $2 million contract over a period of fifty-four months.

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     In the Missile Defense Sector, ASTO, as a subcontractor to Computer Sciences Corporation, lost a competitive contract from the DoD Development Test and Evaluation Office for test and evaluation program support. This was a $2.5 million contract over a period of five years.

     In the Mission Systems Sector, DSTO, as a subcontractor to General Dynamics, lost a competitive contract from the Army Chem/Bio Defense Office program for Program Manager Guardian, a $6 million effort over a period of five years. Additionally DSTO lost a competitive $3 million, 18-month bid to the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency for the Terahertz Imaging Focal Plane Array Technology program. As a subcontractor to Lockheed Martin, DSTO also lost a competitive contract from the Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Range Instrumentation for the National Training Center Component Development and Area Weapons Effects Modeling program. This was a $5 million contract over a period of 30 months.

     In the National Security Systems Sector, the Applied Communications and Technology Operation (ACTO), as a subcontractor to SYTEX Corporation, lost a competitive contract for the Army Information Operations support program. This was a $10 million, five-year program. The Information Systems and Security Operation (ISSO), as a subcontractor to Computer Sciences Corporation, lost a competitive contract from the National Security Agency for the Information Assurance Directorate Technical Support program. This was a $5 million contract over a period of 84 months. Additionally, ISSO, as a subcontractor to Northrop Grumman, lost a competitive contract from the National Security Agency for the War Goddess Certification and Accreditation program, a $1.5 million four-year contract.

     In the Hardware Systems Sector, the Composite Products Operation (CPO) lost a competitive bid to Delphi for their Under Hood Beautification Kits program. This was a $2 million contract over a period of eighteen months. The Spiral Technology Operation (STO), as a subcontractor to DynCorp, lost a competitive contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division for their Combat Environment Simulation program. This was a $13.5 million contract over a period of five years.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     The following tables sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected financial information:

                         
    Balance at
    June 30,   December 31,   June 30,
    2004
  2003
  2003
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 19,714,000     $ 26,711,000     $ 18,971,000  
Stockholder’s equity
  $ 48,733,000     $ 39,267,000     $ 32,052,000  
Subordinated notes payable
  $ 6,912,000     $ 8,110,000     $ 9,351,000  
Borrowings under line of credit
                 
Number of days sales in receivables (year-to-date average)
    63       62       64  
Current ratio
    2.7       2.1       2.2  

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Overview

     The Company’s principal sources of capital for funding its operations are funds generated by ongoing business activities and proceeds from the exercise of stock options and the issuance of common stock. These sources are augmented, as necessary, by borrowings under the Company’s bank line of credit. The principal uses of capital are for the repurchase of common stock, repayments of amounts borrowed under the bank line of credit, principal payments on subordinated promissory notes, and capital expenditures.

     U.S. Government contracts are conditioned upon the continuing availability of congressional appropriations. Congress usually appropriates funds on a fiscal year basis, even though contract performance may take several years. Consequently, at the outset of a major program, the contract is usually partially funded and additional monies are normally committed to the contract by the procuring agency only as Congress makes appropriations for future years. These appropriations are therefore subject to changes as a result of increases or decreases in the overall budget. New presidential administrations, change in the composition of Congress, and disagreement or significant delay between Congress and the Administration in reaching a defense budget accord can all significantly affect the timing of funding on the Company’s contract backlog. Delays in contract funding resulting from these factors may have a significant adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity and days sales outstanding (DSO).

     The Company’s bank line of credit provides for borrowings of up to $6.0 million, and matures July 1, 2005. Borrowings under the line of credit agreement are secured by accounts receivable and certain equipment and improvements, and bear interest at the prime rate. The line of credit agreement prohibits the payment of dividends by the Company without the bank’s prior consent and requires the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. The Company was in compliance with all such requirements at June 30, 2004. The Company believes that, as in the past, it will be able to renew its banking agreement under similar terms. There were no amounts outstanding under the bank line of credit at June 30, 2004.

     Generally, the Company limits its stockholders to current employees and directors of the Company. Accordingly, the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation places restrictions on the transferability of the Company’s common stock and grants the Company the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase the shares held by any stockholder whose association with the Company terminates. Although not obligated to do so, the Company generally exercises its right to repurchase the stockholdings of all individuals terminating their association with the Company, so as to retain all stockholdings among active employees and directors. As of June 30, 2004, the percentage of the Company’s outstanding common stock held by former employees totaled approximately 3.5%.

     In addition to repurchasing the stockholdings of terminated employees, the Company has established and maintains a program that periodically permits the Company’s stockholders to offer shares for sale to the Company. The Company’s repurchase program, which is conducted on a quarterly basis, is a voluntary program on the part of the Company, and the Company’s stockholders therefore have no right to compel the Company to repurchase any of the stockholders’ shares. There can be no assurance that the Company will continue its voluntary repurchase program. Moreover, the number of shares that the Company may repurchase is subject to legal restrictions imposed by applicable corporate law affecting the ability of corporations generally to repurchase shares of their capital stock. In addition, the number of shares which the Company may repurchase is subject to a self-imposed quarterly repurchase limitation which is designed to ensure that the Company’s repurchase of its shares does not materially impair the Company’s liquidity or financial condition. The Board of Directors may approve waivers to the self-imposed quarterly repurchase limitation.

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Cash Flow Information

     During the six months ended June 30, 2004 the Company’s cash balances declined $7.0 million compared with the prior year end.

     Operating activities generated $0.4 million in cash during the first six months of 2004. The Company generated $7.5 million in net income through the six months ended June 30, 2004. Non-cash expenses totaled $6.4 million, of which $5.2 million related to the Company’s practice of issuing shares of common stock in connection with certain compensation and benefit plans. The Company expects to continue to follow this practice for the foreseeable future. The Company generated cash flow (in the form of a reduction in its tax liabilities) of $1.2 million as a result of the income tax benefit relating to its stock compensation plans. The Company used $14.7 million in cash for working capital during the first quarter of 2004, principally to reduce accrued compensation and to fund an increase in accounts receivable.

     Year-to-date sales through June 30, 2004 increased 22% in comparison with the corresponding period in 2003, and accounts receivable increased 23% from $37.6 million at December 31, 2003 to $46.4 million at June 30, 2004. Average year-to-date DSO of 63 days as of June 30, 2004 increased slightly from 62 days as of December 31, 2003, but decreased slightly from 64 days as of June 30, 2003. The relatively constant DSO resulted in an increase in accounts receivable commensurate with the increase in sales. The Company continues to emphasize rapid billing and collection of its receivables, however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to reduce, or maintain, its average DSO.

     Through the six months ended June 30, 2004 the Company’s capital expenditures totaled approximately $1.8 million, an increase of $1.1 million over the corresponding period in 2003. The increase in capital expenditures is primarily attributable to faster growth in the number of employees, requiring investment in computer equipment, software, and improvements to leased facilities. The Company currently does not expect a significant change in its level of capital expenditures.

     In connection with the aforementioned stock repurchase policies, the Company repurchased a total of 350,469 common shares totaling approximately $9.9 million. Year-to-date principal payments on promissory notes as of the end of the second quarter of 2004 totaled $1.2 million. Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily as the result of exercises of stock options, totaled $5.4 million.

     The Company anticipates that its existing capital resources and access to its line of credit will be sufficient to fund planned operations for the next year and for the foreseeable future.

     The Company’s significant contractual obligations relate to subordinated promissory notes and operating lease commitments. As of June 30, 2004 the Company has no significant commercial commitments, nor significant commitments for capital expenditures. As of June 30, 2004 contractual obligations are payable as follows:

                                         
    Payments Due by Period
    (amounts in thousands)
    Total
  Current
  1-3 years
  4-5 years
  After 5 years
Subordinated Promissory Notes
  $ 6,912     $ 2,341     $ 4,306     $ 265     $ 0  
Operating Leases
    26,165       6,450       12,021       6,161       1,533  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Contractual Obligations
  $ 33,077     $ 8,791     $ 16,327     $ 6,426     $ 1,533  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

     In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, which requires that certain variable interest entities be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk. FIN 46 is effective immediately for all variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003. For all such entities created prior to February 1, 2003, FIN 46 is effective for interim or annual fiscal periods ending after December 15, 2003. Adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

     In December 2003, the FASB replaced FIN 46 with FIN 46R to clarify the application of Accounting Research Bulletin Number 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. FIN 46R was effective for all public entities that have interest in variable interest entities or potential variable interest entities commonly referred to as special-purpose entities for periods ending after December 15, 2003. Application by public entities for all other types of entities is required in financial statements for periods ending after March 15, 2004. Adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

     In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 149, which amends and clarifies accounting guidance on derivative instruments and hedging activities. In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 150, which addresses accounting for certain financial instruments that have characteristics of both liabilities and equity. The Company has not entered into derivative instruments covered by SFAS 149 or financial instruments covered by SFAS 150. Adoption of these statements therefore did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Effects of Federal Funding for Defense Programs

     The Company continues to derive over 95% of its revenues from contracts with U.S. Government agencies. The Company’s government contracts may be terminated, in whole or in part, at the convenience of the customer (as well as in the event of default). In the event of a termination for convenience, the customer is generally obligated to pay the costs incurred by the Company under the contract plus a fee based upon work completed. There were no contracts terminated in the first six months of 2004. The Company does not anticipate termination of any of its programs or contracts in 2004. However, no assurances can be given that such events will not occur.

     In addition to the right of the U.S. government to terminate contracts for convenience, U.S. government contracts are conditioned upon the continuing availability of congressional appropriations. These appropriations are therefore subject to changes as a result of increases or decreases in the overall budget. New presidential administrations, change in the composition of Congress, and disagreement or significant delay between Congress and the Administration in reaching a defense budget accord can all significantly affect the timing of funding on the Company’s contract backlog. Delays in contract funding resulting from these factors may have a significant adverse effect on the Company’s revenue recognition, liquidity, and DSO.

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Forward-Looking Statements

     All statements in this report that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements represent the Company’s intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control. These factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements or industry results to differ materially from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors are described in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2003, and such other filings that the Company makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Refer to item 7A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2003.

Item 4 Controls and Procedures

(a)   Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

     Management has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of July 4, 2004. Based on the results of this evaluation, management believes that such controls and procedures are operating effectively.

(b)   Changes in Internal Controls

     There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred in the quarterly period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 Legal Proceedings

     The Company has no material investigations, claims, or lawsuits arising out of its business, nor any known to be pending. The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of such matters will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 2 Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

     Not Applicable

Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     Not Applicable

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Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

(a)   The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the registrant was held on May 14, 2004.

(b) All of the directors nominated by management in registrant’s 2004 Proxy Statement were elected and no solicitation in opposition to management’s nominees was made.

(c)   At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders of the registrant approved the following:

(1)   The election of the following directors by the votes set forth below:

                 
    Number of Votes of Common Stock
    For
Against/Withheld
Wayne R. Winton
    3,839,438       23,943  
Robert C. Sepucha
    3,839,438       23,943  
John O. Carroll
    3,705,137       158,244  
Carl T. Case
    3,700,908       162,473  
William E. Cook
    3,838,438       24,943  
Rockell N. Hankin
    3,816,646       46,735  
R. Stephen McCarter
    3,653,434       209,947  
Roy J. Nichols
    3,782,665       80,716  
Gen. John L. Piotrowski (USAF Ret.)
    3,850,868       12,513  
Gerald A. Zionic
    3,818,182       45,199  

(2)   The ratification, by the votes set forth below, of the appointment of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2004:

         
For:
Against:
Abstain:
  3,816,504
10,525
36,352
   

(d)   Not applicable.

Item 5 Other Information

     Not Applicable

Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)   Exhibits

     
Exhibit 31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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Exhibit 31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
   
Exhibit 32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Exhibit 32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(b)   Reports on Form 8-K

    On April 21, 2004, SPARTA, Inc issued a memorandum to its stockholders and its employees dated April 21, 2004 regarding “First Quarter 2004 Report and Stock Price Evaluation” reporting (1) the establishment of the price of its common stock at $30.32 per share, and (2) revenues and net income for the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2004. Pursuant to the Commission’s regulations, the foregoing information was disclosed on Form 8-K filed April 23, 2004.

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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
    SPARTA, INC.  
    (Registrant)  
       
Date: August 11, 2004  By:   /s/ David E. Schreiman    
    David E. Schreiman   
    Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer 
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibits
  Description
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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