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Tuesday, December 07, 2010 9:05:30 AM
Work Extended in Kuwait Location through End of 2011
Tuesday, December 07 2010 9:04 AM, EST
LADSON, S.C. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Force Protection Industries, Inc. , a Force Protection Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) group company, today announced that it has received a firm fixed price modification to existing contract M67854-07-C-5031 from U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command with a total value of approximately $17.4 million extending 54 field service representatives to provide the full spectrum of support, modernization, and upgrade work on the Cougar Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle fleet. All work under this modification is to be performed in Kuwait and expected to be completed by December 31, 2011 .
Randy Hutcherson , Chief Operating Officer for Force Protection Industries, Inc. , said, This award provides for the continued modernization and upgrade work for the installed Cougar fleet in the Middle East . These upgrades and modernization activities improve the combat proven Cougars performance to meet ongoing mission requirements in Afghanistan.
About Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection, Inc. is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, including blast- and ballistic-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The Companys specialty vehicles, including the Buffalo, Cougar and related variants, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Complementing these efforts, the Company is designing, developing and marketing new vehicle platforms (including the Ocelot & JAMMA) that provide increased modularity, speed, and mobility. The Company also develops, manufactures, tests, delivers and supports products and services aimed at further enhancing the survivability of users against additional threats. In addition, the Company provides long-term life cycle support services of its vehicles that involve development of technical data packages, supply of spares, field and depot maintenance activities, assignment of highly-skilled field service representatives, and advanced on and off-road driver and maintenance training programs. For more information on Force Protection and its products and services, visit www.forceprotection.net.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of Force Protections management, and on information currently available to management. These forward looking statements include, among other things: the growth, demand and interest for Force Protections services and vehicles, including the Cougar; expectations for future modernization and service-related contracts for the Cougar; the benefits and suitability of the Cougar and service-related contracts; expected work completion and delivery dates; the Companys execution of its business strategy and strategic transformation, including its opportunities to grow the business; and, the Companys expected financial and operating results, including its revenues, cash flow and gross margins, for future periods. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, ability to effectively manage the risks in the Companys business; the ability to develop new technologies and products and the acceptance of these technologies and products; and, the other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the Companys periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission , including the risks set forth in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and as updated in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 .
Media Contact: Force Protection Industries, Inc. Tommy Pruitt , Senior Communications Director 843-574-3866 tommy.pruitt@forceprotection.net or Investor Relations Contact: Wes Harris , Investor Relations Director 843-574-3892 wes.harris@forceprotection.net
Source: Force Protection, Inc.
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