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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2010.
OR
     
o   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 001-33002
L-1 IDENTITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   02-0807887
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
     
177 Broad Street, 12th Floor, Stamford, CT   06901
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
(203) 504-1100
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
     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 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. þ Yes o No
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T 232.405 of this chapter during the preceeding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files. þ Yes o No
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large Accelerated Filer þ   Accelerated Filer o   Non-Accelerated Filer o   Smaller Reporting Company o
        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
     Indicate by a check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) o Yes þ No
     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
     
    Outstanding at
Class   July 28, 2010
Common stock, $.001 par value
  93,126,315
 
 

 


 

L-1 IDENTITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
INDEX
             
        Page
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION        
 
           
  Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements     3  
 
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009     3  
 
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009     4  
 
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009     5  
 
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009     6  
 
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements     7  
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     24  
  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk     36  
  Controls and Procedures     37  
 
           
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION     39  
 
           
  Legal Proceedings     39  
  Risk Factors     40  
  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds     43  
  Defaults Upon Senior Securities     43  
  [Removed and Reserved]     43  
  Other Information     43  
  Exhibits     43  
SIGNATURES     44  
EXHIBIT INDEX     45  
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32.1
 EX-32.2
 EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT
 EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
 EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
 EX-101 LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
 EX-101 PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
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PART 1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 — UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
L-1 IDENTITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
Assets
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,828     $ 6,624  
Accounts receivable, net
    120,163       116,353  
Inventory, net
    29,517       29,384  
Deferred tax asset, net
    11,410       11,514  
Other current assets
    10,500       9,249  
 
           
Total current assets
    174,418       173,124  
Property and equipment, net
    123,496       115,500  
Goodwill
    888,091       889,814  
Intangible assets, net
    102,192       102,375  
Deferred tax assets, net
    29,154       26,733  
Other assets, net
    16,410       16,279  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 1,333,761     $ 1,323,825  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities and Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 97,365     $ 110,089  
Current portion of deferred revenue
    16,081       19,890  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    34,953       27,062  
Other current liabilities
    7,731       6,680  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    156,130       163,721  
Deferred revenue, net of current portion
    5,629       6,676  
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
    432,592       419,304  
Other long-term liabilities
    4,421       3,663  
 
           
Total liabilities
    598,772       593,364  
 
           
Equity:
               
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 125,000,000 shares authorized; 93,357,570 and 91,745,135 shares issued at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
    93       92  
Additional paid-in capital
    1,449,322       1,432,898  
Accumulated deficit
    (637,713 )     (627,449 )
Pre-paid forward contract
    (69,808 )     (69,808 )
Treasury stock, 368,843 shares of common stock, at cost
    (6,173 )     (6,173 )
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
    (1,041 )     622  
Noncontrolling interest
    309       279  
 
           
Total equity
    734,989       730,461  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,333,761     $ 1,323,825  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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L-1 IDENTITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Revenues
  $ 164,135     $ 168,053     $ 312,285     $ 318,242  
 
                       
Cost of revenues:
                               
Cost of revenues
    115,473       117,235       222,044       221,478  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
    2,091       2,037       4,106       4,393  
 
                       
Total cost of revenues
    117,564       119,272       226,150       225,871  
 
                       
Gross profit
    46,571       48,781       86,135       92,371  
 
                       
Operating expenses:
                               
Sales and marketing
    9,566       9,719       20,076       19,610  
Research and development
    5,141       5,664       10,525       11,565  
General and administrative
    22,297       24,509       45,848       47,342  
Strategic alternative costs
    1,719             1,749        
Acquistion related expenses and amortization of intangible assets
    329       455       778       1,093  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    39,052       40,347       78,976       79,610  
 
                       
Operating income
    7,519       8,434       7,159       12,761  
Financing costs:
                               
Contractual interest
    (7,127 )     (6,832 )     (14,012 )     (14,229 )
Other financing costs
    (2,741 )     (2,555 )     (5,978 )     (5,808 )
Other income (expense), net
    23       (120 )     (150 )     ( 4 )
 
                       
Loss before income taxes
    (2,326 )     (1,073 )     (12,981 )     (7,280 )
(Provision) benefit for income taxes
    (404 )     (176 )     2,747       2,245  
 
                       
Net loss
    (2,730 )     (1,249 )     (10,234 )     (5,035 )
 
                       
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (10 )           (30 )      
 
                       
Net loss attributable to L-1’s shareholders
  $ (2,740 )   $ (1,249 )   $ (10,264 )   $ (5,035 )
 
                       
 
                               
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to L-1’s shareholders
  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.06 )
 
                       
 
                               
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    87,637       85,451       87,246       84,992  
 
                       
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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L-1 IDENTITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                                                         
                                    Pre-paid                            
                                    Forward                            
            Series A                     Contract To             Accumulated              
            Convertible     Additional             Purchase             Other     Non-        
    Common     Preferred     Paid-in     Accumulated     Common     Treasury     Comprehensive     Controlling        
    Stock     Stock     Capital     Deficit     Stock     Stock     Income (Loss)     Interest     Total  
Balance, January 1, 2009
  $ 87     $ 15,107     $ 1,393,763     $ (623,251 )   $ (69,808 )   $ (6,161 )   $ (1,257 )   $     $ 708,480  
Reclassification of noncontrolling interest
                                              84       84  
Exercise of employee stock options
                87                                     87  
Common stock issued for directors’ fees
                208                                     208  
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
    1             3,351                                     3,352  
Deferred tax charge of stock options exercised
                (845 )                                   (845 )
Retirement plan contributions paid in common stock
    2             8,468                                     8,470  
Stock-based compensation expense
    1             12,941                                     12,942  
Conversion of Series A convertible preferred stock
    1       (15,107 )     15,106                                      
Foreign currency translation gain
                                        1,391             1,391  
Unrealized gain of financial instruments, net of tax
                                        488             488  
Net loss
                      (4,198 )                       195       (4,003 )
Other
                (181 )                 (12 )                 (193 )
 
                                                     
Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 92     $     $ 1,432,898     $ (627,449 )   $ (69,808 )   $ (6,173 )   $ 622     $ 279     $ 730,461  
 
                                                                       
Exercise of employee stock options
                289                                     289  
Common stock issued for directors’ fees
                900                                     900  
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
                1,646                                     1,646  
Retirement plan contributions paid in common stock
    1             7,995                                     7,996  
Stock-based compensation expense
                5,594                                     5,594  
Foreign currency translation loss
                                        (1,825 )           (1,825 )
Unrealized gain of financial instruments, net of tax
                                        162             162  
Net loss
                      (10,264 )                       30       (10,234 )
 
                                                     
Balance, June 30, 2010
  $ 93     $     $ 1,449,322     $ (637,713 )   $ (69,808 )   $ (6,173 )   $ (1,041 )   $ 309     $ 734,989  
 
                                                     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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L-1 IDENTITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009  
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
               
Net loss
  $ (10,234 )   $ (5,035 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    20,353       18,286  
Stock-based compensation costs
    12,194       10,898  
Benefit for non-cash income taxes
    (2,747 )     (2,400 )
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
    5,978       5,808  
Other non-cash items
    (40 )      
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
               
Accounts receivable
    (3,831 )     (11,957 )
Inventory
    728       3,935  
Other assets
    (1,423 )     4,512  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (4,468 )     14,354  
Deferred revenue
    (4,831 )     (7,876 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    11,679       30,525  
 
           
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
               
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (3,638 )     (1,125 )
Capital expenditures
    (25,045 )     (22,304 )
Additions to intangible assets
    (3,714 )     (3,531 )
Decrease in restricted cash
    (423 )     (48 )
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (32,820 )     (27,008 )
 
           
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
               
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement
    42,158        
Debt and equity issuance costs
    (2,011 )     (151 )
Principal payments on term loan
    (8,702 )     (7,500 )
Principal payments on borrowings under revolving credit agreement and other debt
    (15,597 )     (443 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock to employees
    1,300       1,024  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options by employees
    290       44  
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    17,438       (7,026 )
 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (93 )     ( 9 )
 
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (3,796 )     (3,518 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
    6,624       20,449  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 2,828     $ 16,931  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 15,156     $ 12,996  
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ 261     $ 973  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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L-1 IDENTITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Operations
     L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“L-1” or the “Company”) provide solutions and services that protect and secure personal identities and assets and allow international governments, federal and state agencies, law enforcement and commercial businesses to guard the public against terrorism, crime and identity theft.
     In January 2010, L-1 announced that one of its strategic goals and objectives for 2010 was to explore strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. At this time, there can be no assurance that the exploration of strategic alternatives will result in any sale transaction, moreover, both the timing of such a sale transaction and whether a significant premium to current market trading prices for L-1’s common stock can be obtained as part of any such transaction are uncertain. The accompanying financial statements do not reflect the impact of any possible transaction, except for approximately $1.7 million reflected in the second quarter of 2010 for costs incurred related to exploration of strategic alternatives.
     The Company operates in two reportable segments: Solutions and Services.
     The Solutions segment includes Secure Credentialing and Biometrics/Enterprise Access. Secure Credentialing solutions span the entire secure credentialing lifecycle, from testing through issuance and inspection. This includes driver’s licenses, national IDs, ePassports and other forms of government-issued proof of identity credentials. Biometric solutions capture, manage and move biometric data for positive, rapid ID and tracking of persons of interest. Biometric solutions also encompass access control readers that enable businesses and governments to secure facilities and restricted areas by preventing unauthorized entry.
     The Services segment includes Enrollment Services, SpecTal/McClendon and Advanced Concepts. Enrollment Services performs fingerprint-based background checks necessary for federal and state licensed employment in the banking, finance, insurance, healthcare, legal, real estate, education and other industries. SpecTal/McClendon and Advanced Concepts provide services to the most important areas of national security and intelligence in the U.S. today, including information technology, engineering and analytics, and intelligence.
     Customers, depending on their needs, may order solutions that include hardware, equipment, consumables, software products or services or combine hardware products, consumables, equipment, software products and services to create multiple element arrangements.
Reorganization
     On May 16, 2007, the Company adopted a new holding company organizational structure to facilitate the issuance of its convertible senior notes (the “Convertible Notes” or “Notes”) and the structuring of acquisitions. Pursuant to the reorganization, L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. became the sole shareholder of its predecessor, L-1 Identity Solutions Operating Company (“L-1 Operating”, previously also known as L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc.).
     The Company has no operations other than those carried through its investment in L-1 Operating and the financing operations related to the issuance of the Convertible Notes. A summary balance sheet of the Company (Parent Company only) is set forth below (in thousands):

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    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
Assets:
               
Deferred financing costs
  $ 1,945     $ 2,506  
Investment in L-1 Operating
    902,841       894,988  
 
           
 
  $ 904,786     $ 897,494  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities and equity:
               
Accrued interest
  $ 825     $ 825  
Deferred tax liability
    5,200       5,200  
Convertible debt
    163,772       161,008  
 
           
 
    169,797       167,033  
 
               
Equity
    734,989       730,461  
 
           
 
  $ 904,786     $ 897,494  
 
           
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
     The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments that in the opinion of management are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim periods. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial statements, and in accordance with SEC rules, omit or condense certain information and footnote disclosures. Results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2010. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of L-1 and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, after elimination of material inter-company transactions and balances.
Use of Estimates
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant assumptions and estimates relate to the allocation of the purchase price of the acquired businesses, assessing the impairment of goodwill, other intangible assets and property and equipment, revenue recognition, estimating the useful life of long-lived assets, inventory valuation allowance, provision for bad debts, income taxes, litigation and valuation of and accounting for financial instruments, including convertible notes, interest rate protection agreements, foreign currency contracts, warrants and stock options. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
     The Company derives its revenue from sales of solutions that include hardware components, consumables and software components and related maintenance, technical support, training and installation services integral to sales of hardware and software. The Company also derives revenues from sales of finger-print based background check enrollment services and government security and information technologies services. A customer, depending on its needs, may order solutions that include hardware, equipment, consumables, software products or services or combine these products and services to create a multiple element arrangement. The Company’s revenue recognition policies are described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2010. There have been no material changes to such policies.
Stock-Based Compensation
     L-1 uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate the fair value of option awards. The following weighted average assumptions were utilized in the valuation of stock options in 2010 and 2009:

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    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
    2010   2009   2010   2009
Expected common stock price volatility
    55.4 %     58.4 %     56.4 %     57.8 %
Risk free interest rate
    2.9 %     3.7 %     3.5 %     4.0 %
Expected life of options
  6.3 Years   6.3 Years   6.3 Years   6.3 Years
Expected annual dividends
                       
     The expected volatility rate is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected life of options are calculated pursuant to the relevant guidance from Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107. The Company estimates forfeitures based on historical rates. The risk free interest rate is based on the applicable treasury security whose term approximates the expected life of the options. The Company updates these assumptions on at least an annual basis and on an interim basis if significant changes to the assumptions are determined to be necessary.
Computation of Net Loss per Share
     Basic loss attributable to L-1’s shareholders per share is calculated by dividing net loss attributable to L-1’s shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss attributable to L-1’s shareholders per share is based upon the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding during the period.
     The weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during 2009, includes 1.1 million shares issuable pursuant to the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock before their conversion into common stock. Restricted share awards are included in the calculation of basic shares outstanding beginning on the date of vesting. The impact of approximately 0.2 million of common equivalent shares for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and the impact of 0.1 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2009, were not reflected in the net loss attributable to L-1’s shareholders per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive. There was no impact for the three month period ending June 30, 2009.
     The Company calculates the effect of the Convertible Notes on diluted net loss attributable to L-1’s shareholders per share utilizing the “as if converted” method since the Company has the right to issue shares of common stock to settle the entire obligation upon conversion. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the effect was anti-dilutive. Accordingly, approximately 5.5 million shares of weighted average common stock issuable at conversion have been excluded from the determination of weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
     In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into a pre-paid forward contract with Bear Stearns (now JP Morgan Chase) for a payment of $69.8 million to purchase 3.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $20.00 per share for delivery in 2012. The number of shares to be delivered under the contract is used to reduce weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding for loss attributable to L-1’s shareholders per share purposes.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
     Effective January 1, 2010, the Company adopted the following accounting standards:
     In June 2009, the FASB issued the standard, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)”. The standard changes the criteria to determine how an investee for a company is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) and therefore should be consolidated. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the financial statements for any of the periods presented.
     In January 2010, the FASB issued the standard, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures — Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the financial statements for any of the periods presented.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
     In October 2009, the FASB issued the standard, “Multiple Element Arrangements”, which modifies accounting for multiple element arrangements by requiring that the separation of the arrangements be based on estimated selling prices based on entity specific assumptions rather than fair value, eliminating the residual method of allocation and requiring

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additional disclosures related to such arrangements. The standard is effective prospectively for arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company has not yet evaluated the impact the adoption of the standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
     Also in October 2009, the FASB issued the standard, “Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements”, which amends software revenue recognition guidance to eliminate from its scope tangible products containing software components that function together to deliver the tangible product’s essential functionality and to provide guidance on how to allocate arrangement consideration to deliverables in an arrangement that contain both tangible products and software. The standard is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company has not yet evaluated the impact the adoption of the standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
3. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Inventory, net
      Inventory comprised the following as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, net of write downs of $2.2 million and $3.2 million, respectively (in thousands):
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
Purchased parts and materials
  $ 21,936     $ 23,107  
Work in progress
    2,660       615  
Inventoried contract costs
    1,630       3,193  
Finished goods
    3,291       2,469  
 
           
Total Inventory
  $ 29,517     $ 29,384  
 
           
Approximately $1.8 million and $2.1 million of inventory at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, were held at customer sites.
Property and Equipment, net (in thousands):
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
System assets
  $ 115,864     $ 92,753  
Computer and office equipment
    10,195       9,147  
Machinery and equipment
    21,117       23,107  
Construction in progress
    51,574       53,436  
Leasehold improvements
    8,158       7,652  
Other — including tooling and demo equipment
    4,561       4,234  
 
           
 
    211,469       190,329  
Less, accumulated depreciation
    87,973       74,829  
 
           
Property and equipment, net
  $ 123,496     $ 115,500  
 
           
Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 aggregated $25.0 million and $22.3 million, respectively, and are principally related to the Solutions segment.
Depreciation expense on property and equipment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $6.9 million and $13.2 million and $5.9 million and $11.6 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company capitalized interest of $0.6 million and $1.1 million and $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
At June 30, 2010, property, plant and equipment and intangible assets includes approximately $3.3 million related to the suspended Registered Traveler Program which is expected to be recovered from the restart of the program.
The following table presents depreciation and amortization expense excluding amortization of acquisition related intangible assets, but includes amortization of other intangible assets as reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

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Depreciation and Amortization
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30, 2010     June 30, 2009     June 30, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Cost of revenues
  $ 6,749     $ 5,657     $ 13,065     $ 11,204  
Sales and marketing
    106       72       184       136  
Research and development
    140       98       263       207  
General and administrative
    1,056       890       2,116       1,731  
 
                       
 
  $ 8,051     $ 6,717     $ 15,628     $ 13,278  
 
                       
Goodwill (in thousands):
The following summarizes the activity in goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2010:
                         
    Solutions     Services     Total  
Balance, January 1, 2010
  $ 626,499     $ 263,315     $ 889,814  
Currency translation adjustments
    (1,730 )     7       (1,723 )
 
                 
Balance, June 30, 2010
  $ 624,769     $ 263,322     $ 888,091  
 
                 
As of June 30, 2010, approximately $152.5 million of goodwill was deductible for income tax purposes. The accumulated impairment charges as of June 30, 2010 approximated $430.0 million as a result of the charge recorded in 2008.
Intangible Assets, net (in thousands):
Intangible assets, net comprise the following as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
                                 
    June 30, 2010     December 31, 2009  
            Accumulated             Accumulated  
    Cost     Amortization     Cost     Amortization  
Acquisition related intangibles assets:
                               
Completed technology
  $ 16,291     $ (6,177 )   $ 14,425     $ (4,853 )
Core technology
    340       (113 )     340       (79 )
Trade names, trademarks and other
    7,263       (2,609 )     7,263       (2,269 )
Customer contracts and relationships
    104,063       (34,408 )     104,063       (31,382 )
 
                       
 
    127,957       (43,307 )     126,091       (38,583 )
Other intangible assets
    28,615       (11,073 )     23,591       (8,724 )
 
                       
 
  $ 156,572     $ (54,380 )   $ 149,682     $ (47,307 )
 
                       
Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, was $2.4 million and $4.7 million and $2.3 million and $5.0 million, respectively. Other intangible asset amortization excluding acquisition related amortization was $1.2 million and $2.5 million and $0.8 million and $1.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As of June 30, 2010, approximately $66.9 million of intangible assets, net were deductible for income tax purposes.
The following summarizes amortization of acquisition related intangible assets included in the statement of operations (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30, 2010     June 30, 2009     June 30, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Cost of revenues
  $ 2,091     $ 2,037     $ 4,106     $ 4,393  
Operating expenses
    310       309       619       614  
 
                       
 
  $ 2,401     $ 2,346     $ 4,725     $ 5,007  
 
                       

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Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets for the current and subsequent four years and thereafter is as follows: $4.4 million, $8.4 million, $7.5 million, $6.9 million, $5.1 million, and $52.4 million, respectively.
Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, net, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short term maturities. The carrying amount of borrowings under the revolving credit agreement approximates fair value since the long-term debt bears interest at variable rates. The fair value of the Convertible Notes and Term Loan is based on market transaction prices. The fair value of interest rate protection agreements and foreign currency forward contracts are determined based on the estimated amounts that such contracts could be settled with the counterparty at the balance sheet date, taking into account current interest rates, future expectations of interest rates, and L-1’s current credit worthiness. The recorded and estimated fair values are as follows for June 30, 2010 (in thousands):
                 
    Assets (Liabilities)
    Recorded   At
    amount at   Fair Value
    June 30,   June 30,
    2010   2010
Accounts Receivable
  $ 120,163     $ 120,163  
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses, Excluding Interest Rate Protection Agreements and Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
    (95,620 )     (95,620 )
Other Current Liabilities
    (7,731 )     (7,731 )
Term Loans
    (270,733 )     (273,711 )
Revolving Credit Facility
    (31,995 )     (31,995 )
Convertible Notes
    (163,772 )     (163,319 )
Other Debt
    (1,045 )     (1,045 )
Derivatives:
               
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts (included in accounts payable and accrued expenses)
    22       22  
Interest Rate Protection Agreements (included in accounts payable and accrued expenses)
    (1,767 )     (1,767 )
Derivatives
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk and foreign exchange risks that in part are managed by using derivative financial instruments. These derivatives include foreign currency forward contracts related to risks associated with foreign operations and interest protection agreements related to risks associated to variable rate borrowings. The Company does not use derivatives for trading purposes and at June 30, 2010, has no derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges.
Derivatives are recorded at their estimated fair values. Derivatives designated and effective as cash flow hedges are reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified to earnings in the same periods in which the hedged transactions impact earnings. Gains and losses related to derivatives not meeting the requirements of hedge accounting and the portion of derivatives related to hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in current earnings.
At June 30, 2010, the Company had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts denominated in Japanese Yen aggregating $0.9 million. At December 31, 2009, the Company had outstanding foreign currency contracts denominated in Japanese Yen aggregating $1.8 million.

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The following summarizes certain information regarding the Company’s derivatives financial instruments which have been designated and effective as hedges (in thousands):
                         
            Fair Value at    
    Balance Sheet Caption   June 30, 2010   December 31, 2009
Interest rate protection agreements
  Accounts Payable/Accrued Expenses   $ (1,767 )   $ (1,896 )
The following summarizes certain information regarding the Company’s derivatives which have been designated and are effective as cash flow hedges (in thousands):
                                         
            Gain (loss) reclassified from    
            OCI to Income Statement    
    Recognized   Three Months   Three Months   Six Months   Six Months
    In OCI at   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    June 30, 2010   June 30, 2010   June 30, 2009   June 30, 2010   June 30, 2009
Interest rate protection agreements
  $ (712 )   $ (134 )   $ (130 )   $ (267 )   $ (222 )
Foreign currency contracts
  $     $     $ 33     $     $ 33  
The following summarizes certain information regarding the Company’s derivatives that are not designated or are not effective as hedges (in thousands):
                                         
            Amounts of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
            Statement
        Three Months   Three Months   Six Months   Three Months
    Income Statement   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    Caption   June 30, 2010   June 30, 2009   June 30, 2010   June 30, 2009
Interest rate protection agreements
  Interest Expense   $ 409     $ 537     $ 129     $ 231  
Foreign currency forward contracts
  Other Expense, net   $ (36 )   $     $ (46 )   $  

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Products and Services Revenues:
The following provides details of the products and services for revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Services:
                               
U.S. Federal government services
  $ 62,615     $ 66,323     $ 123,087     $ 126,677  
State and local government services
    22,165       18,059       44,106       34,431  
 
                       
Total Services
    84,780       84,382       167,193       161,108  
 
                       
Solutions:
                               
State and local government solutions
    29,797       29,689       58,088       58,370  
Hardware and consumables
    20,447       28,202       40,364       54,919  
Software, licensing fees and other
    19,509       17,192       29,084       28,052  
Maintenance
    9,602       8,588       17,556       15,793  
 
                       
Total Solutions
    79,355       83,671       145,092       157,134  
 
                       
Total Revenues
  $ 164,135     $ 168,053     $ 312,285     $ 318,242  
 
                       
     Services revenues represent revenues from stand alone government consulting and IT services contracts for which the Company is compensated based on time worked by its employees and enrollment services contracts for which the Company is compensated based on volume of enrollments performed. Solutions revenues comprise revenues from the delivery of consumables and equipment, as well as hardware, software and systems that include related services, primarily maintenance bundled with the related product deliverables. Because the product functionality is the primary deliverable for the customer, we have included the total revenues from these arrangements in solutions revenues. Solutions revenues also include revenues related to driver’s license production contracts for which we provide systems and maintenance, produce the licenses and are compensated in one all inclusive price per license as the licenses are produced.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Net loss
  $ (2,730 )   $ (1,249 )   $ (10,234 )   $ (5,035 )
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (1,290 )     1,503       (1,663 )     806  
 
                       
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (4,020 )   $ 254     $ (11,897 )   $ (4,229 )
 
                       
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
     Aston Capital Partners, L.P. (“Aston”), an affiliate of L-1 Investment Partners LLC, owns approximately 8.2 percent of L-1’s outstanding common stock. Mr. Robert LaPenta, Mr. James DePalma, Mr. Joseph Paresi and Ms. Doni Fordyce, each executive officers of the Company, directly and indirectly hold all the beneficial ownership in L-1 Investment Partners LLC and Aston Capital Partners GP LLC, the investment manager and general partner of Aston. Mr. LaPenta is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. Mr. DePalma is also the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company.
     In December 2005, Aston completed a $100 million investment and became the beneficial owner of L-1’s common stock. The investment agreement provides Aston with a right of first refusal to purchase a pro rata of new securities issued by L-1, subject to specified terms.

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     On August 5, 2008, Mr. Robert LaPenta purchased 750,000 shares of L-1 common stock and 15,107 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Series A Preferred Stock”) which in accordance with its terms was converted to 1,310,992 shares of common stock in 2009.
     In connection with the merger with Identix, Aston and L-1 agreed in principle that the Company may, subject to approval of the Company’s Board of Directors, purchase AFIX Technologies, Inc. (“AFIX”) a portfolio company of Aston, which provides fingerprint and palmprint identification software to local law enforcement agencies, at fair market value to be determined by an independent appraiser retained by the Company’s Board of Directors. A committee of the Board of Directors was appointed to evaluate a potential transaction. In March 2009, L-1 concluded that due to a variety of factors, it was not advisable to pursue the transaction with AFIX at that point in time. Receivables from AFIX at June 30, 2010 and 2009 were $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively. Sales to AFIX for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2010 were less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million for the same period in the prior year.
     In connection with the relocation of the corporate headquarters of the Company in the third quarter of 2006 to the offices of L-1 Investment Partners LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, the Company entered into a sublease with L-1 Investment Partners LLC under which the Company will reimburse L-1 Investment Partners LLC for the rent and other costs payable by the Company. On June 29, 2009, the sublease was extended until March 2015. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company incurred costs of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the same period in the prior year, related to the sublease agreement.
     The Company has employment and non-competition agreements with all of its executive officers. Such agreements provide for employment and related compensation and restrict the individuals from competing with the Company. The agreements also provide for the grant of stock options under the Company’s stock option plans and for severance upon termination under circumstances defined in such agreements.
     As a condition to the closing of the merger between the Company and Identix Incorporated (“Identix”), the Company and L-1 Investment Partners LLC entered into a Termination and Noncompete Agreement which, among other things, (1) terminated all arrangements whereby L-1 Investment Partners LLC and its affiliates provided financial, advisory, administrative or other services to the Company or its affiliates, and (2) prohibits L-1 Investment Partners LLC and its affiliates from engaging or assisting any person that competes directly or indirectly with the Company in the business of biometric, credentialing and ID management business anywhere in the United States or anywhere else in the world where the Company does business, or plans to do business or is actively evaluating doing business during the restricted period; provided however that the foregoing does not restrict L-1 Investment Partners LLC and its affiliates from retaining its investment in and advising AFIX Technologies, Inc. The restricted period runs co-terminously with the term of Mr. LaPenta’s employment agreement with the Company, dated as of August 29, 2006, and for a twelve month period following the expiration of the term of Mr. LaPenta’s employment agreement. On April 23, 2007, the Company entered into an employee arrangement with Mr. Robert LaPenta, Jr., the son of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, to serve as Vice President, M&A/Corporate Development.
     The Company has consulting agreements with Mr. Denis K. Berube, a former member of the Company’s Board of Directors, and his spouse, Ms. Joanna Lau, under which each receives annual compensation of $0.1 million. Each agreement terminates on the earlier of January 10, 2012, or commencement of full time employment elsewhere. Under the terms of a 2002 acquisition agreement with Lau Security Systems, an affiliate of Mr. Berube and Ms. Lau, the Company is obligated to pay Lau a royalty on certain of its face recognition revenues through June 30, 2014, up to a maximum of $27.5 million. The estimated royalty costs incurred for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 amounted to approximately less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and less than $0.1 million for the same periods in the prior year.
     On February 28, 2010 the Company entered into engagement letters with Goldman Sachs & Co. (“Goldman”) and Stone Key Partners LLC (“Stone Key”), pursuant to which they will act as a financial advisors to the Company in connection with the Company’s exploration of strategic alternatives to enhance stockholder value. Both Goldman and Stone Key were selected after a competitive evaluation process involving multiple prospective advisors. In connection with their respective engagements, Goldman and Stone Key may be entitled to receive customary fees from the Company. These fees, a substantial portion of which would become payable in the event a transaction is consummated, would be allocated approximately 58% to Goldman and 42% to Stone Key. The aggregate transaction fee payable to the advisors would be 1.2% of the transaction value. An initial fee of 15% of the total transaction fee payable to Stone Key (to be estimated at that time) would be paid upon the earlier of the delivery of a fairness opinion or the signing of a definitive

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transaction agreement. The remainder would be paid to Stone Key upon closing of the transaction. In addition, Stone Key would be entitled to a reduced fee if the Company receives a “break up” fee or similar payment in connection with the termination of a signed transaction agreement. Similar features apply to the Goldman Sachs engagement fee structure and the Company believes such arrangements are customary. Consideration of strategic alternatives by the L-1 Board of Directors may not result in a sale transaction, therefore there is no assurance that this process will result in a sale of the Company or any other specific transaction pursuant to which Goldman or Stone Key would earn a fee, and the amount of any such fee cannot currently be estimated.
     Michael J. Urfirer, is a co-owner and co-founder of Stone Key’s parent company, is Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of Stone Key, and is also the husband of Doni L. Fordyce, our Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications. Mr. Urfirer has confirmed to the Company that he has no specific interest in any fees paid to Stone Key attributable to his status as co-owner of Stone Key and its affiliates or otherwise. He will not receive any commission, direct participation or similar payment in connection with Stone Key’s receipt of any fees. In his capacity as an employee of Stone Key’s parent company, Stone Key Group LLC (SKG), Mr. Urfirer receives a salary from SKG which is not based on fees. In addition, in his capacity as the holder of an interest in SKG, Mr. Urfirer is entitled to a percentage of SKG’s profits. The profits interest in SKG held by Mr. Urfirer is not a fixed percentage and will vary based on the revenues and expenses of SKG, the operation of payment priorities in SKG’s LLC Agreement and potential future dilution. Under certain scenarios, Mr. Urfirer’s interest in SKG’s 2010 profits could be equal to but will in no event exceed 50%.
     Mr. Urfirer and Stone Key’s other Co-Chairman and Co-CEO hold personal investments in Aston Capital Partners, L.P. as minority limited partners. Certain of our executive officers, including Mr. LaPenta, Mr. DePalma, Mr. Paresi and Ms. Fordyce, control Aston Capital Partners, L.P. through their ownership interest in the general partner.
5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
     Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
$175.0 million aggregate principal amount 3.75 percent Convertible Senior Notes due May 15, 2027
  $ 175,000     $ 175,000  
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement
    31,995       4,868  
Borrowings under term loan
    273,356       282,056  
Capital leases and other
    1,045       1,611  
 
           
 
    481,396       463,535  
 
               
Less: Unamortized discount on convertible notes
    11,228       13,991  
Less: Unamortized original issue discount on term loan
    2,623       3,178  
Less: Current portion of long-term debt
    34,953       27,062  
 
           
 
  $ 432,592     $ 419,304  
 
           
     Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt and financing arrangements for the subsequent four years are as follows: $45.0 million, $33.9 million, $218.7 million and $183.8 million. The Convertible Notes’ final maturity date is 2027, but the holders have the right to require the Company to repurchase the Notes at par in 2012. The repayment schedule assumes that it will be repaid in 2012.
     Credit Agreement
     On August 5, 2008, L-1 entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), among L-1 Identity Operating, L-1, Bank of America, N.A., Wachovia Bank, National Association, Banc of America Securities LLC and Wachovia Capital Markets LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Societe Generale and TD Bank, N.A. to amend and restate the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, by and among L-1, Bank of America, N.A. (“Administrative Agent”), Bear Stearns Corporate Lending, Inc., Bear Stearns & Co., Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC, Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch. The Credit Agreement provides for a senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $300.0 million, with a term of five years, and a senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $135.0 million. The proceeds of the senior secured

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facilities were used to (i) fund, in part, the purchase price paid, and fees and expenses incurred, in connection with L-1’s acquisition of Digimarc Corporation after giving effect to the spin-off of its digital watermarking business (“Old Digimarc”), (ii) repay borrowings under L-1’s existing revolving credit facility and (iii) provide ongoing working capital and fund other general corporate purposes of L-1. As of June 30, 2010, the Company has approximately $95.0 million available under its revolving credit facility, subject to continuing compliance with the covenants contained in the agreement.
     On July 9, 2009, L-1 entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement pursuant to which the term loans under the Credit Agreement have been split into two tranches: the Tranche B-1 Term Loan and the Tranche B-2 Term Loan. The Tranche B-1 Term Loan, with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $140.5 million at June 30, 2010, requires annual principal payments (payable quarterly) of 10 percent of the original principal amount through September 30, 2010, 20 percent of the original principal amount through September 30, 2012, and thereafter increasing over the duration of the Credit Agreement. The Tranche B-2 Term Loan, with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $132.8 million at June 30, 2010, requires annual principal payments (also payable quarterly) of 1 percent of the related original principal amounts over the remaining term of the Credit Agreement. There were $32.0 million of borrowings and $8.0 million of letters of credit that were outstanding under the revolving credit facility, respectively, at June 30, 2010.
     Under the terms of the amended senior secured credit facility, the Company has the option to borrow at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 3 percent) plus 2.75 percent to 5.0 percent per annum or at prime (subject to a floor of 2 percent) plus 1.75 percent to 4.0 percent per annum. L-1 is required to pay a fee of 0.5 percent on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility. All obligations of L-1 Operating under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by L-1 and by each of L-1’s existing and subsequently acquired or organized direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions). At June 30, 2010, the interest rates were 6.75 percent for Tranche B-1 Term Loans, 7.25 percent for Tranche B-2 Term Loans and 6.0 percent for borrowings under the revolving credit facility.
     L-1 is required to maintain the following financial covenants under the Credit Agreement:
    Consolidated Debt Service Coverage Ratio. As of the end of any fiscal quarter, the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of L-1 Operating and its consolidated subsidiaries for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on or immediately prior to such date to the sum of (i) Consolidated Interest Charges (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of L-1 Operating and its consolidated subsidiaries paid or payable in cash during the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ended on or immediately prior to such date, plus (ii) Consolidated Debt Amortization (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of L-1 Operating and its consolidated subsidiaries as of such date, shall not be less than 2.25:1.00, subject to the amendment described below.
 
    Consolidated Leverage Ratio. As of the end of any fiscal quarter, the ratio of L-1 Operating’s Consolidated Funded Indebtedness (as defined in the Credit Agreement, which excludes standby letters of credit issued in connection with performance bonds) as of such date to its Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ended on or immediately prior to such date, may not be more than: (i) 3.25:1.00 from the Closing Date (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to and including March 31, 2010, (ii) 3.00:1.00 from March 31, 2010 to March 30, 2011, and (iii) 2.75:1.00 at the end of each fiscal quarter thereafter, which has been amended as described below.
     L-1 amended the Credit Agreement, reducing the minimum Consolidated Debt Service Coverage Ratio from 2.25:1.00 to 1.65:1.00 and increasing the maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio from 3.00:1.00 to 3.85:1.00 for the measurement periods ended March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010. If, prior to August 31, 2010, the Company enters into a definitive agreement to sell all or substantially all of the assets and operations of the Company, the amended ratios will be extended to December 30, 2010 and includes the September 30, 2010 measurement period. At June 30, 2010 the Company’s Consolidated Debt Service Coverage Ratio was 2.12:1.00 and the Consolidated Leverage Ratio was 3.21:1.00; accordingly the Company was in compliance with the amended covenants at June 30, 2010. If the Company does not enter into a definitive agreement by August 31, 2010, the Company would be required to comply with the original financial ratios for the measurement period ended September 30, 2010. The Company may be required to amend its Credit Agreement pending completion of the ongoing strategic process to remain in compliance with the covenants. If a sale does not occur, the Company expects to refinance its debt on a long term basis or otherwise take other actions to repay or amend the loan.
     Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, as amended, L-1 Operating may incur, assume or guarantee unsecured subordinated indebtedness in an amount up to $200.0 million, provided that no default or event of default shall have occurred or would occur as a result of the incurrence of such subordinated debt and the borrower and its subsidiaries are

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in pro forma compliance, after giving effect to the incurrence of such subordinated debt, with each of the covenants in the Credit Agreement, including, without limitation, the financial covenants described above.
     Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, as amended, L-1 may incur, assume or guarantee any amount of unsecured subordinated indebtedness, provided, that no default or event of default shall have occurred or would occur as a result of the incurrence of such subordinated debt and the pro forma Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of L-1 and its subsidiaries after giving effect to the incurrence of such subordinated debt shall be less than 4.75:1.00. The Credit Agreement limits the ability of L-1 to (i) pay dividends or other distributions or repurchase capital stock, (ii) create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any indebtedness, (iii) create, incur, assume or suffer to exist liens upon any of its property, assets or revenues, (iv) sell, transfer, license, lease or otherwise dispose of any property, (v) make or become legally obligated to make capital expenditures above certain thresholds, subject to certain permitted adjustments, (vi) make investments, including acquisitions, and (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates. These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications. The Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default which include (subject in certain cases to grace and cure periods), among others: nonpayment, breach of covenants or other agreements in the Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents (as defined in the Credit Agreement), payment defaults or acceleration of other indebtedness, failure to pay certain judgments, inability to pay debts as they become due and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization.
     If an event of default, including a change in control, occurs (as defined in the Credit Agreement), the Administrative Agent may, with the consent of the Required Lenders declare all outstanding indebtedness including accrued and unpaid interest under the Credit Agreement to be due and payable.
     In October 2008, the Company entered into an interest rate protection agreement to reduce its exposure to the variable interest rate payments on its term loan. The interest rate protection agreement has a notional amount of $62.5 million, and expires in November, 2011. Under the term of the agreement, the Company pays the counterparty a fixed rate of 4.1 percent and receives variable interest based on three-month LIBOR (subject to a floor of 3.0 percent). In May 2009, the Company entered into two additional interest rate protection agreements with notional amounts of $50.0 million each pursuant to which the Company pays a fixed rate of 1.4 percent and receives three month LIBOR. The counterparties to the agreements are highly rated financial institutions. In the unlikely event that the counterparties fail to meet the terms of the interest rate swap agreement, the Company’s exposure is limited to the interest rate differential on the notional amount at each quarterly settlement period over the life of the agreements. L-1 does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparties.
Convertible Senior Notes
     On May 17, 2007, the Company issued $175.0 million of Convertible Notes with a conversion feature which allows the Company the option to settle the debt either in shares of common stock or to settle the principal amount in cash and the conversion spread in cash or common stock. The proceeds of the Convertible Notes offering, net of deferred financing costs amounted to $168.7 million. The embedded conversion feature has not been deemed a derivative since the conversion feature is indexed to the Company’s stock and would be classified as equity.
     The Notes are governed by an indenture, dated May 17, 2007 (the “Indenture”), between the Company and The Bank of New York, as trustee. The Notes will be convertible only under certain circumstances, as described below. If, at the time of conversion, the daily volume-weighted average price per share for a 25 trading day period calculated in accordance with the Indenture (as defined in greater detail in the Indenture, “VWAP”) of the Company’s common stock is less than or equal to $32.00 per share, which is referred to as the base conversion price, the Notes will be convertible into 31.25 shares of common stock of the Company per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. If, at the time of conversion, the VWAP of the shares of common stock of the Company exceeds the base conversion price of $32.00 per share, the conversion rate will be determined pursuant to a formula resulting in holders’ receipt of up to an additional 14 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events and determined as set forth in the Indenture. The Notes are convertible until the close of business on the second business day immediately preceding May 15, 2027, in multiples of $1,000 in principal amount, at the option of the holder under the following circumstances: (1) during the five business-day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price the Note, for each day of such measurement period was less than 98 percent of the product of the last reported sale price of shares of common stock of the Company and the applicable conversion rate for such trading day; (2) during any fiscal quarter, if the last reported sale price of shares of common stock of the Company for 20 or more trading days in a period of 30

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consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130 percent of the base conversion price on the related trading day; (3) if the Company calls any or all of the Notes for redemption; and (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions described in the Indenture. Upon conversion, the Company has the right to deliver shares of common stock based upon the applicable conversion rate, or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, if any, based on a daily conversion value as described above calculated on a proportionate basis for each trading day of a 25 trading-day observation period. In the event of a fundamental change as specified in the Indenture, the Company will increase the conversion rate by a number of additional shares of common stock specified in the Indenture, or, in lieu thereof, the Company may in certain circumstances elect to adjust the conversion rate and related conversion obligation so that the Notes will become convertible into shares of the acquiring or surviving company.
     The Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.75 percent per year payable semiannually in arrears in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The Notes will mature on May 15, 2027, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. The Company may redeem the Notes at its option, in whole or in part, on or after May 20, 2012, subject to prior notice as provided in the Indenture. The redemption price during that period will be equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The holders can require the Company to repurchase the Notes for cash on May 15, 2012, May 15, 2017 and May 15, 2020. The embedded redemption and repurchase provisions have not been separated from the host contracts and accounted for as derivatives because such embedded derivatives are deemed to be clearly and closely related to the host contract.
     The Convertible Notes are structurally subordinated to all liabilities of L-1 Operating. Under the term of the Credit Agreement, as defined above, L-1 Operating may not make any dividend payment to the Company except to permit the Company to make scheduled interest payments on the subordinated debt up to a maximum of $10.0 million per year, and certain tax liabilities. However, subject to certain prepayment requirements under the Credit Agreement, the Company may prepay, redeem or repurchase the Convertible Notes in amounts not in excess of proceeds from the issuance of additional equity securities of the Company.
     Upon consummation of any share exchange, consolidation or merger of L-1 pursuant to which its common stock will be converted into cash, securities or other property or any sale, lease or other transfer in one transaction or a series of transactions of all or substantially all of L-1’s and L-1’s subsidiaries’ assets, taken as a whole, to any person other than one of its subsidiaries, the holders of the Convertible Notes can require the Company to repurchase all outstanding debt at a purchase price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
6. EQUITY
Warrants
     In connection with the merger with Identix, the Company assumed Identix’ obligation under a warrant which was issued in exchange for the technology and intellectual property rights acquired by Identix. The warrant was issued with contingent future vesting rights to purchase up to 378,400 shares of common stock at $9.94 per share. The fair value of the warrant at the time of vesting will be recorded as additional cost of the acquisition of Identix. The warrant vests upon successful issuance of certain patents with the U.S. government related to the technology acquired. As of June 30, 2010, 141,900 warrants were vested of which 17,738 have been exercised, and 236,500 remain unvested. The warrants expire in 2014.
Pre-paid Forward Contract
     In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes on May 17, 2007, the Company entered into a contract with Bear Stearns (subsequently acquired by JP Morgan Chase & Co.) to purchase 3,490,400 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $20.00 per share. Under the agreement, Bear Stearns is required to deliver the shares to the Company in April-May 2012. At closing of the Convertible Notes, the Company settled its obligation under the pre-paid forward contract to Bear Stearns for cash of $69.8 million. The fair value of the obligation (which is equal to the cash paid) has been accounted for as a repurchase of common stock and as a reduction of equity. Under terms of the contract, any dividend payment that Bear Stearns would otherwise be entitled to on the common stock during the term of the contract would be paid to the Company. The transaction is subject to early settlement or settlement with alternative consideration in the event of certain significant corporate transactions such as a change in control.

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Issuance of Equity Securities
     On August 5, 2008, pursuant to the terms and conditions of (i) the Securities Purchase Agreement, by and between L-1 and Robert V. LaPenta (the “LaPenta Agreement”), (ii) the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Iridian Agreement”), by and between L-1 and Iridian Asset Management LLC (“Iridian”) and (iii) the LRSR LLC Agreement (together with the LaPenta Agreement and Iridian Agreement, the “Investor Agreements”), L-1 issued an aggregate of 8,083,472 shares of L-1 common stock and 15,107 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) for aggregate proceeds to L-1 of $119.0 million, net of related issuance costs, which were used to fund a portion of L-1’s acquisition of Old Digimarc. In accordance with its terms, the Series A Preferred Stock was converted to 1,310,992 shares of common stock in 2009.
7. STOCK OPTIONS AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS
The following table summarizes the stock option activity from January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010:
                                 
                    Weighted        
            Weighted     Average        
            Average     Remaining     Aggregate  
    Stock     Exercise     Life     Intrinsic  
    Options     Price     (Years)     Value  
Outstanding at January 1, 2010
    8,091,652     $ 13.56                  
Granted
    33,500       8.01                  
Exercised
    (86,746 )     3.33                  
Canceled/expired/forfeited
    (414,880 )     18.11                  
 
                           
Outstanding at June 30, 2010
    7,623,526     $ 13.41       6.14     $ 3,392,541  
 
                       
Vested or expected to vest at June 30, 2010
    5,953,974     $ 13.41       6.14     $ 2,649,575  
 
                       
Exercisable at June 30, 2010
    5,014,169     $ 14.39       5.14     $ 2,222,330  
 
                       
The aggregate unearned compensation cost of unvested options outstanding as of June 30, 2010 was $12.1 million and will be amortized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value of the Company’s common stock and the exercise price of options.
For the six month period ending June 30, 2010, the Company awarded 410,787 shares of restricted stock to officers, directors and employees and had total outstanding restricted stock awards of 1,750,064 as of June 30, 2010. The restricted stock vests over four years and the weighted average grant date fair value was $7.38 at June 30, 2010. At June 30, 2010, approximately 1,367,000 shares are expected to vest. Unearned compensation related to restricted stock that is expected to vest approximated $7.8 million at June 30, 2010. Options and restricted stock expected to vest are determined by applying the pre-vesting forfeiture rate assumptions to total outstanding options and restricted stock.
Stock-based compensation expense was $5.1 million and $12.2 million and $5.6 million and $10.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and includes compensation expense related to restricted stock, stock options, employee purchases under the stock purchase plan, and Company retirement plan contributions settled or to be settled in common stock. The Company did not capitalize any stock compensation costs during any of the periods presented. The following table presents stock-based compensation expense included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Cost of Revenues
  $ 1,954     $ 2,201     $ 4,190     $ 4,050  
Research and Development
    343       492       814       967  
Sales and Marketing
    185       445       811       958  
General and Administrative
    2,663       2,460       6,379       4,923  
 
                       
 
  $ 5,145     $ 5,598     $ 12,194     $ 10,898  
 
                       

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8. LITIGATION
Old Digimarc Litigation
     In connection with the Company’s August 2008 acquisition of Old Digimarc, which consisted of its Secure ID Business following the spin-off of its digital watermarking business, the Company assumed certain legal proceedings of Old Digimarc as described below.
     Beginning in May 2001, a number of substantially identical class action complaints alleging violations of the federal securities laws were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York naming approximately 300 companies, including Old Digimarc, certain officers and directors and certain underwriters of the companies’ initial public offerings as defendants. The complaints were subsequently consolidated into a single action, and a consolidated amended complaint was filed in April 2002. The amended complaint alleges, among other things, that the underwriters of Old Digimarc’s initial public offering violated securities laws by failing to disclose certain alleged compensation arrangements in Old Digimarc’s initial public offering registration statement and by engaging in manipulative practices to artificially inflate the price of Old Digimarc’s stock in the aftermarket subsequent to the initial public offering. Old Digimarc and certain of its officers and directors are named in the amended complaint pursuant to Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on the basis of an alleged failure to disclose the underwriters’ alleged compensation arrangements and manipulative practices. The complaint sought unspecified damages. In July 2002, the claims against Old Digimarc under Section 10(b) were dismissed. In October 2002, the individual officer and director defendants were dismissed without prejudice pursuant to tolling agreements. In June 2004, a stipulation of partial settlement among the plaintiffs, the companies, and the officers and directors was submitted to the District Court. While the partial settlement was pending approval, the plaintiffs continued to litigate their claims against the underwriter defendants. The district court directed that the litigation proceed within a number of “focus cases” rather than in all of the 309 cases that have now been consolidated. Old Digimarc was not one of these focus cases. In October 2004, the district court certified the focus cases as class actions. The underwriter defendants appealed that ruling and, on December 5, 2006, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed the district court’s class certification decision for the six focus cases. In light of the Second Circuit opinion, in June 2007, the district court entered an order terminating the settlement. On August 14, 2007, the plaintiffs filed their second consolidated amended class action complaints against the focus cases and on September 27, 2007, again moved for class certification. On November 12, 2007, certain of the defendants in the focus cases moved to dismiss the second consolidated amended class action complaints. The court issued an opinion and order on March 26, 2008, denying the motions to dismiss except as to Section 11 claims raised by those plaintiffs who sold their securities for a price in excess of the initial offering price and those who purchased outside the previously certified class period. The class certification motion was withdrawn without prejudice on October 10, 2008. On April 2, 2009, a stipulation and agreement of settlement among the plaintiffs, issuer defendants (including Old Digimarc) and underwriter defendants was submitted to the Court for preliminary approval. Old Digimarc’s portion of the settlement, which is wholly immaterial, is covered entirely by insurance.
     On June 10, 2009, the Judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement, and on October 5, 2009, the Judge granted final approval of the settlement. Since that time, however, six groups of appellants have filed timely notices of appeal. On June 18, 2010, the District Court ordered that the appellants post an appeal bond of $25,000. Although one of the groups of appellants has appealed this order, an appeal bond of $25,000 was posted on July 16, 2010, The schedule for filing appellate briefs has not yet been set by the Second Circuit.
     On October 10, 2007, an Old Digimarc stockholder filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington against several companies that acted as lead underwriters for the Old Digimarc initial public offering. The complaint, which also named Old Digimarc as a nominal defendant but did not assert any claims against Old Digimarc, asserted claims against the underwriters under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On February 28, 2008, an amended complaint was filed, with Old Digimarc still named only as a nominal defendant. Similar complaints have been filed by this same plaintiff against a number of other issuers in connection with their initial public offerings, and the factual allegations are closely related to the allegations in the litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York which is described above. On March 12, 2009, after considering motions to dismiss, one filed by thirty moving issuers and the other filed by the underwriters, the judge dismissed the plaintiff’s claims on a jurisdictional and statute of limitations basis. On April 10, 2009, the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal of the dismissal. The final appellate brief was filed on November 17, 2009; the Ninth Circuit has not indicated whether it will schedule oral arguments. The Company currently believes that the outcome of this litigation will not have a material adverse impact on its condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.
     On May 12, 2010, the Company was served with a complaint in the U.S. District Court, District of Delaware, alleging patent infringement of US Patent No. 5,913,542 for a system to produce personal ID cards. On July 6, 2010, the Company filed an answer to the complaint, which

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contained counterclaims for a declaratory judgment against the complainant. Based on the preliminary nature of the proceedings, it is not possible at this stage to quantify the potential damages, exposure or liability to L-1, if any.
Other
     The Company records a liability for any claim, demand, litigation and other contingency when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and can reasonably estimate the amount of the potential loss. Based on current information and belief, the Company believes it has adequate provisions for any such matters. The Company reviews these provisions quarterly and adjusts these provisions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter. However, because of the inherent uncertainties of litigation the ultimate outcome of certain litigation cannot be accurately predicted by the Company; it is therefore possible that the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company could be materially adversely affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more of these matters and contingencies.
9. INCOME TAXES
For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 the tax benefit was $2.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively and the pre-tax loss was $13.0 million and $7.3 million, respectively. The tax benefit is based on an estimated annual effective tax rate applied to the cumulative year to date results for both periods. Separate annual effective tax rates were used for entities that file returns on a separate company basis and expect to report losses for the full year, which have an estimated annual effective tax rate of 0%. The remaining entities included in the condensed consolidated financial statements have estimated annual effective tax rates of 31% and 40% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. The provision for the six months ended June 30, 2010 also reflects the impact of the discrete items which are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
10. SEGMENT REPORTING, GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION AND CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK
The Company’s operating segments have been aggregated in two reportable segments: Solutions and Services. The Solutions reportable segment provides solutions that enable governments, law enforcement agencies, and businesses to enhance security, reduce identity theft, and protect personal privacy utilizing secure credential provisioning and authentication systems, biometric technology and the creation, enhancement and/or utilization of identity databases. The Services reportable segment provides finger-print based background checks enrollment services to government, civil, and commercial customers, as well as information technology and security consulting services to U.S. Government agencies. The Company measures segment performance primarily based on revenues and operating income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA. Operating results by segment, including allocation of corporate expenses, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
    2010   2009   2010   2009
Solutions:
                               
Revenues
  $ 79,355     $ 83,671     $ 145,092     $ 157,134  
Operating Income
    5,377       4,153       3,866       4,306  
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
    8,269       7,164       16,089       14,625  
Services:
                               
Revenues
    84,780       84,382       167,193       161,108  
Operating Income
    2,142       4,281       3,293       8,455  
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
    2,183       1,898       4,264       3,661  
Consolidated:
                               
Revenues
  $ 164,135     $ 168,053     $ 312,285     $ 318,242  
Operating Income
    7,519       8,434       7,159       12,761  
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
    10,452       9,062       20,353       18,286  

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Total assets and goodwill by segment as (in thousands):
                 
    As of June 30, 2010  
    Total     Goodwill  
Solutions
  $ 905,997     $ 624,769  
Services
    371,239       263,322  
Corporate
    56,525        
 
           
 
  $ 1,333,761     $ 888,091  
 
           
Corporate assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, deferred financing costs and net deferred tax assets.
Revenues by market are as follows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Federal
  $ 94,819     $ 100,612     $ 178,437     $ 189,030  
State and local
    62,308       61,507       122,294       118,831  
Commercial/Emerging Markets
    7,008       5,934       11,554       10,381  
 
                       
 
  $ 164,135     $ 168,053     $ 312,285     $ 318,242  
 
                       
The Company’s operations outside the United States include wholly-owned subsidiaries in Bochum, Germany, Oakville, Canada, Mexico City, Mexico, and Markham, Canada. Revenues are attributed to each region based on the location of the customer. The following is a summary of revenues by geographic areas (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
United States
  $ 152,066     $ 155,730     $ 284,547     $ 289,931  
Rest of the World
    12,069       12,323       27,738       28,311  
 
                       
 
  $ 164,135     $ 168,053     $ 312,285     $ 318,242  
 
                       
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, U.S. Federal government agencies, directly or indirectly, accounted for 58 percent and 57 percent of consolidated revenues, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, U.S. Federal government agencies, directly or indirectly accounted for 60 percent and 59 percent of consolidated revenues, respectively. Accounts receivable from U.S. government agencies amounted to $53.5 million and $62.0 million at June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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ITEM 2 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Introduction
     The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes contained in L-1’s 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
     L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. (“L-1” or the “Company”) is a provider of technology, products, systems and solutions, and services that protect and secure personal identities and assets. Together with its divisions, L-1 delivers the full range of offerings required for solving complex problems associated with managing identity. The Company operates in two reportable segments: Solutions and Services.
Business Overview
     The Solutions reportable segment consists of the Secure Credentialing and Biometrics / Enterprise Access operating segments. Solutions from these operating segments are marketed to Federal agencies, State and Local government agencies (including law enforcement and department of corrections), foreign governments, and commercial entities (such as financial and health care institutions and casinos). Solutions revenue includes products and related services, which are comprised of hardware, components, consumables and software, as well as maintenance; consulting and training services, which are generally sold in bundled solutions.
     The Services reportable segment includes the Enrollment Services, the SpecTal/McClendon and Advanced Concepts operating segments. Enrollment Services performs finger-print based background checks for civil and government applications. SpecTal/McClendon and Advanced Concepts offer comprehensive consulting, program management, information analysis, training, security, technology development, and information technology solutions to the U.S. intelligence community. Services provided by our services operating segments can be bundled with solutions offered by our Solutions operating segment to create a fully integrated solution.
     The Company evaluates businesses and their management primarily through financial metrics including revenues, operating income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest expense-net, depreciation and amortization, stock- based compensation expense, asset impairments and provision (benefit) for income taxes).
     In January 2010, L-1 announced that one of its strategic goals and objectives for 2010 was to explore alternatives to enhance shareholder value. The Company has engaged advisors to assist in evaluating potential value enhancing alternatives. At this time, there can be no assurance that our strategic alternative review will result in a transaction. Consequently, the financial statements do not reflect the impact of any possible transaction, except for costs incurred in connection with exploring strategic alternatives.
     In the last two years management considered the following factors, among others in evaluating its financial condition and operating results:
    Our Biometrics operating segment, while having significant growth opportunities, may be subject to the lengthy sales cycles involved in large government procurements domestically and internationally. For example, during 2009 and 2010 the Company has experienced a delay regarding the sale of an increased capacity license relating to an existing customer. A portion of the capacity license was delivered in the second quarter of 2010.
 
    Our Secure Credentialing operating segment has been successful in winning large competitive credentialing contracts and continues to have significant opportunities in assisting U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with cost effective and efficient programs. International new awards can be subject to lengthy sales cycles and delays, as recently has been the case in connection with certain programs in Africa and South America.
 
    Our Government Consulting Services businesses have been successful in market growth, despite the publicly announced goal of certain agencies in the intelligence community to reduce reliance on outside contractors.

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    We have been awarded 19 out of 23 competitive driver license contracts and contract extensions since January 1, 2009, which will result in significant revenue increases over the term of the contracts once the systems are implemented. These secure solutions require up front capital expenditures before such revenue increases are realized. Capital expenditures, which are primarily related to the secure credentialing business, aggregated approximately $55.0 million in 2009 and are expected to approximate this amount in 2010. We expect that there will be a significant decline in capital expenditures in 2011 as the majority of our recently awarded driver’s license contracts will be implemented.
 
    Our existing credit agreement which was executed in August 2008 in the midst of the severe global economic crisis contains certain restrictions, principal repayment schedules and financial covenants that are significantly more restrictive than those prevailing in the current lending environment. In 2009 and 2010, we amended the credit agreement to reduce the principal payments on a permanent basis, and recently modified certain financial covenants to provide for significant operating flexibility as we conduct and complete our strategic alternative review process. If a definitive agreement for a sale transaction is not executed on or prior to August 31, 2010, the Company may be required to amend its credit agreement pending completion of the ongoing strategic review process to remain in compliance with the covanants. If a sale does not occur, the Company expects to refinance its debt on a long term basis or otherwise take other actions to repay or amend the loan.
 
    While we have grown significantly though acquisitions, we have not consummated any acquisitions since the August 2008 acquisition of the secure ID systems business of Digimarc, as we have focused on growing the existing business to improve our liquidity.
     L-1’s revenues decreased to $164.1 million and $312.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, from $168.1 million and $318.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. L-1’s net loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was $2.7 million and $10.3 million, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million and $5.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, of which $2.3 million and $2.7 million, respectively, related to costs incurred in connection with strategic alternative – related expenses, acquisition – related expenses and severance costs in 2010. These results have been impacted by the considerations described above. Additional specific events that directly impacted the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows are discussed in the Consolidated Results of Operations and Liquidity and Capital Resources sections.
Adjusted EBITDA
     L-1 uses Adjusted EBITDA as a non-GAAP financial performance measurement. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding back to net income (loss): interest-net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, goodwill and long-lived asset impairments and stock-based compensation, including retirement plan contributions settled, or to be settled, in common stock. Adjusted EBITDA is provided to investors to supplement the results of operations reported in accordance with GAAP. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to help investors analyze the operating trends of the business and to assess the relative underlying performance of businesses with different capital and tax structures. Management also believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional tool for investors to use in comparing L-1’s financial results with other companies in the industry, many of which also use Adjusted EBITDA in their communications to investors. By excluding non-cash charges such as amortization and depreciation, stock-based compensation expense, goodwill and long-lived asset impairments as well as non-operating charges for interest-net and income taxes, investors can evaluate L-1’s operations and can compare L-1’s results on a more consistent basis to the results of other companies. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate potential acquisitions, establish internal budgets and goals, evaluate performance of L-1’s business units and management, and to evaluate compliance with debt covenants.
     L-1 considers Adjusted EBITDA to be an important indicator of the Company’s operational strength and performance of its business and a useful measure of L-1’s historical and prospective operating trends. However, there are significant limitations to the use of Adjusted EBITDA since it excludes interest income and expense, income taxes, goodwill and long-lived asset impairments, and stock-based compensation expense, including retirement plan contributions settled, or to be settled in common stock, all of which impact L-1’s profitability, as well as depreciation, and amortization related to the use of long-lived assets that benefit multiple periods. The Company believes that these limitations are compensated for by providing Adjusted EBITDA only with GAAP performance measures and clearly identifying the difference between the two measures. Consequently, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), or operating income (loss) presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA as defined by the Company may not be comparable with similarly named measures provided by other entities.

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     A reconciliation of GAAP net loss to Adjusted EBITDA follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Net Loss
  $ (2,730 )   $ (1,249 )   $ (10,234 )   $ (5,035 )
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
    404       176       (2,747 )     (2,245 )
Interest, net
    9,861       9,329       19,982       19,934  
Stock-Based Compensation Costs
    5,145       5,598       12,194       10,898  
Depreciation and Amortization
    10,452       9,062       20,353       18,286  
 
                       
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 23,132     $ 22,916     $ 39,548     $ 41,838  
 
                       
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
L-1 operates in two reportable segments, the Solutions segment and the Services segment. L-1 measures segment performance primarily based on revenues, operating income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA. Operating results by segment, including allocation of corporate expenses, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, are as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
    2010   2009   2010   2009
Solutions:
                               
Revenues
  $ 79,355     $ 83,671     $ 145,092     $ 157,134  
Operating Income
    5,377       4,153       3,866       4,306  
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
    8,269       7,164       16,089       14,625  
Adjusted EBITDA
    16,481       14,306       26,769       25,362  
Services:
                               
Revenues
    84,780       84,382       167,193       161,108  
Operating Income
    2,142       4,281       3,293       8,455  
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
    2,183       1,898       4,264       3,661  
Adjusted EBITDA
    6,651       8,610       12,779       16,476  
Consolidated:
                               
Revenues
    164,135       168,053       312,285       318,242  
Operating Income
    7,519       8,434       7,159       12,761  
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
    10,452       9,062       20,353       18,286  
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 23,132     $ 22,916     $ 39,548     $ 41,838  
Revenues by market for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Federal
  $ 94,819     $ 100,612     $ 178,437     $ 189,030  
State and local
    62,308       61,507       122,294       118,831  
Commercial/Emerging Markets
    7,008       5,934       11,554       10,381  
 
                       
 
  $ 164,135     $ 168,053     $ 312,285     $ 318,242  
 
                       

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Revenues are attributed to each region based on the location of the customer. The following is a summary of revenues by geographic region (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
United States
  $ 152,066     $ 155,730     $ 284,547     $ 289,931  
Rest of the World
    12,069       12,323       27,738       28,311  
 
                       
 
  $ 164,135     $ 168,053     $ 312,285     $ 318,242  
 
                       
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, U.S. Federal Government agencies, directly or indirectly, accounted for 58 percent and 57 percent of consolidated revenues, respectively. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009, U.S. Federal Government agencies, directly or indirectly accounted for 60 percent and 59 percent of consolidated revenues, respectively.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Revenues
  $ 164,135     $ 168,053     $ 312,285     $ 318,242  
 
                       
Revenues decreased to approximately $164.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to approximately $168.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, or $4.0 million. Revenues decreased to approximately $312.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to approximately $318.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, or $5.9 million. In both the three and six month periods, there were lower revenues due to lower U.S. Passport Card and HIIDE shipments in comparison to the relevant 2009 periods. This decline was partially offset by the follow-on sale of an Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) capacity license for approximately $5.0 million and higher volumes in our background screening and government consulting services included in our Services segment. Shipments of U.S. Passport Card orders during the first half were delayed due to orders being received later in the period than expected. Full year U.S. Passport Card revenues are expected to be realized in the second half of 2010 as shipments are made against orders, the majority of which have already been received.
Products and Services Revenues:
The following represents details of the products and services for revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Services:
                               
U.S. Federal government services
  $ 62,615     $ 66,323     $ 123,087     $ 126,677  
State and local government services
    22,165       18,059       44,106       34,431  
 
                       
Total Services
    84,780       84,382       167,193       161,108  
Solutions:
                               
State and local government solutions
    29,797       29,689       58,088       58,370  
Hardware and consumables
    20,447       28,202       40,364       54,919  
Software, licensing fees and other
    19,509       17,192       29,084       28,052  
Maintenance
    9,602       8,588       17,556       15,793  
 
                       
Total Solutions
    79,355       83,671       145,092       157,134  
 
                       
Total Revenues
  $ 164,135     $ 168,053     $ 312,285     $ 318,242  
 
                       

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Cost of Revenues and Gross Margin (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Cost of revenues, excluding items noted below
  $ 106,770     $ 109,377     $ 204,789     $ 206,224  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    6,749       5,657       13,065       11,204  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
    2,091       2,037       4,106       4,393  
Stock- based compensation
    1,954       2,201       4,190       4,050  
 
                       
Total cost of revenues
  $ 117,564     $ 119,272     $ 226,150     $ 225,871  
 
                       
Gross profit
  $ 46,571     $ 48,781     $ 86,135     $ 92,371  
 
                       
Gross margin
    28 %     29 %     28 %     29 %
 
                       
Cost of revenues decreased by $1.7 million and increased by $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, compared to the prior year. The decrease in the three month period is primarily due to lower revenues in U.S. Passport Card shipments. The increase in the six month period is primarily attributable to an increase in revenue from the enrollment services product line offset partially by lower volumes in our secure credentialing business. As a result, consolidated gross margins were 28 percent for both for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2010 compared to 29 percent in the corresponding periods in the prior year. Included in the cost of revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, were non cash charges of $10.8 million and $21.4 million, respectively, compared to corresponding amounts of $9.9 million and $19.6 million in the same period in 2009.
Sales and Marketing Expenses (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Sales and marketing expenses
  $ 9,566     $ 9,719     $ 20,076     $ 19,610  
 
                       
As a percentage of revenues
    6 %     6 %     6 %     6 %
 
                       
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by approximately $0.2 million and increased by $0.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, compared to the prior year period. The increase for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 reflects higher marketing related costs in certain of our businesses. Sales and marketing expenses consists primarily of salaries and costs including stock-based compensation, commissions, travel and entertainment expenses, promotions and other marketing and sales support expenses.
Research and Development Expenses (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Research and development expenses
  $ 5,141     $ 5,664     $ 10,525     $ 11,565  
 
                       
As a percentage of revenues
    3 %     3 %     3 %     4 %
 
                       
Research and development expenses decreased by approximately $0.5 million and $1.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the corresponding periods in 2009. L-1 continues to focus on enhancing our credentialing and biometric solutions offerings while at the same time maximizing our research costs to focus on those activities with the greatest technological and revenue potential. Gross research and development expenses were offset by higher utilization of research and development resources in the performance of contracts, the cost of which is included in cost of revenues, and in other projects. Gross research and development expenditures aggregated $12.7 million and $25.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, compared to $11.1 million and $22.6 million for the comparable period in the prior year. Virtually all of our research and development costs are attributable to our Solutions segment. As a percentage of Solutions revenues, gross research and development costs were 17 percent and 14 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Research and development expenses consist

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primarily of salaries and related personnel costs, including stock-based compensation and other costs related to the design, development, testing and enhancement of our products.
General and Administrative Expenses (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
General and administrative expenses
  $ 22,297     $ 24,509     $ 45,848     $ 47,342  
 
                       
As percentage of revenues
    14 %     15 %     15 %     15 %
 
                       
General and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $2.2 million and $1.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 from the comparable period in the prior year, respectively. The three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009 includes a provision of $1.2 million related to the Registered Traveler contract. In addition, professional service costs and facility related expense have decreased for both periods. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses were 14 percent and 15 percent for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 15 percent for both periods in the prior year. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related personnel costs, including stock-based compensation for our executive and administrative personnel, professional and board of directors’ fees, public and investor relations and insurance.
Strategic Alternative Costs (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Strategic alternative costs
  $ 1,719     $     $ 1,749     $  
 
                       
Strategic alternative costs increased by $1.7 million for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 from the comparable periods in the prior year, due to costs incurred in connection with the exploration of strategic alternatives in 2010.
Acquisition Related Expenses and Amortization of Intangible Assets (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Acquisition related expenses and amortization of intangible assets
  $ 329     $ 455     $ 778     $ 1,093  
 
                       
Acquisition related expenses and amortization of intangible assets decreased by $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 from the comparable period in the prior year, respectively, due to less acquisition related activity in 2010.
Financing Costs (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Financing costs:
                               
Contractual interest
  $ (7,127 )   $ (6,832 )   $ (14,012 )   $ (14,229 )
Other financing costs
    (2,741 )     (2,555 )     (5,978 )     (5,808 )
 
                       
Financing costs
  $ (9,868 )   $ (9,387 )   $ (19,990 )   $ (20,037 )
 
                       

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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, net financing costs increased by approximately $0.5 million and decreased by less than $0.1 million from the comparable period in the prior year, respectively. The increase in the three month period ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the comparable period in the prior year is primarily due to interest on borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility.
Other Income (Expense), Net (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Other income (expense), net
  $ 23     $ (120 )   $ (150 )   $ (4 )
 
                       
Other expense, net, includes realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions. The increases in other expense, net, are related primarily to changes in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian Dollar and the Japanese Yen during the periods.
Income Taxes (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Income taxes (expense) benefit
  $ (404 )   $ (176 )   $ 2,747     $ 2,245  
 
                       
For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 the tax benefit was $2.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively and the pre-tax loss was $13.0 million and $7.3 million, respectively. The tax benefit is based on an estimated annual effective tax rate applied to the cumulative year to date results for both periods. Separate annual effective tax rates were used for entities that file returns on a separate company basis and expect to report losses for the full year, which have an estimated annual effective tax rate of 0%. The remaining entities included in the condensed consolidated financial statements have estimated annual effective tax rates of 31% and 40% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The provision for the six months ended June 30, 2010 also reflects the impact of the discrete items which are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. The provision for the six months ended June 30, 2010 also reflects the impact of the discrete items which are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Net loss
  $ (2,730 )   $ (1,249 )   $ (10,234 )   $ (5,035 )
Changes in accumulated comprehensive income (loss)
    (1,290 )     1,503       (1,663 )     806  
 
                       
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (4,020 )   $ 254     $ (11,897 )   $ (4,229 )
 
                       
The change in comprehensive loss results from the loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 of $2.7 million and $10.2 million compared to $1.2 million and $5.0 million in the prior year period, changes in the fair value and amortization of derivatives accounted for as hedges which resulted in gains of $0.2 million and $0.5 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively, and translation losses of $1.8 million in 2010 and gains of $0.3 million in 2009, resulting from the changes in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies, primarily the Euro and the Canadian Dollar.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Capital Requirements
     L-1’s most significant capital requirements consist of acquisitions, capital expenditures for new secure credentialing contracts, research and development and working capital needs. The most significant capital expenditures are related to our Solutions segment. When we bid on new state drivers’ license contracts, we must commit to provide up front capital expenditures in order to install systems necessary to perform under the contract. It is expected that our capital requirements will increase as we bid on and are awarded new contracts or as contracts are renewed. During the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, our capital expenditures were $25.0 million compared to $22.3 million, respectively. In the year ended December 31, 2009, capital expenditures approximated $55.0 million and are expected to be at a similar level for the full year 2010, primarily related to new contract awards in our secure credentialing business. L-1 expects to fund its capital requirements primarily with operating cash flows and borrowings under the revolving credit facility, and may consider an equipment financing transactions if favorable terms are available.
     Liquidity
     As of June 30, 2010, we had $18.3 million of working capital including deferred income taxes of $11.4 million, $2.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and current maturities of long term debt of $35.0 million. In addition, we have financing arrangements, as further described below, available to support our ongoing liquidity needs, pursuant to which we have available $95.0 million at June 30, 2010 subject to continuing compliance with our debt covenants. L-1 believes that our existing cash and cash equivalent balances, existing financing arrangements and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet our operating and debt service requirements for the next 12 months. However, it is likely that we will require additional financing to improve our liquidity and in that connection, we evaluate financing needs and the terms and conditions and availability under our credit facility on a regular basis and consider other financing options. L-1 may also pursue reduction of our current indebtedness if equity financing can be obtained on advantageous terms and may take other actions to improve liquidity. There can be no assurance that additional debt or equity financing will be available or that other actions can be taken on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. L-1’s ability to meet our business plan is dependent on a number of factors, including those described in the section of this report entitled “Risk Factors” and those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
     Credit Agreement
     On August 5, 2008, L-1 entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), among L-1’s wholly owned subsidiary L-1 Identity Operating, L-1, Bank of America, N.A., Wachovia Bank, National Association, Banc of America Securities LLC and Wachovia Capital Markets LLC, to amend and restate the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, by and among L-1, Bank of America, N.A. (“Administrative Agent”), Bear Stearns Corporate Lending, Inc., Bear Stearns & Co., Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC, Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch. The Credit Agreement provides for a senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $300.0 million, with a term of five years, and a senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $135.0 million. The proceeds of the senior secured facilities were used to (i) fund, in part, the purchase price paid, and fees and expenses incurred, in connection with L-1’s acquisition of Digimarc Corporation after giving effect to the spin-off of its digital watermarking business (“Old Digimarc”), (ii) repay borrowings under L-1’s then existing revolving credit facility and (iii) provide ongoing working capital and fund other general corporate purposes of L-1.
     On July 9, 2009, L-1 entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement pursuant to which the term loans under the Credit Agreement have been split into two tranches: the Tranche B-1 Term Loan and the Tranche B-2 Term Loan. The Tranche B-1 Term Loan, with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $140.5 million at June 30, 2010, requires annual principal payments (payable quarterly) of 10 percent of the original principal amount through September 30, 2010, 20 percent of the original principal amount through September 30, 2012, and thereafter, increasing over the duration of the Credit Agreement. The Tranche B-2 Term Loan, with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $132.8 million at June 30, 2010, requires annual principal payments (also payable quarterly) of 1 percent of the related original principal amounts over the remaining term of the Credit Agreement. There were $32.0 million of borrowings that were outstanding under the revolving credit facility at June 30, 2010.
     Under the terms of the amended senior secured credit facility, the Company has the option to borrow at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 3 percent) plus 2.75 percent to 5.0 percent per annum or at prime (subject to a floor of 2 percent) plus 1.75 percent to 4.0 percent per annum. L-1 is required to pay a fee of 0.5 percent on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility. All obligations of L-1 Operating under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by L-1

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and by each of L-1’s existing and subsequently acquired or organized direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions). At June 30, 2010, the interest rates were 6.75 percent for Tranche B-1 Term Loans, 7.25 percent for Tranche B-2 Term Loans and 6.0 percent for borrowings under the revolving credit facility.
     L-1 is required to maintain the following financial covenants under the Credit Agreement:
    Consolidated Debt Service Coverage Ratio. As of the end of any fiscal quarter, the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of L-1 Operating and its consolidated subsidiaries for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on or immediately prior to such date to the sum of (i) Consolidated Interest Charges (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of L-1 Operating and its consolidated subsidiaries paid or payable in cash during the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ended on or immediately prior to such date, plus (ii) Consolidated Debt Amortization (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of L-1 Operating and its consolidated subsidiaries as of such date, shall not be less than 2.25:1.00, subject to the amendment described below.
 
    Consolidated Debt Coverage Ratio. As of the end of any fiscal quarter, the ratio of L-1 Operating’s Consolidated Funded Indebtedness (as defined in the Credit Agreement which excludes standby letters of credit issued in connection with performance bonds) as of such date to its Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ended on or immediately prior to such date, may not be more than: (i) 3.25:1.00 from the Closing Date (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to and including March 30, 2010, (ii) 3.00:1.00 from March 31, 2010 to March 30, 2011, and (iii) 2.75:1.00 at the end of each fiscal quarter thereafter, which has been amended as described below.
     L-1 amended the Credit Agreement, reducing the minimum Consolidated Debt Service Coverage Ratio from 2.25:1.00 to 1.65:1.00 and increasing the maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio from 3.00:1.00 to 3.85:1.00 for the measurement periods ended March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010. If, prior to August 31, 2010, the Company enters into a definitive agreement to sell all or substantially all of the assets and operations of the Company, the amended ratios will be extended to December 30, 2010 and includes the September 30, 2010 measurement period. At June 30, 2010 the Company’s Consolidated Debt Service Coverage Ratio was 2.12:1.00 and the Consolidated Leverage Ratio was 3.21:1.00; accordingly the Company was in compliance with the amended covenants at June 30, 2010. If the Company does not enter into a definitive agreement by August 31, 2010, the Company would be required to comply with the original financial ratios for the measurement period ended September 30, 2010. The Company may be required to amend its Credit Agreement pending completion of the ongoing strategic process to remain in compliance with the covenants. If a sale does not occur, the Company expects to refinance its debt on a long term basis or otherwise take other actions to repay or amend the loan.
     As of June 30, 2010, the Company has approximately $95.0 million available under its revolving credit facility, subject to continuing compliance with covenants under the credit agreement.
     Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, as amended, L-1 Operating may incur, assume or guarantee unsecured subordinated indebtedness in an amount up to $200.0 million, provided that no default or event of default shall have occurred or would occur as a result of the incurrence of such subordinated debt and the borrower and its subsidiaries are in pro forma compliance, after giving effect to the incurrence of such subordinated debt, with each of the covenants in the Credit Agreement, including, without limitation, the financial covenants described above.
     Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, as amended, L-1 may incur, assume or guarantee any amount of unsecured subordinated indebtedness, provided, that no default or event of default shall have occurred or would occur as a result of the incurrence of such subordinated debt and the pro forma Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of L-1 and its subsidiaries after giving effect to the incurrence of such subordinated debt shall be less than 4.75:1.00. The Credit Agreement limits the ability of L-1 to (i) pay dividends or other distributions or repurchase capital stock, (ii) create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any indebtedness, (iii) create, incur, assume or suffer to exist liens upon any of its property, assets or revenues, (iv) sell, transfer, license, lease or otherwise dispose of any property, (v) make or become legally obligated to make capital expenditures above certain thresholds, subject to certain permitted adjustments, (vi) make investments, including acquisitions, and (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates. These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications. The Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default which include (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods), among others: nonpayment, breach of covenants or other agreements in the Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents (as defined in the Credit Agreement), payment defaults or acceleration of other indebtedness, failure to pay certain judgments, inability to pay debts as they become due and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization.

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     If an event of default, including a change in control (as defined in the Credit Agreement) occurs, the Administrative Agent may, with the consent of the Required Lenders declare all outstanding indebtedness including accrued and unpaid interest under the Credit Agreement to be due and payable.
     The Company has entered into interest rate protection agreements to reduce its exposure to the variable interest rate payments on its term loan. In October 2008, the Company entered into an interest rate protection agreement with a notional amount of $62.5 million, which expires in November, 2011. Under the term of the agreement, the Company pays the counter party a fixed rate of 4.1 percent and receives variable interest based on three-month LIBOR (subject to a floor of 3.0 percent). In May 2009, the Company entered into two additional interest rate protection agreements with notional amounts of $50.0 million each, pursuant to which the Company pays a fixed rate of 1.4 percent and receives three month LIBOR.
     The counterparties to these agreements are highly rated financial institutions. In the unlikely event that the counterparties fail to meet the terms of the interest rate swap agreement, the Company’s exposure is limited to the interest rate differential on the notional amount at each quarterly settlement period over the life of the agreements. L-1 does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparties.
Convertible Senior Notes
     On May 17, 2007, the Company issued $175.0 million of Convertible Notes with a conversion feature which allows the Company the option to settle the debt either in shares of common stock or to settle the principal amount in cash and the conversion spread in cash or stock. The proceeds of the Convertible Notes offering, net of deferred financing costs amounted to $168.7 million. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, L-1 entered into an agreement with Bear Stearns (now JP Morgan Chase) to purchase approximately 3.5 million shares of L-1’s common stock for approximately $69.8 million. The shares will be delivered in May 2012; however, L-1 settled its obligation at closing for a cash payment.
     The Notes are governed by an indenture, dated May 17, 2007 (the “Indenture”), between the Company and the trustee. The Notes will be convertible only under certain circumstances, as described below. If, at the time of conversion, the daily volume-weighted average price per share for a 25 trading day period calculated in accordance with the Indenture (as defined in greater detail in the Indenture, “VWAP”) of the Company’s common stock is less than or equal to $32.00 per share, which is referred to as the base conversion price, the Notes will be convertible into 31.25 shares of common stock of the Company per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. If, at the time of conversion, the VWAP of the shares of common stock of the Company exceeds the base conversion price of $32.00 per share, the conversion rate will be determined pursuant to a formula resulting in holders’ receipt of up to an additional 14 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events and determined as set forth in the Indenture. As an example, if the volume-weighted price per share (VWAP) of the Company stock were to increase to $40.00 per share, the additional shares issuable upon conversion would be 2.8, and the shares issuable per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes would be 34.05.
     The Notes are convertible until the close of business on the second business day immediately preceding May 15, 2027, in multiples of $1,000 in principal amount, at the option of the holder under the following circumstances: (1) during the five business-day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per Note, for each day of such measurement period was less than 98 percent of the product of the last reported sale price of shares of common stock of the Company and the applicable conversion rate for such trading day; (2) during any fiscal quarter, if the last reported sale price of shares of common stock of the Company for 20 or more trading days in a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130 percent of the base conversion price on the related trading day; (3) if the Company calls any or all of the Notes for redemption; and (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions described in the Indenture. Upon conversion, the Company has the right to deliver shares of common stock based upon the applicable conversion rate, or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, if any, based on a daily conversion value as described above calculated on a proportionate basis for each trading day of a 25 trading-day observation period. In the event of a fundamental change as specified in the Indenture, the Company will increase the conversion rate by a number of additional shares of common stock specified in the Indenture, or, in lieu thereof, the Company may in certain circumstances elect to adjust the conversion rate and related conversion obligation so that the Notes will become convertible into shares of the acquiring or surviving Company.

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     The Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.75 percent per year payable semiannually in arrears in cash on May 15 and November 15. The Notes will mature on May 15, 2027, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. The Company may redeem the Notes at its option, in whole or in part, on or after May 20, 2012, subject to prior notice as provided in the Indenture. The redemption price during that period will be equal to the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The holders may require the Company to repurchase the Notes for cash on May 15, 2012, May 15, 2017 and May 15, 2020.
     Upon consummation of any share exchange, consolidation of merger of L-1 pursuant to which its common stock will be converted into cash, securities or other property or any sale, lease or other transfer in one transaction or a series of transactions of all or substantially all of L-1’s and L-1’s subsidiaries’ assets, taken as a whole, to any person other than one of its subsidiaries, the holders of the Convertible Notes can require the Company to repurchase all outstanding debt at a purchase price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009  
Consolidated Cash Flows (in thousands)
               
 
Net cash provided by (used in):
               
Operating activities
  $ 11,679     $ 30,525  
Investing activities
    (32,820 )     (27,008 )
Financing activities
    17,438       (7,026 )
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
    (95 )     ( 9 )
 
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (3,796 )   $ (3,518 )
 
           
Cash flows from operating activities decreased by approximately $18.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the corresponding period of the prior year. Net loss for six months ending June 30, 2010 was $10.2 million and includes non-cash charges of $20.4 million for depreciation and amortization, $12.2 million for stock-based compensation and retirement contributions settled or to be settled in common stock, $6.0 million for amortization of deferred financing costs, debt discount and other, and $2.7 million for non-cash income tax benefit. Operating cash flows reflect the impact in accruals and deferrals related to operating assets and liabilities which had an adverse impact on cash flows of $13.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and a favorable impact on cash flows of $3.0 million in the corresponding period in the prior year.
Capital expenditures were approximately $25.0 million and $22.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and are primarily related to our drivers’ licenses product line. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, L-1 acquired certain assets of Retica Systems for cash of $2.6 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities in 2010 was $17.4 million compared to net cash used in financing activities of $7.0 million in 2009. L-1 borrowed $42.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and had no borrowings in the same period of the prior year. L-1 repaid $8.7 million of the term loan borrowings and $15.6 million for the revolving credit borrowings and other debt in the first half of 2010 compared to $7.5 million in payments for the term loan in the same period in the prior year.
Working Capital
     Accounts receivable increased by approximately $3.8 million as of June 30, 2010, from December 31, 2009. Days sales outstanding were 67 days at June 30, 2010 and at December 31, 2009. Accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $5.5 million and $4.9 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. On both dates the allowance reflects additions recorded in 2009 for the suspension of the Registered Traveler program of approximately $1.0 million as well as approximately $2.8 million for estimated unrecoverable amounts related to enrollment services programs that started in 2009.
Inventory remained flat as of June 30, 2010, compared to December 31, 2009, as increases related to the acquisition of Retica inventory was offset by shipments in our credentialing and biometrics businesses. Inventory reflects the levels required to meet expected deliveries of our credentialing and biometric solutions.

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Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities decreased by $11.7 million as of June 30, 2010, compared to December 31, 2009, reflecting, lower accruals for employee compensation and benefits as a result of the annual settlement of certain compensation related obligations in the first quarter.
Total deferred revenue decreased by $4.9 million as of June 30, 2010, compared to December 31, 2009, reflecting the impact of higher maintenance renewals in the second half of 2009 compared to the first half of 2010, as well as a result of recognizing revenue on transactions that met the revenue recognition criteria during the six months ended June 30, 2010.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following table sets forth L-1’s contractual obligations as of June 30, 2010 (in thousands):
                                         
            Less than                   More than 5
    Total   1 Year   2-3 Years   3-5 Years   Years
Operating lease obligations
  $ 30,551     $ 4,527     $ 13,176     $ 9,374     $ 3,474  
Debt and capital lease obligations
  $ 546,689     $ 58,072     $ 295,386     $ 192,939     $  
Included in debt are $175.0 million outstanding under L-1’s Convertible Notes which bears interest at 3.75 percent and $273.4 million term loans of which Tranche B-1 bears interest at 6.75 percent and Tranche B-2 bears interest at 7.25 percent. The amounts shown above include interest and assume that the Convertible Notes are redeemed at the end of five years, in 2012. The table also reflects the repayment of the term loans prior to the redemption of the Convertible Notes.
The Company has consulting agreements with two formerly related parties under which each receives annual compensation of $0.1 million through the earlier of January 2012 or commencement of full time employment elsewhere. In addition, the Company is subject to a royalty arrangement with a related party whereby the Company is subject to royalty payments on certain of its face recognition software revenue through June 30, 2014, up to a maximum $27.5 million.
In connection with the merger with Identix, Aston Capital Partners, LLC, an affiliated company, and L-1 have agreed in principle that the Company may, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, purchase AFIX Technologies, Inc., a portfolio company of Aston, at fair market value to be determined by an independent appraiser retained by the Company’s Board of Directors. In March 2009, L-1 concluded that due to a variety of factors, it was not advisable to pursue the transaction to purchase AFIX at that point in time.
CONTINGENT OBLIGATIONS
L-1 has no material contingent obligations at June 30, 2010.
INFLATION
Although some of L-1’s expenses increase with general inflation in the economy, inflation has not had a material impact on L-1’s financial results to date.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES
L-1 prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or U.S. GAAP. Consistent with U.S. GAAP, L-1 has adopted accounting policies that L-1 believes are most appropriate given the conditions and circumstances of L-1’s business. Some of these policies require management to make assumptions and estimates. These assumptions and estimates, which are based on historical experience and analyses of current conditions and circumstances, have a significant impact on L-1’s reported results of operations and assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The most significant assumptions and estimates relate to the allocation of purchase price of the acquired businesses, assessing the impairment of goodwill, other intangible assets and property and equipment, revenue recognition, income taxes, contingencies, litigation and

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valuation of financial instruments, including warrants and stock options. If actual results differ significantly from the estimates reflected in the financial statements, there could be a material effect on L-1’s consolidated financial statements.
Reference is made to L-1’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of critical accounting policies. There have been no material changes to such policies, except as discussed in the Notes to the Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report of the Form 10-Q related to the adoption of recently adopted accounting standards.
ITEM 3 — QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
INTEREST RATE RISK
L-1 is exposed to interest rate risk related to borrowings under L-1’s Credit Agreement. At June 30, 2010, borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement aggregated $305.4 million, bearing interest at variable rates. At June 30, 2010, the market value of the Term Loan was approximately $273.7 million and the carrying amount was $273.4 million. The Company is exposed to risks resulting from increases in interest rates and benefits from decreasing interest rates subject to floors as described in the Credit Agreement. A change in the interest rate of 1 percent would increase or decrease interest expense by $3.1 million. The Company has partially mitigated this interest rate risk by entering into interest rate protection agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $162.5 million pursuant to which it receives variable interest based on three month LIBOR, subject to a floor of 3.0 percent with respect to $62.5 million notional amount and pays a fixed interest rate.
L-1’s Convertible Notes bear interest at a fixed rate and mature on May 15, 2027, but can be redeemed by us or called by the holders in May 2012 and are convertible into shares of L-1 common stock at an initial conversion price of $32.00 (31.25 shares per $1,000 principal amount) in the following circumstances:
  If during any five consecutive trading day period the trading price is less than 98 percent of the product of the last reported sales price multiplied by the applicable conversion rate.
 
  After June 30, 2010, if the sale price of L-1 common stock for twenty or more trading days exceeds 130 percent of the initial conversion price.
 
  If the Company calls the Convertible Notes for redemption or upon certain specified transactions.
The market value of the Convertible Notes is impacted by changes in interest rates and changes in the market value of L-1 common stock. At June 30, 2010, the estimated market value of the Convertible Notes was approximately $163.3 million and the carrying amount was $163.8 million.
For additional information regarding debt and financing instruments see Notes 3 and 5 to our consolidated financial statements.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURES
The transactions of L-1’s international operations, primarily our Germany, Canadian and Mexican subsidiaries, are denominated in Euros, Canadian Dollars, and Mexican Pesos, respectively. Financial assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies consist primarily of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. At June 30, 2010, financial assets and liabilities denominated in Euros aggregated $1.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, and at June 30, 2009, aggregated $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively. At June 30, 2010, financial assets and liabilities denominated in Canadian Dollars aggregated $2.1 million and $2.4 million, respectively, and at June 30, 2009, aggregated $2.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively. At June 30, 2010, financial assets and liabilities denominated in Mexican Pesos were $0.8 million and $0.4 million, respectively, and at June 30, 2009, aggregated $1.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
Hardware and consumable purchases related to contracts with the U.S. Department of State are denominated in Japanese Yen and the Company’s costs and operations are exposed to changes in the value of the Yen since the related revenues are fixed in U.S. dollars. At June 30, 2010, these Japanese Yen denominated liabilities were $2.9 million. At June 30, 2009, there were no Japanese Yen denominated liabilities. L-1 uses foreign currency forward contracts as economic hedges to limit exposure to Yen denominated liabilities. All gains and losses resulting from the change in fair

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value of these foreign currency forward contracts are recorded in operations and offset unrealized gains and losses related to recorded liabilities. None of the contracts were terminated prior to settlement. As of June 30, 2010, the Company had committed to one foreign currency forward contract that mitigate approximately $0.9 million of foreign currency exposures for the liabilities denominated in Yen. The company had no foreign currency contracts at June 30, 2009. The fair value of these contracts at June 30, 2010 was an unrealized gain of less than $0.1 million.
L-1 also has entered into a contract to deliver solutions, hardware and maintenance which is denominated in Saudi Riyals for approximately $22.4 million at June 30, 2010. The Saudi Riyal is currently pegged to the U.S. Dollar at a rate of 3.75 Riyal for each U.S. Dollar.
L-1’s international operations and transactions are subject to risks typical of international operations, including, but not limited to, differing economic conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures, other regulations and restrictions and foreign currency exchange rate volatility. Accordingly, L-1’s future results could be materially impacted by changes in these or other factors. L-1’s principal exposure is related to subsidiaries whose revenues costs and assets and liabilities denominated in Euros, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollars and Mexican Pesos. As of June 30, 2010, the cumulative effect from foreign currency translation adjustments related to foreign operations was approximately a loss of $0.6 million.
PREPAID FORWARD CONTRACT
L-1 has entered into a pre-paid forward contract with Bear Stearns (now JP Morgan Chase) to purchase approximately 3.5 million shares of our common stock at a price of $20.00 per share for delivery in May 2012. However, L-1 settled the obligation with a cash payment at closing. The price of the common stock at the time of delivery may be higher or lower than $20.00.
ITEM 4 — CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)   Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
     L-1 has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that material information relating to L-1 and its subsidiaries required to be disclosed by us in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to L-1’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, or CEO, and Chief Financial Officer, or CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure control and procedures, management recognizes that any control and procedure, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, as L-1 is designed to do, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
     In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of L-1’s management, including the CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of L-1’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) was performed as of June 30, 2010. Based on this evaluation, L-1’s CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2010.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
     In the normal course, L-1 reviews and changes internal controls to reflect changes in business and operations and enhances and modifies controls in response to these changes on an ongoing basis. There have been no changes in L-1’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, L-1’s internal controls over financial reporting.
     The certifications of L-1’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer required in accordance with Rule 13a-14(a) and 15-d-14(a) under the Exchange Act are attached as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The disclosures set forth in this Item 4 contain information concerning the evaluation of L-1’s disclosure controls and procedures, and changes in L-1’s internal control over financial reporting, referred to in paragraph 4 of those certifications.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 — LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Old Digimarc Litigation
     In connection with the Company’s August 2008 acquisition of Old Digimarc, which consisted of its Secure ID Business following the spin-off of its digital watermarking business, the Company assumed certain legal proceedings of Old Digimarc as described below.
     Beginning in May 2001, a number of substantially identical class action complaints alleging violations of the federal securities laws were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York naming approximately 300 companies, including Old Digimarc, certain officers and directors and certain underwriters of the companies’ initial public offerings as defendants. The complaints were subsequently consolidated into a single action, and a consolidated amended complaint was filed in April 2002. The amended complaint alleges, among other things, that the underwriters of Old Digimarc’s initial public offering violated securities laws by failing to disclose certain alleged compensation arrangements in Old Digimarc’s initial public offering registration statement and by engaging in manipulative practices to artificially inflate the price of Old Digimarc’s stock in the aftermarket subsequent to the initial public offering. Old Digimarc and certain of its officers and directors are named in the amended complaint pursuant to Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on the basis of an alleged failure to disclose the underwriters’ alleged compensation arrangements and manipulative practices. The complaint sought unspecified damages. In July 2002, the claims against Old Digimarc under Section 10(b) were dismissed. In October 2002, the individual officer and director defendants were dismissed without prejudice pursuant to tolling agreements. In June 2004, a stipulation of partial settlement among the plaintiffs, the companies, and the officers and directors was submitted to the District Court. While the partial settlement was pending approval, the plaintiffs continued to litigate their claims against the underwriter defendants. The district court directed that the litigation proceed within a number of “focus cases” rather than in all of the 309 cases that have now been consolidated. Old Digimarc was not one of these focus cases. In October 2004, the district court certified the focus cases as class actions. The underwriter defendants appealed that ruling and, on December 5, 2006, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed the district court’s class certification decision for the six focus cases. In light of the Second Circuit opinion, in June 2007, the district court entered an order terminating the settlement. On August 14, 2007, the plaintiffs filed their second consolidated amended class action complaints against the focus cases and on September 27, 2007, again moved for class certification. On November 12, 2007, certain of the defendants in the focus cases moved to dismiss the second consolidated amended class action complaints. The court issued an opinion and order on March 26, 2008, denying the motions to dismiss except as to Section 11 claims raised by those plaintiffs who sold their securities for a price in excess of the initial offering price and those who purchased outside the previously certified class period. The class certification motion was withdrawn without prejudice on October 10, 2008. On April 2, 2009, a stipulation and agreement of settlement among the plaintiffs, issuer defendants (including Old Digimarc) and underwriter defendants was submitted to the Court for preliminary approval. Old Digimarc’s portion of the settlement, which is wholly immaterial, is covered entirely by insurance.
     On June 10, 2009, the Judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement, and on October 5, 2009, the Judge granted final approval of the settlement. Since that time, however, six groups of appellants have filed timely notices of appeal. On June 18, 2010, the District Court ordered that the appellants post an appeal bond of $25,000. Although one of the groups of appellants has appealed this order, an appeal bond of $25,000 was posted on July 16, 2010. The schedule for filing appellate briefs has not yet been set by the Second Circuit.
     On October 10, 2007, an Old Digimarc stockholder filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington against several companies that acted as lead underwriters for the Old Digimarc initial public offering. The complaint, which also named Old Digimarc as a nominal defendant but did not assert any claims against Old Digimarc, asserted claims against the underwriters under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On February 28, 2008, an amended complaint was filed, with Old Digimarc still named only as a nominal defendant. Similar complaints have been filed by this same plaintiff against a number of other issuers in connection with their initial public offerings, and the factual allegations are closely related to the allegations in the litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York which is described above. On March 12, 2009, after considering motions to dismiss, one filed by thirty moving issuers and the other filed by the underwriters, the judge dismissed the plaintiff’s claims on a jurisdictional and statute of limitations basis. On April 10, 2009, the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal of the dismissal. The final appellate brief was filed on November 17, 2009; the Ninth Circuit has not indicated whether it will schedule oral arguments. The Company currently believes that the outcome of this litigation will not have a material adverse impact on its condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.

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     On May 12, 2010, the Company was served with a complaint in the U.S. District Court, District of Delaware, alleging patent infringement of US Patent No. 5,913,542 for a system to produce personal ID cards. On July 6, 2010, the Company filed an answer to the complaint, which contained counterclaims for a declaratory judgment against the complainant. Based on the preliminary nature of the proceedings, it is not possible at this stage to quantify the potential damages, exposure or liability to L-1, if any.
Other
     The Company records a liability for any claim, demand, litigation and other contingency when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and can reasonably estimate the amount of the potential loss. Based on current information and belief, the Company believes it has adequate provisions for any such matters. The Company reviews these provisions quarterly and adjusts these provisions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter. However, because of the inherent uncertainties of litigation the ultimate outcome of certain litigation cannot be accurately predicted by the Company; it is therefore possible that the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company could be materially adversely affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more of these matters and contingencies.
ITEM 1A — RISK FACTORS
     This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains or incorporates a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry and markets in which we operate and management’s beliefs and assumptions. Any statements contained herein (including without limitation statements to the effect that management, we or L-1’s management “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans” and similar expressions) that are not statements of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements and should be read in conjunction with consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements included in this report. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. There are a number of important factors that could cause L-1’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, those set forth below. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial, may also materially and adversely impact L-1’s business. L-1 expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
     Except as set forth below there have been no material changes from the risk factors described in L-1’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. L-1 encourages you to review L-1’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for a full description of the risks and uncertainties relating to our business.
Covenants in the Company’s credit facility may restrict financial and operating flexibility and the Company may not be able to comply with these covenants.
     L-1 is a party to a credit agreement with that provides for up to $435.0 million in borrowings through 2013, of which $95.0 million is currently available, subject to continuing compliance with debt covenants. Under the agreement, L-1 is required to maintain specific financial covenants related to leverage and debt service coverages. L-1 amended the Credit Agreement, increasing the maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio from 3.00:1.00 to 3.85:1.00 and reducing the minimum Consolidated Debt Service Coverage Ratio from 2.25:1.00 to 1.65:1.00 for the measurement periods ended March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010. If, prior to August 31, 2010, the Company enters into a definitive agreement to sell all or substantially all of the assets and operations of the Company, the amended ratios will be extended to December 30, 2010 and includes the September 30, 2010 measurement period. The financial covenants for all other measurement periods remain unchanged. At June 30, 2010 the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio was 3.21:1.00 and the Consolidated Debt Service Coverage Ratio was 2.12:1.00; accordingly the Company was in compliance with the amended covenants. If the Company does not enter into a definitive agreement by August 31, 2010, the Company would be required to comply with the original financial ratios. The Company may be required to amend its Credit Agreement pending completion of the ongoing strategic review process to remain in compliance with the covenants. If the sale does not occur, the Company expects to refinance its debt on a long term basis or

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otherwise take other actions to repay or amend the term loans. There is no assurance that a refinancing or other actions to repay or modify the loan can be successfully executed.
     The credit agreement also places limitations on additional borrowings, mergers and related-party transactions, on payment of dividends and with respect to capital expenditures. Borrowings under the agreement are collateralized by Company’s assets and bear interest at the Eurodollar Rate, or the lender’s base rate, plus market-rate spreads that are determined by reference to the Company’s leverage ratio.
     Default under the credit facility could allow the lenders to declare all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable. L-1 has pledged substantially all of its assets to secure the debt under the credit facility. If the lenders declare amounts outstanding under the credit facility to be due, the lenders could proceed against those assets. Any event of default, therefore, could have a material adverse effect on the business if the creditors determine to exercise their rights. The Company also may incur future debt obligations that might subject L-1 to restrictive covenants that could affect financial and operational flexibility, restrict ability to pay dividends on common stock, or subject L-1 to other events of default.
L-1 has a history of operating losses.
     L-1 has a history of operating losses. The business operations began in 1993 and, except for 1996 and 2000, have resulted in losses before income taxes in each year, which have included significant asset impairments and merger related expenses, amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation expense. At June 30, 2010, L-1 had an accumulated deficit of approximately $637.7 million. L-1 will continue to invest in the development of secure credential and biometric technologies, as well as government services and will make significant capital expenditures to meet the requirements of recently awarded secure credentialing contracts. The need for these expenditures to grow the business will affect the ability to report operating profit and reduce the accumulated deficit.
L-1 may be unable to obtain additional capital due to market conditions and the Company must fund substantial capital expenditures for the secure credentialing business.
     The installation of secure credentialing systems requires significant capital expenditures. The need to fund such capital expenditures has increased following the acquisition of the secure credentialing business of Digimarc. Also, historically one of the components of the L-1 strategy is growth through strategic acquisitions.
     For the six months ended June 30, 2010, capital expenditures increased to $25.0 million, as compared to $22.3 million in the corresponding period of the prior year. Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2009 were approximately $55.0 million and are expected to be at a similar level for the year ending December 31, 2010. While L-1 expects to fund capital requirements primarily from operating cash flows and borrowings under the revolving credit facility, in the near term, cash otherwise available to fund strategic opportunities and prepay long-term debt is reduced. At June 30, 2010, L-1 had cash and cash equivalents of $2.8 million and availability under its existing credit agreement of $95.0 million subject to continuing compliance with covenants contained in the agreement. While the Company believes it has adequate resources to meet current capital requirements, L-1 expects to have increased capital needs as it continues to expand its business.
     The Company may be unsuccessful in raising additional financing to fund growth or it may have difficulty in obtaining financing at attractive rates or on terms that are not excessively dilutive to existing stockholders. Failure to secure additional financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on the growth strategy, financial performance and stock price and could require the Company to delay or abandon expansion.
Government contracts are subject to continued appropriations by Congress and availability of funding for State and Local programs. Reduced funding or changes in procurement policies that curtail the use of outside contractors could result in terminated, delayed or de-scoped contracts with L-1 and adversely affect the ability for L-1 to meet sales and earnings goals.

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     For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, U.S. Federal government agencies, directly or indirectly, accounted for 58 percent and 57 percent, respectively, of L-1’s consolidated revenues. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, U.S. Federal government agencies, directly or indirectly, accounted for 60 percent and 59 percent, respectively, of L-1’s consolidated revenues. Future sales under existing and future awards of U.S. government contracts are conditioned upon the continuing availability of Congressional appropriations, which could be affected by current or future economic conditions. In addition, while spending authorizations for intelligence and defense-related programs by the Federal government has increased in recent years, particularly after the 2001 terrorist attacks and more recently in support of U.S. war efforts in Southwest Asia, future levels of expenditures, mission priorities and authorizations for these programs may decrease, remain constant or shift to programs in areas where L-1 does not currently provide services. Current Federal government spending levels for defense-related programs are in part related to the U.S. military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and may not be sustainable, as a result of changes in government leadership, policies or priorities.
     Recently the Federal government has indicated a goal of reducing the use of contractors in certain areas and “in-sourcing” the related functions. These initiatives may adversely impact the growth of portions of L-1’s government services businesses.
     Similar to Federal government contracts, State and Local government agency contracts may be contingent upon availability of funds provided by Federal, State or Local entities. In the current economic environment, many States may reduce expenditures which may result in cancellation or deferral of projects. State and Local law enforcement and other government agencies are subject to political, budgetary, purchasing and delivery constraints which may result in quarterly and annual revenue and operating results that may be irregular and difficult to predict. Such revenue volatility makes management of inventory levels, cash flows and profitability inherently difficult. In addition, if L-1 is successful in winning such procurements, there may be unevenness in delivery schedules, as well as potential delays and changes in the timing of deliveries and recognition of revenue, or cancellation of such procurements.
The L-1 plan to pursue sales in international markets may be limited by risks related to conditions in such markets.
     For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, L-1 derived approximately 7 percent and 9 percent, respectively, of total revenues from international sales and the Company’s strategy is to expand its international operations. There is a risk that the Company may not be able to successfully market, sell and deliver solutions, products and services in foreign countries.
     Risks inherent in marketing, selling and delivering products in foreign and international markets, each of which could have a severe negative impact on financial results and stock price, include those associated with:
    regional economic or political conditions;
 
    delays in or absolute prohibitions on exporting solutions, products and services resulting from export restrictions for certain products and technologies;
 
    loss of, or delays in importing products, services and intellectual property developed abroad, resulting from unstable or fluctuating social, political or governmental conditions;
 
    fluctuations in foreign currencies related to the U.S. dollar;
 
    loss of revenue, property (including intellectual property) and equipment from expropriation, nationalization, war, insurrection, terrorism, criminal acts and other political and social risks;
 
    liabilities resulting from any unauthorized actions of local resellers or agents under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or local anti-corruption statutes;
 
    overlap of different tax structures;
 
    risks of increases in taxes and other government fees;

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    involuntary renegotiations of contracts with foreign governments.
     L-1 expects that it will have increased exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. As of June 30, 2010, accumulated other comprehensive income includes foreign currency translation losses of approximately $0.6 million.
     In addition, L-1 has significant Japanese Yen denominated transactions with Japanese suppliers of hardware and consumables for the delivery to customers. Fluctuations in foreign currencies, including the Japanese Yen as well as Canadian Dollar, and the Euro could result in unexpected fluctuations to results of operations, which could be material and adverse.
L-1’s exploration of strategic alternatives may not result in any sale transaction.
     In January 2010, L-1 announced that one of its strategic goals and objectives for 2010 was to explore alternatives to enhance shareholder value. While the Company has received initial indications from multiple parties and expects to continue discussions with interested parties at this time, there can be no assurance that (i) the exploration of strategic alternatives will result in any sale transaction, (ii) about the timing of such a sale transaction, (iii) or whether a significant premium to current market trading prices for L-1’s common stock can be obtained as part of any such transaction.
ITEM 2 — UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
     None.
ITEM 3 — DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
     None.
ITEM 4 — [REMOVED AND RESERVED]
ITEM 5 — OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6 — EXHIBITS
The exhibits listed in the Exhibits Index immediately preceding such exhibits are filed as part of this report.

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L-1 IDENTITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
SIGNATURES
     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.
         
     
Date: July 29, 2010  By:   /s/ ROBERT V. LAPENTA    
    Robert V. LaPenta   
    Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
     
Date: July 29, 2010  By:   /s/ JAMES A. DEPALMA    
    James A. DePalma   
    Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit    
No.   Description
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith).
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith).
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

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