Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announces the release of dopplerVUE(r) 2.0, the network and IT monitoring software product that brings enterprise-grade functionality to networks of any size. Enhancements in the new release deliver increased flexibility and visual clarity that allow network managers to easily customize how they manage the unique needs and make-up of their organization. dopplerVUE 2.0 also features architectural enhancements that support robust management of distributed and larger networks. dopplerVUE is a core management solution that helps network professionals better pinpoint, troubleshoot and pre-empt network problem areas in service delivery, bandwidth management and network uptime. It integrates fault and performance monitoring with automated discovery and mapping across network devices, servers and services presenting a single, comprehensive real-time window into the network without the need for add-ons or additional modules.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. announced earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 27, 2009. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of $86.1 million compared to $77.9 million for the same period last year. Operating income was $4.5 million compared to $4.3 million for the same period last year. Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $2.3 million compared to $1.4 million for the same period last year. Income from continuing operations was $2.4 million compared to $0.9 million for the same period last year. Net income was $2.7 million or $0.19 diluted per share compared to net loss of $0.2 million compared to $0.02 diluted per share for the same period last year. EBITDA was $6.4 million compared to $5.9 million for the same period last year. Third quarter cash flow generated from operations was $9.9 million. Net debt at the end of the third quarter was $46.6 million, comprised of debt of $57.5 million, less cash on the balance sheet of $10.9 million. For the nine months, the company reported revenue of $259.3 million compared to $212.9 million for the same period last year. Operating loss was $30.4 million compared to operating income of $8.5 million for the same period last year. Loss from continuing operations before income taxes was $38.3 million compared to income from continuing operations before income taxes of $1.7 million for the same period last year. Loss from continuing operations was $38.8 million compared to income from continuing operations of $0.3 million for the same period last year. Net loss was $41.9 million or $3.17 diluted per share compared to net loss of $1.3 million compared to $0.14 diluted per share for the same period last year. EBITDA was $18.7 million compared to $12.9 million for the same period last year. The company has generated total cash flow from operations of approximately $23.2 million for the first 9 months of 2009, which includes the reduction of DSOs from 107 to 85 days. The company currently expects overall 2010 EBITDA margins to improve over 2009.

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