Kratos Awarded $2 Million in New Security System, Video Surveillance and Fire Safety Systems Integration Work
SAN DIEGO, Feb 22, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading national security, information technology assurance and public security solutions provider, today announced that its Public Safety and Security segment has secured new security system, video surveillance and fire alarm systems contract work of $2 Million. The new contract awards include an award for the Nation's busiest airport of approximately $850K, and also includes new awards for video surveillance systems including analytics, and related systems integration work for large industrial clients.
Kratos Public Safety and Security segment specializes in designing, deploying, integrating, operating and maintaining public safety systems, security systems, HVAC systems and other facilities systems for strategically important assets and infrastructure. Specifically, this business unit of Kratos specializes in the design, deployment, integration and operation of security and other solutions utilizing CCTV, analytic, biometric, facility, environmental and access control products and systems.
"We are particularly proud of our selection to continue to provide support to the Nation's busiest airport," said Ben Goodwin, President of Kratos' Public Safety and Security Segment. "The success of our customers is the top priority for every member of my organization and these awards reflect our customers continued confidence in our commitment to them."
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) provides mission critical engineering, IT services and war fighter solutions for the U.S. federal government and for state and local agencies. Principal services include C4ISR, weapon systems sustainment, military weapon range operations and technical services, network engineering services, information assurance and cybersecurity solutions, security and surveillance systems, and critical infrastructure design and integration. The Company is headquartered in San Diego, California, with resources located throughout the United States and at key strategic military locations. News and information are available at www.KratosDefense.com.
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Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements including, without limitation, expressed or implied statements concerning the Company's expectations regarding the amount of revenue that will ultimately be recognized under the contract described in this release. Such statements are only predictions, and the Company's actual results may differ materially. Factors that may cause the Company's results to differ include, but are not limited to: risks that the customer will curtail or delay the work under the contract; risks of adverse regulatory action or litigation; failure to ultimately settle ongoing litigation; risks associated with debt leverage; risks that changes or cutbacks in spending by the U.S. Department of Defense may occur, which could cause delays or cancellations of key government contracts; failure to successfully consummate acquisitions or integrate acquired operations and competition in the marketplace which could reduce revenues and profit margins. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 29, 2008, the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 28, 2009, and in other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CONTACT: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Press Contact: Yolanda White 858-812-7302 Direct Investor Information: 877-934-4687 investor@kratosdefense.com
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