- Annual Report (10-K)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K


(Mark One)
ý		ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008
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 No.: 0-16182

AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		11-1962029 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
175 Capital Boulevard, Suite 103 Rocky Hill, Connecticut (Address of principal executive offices)		06067 (Zip Code)

(860) 257-0200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, $.01 Par Value Per Share		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No ý

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the close of business on June 28, 2008 was $464,421,044.

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of February 12, 2009 was 11,282,574.

Parts of the following document are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K: the Proxy Statement for the registrant's 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

PART I

Item 1. BUSINESS

Axsys Technologies, Inc. (together with our subsidiaries, unless the context suggests otherwise, "Axsys", "Company", "we", "us" or "our") was originally incorporated in the State of New York in 1959 and reincorporated in the State of Delaware in 1968. We are a leading designer and manufacturer of precision optical solutions for defense, aerospace, homeland security and high-performance commercial applications. These sophisticated solutions are typically found in applications that demand the finest optical surfaces, highest accuracy and tightest motion control tolerances. Application examples include weapon systems, long-range surveillance cameras and highly precise imaging telescopes. We typically sell our products to government institutions such as the U.S. Border Patrol, Army, Navy and Air Force, or to large defense contractors for integration into larger platforms

We are organized into two business segments: the Surveillance Systems Group and the Imaging Systems Group. Financial information by business segment can be found in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report, which is incorporated by reference herein.

Surveillance Systems Group

The Surveillance Systems Group designs, manufactures and sells highly precise camera systems for deployment on ground, marine and aerial vehicles. The products are typically used in surveillance, reconnaissance, tracking and targeting applications. Our products can be grouped into two primary areas: non-stabilized camera systems and gyrostabilized camera systems. Non-stabilized camera systems are often deployed as fixed mounts on poles or masts. Typical applications for non-stabilized camera systems include border surveillance, port threat detection and perimeter security. Gyrostabilized camera systems are usually deployed on airborne vehicles such as helicopters, manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, and marine vehicles. Gyrostabilization is usually necessary in air-and sea-based applications in order to maintain a steady image while the vehicle is moving on several axes. Typical applications for gyrostabilized camera systems include search and rescue, drug interdiction, border surveillance, criminal pursuit and movie production.

The focus markets for our Surveillance Systems Group are defense, homeland security, law enforcement, electronic news gathering and film production. Our products are sold both as stand-alone products and as constituent parts of larger, integrated surveillance networks. Sales are achieved through a combination of direct sales and a worldwide distributor network.

The core engineering requirements necessary to design, develop and manufacture our products include visible and infrared optical engineering, precision mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and embedded and application software engineering. Our engineering staff is particularly skilled at designing to military-grade specifications, which require a high degree of precision and must conform to extremely tight tolerance and reliability requirements.

The Surveillance Systems Group has design and manufacturing facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire and Grass Valley, California. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, the Surveillance Systems Group generated $75.6 million, or approximately 31%, of our total revenues.

Imaging Systems Group

The Imaging Systems Group designs, manufactures and sells optical and motion control subsystems and components for deployment in larger, integrated systems. Products in the Imaging Systems Group include visible and infrared lenses, scanning systems, laser positioners, long-range telescopes, stabilized sensor positioning systems, precision motion-control components and imaging optics.

These products are often embedded in larger systems that depend on precise optical control for accurate operation of critical functions. Many of the applications with which we are involved are part of the continuing development of next-generation targeting, navigation and surveillance systems for advanced weaponry, armored vehicles, military aircraft and space-based surveillance. We also supply critical guidance and seeker components for platforms such as the Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile and the AIM-9X Sidewinder missile.

We are involved in many large-scale programs including the MRAP vehicle, Apache Helicopter, Stryker Vehicle, M1A2 Abrams Tank and Thermal Weapons Site. Our products are also included on many platforms within the U.S. National Missile Defense program ("NMD").

The primary target markets for the Imaging Systems Group are defense, space and homeland security. However, we also serve high-performance commercial markets, such as thermographic camera systems and graphic arts capital equipment. Our products are often designed to meet customer specifications and are sold as original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") solutions, which are integrated into our customers' products.

The Imaging Systems Group has design and manufacturing facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire, San Diego, California, Cullman, Alabama and Rochester Hills, Michigan. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, the Imaging Systems Group generated $169.9 million, or approximately 69%, of our total revenues.

Market Overview

Our products are sold to both end user communities and OEMs in a variety of markets that demand the precision and performance that our products and capabilities provide.

Surveillance Systems Group

Military Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting. Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting represents one of the largest growth sectors in the U.S. Department of Defense budget. This sector includes optical sensors and thermal imaging equipment. Militaries around the world are transforming themselves with the development of advanced platforms such as unmanned vehicles and remote weapons stations, and advanced optical sensors platforms are vital to this transformation. In addition, as terrorist threats mount, the military has an increasing need to "Own the Night" with thermal imaging equipment. We have a substantial heritage in this market and continue to focus on protecting and building upon this position. We are involved in many significant surveillance programs, in particular those serving the Air Force, Navy, Marines and Army.

Homeland Security. Government officials in the United States and internationally have increased their focus on designing plans to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks and prepare for the consequences of terrorist attacks. Many of the preventative efforts of these initiatives involve surveillance and imaging of people, baggage, cargo and vehicles. We are well positioned to participate in this emerging market with our imaging and infrared solutions and expect to benefit from spending on border security in the United States and abroad.

Thermal Imaging. Advancements in cooled and uncooled focal plane array technology have improved the quality of infrared images and drastically reduced the costs of producing thermal imaging camera systems. The development of uncooled focal plane array technology during the mid-1990s has

resulted in a pronounced reduction in the cost of infrared cameras. The market has responded with a number of infrared-related products designed for a variety of applications, including firefighting, surveillance, preventive maintenance and other commercial night vision needs. Furthermore, the availability of more moderately priced alternatives enables manufacturers to employ the same infrared systems or components for both commercial and military applications. The enhanced total market size accumulated thereby is sufficient to create the economies of scale that permit broad deployment. We have been at the forefront of developing both cooled and uncooled camera product offerings and, like much of the rest of the infrared market, we have experienced a broad increase in thermal imaging demand as the cost effectiveness of employing infrared capabilities has escalated.

Non-Military Airborne Imaging. The advancement of gyrostabilization technology and long-range, high-definition cameras has led to increased demand for airborne imaging systems from law enforcement agencies, electronic news gathering organizations and movie production companies. The advent of high-definition image capture, in particular, is leading customers in these markets to upgrade their existing helicopters with newer, high-performance camera platforms. In addition, the extreme long-range capabilities of these new systems provides law enforcement agencies with heightened surveillance capabilities. We are at the forefront of high-definition gyrostabilized camera system development and are increasingly recognized as a technology leader in this space.

Imaging Systems Group

Military Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting. Surveillance Reconnaissance and Targeting represents one of the largest growth sectors in the U.S. Department of Defense budget. This sector includes optical sensors and thermal imaging equipment. Militaries around the world are transforming themselves with the development of advanced platforms such as unmanned vehicles and remote weapons stations, and advanced optical sensors platforms are vital to this transformation. We have a substantial heritage in this market and continue to focus on protecting and building upon this position.

We are involved in many large-scale programs, including the MRAP vehicles, Apache Helicopter, Stryker, MIA2 Abrams, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Thermal Weapons Site, CROWS and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Many of the applications with which we are involved include the continuing development of next-generation targeting, night vision, navigation and imaging systems. We are a major supplier of optical systems for night-vision optical systems, which are an important component of the U.S. Army's strategy to "Own the Night".

Optical sensors and thermal imaging equipment are vitally necessary for the U.S. military to maintain its battlefield superiority. In addition, planned upgrades and improvements of optical and thermal imaging equipment is not dependent upon spending for new vehicles and platforms. Therefore, it is expected that government spending on sensor upgrades will continue to grow regardless of overall defense spending.

National Missile Defense. Restructuring the country's defense and deterrence capabilities to correspond to emerging threats remains a high priority for the United States. The deployment of missile defenses is an essential component of this effort. We are an integral member of the contractor teams involved in the rollout of key NMD programs from development to production, including EKV, THAAD, PAC-3, SBIRS-High and Airborne Laser.

Other Space and Strategic Defense Opportunities. In connection with the U.S. government's efforts to continually enhance aging weaponry, we have the opportunity to be involved in retrofitting the nuclear missile arsenal with advanced gas bearings. We were chosen as the U.S. Air Force's Center of Excellence for gas bearing production. We also have a long history of involvement with space-based telescopes for use in U.S.-based surveillance applications, as well as weather and astronomical research. We expect to benefit from the future growth in satellite programs.

Graphic Arts. We were a pioneer in the development of airbearing laser scanners used for digital imaging of film within the graphic arts market in the early 1990's. However, declining print advertising revenues have negatively impacted the graphic arts capital equipment market in the last decade. While we intend to continue our participation in this industry, we expect that this involvement will steadily decline along with the overall market.

Technologies, Products and Capabilities

All our products leverage our fundamental strengths in precision optics and motion control. We have a long heritage in the design and manufacture of military-grade reflective and transmissive optical systems and high-precision motion control technology.

Precision Optics. We are a leading designer and manufacturer of custom precision reflective and transmissive optical solutions. We provide complete design, fabrication and testing of glass and metal optics ranging from single and multi-faceted scan mirrors to complex telescope assemblies and thermal camera lenses. We have designed and manufactured optical products for military and astronomical applications for over 40 years.

We specialize in the manufacture of diamond-machined aspheric metal optics that are significantly enhanced for optical figure and optical finish by post polishing, typically while using custom engineered interferometric null tests. "Bolt together" assemblies with post polished metal aspheres are routine. We produce a variety of aspheric surfaces including conic aspheres, general case aspheres, cylindrical aspheres and toric aspheres with up to 0.80-meter aperture. Our precision metal optic products are used in applications where performance requirements cannot be met with glass optics. The advantages of our optics include lighter weight, thermal stability and ease of mechanical interface with housing and actuation devices. We sell our precision metal optical components for use in high-speed electro-mechanical scanners, weapon fire control systems, forward-looking infrared, night vision weapon systems and high-performance space-borne instruments used on weather, mapping and scientific satellites.

We also specialize in the production of precision lenses using infrared materials through the use of conventional grinding and polishing techniques. We produce spherical and aspheric lenses by hand polishing and produce spherical, aspheric and diffractive lenses in infrared materials by diamond turning. Surfaces are tested using null tests and profilometry. These glass lenses are integrated into sophisticated lens assemblies for use with thermal cameras or imaging systems or sold as components for use by OEM suppliers in various infrared applications. Our infrared lens assemblies are tested using Modulation Transfer Function ("MTF") test equipment and infrared interferometry.

Finally, we are a leading fabricator of precision machined and processed exotic materials, which are often used for high-performance optical applications. These materials include beryllium, AlBeMet, titanium, halfnium, quartz and glass used in the defense, space and high-performance commercial markets. Applications include precision optics, airbearings, structural housings and gimbals. Our airbearings provide high-speed precision positioning and are used in high-speed scanners for digital imaging and weapon guidance systems. Our gimbals are used in various applications, including positioning optical sensors in forward-looking infrared night vision systems. We also manufacture optical substrates used internally and by our customers in a variety of precision metal optical applications such as weapon fire control systems and space-borne instruments.

Precision Motion Control. We design a complete line of brushless and brush type torque motors and servomotors that can be customized to meet customers' unique specifications. The direct drive motor replaces conventional servomotor-gearhead configurations improving the response characteristics of the unit. Motors incorporate rare earth magnets with outer diameters ranging from 0.5" to 48" and provide peak torques up to 1,650 ft-lbs.

The gearless DC motor drive is ideally suited for high-acceleration applications requiring improved response for rapid start/stop actions such as missile seekers, optical stabilization and turret control. The absence of gearing also eliminates errors caused by friction and backlash creating high threshold sensitivity. These motors achieve accuracies of one arc-second in a high-performance positioning system. Our DC torque motors are designed using premium materials that offer unique space and weight saving properties while generating maximum power output. Limited angle torque motors do not require commutation electronics and have near zero cogging.

We also manufacture highly reliable multi-speed and segmented positioning sensors, such as resolvers and induction potentiometers, which provide a high degree of angular accuracy and resolution. These devices typically accompany our motors to provide position feedback within a high performance system.

Resolvers are manufactured with transmitter, differential or receiver functions. These resolvers are specifically designed to withstand high-impact shock and environments containing dirt, grease, oil or other contaminants and are either housed or un-housed in a variety of configurations. Resolvers are either single or multi-speed (up to 64-speed), with outer diameters ranging from 0.7" to 15", and provide accuracies to five arc-seconds.

Induction potentiometers, also defined as linear transmitters, provide high linearity output over a wide angular range. Induction potentiometers are in frameless and housed configurations and brush and brushless designs.

Utilizing these core technologies, we develop an array of solutions to create value-added, vertically integrated solutions for the aerospace, defense and high-performance commercial equipment industries. These solutions are often custom designed to meet demanding customer requirements for specific applications. Examples of these solutions include:

•: Infrared Zoom Lenses. We design and manufacture sophisticated zoom and multi-field-of-view thermal lenses for use in a variety of military applications. These lenses are sold to OEMs who subsequently integrate them with infrared cameras and imagers for military and intelligence purposes.
•: Motion-Control Solutions. We provide precision micro-positioning systems. These high-performance systems are used in a diverse array of high-end commercial applications such as stabilized optical platforms, semiconductor and flat panel process and inspections systems, as well as laser imaging systems.
•: Fast Steering Mirrors. We have applied extensive experience designing and building opto-mechanical systems to develop fast steering mirror ("FSM") technology. The single-axis and two-axis flexure-mounted FSM represents a compact, low-cost, high-performance design solution for a variety of emerging optical scanning and beam stabilization applications. Such devices may be used to correct for polygon cross scan errors, acquire and lock beams within free space laser systems, modulate tilt and cavity control in interferometers, maintain beam stabilization in the presence of thermal drift and vibration and provide general two-axis beam scanning.

Thermal Imaging Cameras. We design and manufacture a broad and growing line of world-class thermal imaging cameras. Our product portfolio includes an extensive line of integrated thermal imaging systems, cooled cameras, uncooled cameras and clip-on weapon night sights. Our success in thermal cameras is integrally tied to our ability to produce industry-leading optical lens assemblies and our advanced coating processes.

Our cameras, including cooled and uncooled surveillance cameras and handheld imagers, fill a variety of requirements of federal and military customers, municipal first responders and commercial entities. In addition, we have leveraged our camera technology to expand into sophisticated sensor

systems, which include thermal cameras, visible cameras, laser range finders and stabilized positioning systems. These systems satisfy a broad array of surveillance requirements in the military, homeland security and commercial sectors. We also manufacture handheld thermal cameras that we market and sell to first responders in law enforcement and security departments, as well as to the U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. military.

We have designed our line of thermal cameras using a consistent architecture and are therefore able to readily construct the combination of product features that best meet a customer's needs. The common design elements of our thermal imagers permit us to offer a wide variety of thermal cameras to satisfy specific customer demand. This approach has allowed us to adapt cutting edge focal plane array technologies for both high-end and low-end market opportunities. Additionally, our software engineering team has made significant strides in proprietary designs that drive our complex thermal camera integration and allow us to respond to a variety of customer requirements.

Gyrostabilized Camera Systems. We design and manufacture a growing line of four and five axis gyrostabilized sensor systems for use on airborne and marine vehicles. These systems are designed to maintain extreme image stability in the face of significant vehicle motion, even when viewing objects at great distances. Our products are often used by movie production studios and TV news helicopters to capture long range footage in high definition.

Our gyrostabilized camera systems satisfy a variety of application and customer requirements. These systems are primarily differentiated by their size, payload and viewing capability. These attributes are directly correlated as the larger systems can contain a wider variety of camera types and larger, more powerful cameras and telescopes.

Our success in this industry is a result of our experience and expertise in optical design and motion control, the two fundamental technologies involved in designing and manufacturing these products. The design and manufacture of these products demands significant interplay between optical and motion control engineering to optimize the system's performance.

Positioning Systems. We design and manufacture a growing line of sensor positioning systems. These highly precise positioning systems are designed for use with infrared cameras, visible cameras, antennas, radars and other surveillance technologies. The products are sold in both gyrostabilized and non-stabilized configurations. These positioning systems are primarily differentiated by size and payload capacity.

Our positioning systems are vertically integrated due to the fact that in many cases we manufacture the critical motors and sensor components on which the system depends. These military-grade components enable the system to operate with extraordinary control and precision.

Backlog and Orders

We received new orders of $270.4 million in 2008, ending the year with a backlog of $165.1 million, of which 7.7% will be shipped beyond 12 months. Our backlog increased by $24.9 million, or 17.8%, compared to our ending backlog of $140.2 million as of December 31, 2007.

Competition

The markets for our products are competitive. We compete primarily on the basis of our ability to design and engineer products to meet performance specifications set by our customers. Some of our customers are OEMs that purchase component parts or subassemblies, which they incorporate into their end products. Our thermal imaging cameras and gyrostabilized sensor systems are typically sold directly to equipment integrators, as well as government, military and commercial end users. Product pricing, quality, customer support, experience, reputation and financial stability are also important competitive factors.

There are a limited number of competitors in each of the markets for the various types of precision optical, infrared and motion control systems and components that we design, manufacture and sell. Our competitors are often well entrenched, particularly in the aerospace and defense markets. Some of these competitors have substantially greater resources than we do. We believe that the quality of our technologies and product offerings provides us with a competitive advantage over certain manufacturers that supply only discrete components or who are not vertically integrated with enabling technologies.

We expect our competitors to continue to improve the design and performance of their products. We cannot assure investors that our competitors will not develop enhancements to, or future generations of, competitive products that will offer superior price or performance features, or that new technology or processes will not emerge that render our products less competitive or obsolete. Increased competitive pressure could lead to lower prices for our products, thereby adversely affecting our business, financial condition and results of operations. We cannot assure you that we will be able to compete successfully in the future.

Customers

Our customers include end users, equipment integrators and OEMs that demand high-precision, high-performance products or subsystems. We sell our products primarily to customers in the aerospace and defense, space, homeland security and high-performance commercial markets.

BAE Systems, an aerospace and defense systems supplier, represented 23.2% of our total sales during 2008, 15.8% of our total sales during 2007 and 14.6% of our total sales in 2006. We participate with BAE Systems on multiple programs, with the majority of our sales to BAE Systems relating to two armored vehicle programs and a thermal weapons sight program. Both programs are ultimately dependent on U.S. Department of Defense spending and could be canceled. However, night vision systems are a high priority for the U.S. military and, therefore, we do not foresee any weakening of demand for these products in the short term.

Our infrared lens products, which are used in BAE Systems' remote operated weapon station programs, represented 13.0% of our total sales during 2008. No single product or class of similar product represented 10% or more of our total sales in 2007 or 2006.

Raytheon Company, an aerospace and defense systems supplier, while not a material customer in 2008 or 2006, represented 10.9% of our total sales during 2007.

We had aggregate sales, both military and non-military, directly to the U.S. government, including its agencies and departments, of approximately $7.0 million in 2008, $6.2 million in 2007 and $4.8 million in 2006. These sales accounted for approximately 2.8% of our sales in 2008 and 3.6% of our total sales in each of 2007 and 2006. Approximately 70.7% of our total sales in 2008, 66.4% of our total sales in 2007 and 68.9% of our total sales in 2006 were derived from subcontracts with U.S. government contractors. The majority of these contracts are subject to termination at the convenience of the U.S. government, and certain contracts are also subject to renegotiation. Currently, we are not aware of any proposed termination or renegotiation of such contracts that would have a material adverse effect on our business.

Because a substantial part of our business is derived directly from contracts with the U.S. government, U.S. government agencies or departments or indirectly through subcontracts with U.S. government contractors, our operational results could be materially affected by changes in U.S. government expenditures for projects or programs using our products. However, we believe that the broad number and diversity of the programs with which we are involved and the breadth of our product applications may lessen our exposure to such risk. Further information regarding customers appears in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.

Sales, Marketing and Customer Support

As of December 31, 2008, we employed 60 sales, marketing and customer support personnel throughout our organization, compared to 50 employees in similar functions at the end of 2007.

Our sales organization included 20 direct sales field personnel, most of whom have engineering backgrounds, with the remainder involved in inside sales, customer service, program management, contract administration and applications engineering. We believe that our sales effort is enhanced by having engineering-trained sales personnel available to meet with our customers' engineering personnel. Our application and design engineers are also involved in the sales process.

We also sell our products through a significant number of manufacturers' sales representatives and agents. Although we believe that we have satisfactory relationships with these sales representatives and agents, we cannot assure investors that these relationships will continue to be satisfactory or will continue at all.

Domestic and Foreign Sales

The table below presents sales from continuing operations to specific geographic regions. All of our assets are located within the United States.

		Years Ended December 31,

		2008		2007		2006
		(In thousands)
United States		$	215,574	$	148,164	$	116,380
Europe			18,230		15,196		9,441
Other foreign			11,680		8,261		4,107

	Total sales	$	245,484	$	171,621	$	129,928

Research, Development and Engineering

We seek to develop new products and improve existing products in order to keep pace with the increasing performance requirements of our customers. We devote significant resources, a portion of which is reimbursed by customers, to development programs directed at creating new products and product enhancements, as well as developing new applications for existing products. Because we believe that our ability to compete effectively depends in part on maintaining and enhancing our expertise in applying new technologies and developing new products, we dedicate substantial resources to engineering, research and development. As of December 31, 2008, we employed 121 individuals in engineering, research and development functions. We cannot assure investors that our product development efforts will be successful in producing products that respond to technological changes or new products introduced by others.

Our costs associated with research, development and engineering expenses were $8.8 million in 2008, $6.3 million in 2007 and $4.5 million in 2006. We intend to direct our research and development activities toward integrating our various technologies and continuing to develop subsystems.

Raw Materials Suppliers

The raw materials and components that we purchase are generally available from multiple suppliers. However, Brush Wellman, Inc. is the only U.S. source for beryllium, which is a material used extensively by us. Historically, we have had an excellent relationship with Brush Wellman and have not encountered problems in obtaining our supply requirements. While there is an alternative source in Kazakhstan, most of our military contracts preclude the use of non-U.S. material. We believe that a partial or complete loss of Brush Wellman as a supplier of beryllium, or production shortfalls or

interruptions that otherwise impair the supply of beryllium, would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Patents and Trademarks

We are not dependent upon any single patent or trademark. We have a combination of patents, trademarks and trade secrets, non-disclosure agreements and other forms of intellectual property protection covering our proprietary technology. Although we believe that our patents and trademarks may have value, we believe that our future success will depend primarily on the innovation, technical expertise, manufacturing and marketing abilities of our personnel. We cannot assure you as to the degree of protection offered by our patents. We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain the confidentiality of our trade secrets or that our non-disclosure agreements will provide meaningful protection of our trade secrets, know-how or other proprietary information in the event of any unauthorized use, misappropriation or other disclosure.

Competitors in the United States and foreign countries, many of which have substantially greater resources, may have applied for or obtained, or may in the future apply for and obtain, patents that will prevent, limit or interfere with our ability to make and sell some of our products. Although we believe that our products do not infringe on the patents or other proprietary rights of third parties, we cannot assure you that third parties will not assert infringement claims against us or that such claims will not be successful.

Environmental Regulation

We believe that we are currently in compliance, in all material respects, with federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the use and discharge of hazardous substances and other pollutants into the environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment and that any non-compliance with such laws will not have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition, results of operations, capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. We cannot assure you, however, (1) that changes in federal, state or local laws, regulations or regulatory policy or the discovery of unknown problems or conditions will not require substantial expenditures in the future or (2) as to the extent of our liabilities, if any, for past failures, if any, to comply with applicable environmental laws, regulations and permits, any of which also could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

We have incurred, and may incur in the future, costs and liabilities under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA") or similar state laws for the investigation and cleanup of hazardous waste or contamination at third-party waste disposal sites or at current or former facilities, related in part to historical practices or waste disposed of prior to the purchase of facilities by us. We are in the process of remediating two formerly owned sites in Bedford, Ohio and St. Petersburg, Florida and we are participating as a potentially responsible party ("PRP") at a third-party waste disposal site in Norwalk, Connecticut. Although liability under CERCLA is joint and several, meaning that liability can exceed a PRP's pro rata share of cleanup costs, we believe, based on currently available information, that it is remote that costs associated with these sites will have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. It is possible, however, that our results of operations for a particular fiscal period could be materially affected.

As of December 31, 2008, we have an accrual of $0.8 million for future costs related to the Ohio, Florida and Connecticut sites. These estimates have been developed in consultation with outside environmental and legal consultants handling these matters and are based upon an analysis of the anticipated remediation plans. We do not anticipate these matters will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position. It is possible, however, that future results of operations could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions.

We use or generate certain hazardous substances in our manufacturing and engineering facilities. We believe that our handling of these substances is in compliance with, and exceeds what is required by, applicable local, state and federal environmental, safety and health regulations at each operating location. We invest in protective equipment, process controls and specialized training to minimize risks to employees, surrounding communities and the environment due to the presence and handling of these hazardous substances. We regularly conduct employee physical examinations and workplace air monitoring related to these substances. When potential or actual exposure problems have been indicated, we implement corrective actions. In general, re-occurrence has been minimal or non-existent. We do not carry environmental impairment insurance. Accordingly, any failure by us to properly manage exposure to hazardous substances could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and our operations.

Employees

As of December 31, 2008, we employed 991 persons, including 728 in manufacturing, 60 in sales, 121 in engineering and 82 in administration. Currently, none of our employees are represented by unions and we consider our relationship with our employees to be satisfactory. There has been no significant interruption of operations due to labor disputes.

Available Information

Our Internet website is http://www.axsys.com . We make available free of charge on our website our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file or furnish such materials to the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, we have posted the charters for our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee on our website under the heading "Investors." These charters are not incorporated herein by reference. We will also provide a copy of these documents to stockholders upon request.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider each of the risks and uncertainties we describe below and all of the other information in this annual report. The risk and uncertainties we describe below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties of which we are currently unaware or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business.

We depend on contracts with the U.S. federal government for a significant portion of our sales. Most of these contracts are subject to termination and renegotiation by the U.S. federal government at any time.

The aerospace and defense industry, which represents the majority of our sales, is largely dependent upon government contracts. A significant portion of our business and business development efforts is concentrated in the aerospace and defense industry. Our business depends, in significant part, upon the U.S. government's continued demand in the area of defense for high-end, high-performance products of the type that we manufacture. Approximately 73% of our sales in 2008, 70% of our sales in 2007 and 73% of our sales in 2006 were derived directly from contracts with the U.S. government, or its agencies or departments, or indirectly from subcontracts with U.S. government contractors.

The majority of these government contracts are subject to termination and renegotiation. Generally, government contracts and subcontracts are subject to oversight audits by government representatives and contain provisions permitting termination, in whole or in part, without prior notice at the government's convenience upon the payment of compensation only for work done and commitments made at the time of termination. We can give no assurance that one or more of our

government contracts or subcontracts will not be terminated under these circumstances. Also, we can give no assurance that we would be able to procure new government contracts or subcontracts to offset the revenues lost as a result of any termination of our contracts. Because our revenues are dependent on our procurement, performance and payment under our contracts, the loss of one or more critical contracts could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The loss of BAE Systems as a customer or a significant reduction in sales to BAE Systems could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We rely on key customers. We currently have one customer that represents a significant portion of our sales. During 2008, approximately 23% of our sales were to BAE Systems. The loss of BAE Systems as a customer or a significant reduction in sales to BAE Systems could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If BAE Systems or any of our other key customers becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy, our ability to recover accounts receivable from that customer would be adversely affected and any payments we received in the preference period prior to a bankruptcy filing may be potentially recoverable, which could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

U.S. federal government spending priorities may change in a manner adverse to our business.

We act as a subcontractor for many different government programs. The funding of government programs is subject to congressional appropriations. Although multi-year contracts may be authorized in connection with major procurements, Congress generally appropriates funds on a fiscal year basis even though a program may continue for several years. Consequently, programs are often only partially funded initially, and additional funds are committed only as Congress makes further appropriations. The termination of funding for a government program would result in a loss of anticipated future revenues attributable to that program, which could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the termination of a program or failure to commit additional funds to a program already started could increase our overall costs of doing business. Among the factors that could materially adversely affect our federal government contracting business are:

•: budgetary constraints affecting federal government spending generally, or defense and intelligence spending in particular, and annual changes in fiscal policies or available funding;
•: changes in federal government programs, priorities, procurement policies or requirements;
•: new legislation, regulations or government union pressures on the nature and amount of services the government may obtain from private contractors;
•: federal governmental shutdowns (such as during the government's 1996 fiscal year) and other potential delays in the government appropriations process; and
•: delays in the payment of our invoices by government payment offices due to problems with, or upgrades to, government information systems, or for other reasons.

These or other factors could cause federal governmental agencies, or prime contractors where we are acting as a subcontractor, to reduce their purchases under contracts, to exercise their right to terminate contracts or to not exercise options to renew contracts, any of which could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We could be suspended or debarred from contracting with the federal government.

We could be debarred or suspended from contracting with the federal government generally, or any significant agency in the intelligence community or Department of Defense, for, among other things, actions or omissions that are deemed by the government to be so serious or compelling that they affect our contractual responsibilities. For example, we could be debarred for committing a fraud or criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a contract, or for embezzlement, fraud, forgery, falsification or other causes identified in Subpart 9.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. In addition, our reputation or relationship with the government agencies could be impaired. If we were suspended or debarred, or if our relationship or reputation were impaired, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

The failure to obtain, or any delays in obtaining, export authorizations from the federal government in connection with the export of our products, or the imposition of sanctions for failing to comply with the export control laws and regulations, could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Often we must obtain the prior review and approval of the federal government in connection with the export of our products and technology. Such approvals are provided via licenses or other authorizations issued by government agencies under the Arms Export Control Act, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the Export Administration Regulations and other laws and regulations that control exports of hardware and technology to foreign countries and the transfer of technology to foreign persons. We can give no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining and maintaining the necessary licenses or other authorizations required to conduct business in foreign countries or with foreign persons. Recently, heightened government enforcement of the export control laws and regulations, and an increasingly restrictive federal government policy with respect to the export licensing of certain technologies including infrared and night vision systems, has resulted in lengthened review periods for our license applications and increased risks that such requests for licenses or other authorizations could be denied. The failure to comply with such export control laws and regulations can result in the imposition of sanctions, which may include monetary penalties and the loss of export privileges. The imposition of such sanctions, or the failure to obtain or delays in obtaining export licenses or other necessary authorizations that would prevent or delay us from selling our products outside the United States, could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We must comply with complex procurement laws and regulations.

We must comply with and are affected by laws and regulations relating to the formation, administration and performance of federal government contracts, which affect how we do business with our customers and may impose added costs on our business. Among the most significant regulations are:

•: the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and agency regulations supplemental to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, which comprehensively regulate the formation, administration and performance of government contracts;
•: the Truth in Negotiations Act, which requires certification and disclosure of all cost and pricing data in connection with contract negotiations;
•: the Cost Accounting Standards and Cost Principles, which impose accounting requirements under certain government contracts; and
•: laws, regulations and executive orders restricting the use and dissemination of information classified for national security purposes and the exportation of certain products and technical data.

Moreover, we are subject to industrial security regulations of the Department of Defense and other federal agencies that are designed to safeguard against foreigners' access to classified information. If we were to come under foreign ownership, control or influence, our federal government customers could terminate or decide not to renew our contracts, and it could impair our ability to obtain new contracts.

We may not be able to implement our business plan effectively because the industries in which we operate are subject to fluctuations and other factors that are difficult to forecast.

Our operating results may vary substantially due to factors that are difficult to forecast. Factors such as announcements of technological innovations or new products by us or our competitors, domestic and foreign general economic conditions and the cyclical nature of the industries that we serve could cause substantial variations in our operating results. The aerospace and defense and electronic news gathering industries, each of which represents a significant market for our products, have historically been subject to substantial economic fluctuations due to changing demands for their products and services, introduction of new products and product obsolescence. Any future fluctuations arising from these or other conditions could have a materially adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, significant fluctuations in our quarterly and annual operating results due to a variety of factors, including:

•: market acceptance of new and enhanced versions of our products;
•: timing and shipment of significant orders;
•: mix of products sold;
•: length of sales cycles;
•: plant openings and closings;
•: the timing of acquisitions or dispositions;
•: delays in raw materials shipments, as well as other manufacturing delays and disruptions;
•: completion of large projects;
•: the level of backlog of orders;
•: domestic and foreign general economic conditions; and
•: demand in the markets that we serve.

If we are unable to adapt to technological change, demand for our products may be reduced.

The rapid pace of technological change will require continuous new product development. Our success will continue to depend in substantial part upon our ability to introduce new products that keep pace with technological developments and evolving industry standards and to apply appropriate levels of engineering, research and development resources necessary to keep pace with these developments. In addition, our success will depend on how well we respond to changes in customer requirements and achieve market acceptance for our products and capabilities. Any failure by us to anticipate or respond adequately to technological developments and customer requirements could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In order to develop new products successfully, we are dependent upon close relationships with our customers and their willingness to share proprietary information about their requirements and participate in collaborative efforts with us. We cannot assure you that our customers will continue to provide us with timely access to information or that we will be successful in developing and marketing new products and services or their

enhancements. In addition, we cannot assure you that the new products and services or their enhancements, if any, that we develop will achieve market acceptance.

We operate in competitive markets with competitors who may have greater resources than we possess, which could reduce the volume of products we can sell and our operating margins.

Our markets are competitive. We compete primarily on the basis of our ability to design and engineer our products to meet performance specifications set by our customers. Product pricing and quality, customer support, experience, reputation and financial stability are also important competitive factors.

There are a limited number of competitors in each of the markets for the various types of precision optical and positioning products that we sell. Our competitors, especially those in the precision optical and positioning product lines, are typically focused on a smaller number of product offerings than we are, and they are often well entrenched. Some of our competitors have substantially greater resources than we do. Our competitors could develop enhancements to or future generations of competitive products that will offer superior price or performance features to ours. In addition, new processes or technologies could emerge that render our products less competitive or obsolete.

In addition, a substantial investment is required by an existing or potential customer to integrate components and subsystems into their product design. We believe that once a customer has selected particular components or subsystems from one vendor, the customer generally relies upon that vendor to provide equipment for the specific product application and may seek to rely upon that vendor to meet other component or subsystem requirements. Accordingly, we may be at a competitive disadvantage with respect to a prospective customer that chooses to utilize a competitor's components or subsystems. The basis of competition in the industries in which we compete could shift and we may not be able to compete successfully.

Our backlog is subject to reduction and cancellation.

Backlog represents products or services that our customers have committed by contract to purchase from us. Our backlog as of December 31, 2008 was $165.1 million. Our backlog is subject to fluctuations and is not necessarily indicative of future sales. Moreover, cancellations of purchase orders or reductions of product quantities in existing contracts could materially reduce our backlog and, consequently, future revenues. Our failure to replace canceled or reduced backlog could result in lower revenues.

We operate internationally, which exposes us to the risks of doing business abroad.

Our levels of international sales and purchases could pose risks to our operating results. Our international sales accounted for approximately 12% of our sales in 2008, 14% of our sales in 2007 and 10% of our sales in 2006. In addition, our products are sold to domestic customers who use them in products that they sell into international markets. Our international sales and purchases are subject to a number of risks generally associated with international operations, including the following:

•: general economic conditions;
•: import and export duties and restrictions;
•: currency fluctuations;
•: changes in regulatory requirements;
•: the imposition of tariffs and other barriers;
•: political and economic instability;
•: potentially adverse income tax consequences;

•: transportation delays and interruptions;
•: labor unrest and current and changing regulatory environments;
•: our ability to comply with regulations governing foreign government contracts;
•: difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations; and
•: limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies.

Any of these factors could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We cannot assure you that we will continue to operate in compliance with applicable customs, currency exchange control regulations, transfer pricing regulations or any other laws or regulations to which we may be subject. We also cannot assure you that these laws will not be modified.

Our sales growth and earnings may be reduced if we cannot implement our acquisition strategy.

We may not be able to successfully manage acquisitions. As part of our business development strategy, we plan to pursue acquisitions in order to expand our product offerings, add to or enhance our base of technical and sales personnel or provide desirable customer relationships. This growth could result in a significant strain on our managerial, financial, engineering and other resources. The rate of our future expansion, if any, in combination with the complexity of the technologies involved in our businesses, may demand an unusually high level of managerial effectiveness in anticipating, planning, coordinating and meeting our operational needs as well as the needs of our customers.

We may not successfully acquire the most complementary businesses. We cannot assure you that we will be able to acquire complementary businesses on a cost-effective basis, integrate acquired operations into our organization effectively, retain and motivate key personnel, or retain customers of acquired firms. We compete for attractive acquisition candidates with other companies or investors, and that competition could increase the cost of pursuing our acquisition strategy or reduce the number of attractive candidates to be acquired.

We may be unable to integrate our acquired companies successfully.

If we fail to integrate acquired businesses successfully or to manage our growth, that failure could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Further, there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain or enhance the profitability of any acquired business or consolidate operations to achieve cost savings.

In addition, there may be liabilities that we fail, or are unable, to discover in the course of performing due diligence investigations on each company or business we have already acquired or may acquire in the future. Such liabilities could include those arising from employee benefits contribution obligations of a prior owner or non-compliance with applicable federal, state or local environmental requirements by prior owners for which we, as a successor owner, may be responsible. In addition, there may be additional costs relating to acquisitions including, but not limited to, possible purchase price adjustments. We cannot assure you that rights to indemnification by sellers of assets to us, even if obtained, will be enforceable, collectible or sufficient in amount, scope or duration to fully offset the possible liabilities associated with the business or property acquired. Any such liabilities, individually or in the aggregate, could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may experience production delays if suppliers fail to deliver materials to us.

Many key product components come from single source suppliers. A significant portion of our precision machining business depends on the adequate supply of specialty metals, such as beryllium, at

competitive prices and on reasonable terms. We currently procure all of our beryllium from Brush Wellman, the sole U.S. supplier, and expect to continue to rely on Brush Wellman for beryllium for the foreseeable future. Although we have not experienced significant problems with Brush Wellman in the past, we cannot assure you that such relationship will continue or that we will continue to obtain such supplies at cost levels that would not adversely affect our gross profit. The partial or complete loss of Brush Wellman as a supplier of beryllium, or production shortfalls or interruptions that otherwise impair our supply of beryllium, could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. It is uncertain whether alternative sources of supply could be developed without a material disruption in our ability to provide beryllium products to our customers.

Our future growth and continued success are dependent on our key personnel.

Our success depends to a significant extent on the continued services of our key executive officers and senior management personnel. The loss of the services of one or more of these individuals could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We do not maintain key man life insurance on our executive officers. In addition, since our continued success is largely dependent upon our ability to design, manufacture and sell high-performance solutions for the high-performance technology market, we are particularly dependent upon our ability to identify, attract, motivate and retain qualified technical personnel, including engineers and skilled machinists, with the requisite educational background and industry experience. Our employees may voluntarily terminate their employment with us at any time, and competition for personnel is intense. Accordingly, we cannot assure that we will be successful in retaining our existing personnel. The loss of the services of a significant number of our technical or skilled personnel, or the future inability to attract technical or skilled personnel, could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our intellectual property rights are valuable, and any inability to protect them could reduce the value of our products, services and brand.

We must protect our intellectual property rights. Our ability to compete effectively with other companies will depend, in part, on our ability to maintain the proprietary nature of our technology. We rely upon a combination of patents, trademarks and trade secrets, non-disclosure agreements and other forms of intellectual property protection to safeguard our proprietary technology. We cannot assure you as to the degree of protection offered by these patents. We also cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain the confidentiality of our trade secrets or that our non-disclosure agreements will provide meaningful protection of our trade secrets, know-how or other proprietary information in the event of any unauthorized use, misappropriation or disclosure of such trade secrets, know-how or other proprietary information.

The patents of competitors could impact our business. Competitors in the United States and foreign countries, many of which have substantially greater resources than we do and have made substantial investments in competing technologies, may have applied for or obtained, or may in the future apply for and obtain, patents that will prevent, limit or interfere with our ability to make and sell some of our products. Although we believe that our existing products do not infringe on the patents or other proprietary rights of third parties, third parties could assert infringement claims against us and such claims could be successful.

In addition, we do not have the right to prohibit the U.S. government from using certain technologies developed by us or to prohibit third-party companies, including our competitors, from using those technologies in providing products and services to the U.S. government. The U.S. government has the right to royalty-free use of technologies that we have developed under U.S. government contracts. We are free to commercially exploit those government-funded technologies and

may assert our intellectual property rights to seek to block other non-government users thereof, but we cannot assure you that we could successfully do so.

We are subject to significant environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and related compliance expenditures and liabilities.

We are subject to a variety of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the use, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes used or generated during our engineering, research and development and manufacturing activities. Failure to comply with applicable environmental requirements could result in substantial liability to us, including civil or criminal penalties, suspension or cessation of our operations, restrictions on our ability to expand our operations or requirements for the acquisition of additional equipment or other significant expense, any of which could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, environmental laws also impose obligations and liability for the cleanup of properties affected by hazardous substance spills or releases. These liabilities can be imposed on the parties generating or disposing of such substances or on the owner or operator of the affected property, often without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of hazardous substances. Accordingly, we may become liable, either contractually or by operation of law, for remediation costs even if the contaminated property is not presently owned or operated by us, or if the contamination was caused by third parties. We cannot assure you (1) that changes in federal, state or local laws, regulations or regulatory policy, or the discovery of unknown problems or conditions, will not require substantial expenditures in the future or (2) as to the extent of our liabilities, if any, for past failures, if any, to comply with applicable environmental laws, regulations and permits, any of which could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We have made and continue to make investments in protective equipment, process controls, manufacturing procedures and training in order to minimize the risks to our employees, surrounding communities and the environment due to the presence and handling of hazardous materials. The failure to properly handle hazardous materials could lead to harmful exposure for employees or to the discharge of certain hazardous waste materials. Since we do not carry environmental impairment insurance, such a failure could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

As a result of processing beryllium, we are subject to liability and compliance costs.

The processing of beryllium, one of the materials used in some of our products, may result in the release of beryllium into the workplace and the environment and in the creation of beryllium oxide as a by-product. Beryllium is classified as a hazardous air pollutant, a toxic substance and a hazardous substance under environmental, safety and health laws and regulations. Various acute and chronic health effects may result from exposure to beryllium, including the development of a chronic lung disease known as chronic beryllium disease ("CBD"). Because of the health risks associated with beryllium, we may be subject to product liability claims and third-party lawsuits and increased levels of scrutiny from federal, state, foreign and international regulatory authorities. Concerns over CBD and other potential adverse health effects relating to beryllium, as well as concerns regarding potential liability from the use of beryllium, may discourage our customers' use of our beryllium-containing products and significantly reduce demand for our products.

In addition, we are required to comply with certain regulatory requirements to process beryllium. In response to these regulatory requirements, we have incurred, and continue to incur, costs for employee training as well as monitoring and protective equipment. Any future changes in these regulatory requirements may increase our cost of compliance, which could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If we are unable to maintain and upgrade our manufacturing capabilities, our ability to compete could be materially and adversely impacted.

We must continue to invest significant resources to maintain and upgrade our manufacturing capabilities. We have invested, and intend to continue to invest, in state-of-the-art equipment in order to increase, expand, update or relocate our manufacturing capabilities and facilities. Changes in technology or sales growth beyond currently established manufacturing capabilities would require that we make further investment. We cannot assure you that we will generate sufficient funds from operations to finance any required investment or that other sources of funding will be available on terms acceptable to us, if at all. In addition, any further expansion could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Failure to anticipate technical problems, estimate costs accurately or control costs during performance of a fixed-price contract may reduce our profit or cause a loss.

We provide our services primarily through firm fixed-price contracts. Substantially all of our net sales for 2008 were derived from firm fixed-price contracts, which require us to perform services under a contract at a stipulated price. We assume greater financial risk on firm fixed-price contracts. Failure to anticipate technical problems, estimate costs accurately or control costs during performance of a fixed-price contract will reduce our profit or cause a loss. Although we believe that adequate provision for our costs of performance is reflected in our financial statements, we can give no assurance that this provision is adequate or that losses on firm fixed-price contracts will not occur in the future.

We are dependent in part upon our relationships and strategic alliances with industry participants in order to generate revenue.

We rely on the strength of our relationships with military industry organizations to form strategic alliances. If any of our existing relationships with our strategic partners were impaired or terminated, we could experience significant delays in the development of our new products and we would incur additional development costs because we would need to fund the development of our new products internally or identify new strategic partners.

Some of our likely partners are also potential competitors, which may impair the viability of new strategic relationships. While we must compete effectively in the marketplace, our future alliances may depend on our strategic partners' perception of us. As a result, our ability to win new and/or follow-on contracts may be dependent upon our relationships within the military industry.

Restrictive covenants under our credit facility may reduce our operating and financial flexibility.

Our credit facility requires us to maintain compliance with certain covenants, including covenants regarding minimum EBITDA, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum leverage ratio. Our ability to comply with these covenants may be affected by events beyond our control. Our inability to comply with the required financial covenants could result in a default under our credit facility. In the event of any such default, the lenders under our credit facility could elect to declare all outstanding debt, accrued interest and fees under the facility to be due and immediately payable. If we are unable to repay any of this debt when due, the lenders under our credit facility could foreclose on our assets pledged to them as security. If the indebtedness under our credit facility were to be accelerated, our assets may not be sufficient to repay such indebtedness in full.

A portion of our business is dependent upon obtaining and maintaining required security clearances.

Some of our federal government contracts require our employees to maintain various levels of security clearances, and at three of our manufacturing facilities, we are required to maintain certain facility security clearances complying with federal government requirements. Obtaining and maintaining

security clearances for employees involves a lengthy process, and it is difficult to identify, recruit and retain employees who already hold security clearances. If our employees are unable to obtain or retain security clearances or if our employees who hold security clearances terminate employment with us, any customer whose work requires cleared employees could terminate its contract or decide not to renew its contract upon its expiration. In addition, we expect that some of the contracts on which we will bid will require us to demonstrate our ability to obtain facility security clearances and perform work with employees who hold specified types of security clearances. To the extent we are not able to obtain facility security clearances or engage employees with the required security clearances for a particular contract, we may not be able to bid on or win new contracts, or effectively re-compete on expiring contracts.

The concentration of our common stock ownership with our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer may limit our ability to influence corporate matters.

Our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer beneficially owned approximately 14.6% of our common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2008. As a result, he will have the ability to exert influence with respect to corporate actions, including the election of directors and certain sales or mergers and acquisitions. In addition, the interests of our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer may conflict with the interests of the other holders of our common stock.

Provisions in our charter documents and under Delaware law could discourage a takeover that stockholders may consider favorable.

Certain anti-takeover provisions could cause harm to our stockholders. Our Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, our By-Laws and the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware ("the DGCL") contain various provisions that could delay or impede the removal of incumbent directors and could make a merger, tender offer or proxy contest involving us more difficult, even if such a transaction would be beneficial to the interests of the stockholders, or could discourage a third party from attempting to acquire control of us.

We have authorized 4,000,000 shares of our preferred stock, none of which is currently outstanding, and which we could issue without further stockholder approval and upon terms and conditions, and having rights, privileges and preferences, as the Board of Directors may determine. We have no current plans to issue any preferred stock.

Our By-Laws include provisions establishing advance notice procedures with respect to stockholder proposals and director nominations, and permitting the calling of special stockholder meetings only by the written consent of three-quarters of the Board of Directors or the Chairman of the Board. Our Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides that in lieu of a meeting, action may be taken by written consent of our stockholders only by unanimous consent. These provisions could have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a change in control of Axsys, and may adversely affect the voting and other rights of holders of common stock.

In addition, we are subject to section 203 of the DGCL, which, among other things and subject to various exceptions, restricts certain business transactions between a corporation and a stockholder owning 15% or more of the corporation's outstanding voting stock ("an interested stockholder") for a period of three years from the date the stockholder becomes an interested stockholder. These provisions may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of Axsys without action by the stockholders and, therefore, could adversely affect the price of our common stock. In the event of a change of control of Axsys, the vesting of outstanding options issued under our stock incentive plan may be accelerated at the discretion of the committee administering the plan or may be required to be accelerated under certain circumstances provided for in incentive agreements.

Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

Item 2. PROPERTIES

We lease approximately 6,031 square feet of office space, located at 175 Capital Boulevard in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, for our corporate headquarters. This lease expires in 2012. The principal plants and other significant properties at December 31, 2008 are:

Location	Type of Facility		Leased/Owned; Expiration

Cullman, AL	Manufacturing, Engineering	120,000	Leased; 2022
Nashua, NH	Manufacturing, Engineering	78,000	Leased; 2022
Nashua, NH	Manufacturing, Engineering	68,000	Leased; 2015
San Diego, CA	Manufacturing, Engineering	64,800	Leased; 2010
Rochester Hills, MI	Manufacturing, Engineering	29,000	Leased; 2011
Grass Valley, CA	Manufacturing, Engineering	14,500	Leased; 2012

We believe that our facilities are generally sufficient to meet our current and reasonably anticipated manufacturing, distribution and related requirements. We, however, periodically review space requirements to ascertain whether our facilities are sufficient to meet our needs. The Nashua, New Hampshire and Grass Valley, California properties are used by the Surveillance Systems group. The Cullman, Alabama, San Diego, California, Rochester Hills, Michigan and Nashua, New Hampshire properties are used by our Imaging Systems group.

Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Axsys is a defendant in various lawsuits, none of which are expected to have a material adverse effect on Axsys' business or financial position.

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None during the quarter ended December 31, 2008.

PART II

Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Axsys' common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "AXYS." The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices as reported by Nasdaq during the fiscal years 2008 and 2007:

		2008				2007

		High		Low		High		Low
Fiscal Years Ended December 31:
	First Quarter	$	52.39	$	34.02	$	17.93	$	15.71
	Second Quarter		63.89		45.26		21.42		15.81
	Third Quarter		79.69		49.22		31.26		20.98
	Fourth Quarter		73.72		42.10		43.63		28.42

On February 12, 2009, the high sales price was $40.90 and the low sales price was $37.53.

On February 12, 2009, the approximate number of holders of record of Axsys' common stock was 411. In addition, we believe that as of that date, there were approximately 6,000 beneficial owners.

Dividend Policy

Axsys has applied and currently intends to continue to apply its retained and current earnings toward the development of its business and to finance growth. We did not pay cash dividends on our common stock during the three years ended December 31, 2008 and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our ability to declare and make dividends payments is restricted under our credit facility.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

			Average Price Paid per Share

September 28 – October 25, 2008		—	$	—	—	199,917
October 26 – November 22, 2008		—		—	—	199,917
November 23 – December 31, 2008		100		56.13	—	199,917

	Total	100	$	56.13	—	199,917

(1): Shares purchased represent shares of Axsys common stock surrendered or deemed surrendered to Axsys to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the distribution of shares of stock under employee stock-based compensation plans.
(2): On May 11, 2004, Axsys' Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, from time to time, on the open market or otherwise, of up to 200,000 shares of Axsys common stock at prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. We plan to use the repurchased shares for general corporate purposes, including the satisfaction of commitments under our employee benefit plans and the exercise of stock option grants.

Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected financial data for the five fiscal years presented below are derived from Axsys' audited consolidated financial statements as adjusted to reflect the bearings distribution business as a discontinued operation for all years presented. The data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this annual report.

	Years Ended December 31,

	2008 (1)(3)		2007 (1)(2)(3)		2006 (1)(3)		2005 (1)(4)(5)(8)		2004 (1)(6)(7)(8)
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Statement of Operations Data:
Sales	$	245,484	$	171,621	$	129,928	$	108,666	$	78,189
Gross profit		83,326		55,722		40,895		34,273		22,760
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		41,090		22,746		14,753		10,072		6,600
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		14,772		8,639		5,462		3,778		(6	)
Income from continuing operations		26,318		14,107		9,291		6,294		6,606
Net income		25,870		16,778		10,265		7,323		8,664
Basic net earnings per share from continuing operations	$	2.37	$	1.32	$	0.88	$	0.78	$	0.94
Basic earnings per share	$	2.33	$	1.57	$	0.97	$	0.91	$	1.23
Weighted-average basic common shares outstanding		11,083		10,711		10,629		8,006		7,020
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	2.30	$	1.27	$	0.85	$	0.75	$	0.91
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.26	$	1.51	$	0.94	$	0.88	$	1.19
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding		11,464		11,097		10,888		8,355		7,289

	At December 31,

	2008		2007		2006		2005		2004
	(in thousands)
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets	$	247,034	$	204,683	$	172,345	$	156,208	$	85,815
Long-term capital lease obligations (less current portion)		—		—		—		—		150
Long-term debt (less current portion)		—		—		—		—		3,333
Stockholders' equity		191,331		152,130		131,188		119,541		53,093

(1): On November 30, 2007, we sold our bearings distribution business and recognized a $1.7 million after-tax gain. Accordingly, the bearings distribution business has been accounted for as discontinued operations and the results have been reported separately from continuing operations for all periods presented.
(2): On April 13, 2007, we acquired Cineflex LLC ("Cineflex"). We accounted for this acquisition under the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, results of Cineflex's operations have been included in our consolidated statements of operations since the date of acquisition.
(3): As of January 1, 2006, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123(R), "Share Based Payment" ("SFAS 123(R)"). As a result, we recorded total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense of $1.8 million in 2008, $1.2 million in 2007 and $1.0 million in

2006. Prior to 2006, generally no compensation expense was recognized for stock options granted to employees.

(4): On September 27, 2005, we issued and sold 3,450,000 shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $18.00 per share. The proceeds of this offering were used to prepay our existing credit facilities in 2005. This prepayment triggered a charge of $0.5 million for the loss on extinguishment of debt.
(5): On May 2, 2005, we acquired Diversified Optical Products, Inc. ("DiOP"). We accounted for this acquisition under the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, results of DiOP's operations have been included in our consolidated statements of operations since the date of acquisition.
(6): On April 8, 2004, we acquired Telic Optics, Inc. ("Telic"). We accounted for this acquisition under the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the results of Telic's operations have been included in our consolidated statements of operations since the date of acquisition.
(7): In the second quarter of 2004, the Board of Directors announced the declaration of a 3:2 stock split effected as a stock dividend payable on June 30, 2004 to stockholders of record on June 15, 2004. Stockholders received a dividend of one additional share of our common stock for every two shares owned on the record date. Fractional shares were cashed out, and payments were made to stockholders in lieu of fractional shares on June 30, 2004. Share and per share information for all prior periods have been restated to reflect the stock split.
(8): In accordance with SFAS No. 109 "Accounting for Income Taxes", we established a $4.6 million valuation allowance against our deferred income tax asset in 2002. As we reported income, we reduced the valuation allowance and utilized $3.2 million in 2004 as deferred income tax assets were realized. With the utilization of the valuation allowance in 2004, we began incurring tax expense in 2005.

Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

We are a leading designer and manufacturer of precision optical solutions for defense, aerospace, homeland security and high-performance commercial applications. These sophisticated solutions are typically found in applications that demand the finest optical surfaces, highest accuracy and tightest motion control tolerances. Application examples include weapon systems, long-range surveillance cameras and highly precise imaging telescopes. We typically sell our products to government institutions such as the U.S. Border Patrol, Army, Navy, and Air Force, or to large defense contractors for integration into larger platforms. Our products are sold to both end user communities and OEMs in a variety of markets that demand the precision and performance that our products and capabilities provide.

We are organized into two businesses segments: the Surveillance Systems Group and the Imaging Systems Group. The Surveillance Systems Group designs, manufactures and sells highly precise camera systems for deployment on ground, marine and aerial vehicles. These products are typically used in surveillance, reconnaissance, tracking and targeting applications. Our products can be grouped into two primary areas: non-stabilized camera systems and gyrostabilized camera systems. Non-stabilized camera systems are often deployed as fixed mounts on poles or masts. Typical applications for non-stabilized camera systems include border surveillance, port threat detection and perimeter security. Gyrostabilized camera systems are usually deployed on airborne vehicles such as helicopters, manned and unmanned aerial vehicles and marine vehicles. Gyrostabilization is usually necessary in air and sea-based applications in order to maintain a steady image while the vehicle is moving on several axes. Typical applications for gyrostabilized camera systems include search and rescue, drug interdiction, border surveillance, criminal pursuit and movie production. The Imaging Systems Group designs, manufactures, and sells optical and motion control subsystems and components for deployment in larger, integrated systems. Products in the Imaging Systems Group include visible and infrared lenses, scanning systems, laser positioners, long-range telescopes, stabilized sensor positioning systems, precision motion-control components, and imaging optics.

Disposition of Business

On November 30, 2007, we sold our bearing distribution business for $15.3 million in cash. We recognized a $1.7 million gain on the sale of the business net of $1.4 million in income tax expense. In addition, $1.9 million of legal, audit and other transaction-related costs were incurred in connection with the sale. We believe that the sale of this non-strategic business has allowed us to focus on our increasingly prominent and faster growing optics business.

Acquisitions

On April 13, 2007, we acquired Cineflex, a privately held manufacturer of high-precision gyrostabilized aerial camera systems, for $26.7 million in cash. Additional incremental cash payments of up to $42.5 million are possible if certain revenue targets are exceeded as part of a three-year earn-out agreement. In addition, a second contingent payment of up to 10% of all revenues to be recognized from multi-year orders in backlog at the end of the earn-out period is possible if revenues in the fourth year from the acquisition date exceed $40 million. During 2007, an earn-out of $3 million was earned, which increased the purchase price to $30 million. This $3 million earn-out was paid in the first quarter of 2008. Additionally, during 2008, an earn-out of $0.8 million was earned, which increased the purchase price to $30.8 million. In connection with the acquisition, we incurred $0.4 million of legal, audit and other acquisition-related costs. Cineflex is a technology leader in the design and manufacture of highly stable, multi-sensor, multi-axis surveillance platforms serving customers in federal and local government and in the motion picture and electronic news gathering industries.

Facilities

During 2008, we entered into a seven year operating lease for a new 68,000 square foot manufacturing building in Nashua, New Hampshire. This facility serves as a manufacturing facility for our Surveillance Systems business and is a complement to the existing 78,000 square foot facility currently serving our Imaging Systems business in Nashua, New Hampshire. During 2007, we sold our buildings located in Nashua, New Hampshire for $6.4 million and Cullman, Alabama for $3.7 million. Concurrent with the sales, we entered into 15-year operating leases. Each lease is renewable at our option for an additional five years. As part of the sales leaseback, we have no continuing involvement aside from the lease agreement. The $1.4 million difference between the sales proceeds received (net of $0.5 million closing costs) and the book value of assets sold was deferred and is being amortized over the life of the initial lease terms.

Results of Operations

Fiscal 2008 Summary

•: Net income in fiscal 2008 was $25.9 million, or $2.26 per diluted share, compared with $16.8 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, in fiscal 2007. Operating income in fiscal 2008 increased to $40.7 million compared to $23.3 million in fiscal 2007.
•: Sales in fiscal 2008 increased to $245.5 million, compared with $171.6 million in fiscal 2007, driven by increased demand for our infrared lenses and cameras.
•: Our operating income in fiscal 2008 improved to 16.6% of sales compared to 13.6% of sales in fiscal 2007. Operating income benefited from higher sales volume and improved margins as we continue to gain leverage on our fixed manufacturing costs and operating expenses.
•: Our backlog increased 18% to $165.1 million in fiscal 2008, compared to $140.2 million in fiscal 2007, largely due to strong demand for our infrared lens products.

Consolidated Results

The following table sets forth selected financial data on a consolidated basis (in thousands):

		Years Ended December 31,

		2008			2007			2006
Sales		$	245,484		$	171,621		$	129,928
Cost of sales			162,158			115,899			89,033

Gross profit			83,326			55,722			40,895
Selling, general and administrative expenses			33,839			26,165			21,904
Research, development and engineering expenses			8,824			6,293			4,463

Operating income			40,663			23,264			14,528

Interest expense			(50	)		(566	)		(80	)
Interest income			300			298			286
Other income (expense)			177			(250	)		19

Income from continuing operations before income taxes			41,090			22,746			14,753
Provision for income taxes			14,772			8,639			5,462

Income from continuing operations			26,318			14,107			9,291

Discontinued operations:
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(448	)		2,671			974

Net income		$	25,870		$	16,778		$	10,265

The following table sets forth the percent of sales by segment:

	Years Ended December 31,

	2008			2007			2006
Imaging Systems Group		69	%		72	%		82	%
Surveillance Systems Group		31	%		28	%		18	%

Fiscal 2008 results versus fiscal 2007 results

Sales in fiscal 2008 increased 43.0% to $245.5 million compared to fiscal 2007, attributable to growth within both our business segments. Our Imaging Systems business sales grew 36.8% compared to fiscal 2007 and represented 69% of our total sales in fiscal 2008 compared to 72% of total sales in fiscal 2007. The growth in the Imaging Systems business was largely due to increased shipments in support of large-scale military programs such as the U.S. Army's Common Remotely-Operated Weapon Station programs (CROWS and Stryker), which together represented 13% of our total sales in fiscal 2008, and the Army's Thermal Weapons Sight program. Our Surveillance Systems business sales increased 59.2% compared to fiscal 2007 and represented 31% of our total sales in fiscal 2008 compared to 28% of total sales in fiscal 2007. The increase in the Surveillance Systems business sales resulted from increased shipments of our infrared cameras used in land-based perimeter security and border protection platforms.

Gross margin increased 140 basis points to 33.9% in fiscal 2008 compared to 32.5% in fiscal 2007. Margins benefited from a shift in sales toward the Surveillance Systems business, whose products carry overall higher margins, as this group's percentage of total revenues increased 3% in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007.

Operating income, as a percentage of sales, increased 300 basis points to 16.6% in fiscal 2008 compared to 13.6% in fiscal 2007. The improvement in operating margins was primarily due to the increased sales volume, which allowed us to leverage our operating expenses within both business segments, and improvement in gross margins. Additionally as our Surveillance Systems business becomes a larger percentage of our total sales the higher operating margins of this business has a positive impact on the consolidated results.

Fiscal 2007 results versus fiscal 2006 results

Sales in fiscal 2007 increased 32.1% to $171.6 million compared to fiscal 2006. The increase in sales was primarily due to our Surveillance Systems business whose sales grew 102.0% compared to fiscal 2006 and represented 28% of our total sales in fiscal 2007 compared to 18% of total sales in fiscal 2006. The growth in the Surveillance Systems business was largely a result of the addition of a product line related to our acquisition of Cineflex, the gyrostabilized camera system. Gyrostabilized sales accounted for approximately 73% of the total sales increase in the Surveillance Systems business during fiscal 2007, while simultaneously increasing our participation within a growing market. The remainder of the sales increase was mainly due to the growth of our Imaging Systems business whose sales increased 16.7% compared to fiscal 2006 and represented 72% of our total sales in fiscal 2007 compared to 82% of total sales in fiscal 2006. The increase in the Surveillance Systems business's sales was primarily due to our growing participation in large-scale military programs such as the U.S. Army's Thermal Weapons Sight Program.

Gross margin increased 100 basis points in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. Margins benefited from our gyrostabilized camera systems in fiscal 2007 as the product line generally carries higher margins than our other product lines. This was partially offset by a slight decline in the Imaging Systems business margins in fiscal 2007 as we increased our participation on large military programs, which are competitive in nature and tend to carry lower margins than other programs within this business.

Operating income, as a percentage of sales, increased 240 basis points in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. This was primarily due to the increased sales volume, the slight improvements in gross margins, offset partially by additional operating expenses of $4.8 million associated with the operation of Cineflex, which was acquired in April of 2007.

Results of Segment Operations

The following tables and discussion set forth selected financial information from continuing operations on a segment basis for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.

Imaging Systems Group
(table in thousands and as a percentage of sales)

	Years Ended December 31,

	2008				2007				2006
Sales	$	169,911	100.0	%	$	124,160	100.0	%	$	106,427	100.0	%
Gross profit		50,509	29.7	%		35,983	29.0	%		32,114	30.2	%
Operating income		32,334	19.0	%		21,262	17.1	%		17,856	16.8	%

Fiscal 2008 results versus fiscal 2007 results

Sales in the Imaging Systems Group increased 36.8% to $169.9 million in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007. The increase in sales was largely due to growth within our infrared lens and motion control product lines. We are continuing to experience increased shipments in support of a number of large-scale military programs, such as the U.S. Army's Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station and Thermal Weapons Sight programs. In addition, we experienced increased shipments during fiscal 2008 of our motion control products, which are used in the defense, space and homeland security markets. We believe that our participation in these growing worldwide markets will continue to increase and in turn drive our revenue growth within the Imaging Systems Group.

Gross margin increased 70 basis points in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007. Margins benefited from increased volume and beneficial sales mix toward higher-than-average margin products within our motion control products.

Operating income, as a percentage of sales, increased 190 basis points in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007. This increase was due mainly to the increased sales volume, the improvements in gross margins and leverage gained on our operating expenses.

Fiscal 2007 results versus fiscal 2006 results

Sales in the Imaging Systems Group increased 16.7% to $124.2 million in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. The increase in sales was primarily due to our participation in large-scale programs such as the U.S. Army's Thermal Weapons Sight Program. In addition, we continued to experience additional revenue growth from our involvement in the development of next-generation targeting, navigation and surveillance systems used in the defense, space and homeland security markets.

Gross margin declined 120 basis points in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. The infrared lens business was continuing to develop from its roots as a specialty design shop into a large scale manufacturer. This transformation enabled us to participate in large military programs, which are competitive in nature and tend to carry lower margins than other programs within this reporting segment.

Operating income, as a percentage of sales, increased 30 basis points in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. The Imaging Systems Group was able to leverage its operating expenses and increase its operating margins year over year even with the gross margin pressures we experienced.

Surveillance Systems Group
(table in thousands and as a percentage of sales)

	Years Ended December 31,

	2008				2007				2006
Sales	$	75,573	100.0	%	$	47,461	100.0	%	$	23,501	100.0	%
Gross profit		32,817	43.4	%		19,739	41.6	%		8,781	37.4	%
Operating income		17,130	22.7	%		8,847	18.6	%		3,048	13.0	%

Fiscal 2008 results versus fiscal 2007 results

Sales in the Surveillance Systems Group increased 59.2% to $75.6 million in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007. The increase in sales was partially due to increased shipments of our infrared cameras used in land-based perimeter security and border protection. In addition, sales in fiscal 2008 benefited from a full twelve months of our gyrostabilized gimbal business, which was acquired in April 2007. With the increasing need for stronger threat detection around the world, we believe the demand for our cameras will continue to grow.

Gross margin increased 180 basis points in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007. The increase in margin was primarily due to the increased volume within the infrared camera product lines and a favorable product mix.

Operating income, as a percentage of sales, increased 410 basis points in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007. This was primarily a result of higher sales volume and gross margin improvements due to leverage gained on our manufacturing costs. This was offset partially by additional research, development and engineering costs associated with the development of our next generation gyrostabilized gimbal products. Our investment in infrastructure and product demonstration efforts increased as we continued to focus on requirements for current and future customer demand.

Fiscal 2007 results versus fiscal 2006 results

Sales in the Surveillance Systems Group increased 102.0% in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. The increase in sales was in part due to the addition of a product line related to our acquisition of Cineflex, the gyrostabilized camera system. Gyrostabilized sales accounted for approximately 73% of the total sales increase in the Surveillance Systems Group during fiscal 2007. Increased sales in fiscal 2007 were also attributable to strong organic growth among our infrared camera product lines.

Gross margin increased 420 basis points in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. Our gyrostabilized camera system product lines were used exclusively in commercial applications in fiscal 2007, which generally carry higher margins than our military product lines.

Operating income as a percentage of sales increased 560 basis points in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. This was primarily as a result of higher sales volume and gross margin improvements.

Additional Consolidated Results

Operating Expenses
(table in thousands and as a percentage of sales)

	Years Ended December 31,

	2008				2007				2006
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	33,839	13.8	%	$	26,165	15.2	%	$	21,904	16.9	%
Research, development and engineering expenses		8,824	3.6	%		6,293	3.7	%		4,463	3.4	%

Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") spending in fiscal 2008 increased to $33.8 million compared to $26.2 million in fiscal 2007 and $21.9 million in fiscal 2006. The increase in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 was primarily due to increased spending over a number of expense categories such as compensation, commissions and marketing to support the overall growth of the business. In addition, spending during fiscal 2008 increased when compared to fiscal 2007 due to increased product demonstration costs within our Surveillance Systems business as we continue to launch new products while supporting the growth of our existing product lines. The increase in spending in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006 was largely due to the acquisition of Cineflex in April 2007, which added approximately $3.6 million of operating expense in 2007.

Research, development and engineering expenses. Research, development and engineering expenses in fiscal 2008 increased to $8.8 million compared to $6.3 million in fiscal 2007 and $4.5 million in fiscal 2006. The increase in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 was primarily due to the development of our military-based product lines within our gyrostabilized gimbal business and the continued development of the next generation of infrared camera products. The increase in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006 was the result of the addition of our gyrostabilized gimbal business in April 2007, which added $1.2 million in expenses, and the continued development of our infrared product lines.

Income taxes. The effective income tax rate was 36.0% in fiscal 2008 compared to 38.0% in fiscal 2007 and 37.0% in fiscal 2006. The lower than average rate in fiscal 2008 was primarily due to manufacturing deductions, tax benefits received from the exercise of stock options and the expiration of tax reserves.

Discontinued operations. We incurred pre-tax costs of $0.5 million in fiscal 2008 for legal costs related to activities of our formerly-owned bearings distribution business. We do not expect any remaining costs related to activities of our formerly-owned bearings distribution business to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial positions in the future. In fiscal 2007, we sold our bearings distribution business and recognized an after-tax gain of $1.7 million. We recognized income after taxes of $1.0 million in each of fiscal 2007 and 2006 from this discontinued business. In addition, we incurred additional legal and consulting expenses in fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006 related to the environmental clean-up of previously disposed discontinued operations.

Net income. We had net income of $25.9 million, or $2.26 per diluted share, in fiscal 2008, net income of $16.8 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, in fiscal 2007 and net income of $10.3 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, in fiscal 2006.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our strategy to enhance stockholder value is dependent on our ability to take advantage of both internal and external business opportunities as they arise. Maximizing the utilization of our cash resources is crucial to the successful execution of our strategy. Our secured revolving credit facility permits borrowings of up to $40.0 million, of which $3.0 million may be utilized to issue letters of credit. We had no borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility at December 31, 2008;

however, $2.5 million of our revolving credit facility was utilized for outstanding letters of credit. Our revolving credit facility remains available through May 2012, subject to optional prepayment in accordance with its terms. We may elect to have any borrowing under the revolving credit facility bear interest either at the bank's prime rate or the LIBOR rate plus a margin of 100 to 200 basis points, depending on our consolidated funded debt-to-consolidated EBITDA ratio. We have the option of selecting the 1-month, 2-month, 3-month or 6-month LIBOR rate. Our credit facility requires us to maintain compliance with certain covenants, including covenants regarding minimum EBITDA, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum leverage ratio. As of December 31, 2008, we were in compliance with all the covenant requirements of our credit facility. The credit facility is secured by a lien on all our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries, including a pledge on the stock of our subsidiaries.

We continue to invest in new growth opportunities and increase spending on research and development and capital equipment that is critical to increased production capacity. With our existing cash balance, anticipated cash flows from operations and available borrowings under our revolving credit facility, management believes that we have sufficient liquidity to finance our operations, capital expenditures and working capital requirements for the foreseeable future, including at least the next twelve months.

Operating Activities

Our net income for 2008 was $25.9 million, which included $6.9 million of excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options, $5.0 million of depreciation and amortization, $1.8 million of stock-based compensation expense, $1.4 million decrease in our deferred tax assets and $0.2 million of other non-cash items. In addition, net income included $0.3 million of expense for legal accruals related to our discontinued operations, net of tax.

In 2008, net cash provided by operating activities was $13.4 million. These net sources of cash were partially offset by the utilization of $13.5 million of cash to fund changes in our operating assets and liabilities from continuing operations. $13.0 million of cash was used to fund an increase in accounts receivable primarily as a result of increased sales volume. In addition, we utilized $11.1 million to fund an increase in our inventories, mainly to support sales growth. We also made a strategic decision to increase inventory in the Surveillance Systems business in order to reduce delivery time, which is an increasingly important competitive dynamic. Deferred revenues also decreased $2.7 million as a shift in our product mix resulted in lower customer deposits. In addition, we used $0.3 million in cash to fund changes in other assets and other liabilities for costs associated with an increase in vendor deposits and the utilization of a loss contract reserve. Accrued liabilities increased $4.5 million due largely to the timing of tax payments and a reserve for an earn-out related to our 2007 acquisition of Cineflex. Accounts payable increased $9.1 million largely due to increased inventory levels and the timing of vendor invoices.

During 2008, cash used by discontinued operations totaled $1.0 million, consisting of cash used in conjunction with the previously disposed bearings distribution business and environmental clean-up activities of various formerly owned sites.

Our net income for 2007 was $16.8 million, which included $4.5 million of depreciation and amortization, $1.2 million of stock-based compensation expense and $0.4 million of other non-cash items. In addition, net income included income from our discontinued operations, net of tax, of $2.7 million, which included a net gain on the sale of our bearings distribution business of $1.7 million.

In 2007, net cash provided by operating activities was $17.7 million. These net sources of cash were partially offset by the utilization of $3.3 million of cash to fund changes in our operating assets and liabilities from continuing operations. $13.6 million of cash was used to fund an increase in our inventories, which was needed to support growth from our new gimbal product line and long lead-time

orders within our Imaging Systems business. We also used $0.5 million of cash to fund changes in other assets and other liabilities primarily due to the purchase of demonstration equipment used in our Surveillance Systems business. These uses of cash were partially offset by a $6.1 million increase in deferred revenues caused by growth within our Surveillance Systems business. In addition, a $3.2 million decrease in accounts receivable was primarily the result of improved collection efforts and cash in advance of sales within the Surveillance Systems business. Accrued liabilities increased $1.7 million primarily due to increases in compensation-related expenses and a reserve for an earn-out related to our 2004 acquisition of Telic partially offset by a reduction in excess billings over cost associated with some projects accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method.

During 2007, cash provided by discontinued operations totaled $2.2 million consisting of cash generated from our bearings distribution business during the eleven months of our ownership in 2007 and cash used for environmental clean-up activities at various formerly owned sites.

Our net income for 2006 was $10.3 million, which included $4.3 million of depreciation and amortization, $1.0 million of stock-based compensation expense, a $0.9 million decrease in our net deferred income tax asset and $0.1 million of other non-cash items. In addition, net income included $1.0 million of income from our discontinued operations, net of tax.

In 2006, net cash provided by operating activities was $12.7 million. These net sources of cash were partially offset by the utilization of $2.7 million of cash to fund changes in our operating assets and liabilities from continuing operations. We utilized $1.7 million of cash to fund an increase in accounts receivable primarily as a result of increased sales volume. We used $5.0 million of cash to fund an increase in our inventories, which resulted from long lead-time orders and increased sales, which was partially offset by the timing of vendor invoices and payments resulting in a $3.3 million increase to accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Accrued liabilities increased an additional $2.8 million as a result of higher excess of billings over costs of $1.8 million associated with percentage-of-completion accounting and additional compensation-related expenses of $1.0 million. Accrued liabilities decreased during 2006 by $0.6 million as a result of lower income tax payable, warranty reserves, accrued professional fees and other miscellaneous accruals. Additional cash outflows of $1.0 million were for the reduction of deferred income as we completed some long lead-time orders.

During 2006, cash used by discontinued operations totaled $0.1 million consisting of cash used by our bearing distribution business during 2006 and cash used for environmental clean-up activities of various formerly owned sites.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $14.6 million in 2008, $25.9 million in 2007 and $13.8 million in 2006. During 2008, we utilized $11.9 million of cash for capital expenditures primarily for the purchase of production and testing equipment partially offset by $0.3 million in proceeds from the sale of some manufacturing equipment. We also utilized $3.0 million of cash for an earn-out payment related to our 2007 acquisition of Cineflex.

During 2007, we utilized $27.0 million of cash to purchase the assets of Cineflex. We received $9.6 million in proceeds from the sale of manufacturing facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire and Cullman, Alabama as part of sale-leaseback transactions. We utilized $7.2 million of cash for capital expenditures primarily for the purchase of production and testing equipment and enterprise management software. We also utilized $1.2 million of cash for the final Telic earn-out payment. Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operation was $14.7 million in 2007 and included net cash proceeds from the sale of our bearings distribution business partially offset by purchases of capital equipment by our bearings distribution business during 2007.

During 2006, we utilized $4.0 million of cash to purchase a new facility in New Hampshire and invested an additional $2.0 million in capital improvements for the new facility. Additional capital expenditures of $5.1 million in 2006 were primarily for manufacturing machinery and equipment used to support sales growth. We also utilized $2.8 million of cash in 2006 for the Telic earn-out payment. Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations represented $0.1 million of capital expenditures during 2006. During 2006, we also received $0.1 million of proceeds from the sale of fully depreciated machinery.

Financing Activities

Financing activities provided $10.6 million of cash in 2008, $2.8 million in 2007 and $0.2 million in 2006. During 2007 and 2006, we borrowed and subsequently repaid $25.0 million and $8.0 million, respectively, under our revolving credit facility. We also received $3.7 million in 2008, $1.4 million in 2007 and $0.1 million in 2006 in proceeds from the exercise of stock options and recorded a tax benefit of $6.9 million in 2008 and $1.5 million in 2007 related to the exercise of stock options. During 2007, net cash provided in financing activities from discontinued operations primarily represents proceeds from the exercise of stock options and tax benefits related to the exercise of non-qualified stock options. We also used $0.1 million to fund debt issuance costs associated with the amendment of our credit agreements in 2007.

Stockholders' equity was $191.3 million, or $16.96 per common share issued, at December 31, 2008 compared to $152.1 million, or $14.03 per common share issued, at December 31, 2007. The increase in stockholders' equity was due primarily to net income of $25.9 million. Most of the remaining increase in stockholders' equity was related to the exercise of stock options and stock-based compensation.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As part of our ongoing business, we do not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As of December 31, 2008, we were not involved in any special-purpose entities.

Contracts and Commitments

We have entered into certain contractual obligations that will result in material cash outlays over the next several years. A summary of our contractual obligations and minimum lease payment obligations under non-cancelable operating leases and other obligations as of December 31, 2008 are as follows (in thousands):

		Payments Due by Period

Contractual Obligations		Total		Less Than 1 Year		1 to 3 Years		3 to 5 Years		After 5 Years
Operating leases		$	17,251	$	2,596	$	3,901	$	2,789	$	7,965
Purchase obligations			8,800		8,576		224		—		—
Other long-term obligations			2,096		1,021		599		257		219

	Total	$	28,147	$	12,193	$	4,724	$	3,046	$	8,184

As of December 31, 2008, we had operating lease commitments for all of our facilities. In addition, our operating lease commitments included leases on some office equipment.

As of December 31, 2008, we had various purchase obligations, which included uninvoiced inventory receipts, capital equipment commitments, phone and data services and other commitments.

Incorporated in other long-term obligations are commitments related to environmental remediation plans and employee benefit obligations.

We are involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to environmental remediation matters at three sites, which include one site that is in the final stage of monitoring. The ultimate cost of site cleanup is difficult to predict given the uncertainties regarding the extent of cleanup, the interpretation of applicable laws and regulations and alternative cleanup methods. As of December 31, 2008, we determined that it was probable that we would incur approximately $0.7 million of remediation and monitoring costs, of which $0.3 million is included in current liabilities and $0.4 million is in other long-term liabilities.

As of December 31, 2008, we were contingently liable for $2.5 million under outstanding letters of credit. We have issued letters of credit for certain business transactions including insurance programs and a letter of credit in lieu of escrow account on our divested bearings distribution business.

As of December 31, 2008, we had one pension plan for which benefits and participation have been frozen. Pension benefits under this plan are generally based upon years of service and compensation. The plan is an unfunded plan with an annual payout of approximately $0.1 million.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts for revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates estimates, including those related to inventory allowances, contingencies, bad debts, warranties, environmental remediation efforts and income taxes. We base our estimates on historical data, when available, experience, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the combined results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. The most significant estimates and assumptions relate to inventory valuation and the adequacy of allowances for doubtful accounts, long-term loss contract reserves and environmental contingencies. Actual amounts could differ significantly from these estimates.

Revenue recognition. We manufacture products that are sold to end users, equipment integrators and OEMs. Some of our contracts are subject to customer acceptance and generally the customer will inspect and accept the product at our facility prior to shipment. Generally, legal title passes to the customer upon shipment. Our policy is to recognize revenues when a product is either shipped to or received by the customer based on the terms of the specific sale. However, occasionally product is shipped FOB destination. When the product is shipped FOB destination, revenues are not recognized until the customer receives the product.

Certain long-term contracts are accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method. Revenues and estimated gross profit are recognized as work is performed based on the percentage that incurred costs bear to estimated total costs. Cost estimates include direct and indirect costs such as labor, materials and overhead. These contracts require judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating, and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Contract changes are included when the

costs can be reasonably estimated. We may receive progress payments that exceed costs incurred on these long-term contracts. Such advances are recognized as billings in excess of costs and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.

Deferred income results from advance payments from our customers on both military and commercial contracts as well as advance billings to our customers for the cost of beryllium, known as material only billings. These advance payments and material only billings are deferred and subsequently recognized as revenue only when the associated finished product is shipped.

We monitor our contracts periodically to determine if our actual costs are comparable to our cost estimates used at the time of order acceptance. If we determine that our actual costs are exceeding our original estimates, we will adjust our margins accordingly and record a loss contract reserve if costs are expected to exceed contract revenues.

Allowance for doubtful accounts. We periodically review the aging of our accounts receivable over 90 days to identify potentially uncollectible accounts and establish an allowance based on experience and discussion with customers. Historically, our estimated allowance has approximated actual write-offs. However, actual write-offs could differ from our allowance for doubtful accounts. If circumstances change (for example, higher than expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a customer's ability to meet its financial obligations), our estimates of recoverability of amounts due to us could be reduced by a material amount. Accounts receivable are written off only when all reasonable collection efforts are exhausted.

Inventory valuation. We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost to purchase and/or manufacture the inventory or the current estimated market value of the inventory. We regularly review inventory quantities on hand and record a provision for excess or obsolete inventory based on current requirements and historical usage. A significant increase in the demand for our products could result in a short-term increase in the cost of inventory purchases while a significant decrease in demand could result in an increase in the amount of excess or obsolete inventory quantities on hand. In addition, some of our markets are characterized by rapid technological change or frequent new product development that could result in an increase in the amount of obsolete inventory on hand. Additionally, our estimates of future product demand may prove to be inaccurate, in which case we may have understated or overstated the provision required for excess or obsolete inventory.

In the future, if we determine our inventory to be overvalued, we would be required to recognize those costs in our cost of goods sold at the time of such determination. Likewise, if our inventory is undervalued, we may have over-reported our costs of goods sold in previous periods and would be required to recognize additional operating income at the time of sale. Therefore, although we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our forecasts of future product demand, any significant unanticipated changes in demand or technological developments could have a significant impact on the value of our inventory and our reported operating results. Historically, our estimate of inventory reserves has approximated actual results.

Goodwill and Identifiable intangible assets. In accordance with SFAS No. 141 "Business Combinations " we allocate the cost of acquired businesses to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. As part of the purchase price allocation for our acquired businesses, identifiable intangible assets are recognized as assets apart from goodwill if they arise from contractual or other legal rights or if they are capable of being separated or divided from the acquired business and sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged.

The values assigned to acquired, identifiable intangible assets are determined, as of the date of acquisition, based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the estimated future after-tax cash flows from those assets over their lives, including the probability of expected future contract renewals and sales, less a cost-of-capital charge, all of which is discounted to present value. The value

assigned to goodwill equals the amount of the purchase price of the business acquired in excess of the sum of the amounts assigned to identifiable acquired assets, both tangible and intangible, less liabilities assumed.

We review goodwill and intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable, and we also review goodwill annually in accordance with SFAS No. 142 "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" . SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill be tested, at a minimum, annually for each reporting unit. We estimate the fair value of a reporting unit using a discounted cash flow valuation approach, which is dependent on estimates for future operating results, working capital changes, and capital expenditures, as well as expected growth rates for cash flows and long-term interest rates. Management's estimates are based on information available as to the demand for the Company's products and expected cost levels to manufacture these products. A decline in future demand for the Company's products and resulting decline in operating results, as well as a change in our cost of capital could result in a change in the estimated fair value of a reporting unit and result in an impairment charge to goodwill, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Environmental contingencies. We are currently involved in two environmental remediation projects and one site that is in the final stage of monitoring all of which relates to discontinued operations. We accrue for environmental contingencies when (1) responsibility for cleanup is determined and (2) costs are probable and can be reasonably estimated. When costs are not probable and cannot be reasonably estimated, no accrual is made. We have accrued our estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of these claims. These estimates have been developed in consultation with outside environmental consultants handling these matters and are based upon an analysis of the anticipated remediation plans. We do not anticipate these projects will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position. Although our estimates to date have proven to be accurate, it is possible that future results of operations could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions.

Self-insurance. We are self-insured for certain losses related to general liability, workers' compensation and medical claims. Our liability represents an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred as of the balance sheet date. The estimated liability is established based on an analysis of historical data and is reviewed by management on a quarterly basis to ensure that the liability is appropriate. While we believe that our estimates are reasonable based on the information currently available, if actual trends, including the severity and frequency of claims, medical cost inflation or fluctuations in premiums, differ from our estimates, our results from operations could be impacted.

Stock-based compensation. We elected to use a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to value stock options that were granted subsequent to our adoption of SFAS 123(R). The model includes various assumptions including expected life, expected volatility, expected dividend yield and risk-free interest rates. The assumptions are based on historical information regarding grants, exercises and cancellations. We believe each assumption used in the valuation is reasonable because it takes into account the experience of the plan and reasonable expectations. The assumptions, however, involve inherent uncertainties based on market conditions generally outside our control. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, stock-based compensation expense could have varied.

Accounting for income taxes. As part of the process of preparing the consolidated financial statements, we estimate the income taxes in each jurisdiction in which we operate. This process involves estimating the actual current tax liabilities together with assessing temporary differences resulting from the differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in our consolidated balance sheet. We then assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be recovered, and to the extent that we believe that recovery is not more than likely, we establish a valuation allowance. If a valuation allowance is established or increased during any period, we include this amount as an expense within the tax provision in our

consolidated statements of operations. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recognized against net deferred assets. The valuation allowance is based on our estimates of the taxable income in the jurisdictions in which we operate and the period over which the deferred tax assets will be recoverable. In the event that actual results differ from these estimates or management adjusts these estimates in future periods, we may need to establish an additional valuation allowance, which could materially impact our results of operations.

We recognize potential liabilities and record tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the United States and other tax jurisdictions based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. We adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" ("FIN 48") on January 1, 2007 and use this guidance to record these liabilities (refer to Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information). We adjust these liabilities in light of changing facts and circumstances; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. If our estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, an additional charge to expense would result. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be less than the recorded amounts, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 161 "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). This standard is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring more disclosure about the location and amounts of derivative instruments in an entity's financial statements; how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities;" and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect its financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. We will adopt SFAS 161 in the beginning of 2009 and will disclose all required data.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), "Business Combinations" ("SFAS 141(R)"), and SFAS No. 160, "Accounting and Reporting of Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51" ("SFAS 160"). These new standards will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of business combination transactions and noncontrolling (or minority) interests in consolidated financial statements.

SFAS 141(R) is required to be adopted concurrently with SFAS 160 and is effective for business combination transactions for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The initial adoption of SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 is not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations and financial position; however it is possible that this adoption may have an impact when certain tax contingencies related to prior acquisitions are resolved.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities, Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115" ("SFAS 159"). This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. SFAS 159 was effective as of the beginning of fiscal 2008 and had no impact on our results of operations and financial position.

fair value measurements in the preparation of financial statements and expands disclosure requirements relating to how fair value measurements were developed. SFAS 157 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions that the marketplace would use when pricing an asset or liability, rather than company specific data. The adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on our results of operations and financial position.

On October 10, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") SFAS No. 157-2, "Effective Date of FASB No. 157" ("FSP SFAS No. 157-2"). FSP SFAS No. 157-2 delays the effective date of SFAS 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). We will adopt FSP SFAS No. 157-2 in the beginning of 2009 and it is not believed that this will have a material impact on our results of operations and financial position.

Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results

This annual report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, including, without limitation, statements regarding our ability to reduce design and manufacturing lead times and manufacturing costs, our ability to integrate existing technologies, our ability to implement our strategy to develop and sell, among other things, higher level subsystems, the changes to be achieved from our cost reduction efforts, our objective to grow through strategic acquisitions and anticipated expenditures for environmental remediation. One can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of the words such as "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "may," "will," "estimate" or other similar expressions. Discussion containing such forward-looking statements is found in the material set forth under "Business" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," as well as within the annual report generally. One should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These factors include those discussed below as well as inaccurate assumptions. We caution the reader that this list of factors may not be exhaustive. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, you should be aware that there are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements including, but not limited to:

•: our dependence on sales to the U.S. federal government and BAE Systems;
•: changes to U.S. federal government spending priorities;
•: our ability to continue to contract with the federal government or Department of Defense;
•: our ability to comply with complex procurement laws and regulations;
•: our ability to implement effective business plans in the industries in which we operate;
•: our ability to adapt to technological change;
•: our ability to compete in the industries in which we operate;
•: the potential for our backlog to be reduced or cancelled;
•: the risks of doing business internationally;
•: our ability to implement our acquisition strategy and integrate our acquired companies successfully;
•: the availability and timely delivery of materials to us by our suppliers;
•: our ability to manage costs under our fixed-price contracts effectively;

•: our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel;
•: the ability to protect our intellectual property rights;
•: fluctuations in workers' compensation and health care costs for our employees;
•: our ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations;
•: our ability to maintain and upgrade our manufacturing capabilities to stay competitive;
•: our ability to comply with restrictive covenants under our revolving credit facility;
•: our ability to maintain security clearances for classified government systems; and
•: the other factors that we describe in Item 1A of this annual report.

Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our market risk sensitive instruments do not subject us to material risk exposures. Our revolving credit facility remains available through May 2012, subject to optional prepayment in accordance with its terms. We may elect to have any borrowing under the revolving credit facility bear interest either at the bank's prime rate or the LIBOR rate plus a margin of 100 to 200 basis points, depending on our consolidated funded debt-to-consolidated EBITDA ratio. We have the option of selecting the 1-month, 2-month, 3-month or 6-month LIBOR rate. Up to $3.0 million of the revolving credit facility may be utilized to issue letters of credit. As of December 31, 2008, $2.5 million of the revolving credit facility was utilized for outstanding letters of credit. Amounts borrowed under the credit facility are secured by a lein on all of our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries, including a pledge of the stock of all of our subsidiaries.

In September 2007, we signed a multi-year, fixed-price, Euro-denominated sales contract valued at €4.0 million. We began reporting revenue on this contract in the fourth quarter of 2007, based on the percentage of completion accounting method. We began receiving Euro cash payments under this contract in June 2008 and expect to receive additional payments through April 2010. This contract exposes us to foreign currency fluctuations, which could adversely impact the revenues and cash flows under this contract. To mitigate this risk we entered into foreign currency forward contracts, which qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Related gains and losses on these contracts, to the extent they are effective hedges, are recognized in income at the same time the hedged transaction is recognized or when the hedged asset or liability is adjusted.

To the extent the hedges are ineffective, gains and losses on the contracts are recognized in the current period. In connection with the determination of fair value of these derivatives, we evaluated the credit quality of the counterparty and determined that the counterparty had only minimal credit risk. We periodically monitor changes to the credit quality of the counterparty. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

At December 31, 2008, the fair values of the forward exchange contracts outstanding, as well as the amounts of gains and losses recorded during the year then ended, were not material.

Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Axsys' consolidated financial statements, together with the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm thereon dated February 17, 2009, are included in this annual report and listed in the index to financial information on page F-1.

The selected quarterly information required by this item is included under the caption "Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)" in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.

Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Management's Responsibility for Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the consolidated financial statements and other financial information presented in this annual report. These statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and necessarily include amounts based on judgments and estimates by management.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed solely of independent directors, meets regularly with the independent auditors and representatives of management to review accounting, financial reporting, internal control and audit matters, as well as the nature and extent of the audit effort. The Audit Committee is responsible for the engagement of the independent auditors. The independent auditors and internal auditor have unrestricted access to the Audit Committee.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this annual report, management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of Axsys' disclosure controls and procedures.

Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded, based on their review, that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), were, as of the end of the period covered by this annual report, effective.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its principal executive and principle financial officers, we have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in "Internal Control-Integrated Framework" issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The evaluation included a review of the documentation of controls, evaluation of the design effectiveness of controls, and testing of the operating effectiveness of controls.

Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2008, we did not have any material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting and its internal control over financial reporting was effective. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting on December 31, 2008 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which is included below in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No change to our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fourth quarter of 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Axsys Technologies, Inc.

We have audited Axsys Technologies Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Axsys Technologies Inc.'s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Axsys Technologies, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Axsys Technologies, Inc. as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008 of Axsys Technologies, Inc. and our report dated February 16, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.



		ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Hartford, Connecticut
February 16, 2009

Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

The information required by items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III, other than the disclosure regarding the adoption of our Code of Ethics as required by Item 406(a) of Regulation S-K and the table required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K, is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement for its 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders ("2009 Proxy Statement") to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days following the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. If such proxy statement is not so filed, that information will be filed as an amendment to this Form 10-K within 120 days following the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Except for the information concerning our Code of Ethics, the information required by this item is incorporated by reference from our 2009 Proxy Statement.

Code of Ethics

We adopted a code of ethics applicable to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, which is a "code of ethics" as defined by applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This code of ethics is publicly available on our website, www.axsys.com . The information on our website is not part of this annual report. If we make any amendments to this code of ethics other than technical, administrative, or other non-substantive amendments, or grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from a provision of this code of ethics to our Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer, we will disclose the nature of the amendment or waiver, the effective date and to whom it applies in a report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from our 2009 Proxy Statement.

Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Except for the information concerning equity compensation plans, the information required by this item is incorporated by reference from our 2009 Proxy Statement under the caption, "Securities Ownership of Directors and Officers." The following table gives information about our equity securities that may be issued under equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2008. Those securities are shares of common stock that can be issued under our existing Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

Plan category		Number of shares of common stock to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights		Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights		Number of shares of common stock remaining available for further issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))

		(a)		(b)		(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders			330,372	$	16.19		446,709
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders			—		—		—

	Total		330,372	$	16.19		446,709

Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from our 2009 Proxy Statement.

Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from our 2009 Proxy Statement.

PART IV

Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)(1) Financial Statements

See accompanying index to consolidated financial statements and schedule on page F-1 of this annual report.

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedule

See accompanying index to consolidated financial statements and schedule on page F-1 of this annual report.

(a)(3) Exhibits

Exhibit Number			Description

	3.1		Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Axsys (filed as Exhibit 3(4) to Axsys' Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated October 17, 1997 (Registration No. 333-36027) (the "Form S-1") and incorporated herein by reference).
	3.2		Amended and Restated By-Laws of Axsys (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Axsys' Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2008 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.1		Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement, dated as of September 30, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 10(17) to Axsys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 1991 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).*

Exhibit Number			Description

	10.2		Form of Indemnification Agreement for all Directors and Officers of Axsys (filed as Exhibit 10(17) to Axsys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).*
	10.3		Letter Agreement between David A. Almeida and Axsys dated as of November 14, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(18) to Axsys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference). *
	10.4		Summary of Management Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to Axsys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).*
	10.5		Purchase and Sale Agreement dated February 15, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to Axsys' Form 8-K filed on February 16, 2006 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.6		Credit Agreement, dated May 2, 2005, by and among Axsys, its subsidiaries and Fleet National Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Axsys' Form 10-Q, filed July 26, 2005 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.7		Purchase and Sale Agreement dated March 15, 2007 (Nashua, New Hampshire building) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Axsys' Form 10-Q, filed April 25, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.8		Purchase and Sale Agreement dated March 15, 2007 (Cullman, Alabama building) (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Axsys' Form 10-Q, filed April 25, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.9		Amended and Restated Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Axsys' Form 8-K, filed May 14, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.10		Master Affirmation, dated April 10, 2007, to the Credit Agreement by and among Axsys Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries and Bank of America (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Axsys' Form 10-Q, filed July 25, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.11		Asset Purchase Agreement, dated April 13, 2007, by and among Axsys Technologies, Inc. and Cineflex, LLC and parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Axsys' Form 10-Q, filed July 25, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.12		Asset Purchase Agreement, dated November 30, 2007, by and among Axsys Technologies, Inc. and AST Bearings, LLC (filed as Exhibit 2.1(1) to Axsys' Form 8-K, filed December 6, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.13		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of September 4, 2008, by and between Axsys Technologies, Inc. and Stephen W. Bershad (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Axsys' Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2008 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.14		Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement between Axsys and Stephen W. Bershad dated as of December 22, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Axsys' Form 8-K, filed on December 23, 2008 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).*
	10.15		Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement between Axsys and David A. Almeida dated December 22, 2008.*
	10.16		Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement between Axsys and Scott B. Conner dated December 22, 2008.*
	21		Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit Number			Description

	23		Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
	31.1		Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002—Chief Executive Officer
	31.2		Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002—Chief Financial Officer
	32.1		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350—Chief Executive Officer
	32.2		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350—Chief Financial Officer

*: Indicates management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.


Dated: February 17, 2009	AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Registrant)
	By:	/s/ STEPHEN W. BERSHAD
		Stephen W. Bershad Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated this the 17th day of February 2009.




/s/ STEPHEN W. BERSHAD Stephen W. Bershad		Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ DAVID A. ALMEIDA David A. Almeida		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ ANTHONY J. FIORELLI, JR. Anthony J. Fiorelli, Jr.		Director
/s/ ELIOT M. FRIED Eliot M. Fried		Director
/s/ RICHARD F. HAMM, JR. Richard F. Hamm, Jr.		Director
/s/ ROBERT G. STEVENS Robert G. Stevens		Director

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

ITEM 8, ITEM 15(a)(1) and (2)

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008

AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

The following consolidated financial statements of Axsys Technologies, Inc. are included in Item 8:


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets—December 31, 2008 and 2007		F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations—For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006		F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006		F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss)—For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006		F-6
Notes to the consolidated financial statements		F-7
The following consolidated financial statement schedule of Axsys Technologies, Inc. is included in Item 15(a)(2) :
Schedule II—Valuation and qualifying accounts		F-27

All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and, therefore, have been omitted.

F-1

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Axsys Technologies, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Axsys Technologies, Inc., as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Axsys Technologies, Inc. at December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2007 Axsys Technologies, Inc. adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Axsys Technologies, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 16, 2009, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.



		ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Hartford, Connecticut
February 16, 2009

F-2

AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

		December 31,

		2008		2007
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	24,693	$	15,304
Accounts receivable, net			27,131		14,140
Inventories, net			63,432		52,362
Income taxes—deferred			5,172		3,923
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,945		1,538

	TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		122,373		87,267

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net			25,507		17,876
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net			11,188		12,286
GOODWILL			86,422		85,620
OTHER ASSETS			1,544		1,634

	TOTAL ASSETS	$	247,034	$	204,683

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable		$	17,718	$	8,594
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			16,806		22,381
Deferred income			10,045		12,742

	TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		44,569		43,717
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES			11,134		8,836
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $.01 par value: authorized 30,000,000 shares, issued 11,281,501 shares at December 31, 2008 and 10,842,580 shares at December 31, 2007			113		108
Capital in excess of par			117,453		104,674
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			79		(81	)
Retained earnings			73,686		47,816
Treasury stock, at cost: 9,419 shares at December 31, 2007			—		(387	)

	TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		191,331		152,130

	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKOLDERS' EQUITY	$	247,034	$	204,683

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

		Years Ended December 31,

		2008			2007			2006
Sales		$	245,484		$	171,621		$	129,928
Cost of sales			162,158			115,899			89,033

Gross profit			83,326			55,722			40,895
Selling, general and administrative expenses			33,839			26,165			21,904
Research, development and engineering expenses			8,824			6,293			4,463

OPERATING INCOME			40,663			23,264			14,528
Interest expense			(50	)		(566	)		(80	)
Interest income			300			298			286
Other income (expense), net			177			(250	)		19

Income from continuing operations before income taxes			41,090			22,746			14,753
Provision for income taxes			14,772			8,639			5,462

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS			26,318			14,107			9,291
Discontinued operations (Note 13):
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, (including gain on disposal of $1,722 in 2007) net of tax benefit of $252 in 2008, net of tax expense of $2,145 in 2007 and $578 in 2006			(448	)		2,671			974

NET INCOME		$	25,870		$	16,778		$	10,265

BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
	Continuing operations	$	2.37		$	1.32		$	0.88
	Discontinued operations		(0.04	)		0.25			0.09

	Total	$	2.33		$	1.57		$	0.97

Weighted-average basic common shares outstanding			11,083,201			10,711,277			10,628,647
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
	Continuing operations	$	2.30		$	1.27		$	0.85
	Discontinued operations		(0.04	)		0.24			0.09

	Total	$	2.26		$	1.51		$	0.94

Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding			11,463,663			11,097,399			10,888,494

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in thousands)

			Years Ended December 31,

			2008			2007			2006
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income			$	25,870		$	16,778		$	10,265
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
	Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax			448			(948	)		(974	)
	Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax			—			(1,722	)		—
	Depreciation			3,899			3,452			3,310
	Amortization of intangibles			1,098			1,066			954
	Deferred income taxes			1,457			(30	)		930
	Stock-based compensation expense			1,822			1,194			996
	Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options			(6,892	)		(1,465	)		(37	)
	Other, net			186			408			101
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Accounts receivable			(12,991	)		3,158			(1,675	)
	Inventories			(11,070	)		(13,616	)		(5,045	)
	Other current assets and other assets			(398	)		(265	)		(177	)
	Accounts payable			9,124			(133	)		1,746
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities			4,511			1,694			3,770
	Deferred income			(2,697	)		6,111			(956	)
	Long-term liabilities			50			(214	)		(362	)

Net cash provided by (used in):
	Continuing operations			14,417			15,468			12,846
	Discontinued operations			(982	)		2,229			(127	)

		NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		13,435			17,697			12,719

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Capital expenditures			(11,923	)		(7,243	)		(11,097	)
	Acquisitions, net of cash acquired			—			(27,042	)		—
	Acquisition earn-out payments			(2,966	)		(1,183	)		(2,817	)
	Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, net			279			9,589			93

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities:
	Continuing operations			(14,610	)		(25,879	)		(13,821	)
	Discontinued operations			—			14,643			(132	)

		NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		(14,610	)		(11,236	)		(13,953	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Proceeds from borrowings, net			—			25,000			8,000
	Repayment of borrowings			—			(25,000	)		(8,000	)
	Proceeds from the exercise of stock options			3,672			1,370			85
	Tax benefit from exercise of stock options			6,892			1,465			37
	Other, net			—			(70	)		—

Net cash provided by financing activities:
	Continuing operations			10,564			2,765			122
	Discontinued operations			—			34			77

		NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		10,564			2,799			199

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS				9,389			9,260			(1,035	)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR				15,304			6,044			7,079

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR			$	24,693		$	15,304		$	6,044

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Dollars in thousands)

	Common Stock Amount		Capital in Excess of Par		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock Amount			Total			Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Balance at December 31, 2005	$	106	$	97,875	$	3		$	21,712		$	(155	)	$	119,541
Net income		—		—		—			10,265			—			10,265		$	10,265
Foreign exchange contract, net of taxes		—		—		(3	)		—			—			(3	)		(3	)

Total comprehensive income																	$	10,262

Stock-based compensation expense		—		1,093		—			—			—			1,093
Reduction of public stock offering costs		—		23		—			—			—			23
Stock-based awards issued, net		—		36		—			—			104			140
Contribution to 401(k) plan		—		25		—			—			45			70
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options		—		59		—			—			—			59

Balance at December 31, 2006		106		99,111		—			31,977			(6	)		131,188

Cumulative effect adjustment due to adoption of FIN 48		—		—		—			(939	)		—			(939	)
Balance at January 1, 2007		106		99,111		—			31,038			(6	)		130,249
Net income		—		—		—			16,778			—			16,778		$	16,778
Foreign exchange contract, net of taxes		—		—		(81	)		—			—			(81	)		(81	)

Total comprehensive income																	$	16,697

Stock-based compensation expense		—		2,220		—			—			—			2,220
Stock-based awards issued, net		2		1,790		—			—			(414	)		1,378
Contribution to 401(k) plan		—		76		—			—			34			110
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options		—		1,477		—			—			—			1,477
Stock repurchases		—		—		—			—			(1	)		(1	)

Balance at December 31, 2007		108		104,674		(81	)		47,816			(387	)		152,130

Net income		—		—		—			25,870			—			25,870		$	25,870
Foreign exchange contract, net of taxes		—		—		160			—			—			160			160

Total comprehensive income																	$	26,030

Stock-based compensation expense		—		1,822		—			—			—			1,822
Stock-based awards issued, net		5		3,316		—			—			351			3,672
Contribution to 401(k) plan		—		117		—			—			36			153
Tax benefit on exercise of stock options		—		7,524		—			—			—			7,524

Balance at December 31, 2008	$	113	$	117,453	$	79		$	73,686		$	—		$	191,331

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

December 31, 2008

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business overview. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Axsys Technologies, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively "Axsys", "Company", "we", "our" or "us").

We are a leading designer and manufacturer of precision optical solutions for defense, aerospace, homeland security and high-performance commercial applications. These sophisticated solutions are typically found in applications that demand the finest optical surfaces, highest accuracy and tightest motion control tolerances. Application examples include weapon systems, long-range surveillance cameras and highly precise imaging telescopes. We typically sell our products to government institutions such as the U.S. Border Patrol, Army, Navy and Air Force, or to large defense contractors for integration into larger platforms.

Principles of consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the results of Axsys and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue recognition. Revenue is recognized in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB No. 104"). SAB No. 104 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services rendered; (3) the fee is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectibility is reasonably assured. Shipping and handling costs, such as freight to customers, are classified in cost of sales. Currently we do not offer price protection and generally do not offer discounts. To the extent discounts are offered, they are reflected at the time of the sale as a reduction in revenues.

Our policy is to recognize revenue when product is either shipped to or received by the customer based on the terms of the specific sale. However, certain long-term contracts are accounted for under the percentage-of-completion model for which revenues and estimated gross profit are recognized as work is performed based on the percentage that incurred costs bear to estimated total costs. Cost estimates include direct and indirect costs such as labor, materials and overhead. These contracts require judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Contract changes are included when the costs can be reasonably estimated. We may receive progress payments that exceed costs incurred on these long-term contracts. Such advances are recognized as billings in excess of costs and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. When incurred costs exceed progress payments received, the net of costs in excess of billings are included in accounts receivable on our consolidated balance sheet.

We monitor our contracts periodically to determine if our actual costs are comparable to our cost estimates used at the time of order acceptance. If we determine that our actual costs are exceeding our contractual revenues, we will record a loss contract reserve.

Cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.

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AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Financial instruments. We may use derivative instruments, in the form of forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements, to manage certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. We do not enter into trading or other speculative uses of these financial instruments. For a financial instrument to qualify as a hedge, we must be exposed to interest rate or foreign currency risk, and the financial instrument must reduce the exposure and be designated as a hedge. All derivative instruments are recognized in the financial statements and measured at fair value. We record Euro forward contracts at fair value based on discounted cash flow analyses. For our cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is initially reported in stockholders' equity (as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss of a cash flow hedge is reported in earnings immediately.

Currently, our cash flow hedges are foreign currency forward contracts. We use foreign currency forward contracts to manage currency risk associated with certain forecasted transactions, specifically sales made in foreign currencies. Our foreign currency forward contracts hedge forecasted transactions principally occurring within three years in the future.

At December 31, 2008, the fair value of our forward currency exchange contracts outstanding, as well as the amounts of gains and losses recorded during the year, were not material.

Accounts receivable. Receivables consist of amounts billed and currently due from customers, and unbilled costs and accrued profits primarily related to revenues on long-term contracts that have been recognized for accounting purposes, but not yet billed to customers. Credit is extended to customers, typically on net 30-day terms. We do not require collateral.

Allowance for doubtful accounts. We periodically review the aging of our accounts receivable over 90 days to identify potentially uncollectible accounts and establish reserves based on experience and discussion with customers. Actual write-offs could differ from our allowance for doubtful accounts. If circumstances change (for example, higher than expected defaults or an unexpected materially adverse change in a customer's ability to meet its financial obligations), our estimates of amounts currently deemed collectable could be reduced by a material amount. Accounts receivable are written off only when all reasonable collection efforts are exhausted.

Inventory. We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost to purchase and/or manufacture the inventory or the current estimated market value of the inventory with cost generally determined using the first in, first out method. A provision for excess or obsolete inventory is recorded based upon an analysis that considers current inventory levels, historical usage patterns and future sales expectations.

Property and equipment. Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided primarily by the straight-line method using estimated lives for building improvements of 20 to 40 years and from three to eight years for machinery and equipment. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

Goodwill and other intangibles. Goodwill (representing the excess of the amount paid to acquire a company over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired) and intangible assets with indefinite

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AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

useful lives are not amortized but instead are tested for impairment annually, or when events or circumstances indicate that its value may have declined. Impairment exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair market value. The Company's goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the net present value of projected cash flows to the carrying value of the reporting unit. The Company utilizes discount rates determined by management to be similar with the level of risk in its current business model. The Company performs the annual impairment testing during the second quarter of each fiscal year and has determined that, to date, no impairment of goodwill exists. Although no changes are expected, if the actual results of the Company are less favorable than the assumptions the Company makes regarding estimated cash flows, the Company may be required to record an impairment charge in the future.

Definite-lived intangible assets acquired as part of business combinations are amortized over their estimated useful lives. For material business combinations, amounts recognized related to purchased intangibles are determined with the assistance of independent valuations.

Impairment of long-lived assets. We assess long-lived assets, including intangible assets with definite lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. An impairment exists if the estimate of future undiscounted cash flows generated by the asset is less than the carrying value of the assets. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is then measured by comparing the fair value of the assets to their carrying amount.

Commitments and contingencies. We are self-insured for certain losses related to general liability, workers' compensation and medical claims. Our liability represents an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred as of the balance sheet date. The estimated liability is established based on an analysis of historical data and is reviewed by management on a quarterly basis to ensure that the liability is appropriate. While we believe that our estimates are reasonable based on the information currently available, if actual trends, including the severity and frequency of claims, medical cost inflation or fluctuations in premiums, differ from our estimates, our results from operations could be impacted.

Deferred income. Deferred income primarily results from the advance billings to our customers for milestone payments for either progress billings or for material billings. Material billings primarily occur when customers advance us the cost of beryllium on long lead-time orders.

Warranty. We provide warranties for certain of our products. Provisions for estimated expenses related to product warranties are made at the time products are sold. These estimates are established using historical information on the nature, frequency, and average cost of warranty claims.

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AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

The following table summarizes product warranty activity:


Balance at January 1, 2006	$	1,142
Provision		362
Payments		(606	)

Balance at December 31, 2006		898

Provision		1,161
Payments		(635	)
Reserve of acquired subsidiary		42

Balance at December 31, 2007		1,466

Provision		509
Payments		(970	)

Balance at December 31, 2008	$	1,005

Environmental contingencies. We are currently involved in three environmental remediation projects. We accrue for environmental contingencies when (1) responsibility for cleanup is determined and (2) costs are probable and can be reasonably estimated. When costs are not probable or cannot be reasonably estimated, no accrual is made. We have accrued our estimate of the costs for the resolution of the open claims. These estimates have been developed in consultation with outside environmental consultants handling these matters and are based upon an analysis of the anticipated remediation plans. We do not anticipate these projects will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position. It is possible, however, that future results of operations could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions.

Research, development and engineering. Significant costs are incurred each year in connection with research and development programs and administrative engineering costs, or R&D. Such costs are included in operating expenses as incurred. In situations where the customer reimburses the cost of the R&D effort, the revenue generated is recognized as sales and the expense is included in cost of sales. Research and development expenses, exclusive of engineering costs, were $5,489 in 2008, $3,496 in 2007 and $2,876 in 2006.

Stock-based compensation. We recognize compensation expense for stock-based awards in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123(R) "Share Based Payment" ("SFAS 123(R)"). These expenses related to continuing operations are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in cost of sales and general and administrative expenses. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for the fiscal years ended 2008, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

		2008		2007		2006

Stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations		$	1,822	$	1,194	$	996
Stock-based compensation expense from discontinued operations			—		1,026		97

	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	1,822	$	2,220	$	1,093

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AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

The stock-based compensation expense from discontinued operations during 2007 includes $936 of expense related to the modification of awards to accelerate vesting for four employees of our bearing distribution business in connection with the sale of that business.

We recognize compensation expense, net of an estimated forfeiture rate, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. The estimated forfeiture rate is based on historical experience. Expense is recognized only for those awards expected to fully vest. If actual forfeitures differ from the estimates, a revision to the forfeiture rate will be necessary.

Prior to adopting SFAS 123(R), we presented all tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options as operating cash flows in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. SFAS 123(R) requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense to be reported as a financing cash flow. As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R), $6,892 of excess tax benefits for the year ended December 31, 2008, $1,477 ($1,465 in continuing operations and $12 in discontinued operations) for the year ended December 31, 2007 and $59 ($37 in continuing operations and $22 in discontinued operations) for the year ended December 31, 2006 have been classified as a financing cash inflow.

Income taxes. We account for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". As such, deferred income taxes are determined based on the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities at enacted income tax rates in effect in the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred income tax assets to estimated amounts expected to be realized. Realizability of net deferred income tax assets are evaluated on an ongoing basis. We consider future taxable income, our most recent operating results and various income tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance.

We adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" ("FIN 48") at the beginning of fiscal year 2007. As a result of the implementation, we recognized a $939 increase to reserves for uncertain tax positions. This increase was accounted for as an adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The tax years 2004 through 2007 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which we are subject.

Under FIN 48 the financial statements reflect expected future tax consequences of uncertain tax positions that we have taken or expect to take on a tax return presuming the taxing authorities' full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts, but without considering time values.

Earnings per share. Basic earnings per share have been computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. The dilutive effect of stock options on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding was 380,462 shares for the year ended December 31, 2008, 386,122 shares for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 259,847 shares for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Diluted earnings per share exclude 14,230 potential common shares in 2008, 12,500 potential common shares in 2007 and 244,160 potential common shares in 2006, related to our stock compensation plans because they were anti-dilutive.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Recent accounting pronouncements. In March 2008, FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). This standard is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring more disclosure about the location and amounts of derivative instruments in an entity's financial statements; how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities"; and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect its financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. We are currently assessing the impact that SFAS 161 will have on our results of operations and financial position.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS 157"). This statement was effective as of the beginning of fiscal 2008 as it relates to financial assets and liabilities. SFAS 157 provides a common fair value hierarchy for companies to follow in determining fair value measurements in the preparation of financial statements and expands disclosure requirements relating to how fair value measurements were developed. SFAS 157 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions that the marketplace would use when pricing an asset or liability, rather than company specific data. The adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on our results of operations and financial position.

Estimates and assumptions. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

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. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain immaterial amounts in previously issued annual financial statements were reclassified to conform to the 2008 presentation.

Note 2—Acquisitions

On April 13, 2007, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Cineflex, LLC ("Cineflex"), a privately held manufacturer of high-precision gyrostabilized aerial camera systems. The initial purchase price of this acquisition, after a working capital adjustment, was $27,042. Additional incremental cash payments of up to $42,500 are possible if certain revenue targets are exceeded as part of a three-year earn-out agreement. In addition, a second contingent payment of up to 10% of all revenues recognized from multi-year orders in backlog at the end of the earn-out period is possible if revenues in the fourth year from the acquisition date exceed $40,000. During 2007, an earn-out of $2,966 was earned, which increased the purchase price to $30,008. This $2,966 earn-out was paid in the first quarter of 2008. Additionally, during 2008, an earn-out of $802 was earned, which increased the purchase price to $30,810. The earn-out is additional consideration resulting in an increase to goodwill and will be paid during 2009.


Fair value:
	Assets acquired	$	3,062
	Liabilities assumed		(1,860	)
	Amortizable intangible assets		3,977
	Goodwill		25,631

Purchase price		$	30,810
	Accrued earn out		(802	)

Net cash paid		$	30,008

The results of Cineflex's operations from the date of acquisition are included in our Surveillance Systems Group. Unaudited pro forma results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, as if we had purchased Cineflex as of the beginning of 2007, are presented below. The pro forma results include estimates and assumptions which our management believes are reasonable. However, the pro forma results do not include any cost savings or other effects of the planned integration of Cineflex and are not necessarily indicative of the results which would have occurred if the business combination had been in effect on the dates indicated, or which may result in the future.

		As Originally Reported 2007		(Unaudited) Pro Forma 2007

Net sales		$	171,621	$	176,975
Net income			16,778		17,453
Earnings per common share:
	Basic	$	1.57	$	1.63
	Diluted	$	1.51	$	1.57

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 2—Acquisitions (Continued)

During the first quarter of 2007, we made a final cash payment of $1,183 related to the earn-out provision of the 2004 acquisition of Telic Optics Inc., a manufacture of infrared optics and optical assemblies.

Note 3—Balance Sheet Information

The details of certain balance sheet accounts are as follows:

		2008			2007

Accounts receivable:
	Trade receivables	$	25,991		$	13,686
	Unbilled costs and accrued profits		1,920			1,302

Gross accounts receivable			27,911			14,988
	Less allowance for doubtful accounts		(780	)		(848	)

Accounts receivable, net		$	27,131		$	14,140

All of the December 31, 2008 unbilled costs and accrued profits are expected to be billed in 2009.

		2008			2007

Inventories:
	Raw materials	$	29,168		$	26,314
	Work-in-process		32,945			26,804
	Finished goods		8,357			5,877

Gross inventories			70,470			58,995
	Less reserve		(7,038	)		(6,633	)

Inventories, net		$	63,432		$	52,362

		2008			2007

Property and equipment:
	Leasehold improvements	$	4,071		$	2,711
	Machinery and equipment		46,379			36,809

Property and equipment			50,450			39,520
	Less accumulated depreciation		(24,943	)		(21,644	)

Property and equipment, net		$	25,507		$	17,876

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 3—Balance Sheet Information (Continued)

Included in the machinery and equipment amounts above are $1,445 in 2008 and $1,225 in 2007 of costs related to an in-process internal use computer software development project.

		2008		2007

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
	Compensation and related benefits	$	7,783	$	7,115
	Uninvoiced inventory receipts		4,039		4,183
	Warranty		1,005		1,466
	Accrued acquisition costs—earn out		802		2,966
	Income taxes		329		3,881
	Other		2,848		2,770

Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities		$	16,806	$	22,381

		2008		2007

Other long-term liabilities:
	Deferred income taxes	$	8,191	$	5,641
	Deferred gain on sale-leaseback		1,161		1,255
	Liabilities of discontinued operations		357		565
	Other		1,425		1,375

Total other long-term liabilities		$	11,134	$	8,836

Note 4—Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill changes during 2007 and 2008 as follows:


Balance at December 31, 2006	$	60,791
Cineflex acquisition		21,863
Cineflex earn out		2,966

Balance at December 31, 2007		85,620
Cineflex earn out		802

Balance at December 31, 2008	$	86,422

During 2007, we recognized a $1,722 after tax gain on the sale of our bearings distribution business. Included in this gain was $1,445 of goodwill associated with that business. The table above excludes this goodwill, as it was reclassified to assets held for sale for all periods presented.

The components of amortizable intangible assets are as follows:

	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Weighted- Average Life

Customer relationships	$	8,000	$	(1,654	)	$	6,346	19 years
Camera technology		6,447		(1,740	)		4,707	10 years
Developed software		150		(61	)		89	9 years
Other		107		(61	)		46	1 year

Amortizable intangibles	$	14,704	$	(3,516	)	$	11,188	15 years

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 4—Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Continued)

Amortization expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is as follows:

	Amount

Year ended December 31, 2009	$	1,120
Year ended December 31, 2010		1,094
Year ended December 31, 2011		1,084
Year ended December 31, 2012		1,084
Year ended December 31, 2013		869

Note 5—Line of Credit

On April 10, 2007, in connection with the acquisition of Cineflex, we amended our credit agreement to extend the maturity date of our revolving credit facility to May 2, 2012 and increased the commitment amount from $15,000 to $40,000. In addition, on April 13, 2007, in connection with the acquisition of Cineflex, we borrowed $25,000 under our revolving credit facility to fund a portion of the purchase price. We subsequently repaid the entire $25,000 of the advance and had no borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2007. We paid a weighted-average interest rate was 6.42% on these borrowings. Our revolving credit facility remains available through May 2012, subject to optional prepayment in accordance with its terms. We may elect to have any borrowing under the revolving credit facility bear interest either at the bank's prime rate or the LIBOR rate plus a margin of 100 to 200 basis points, depending on our consolidated funded debt-to-consolidated EBITDA ratio. We have the option of selecting the 1-month, 2-month, 3-month or 6-month LIBOR rate. Up to $3,000 of the revolving credit facility may be utilized to issue letters of credit. We had $2,500 at December 31, 2008 and $2,400 at December 31, 2007 of the revolving credit facility utilized for outstanding letters of credit. Amounts borrowed under the credit facility are secured by a lien on all our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries, including a pledge on the stock of our subsidiaries.

Note 6—Environmental Contingencies

We are currently involved in two environmental remediation projects and a third site, which is in the final stage of monitoring. We accrue for environmental contingencies on an undiscounted basis when responsibility for clean up is determined and costs, including legal fees, are probable and can be reasonably estimated. We are the primary responsible party, or PRP, at sites located in Bedford, Ohio and St. Petersburg, Florida and have secondary responsibility for a third site in Norwalk, Connecticut. Pursuant to remediation plans approved by each state's environmental protection agency, we investigated soils and groundwater and conducted certain remedial work, including soil removal. The clean up of both sites is currently in process. We have incurred costs of $168 in 2008 and approximately $2,128 to date related to these sites. During 2008, we recognized a charge of $128, net of tax of $72, in discontinued operations related to future costs associated with these sites. We anticipate remediation costs for theses sites to continue through 2013, including estimated expenditures of $343 in 2009.

As of December 31, 2008, we have an accrual of $847 for future costs related to the Ohio, Florida and Connecticut sites. These estimates have been developed in consultation with outside environmental and legal consultants handling these matters and are based upon an analysis of the anticipated

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 6—Environmental Contingencies (Continued)

remediation plans. Although liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA") is joint and several, meaning that liability can exceed a PRP's pro rata share of cleanup costs, we believe, based on currently available information, that it is remote that costs associated with these sites will have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. It is possible, however, that our results of operations for a particular fiscal period could be materially affected.

Note 7—Stockholders' Equity

Stock Repurchase: Our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase, from time to time, on the open market or otherwise, of up to 200,000 shares of Axsys common stock at prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. We use the repurchased shares for general corporate purposes, including the satisfaction of commitments under our employee benefit plans and the exercise of stock option grants. As of December 31, 2008, we have repurchased 83 shares in total under this repurchase program.

Treasury Stock: We use treasury stock shares for general corporate purposes, including the satisfaction of commitments under the employee benefit plans and the exercise of stock options.

Changes in treasury stock were as follows:

			Amount

Balance at December 31, 2005	18,907		$	155
Stock-based awards issued, net	(14,106	)		(104	)
Contribution to 401(k) plan	(4,261	)		(45	)
Repurchase of stock	32			—

Balance at December 31, 2006	572			6
Stock-based awards cancelled, net of issued	10,851			414
Contribution to 401(k) plan	(2,010	)		(34	)
Repurchase of stock	6			1

Balance at December 31, 2007	9,419			387
Stock-based awards issued, net	(8,589	)		(351	)
Contribution to 401(k) plan	(830	)		(36	)

Balance at December 31, 2008	—		$	—

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 7—Stockholders' Equity (Continued)

Common Stock: Changes in common stock were as follows:

		Amount

Balance at December 31, 2005	10,636,734	$	106
Stock-based awards issued, net	7,200		—

Balance at December 31, 2006	10,643,934		106
Stock-based awards issued, net	196,471		2
Contribution to 401(k) plan	2,175		—

Balance at December 31, 2007	10,842,580		108
Stock-based awards issued, net	436,892		5
Contribution to 401(k) plan	2,029		—

Balance at December 31, 2008	11,281,501	$	113

Note 8—Stock-Based Compensation

Our Amended and Restated Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan ("Stock Incentive Plan"), as approved by our stockholders, is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which selects persons eligible to receive awards and determines the number of shares subject to each award and the terms, conditions, performance measures and other provisions of each award.

We used the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock option awards with the following weighted-average assumptions for the indicated periods:

	2008			2007			2006

Dividend yield		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%
Expected volatility		40.4	%		38.8	%		41.2	%
Risk-free interest rate		3.8	%		3.5	%		4.6	%
Expected life of options (in years)		5.6			5.6			5.9
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$	27.30		$	17.13		$	7.57

The assumptions above are based on multiple factors, including historical patterns by employees in relatively homogeneous groups with respect to exercise and post-vesting employment termination behaviors, expected future exercising patterns for these same homogeneous groups and the volatility of our stock price. The volatility assumption used in the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model uses historical changes in the market value of our common stock over a period of five years, which we believe represents the future volatility of our common stock. The expected life represents the weighted average period of time that stock options are expected to remain outstanding and is based on historical experience. Stock options are generally granted with a five-year vesting schedule and a 10-year life.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 8—Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

The following table presents stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2008:

				Weighted- average Exercise Price

Outstanding at December 31, 2007		772,241		$	12.87
	Granted	6,000			62.75
	Forfeited/cancelled	(26,450	)		(27.89	)
	Exercised	(421,419	)		(10.03	)

Outstanding at December 31, 2008		330,372		$	16.19		5.3

Exercisable at December 31, 2008		206,397		$	14.35		4.7

Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2008		324,173		$	16.13		5.3

At December 31, 2008, there was $752 of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock-based payments, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years. We recognize compensation expense, net of an estimated forfeiture rate, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award.

Shares available for future stock-based grants to employees and directors under existing plans were 446,709 at December 31, 2008. At December 31, 2008, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding was $12,823, the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable was $8,361 and the aggregate intrinsic value of options vested or expected to vest was $12,600. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $19,964 in 2008, $3,925 in 2007 and $218 in 2006. The fair value of shares that vested was $645 during 2008, $1,342 during 2007 and $883 during 2006.

Restricted Stock

Our Stock Incentive Plan allows for the issuance of restricted stock awards that may not be sold or otherwise transferred until certain restrictions have lapsed. The unearned stock-based compensation related to these awards is amortized to compensation expense over the period the restrictions lapse (generally five years). The stock-based expense for these awards is determined based on the market price of our stock at the date of grant applied to the total numbers of shares that are anticipated to fully vest, which is then amortized over the vesting period.

The following table presents the restricted stock activity for the year ended December 31, 2008:

				Weighted-average Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2007		154,163		$	16.50
	Granted	87,350			45.68
	Forfeited	(8,560	)		(17.88	)
	Vested	(37,731	)		(16.81	)

Outstanding at December 31, 2008		195,222		$	29.44

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 8—Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

As of December 31, 2008, we had unamortized compensation expense of $4,550 associated with these awards, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 3.7 years.

Note 9—Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental cash flow information from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 is summarized as follows:

		2008			2007			2006

Cash received/(paid) during the year for:
	Interest paid	$	—		$	(523	)	$	(46	)
	Interest received		341			250			289
	Income tax payments		(9,158	)		(9,327	)		(5,382	)
	Income tax refunds		39			104			11
	Non-cash consideration from sale of equipment		—			—			54

Note 10—Income Taxes

The income tax provision from continuing operations consists of:

		2008		2007			2006

Current income taxes:
	U.S. Federal	$	11,764	$	7,153		$	3,810
	State and local		1,551		1,516			722

			13,315		8,669			4,532

Deferred income taxes:
	U.S. Federal		1,302		(27	)		814
	State and local		155		(3	)		116

			1,457		(30	)		930

Total income tax provision		$	14,772	$	8,639		$	5,462

The difference between the provision (benefit) for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes is as follows:

		2008			2007			2006

Federal statutory rate			35	%		35	%		35	%
Computed expected income tax provision		$	14,382		$	7,961		$	5,164
Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:
	State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit		1,118			935			590
	Manufacturing deduction		(351	)		(420	)		(129	)
	Other, net		(377	)		163			(163	)

Actual tax provision		$	14,772		$	8,639		$	5,462

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 10—Income Taxes (Continued)

Deferred income taxes reflect the net federal and state tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.

Significant components of deferred income taxes are as follows:

		December 31,

		2008			2007
Deferred income tax assets:
	Inventories	$	2,481		$	2,041
	Gain on sale-leaseback		552			588
	Vacation pay accrual		494			545
	Loss contract reserve		430			395
	Stock-based compensation		583			486
	Environmental reserves		372			260
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		306			333
	Warranty reserves		135			317
	Other, net		1,211			659

	Total deferred income tax assets		6,564			5,624
Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment		(1,832	)		(1,587	)
	Goodwill & intangibles		(6,358	)		(4,294	)

	Total deferred income tax liabilities		(8,190	)		(5,881	)

	Net deferred income taxes	$	(1,626	)	$	(257	)

Deferred income taxes are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:

	December 31,

	2008			2007
Current deferred income tax assets, net	$	5,172		$	3,923
Noncurrent deferred income tax assets, included in other assets		1,393			1,462
Noncurrent deferred income tax liabilities, included in other long-term liabilities		(8,191	)		(5,642	)

	$	(1,626	)	$	(257	)

We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2003. At December 31, 2008, we had reserves totaling $3,451, primarily for various state income tax issues, which, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


Balance at January 1, 2008	$	3,826
Increases related to current year tax positions		6
Decreases related to prior year tax positions		(143	)
Expiration of statutes		(238	)

Balance at December 31, 2008	$	3,451

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 10—Income Taxes (Continued)

During the year ended December 31, 2008, we recognized $186 of interest and penalties within income tax expense. Interest and penalties accrued at December 31, 2008 and 2007 was $1,483 and $1,297, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, we expect a net decrease of $3,140 to unrecognized tax positions within the next 12 months primarily as a result of the expiration of the statutes of limitations for items currently reserved.

Note 11—Defined Contribution Plan

We sponsor a 401(k) plan under which eligible employees may elect to contribute a percentage of their earnings. We match employee contributions to this plan in amounts ranging from 3% to 5% of the employees' gross earnings. Our matching contributions were $1,517 in 2008, $1,370 in 2007 and $1,226 in 2006, of which a portion was provided in Axsys common stock.

Note 12—Commitments and Contingencies

Future minimum payments under non-cancelable, renewable operating leases (exclusive of property expenses and net of sublease rental income) as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:


2009	$	2,596
2010		2,003
2011		1,898
2012		1,475
2013 and thereafter		9,279

	$	17,251

Rent expense under such leases, net of sublease rental income, amounted to $2,440 in 2008, $1,950 in 2007 and $1,932 in 2006. Certain operating leases related to our facility have escalation clauses. As of December 31, 2008, we were contingently liable for $2,500 under outstanding letters of credit. We have issued letters of credit for certain business transactions including insurance programs and customer deposits.

We are a defendant in various lawsuits, none of which are expected to have a material adverse effect on our business or financial position.

Note 13—Discontinued Operations

On November 30, 2007, we sold our bearing distribution business for $15,305 in cash, net of a $235 working capital adjustment. We recognized a $1,722 gain on the sale of the business net of $1,384 in income tax expense. Included in the gain are total transaction costs of $1,885 associated with the sale, consisting of $949 of legal, audit and other transaction-related costs and $936 of stock-based compensation costs.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 13—Discontinued Operations (Continued)

The sales and income before taxes of the bearings distribution business included in discontinued operations are as follows:

	2007		2006

Sales	$	23,270	$	26,419
Income before income taxes		1,774		1,732

During 2008, we incurred pre-tax charges of $500 for legal expenses related to activities of our formerly-owned bearings distribution business.

The (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax, recognized in the consolidated statements of operations includes the following:

	2008			2007			2006

Net income from bearing distribution business	$	—		$	984		$	1,091
Gain on sale of bearing distribution business		—			1,722			—
Legal charges for activities of our previously divested bearing distribution business		(320	)		—			—
Environmental, net for previously divested businesses		(128	)		(35	)		(117	)

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(448	)	$	2,671		$	974

Note 14—Reporting Segments and Related Information

Reporting Segments Information

We are organized into two businesses segments: the Surveillance Systems Group and the Imaging Systems Group. Our business segments are evaluated on an operating income basis, and a stand-alone tax provision is not calculated for each segment. The other accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

The Surveillance Systems Group designs, manufactures and sells highly precise camera systems for deployment on ground, marine and aerial vehicles. These products are typically used in surveillance, reconnaissance, tracking and targeting applications. Our products can be grouped into two primary areas: non-stabilized camera systems and gyrostabilized camera systems. Non-stabilized camera systems are often deployed as fixed mounts on poles or masts. Typical applications for non-stabilized camera systems include border surveillance, port threat detection and perimeter security. Gyrostabilized camera systems are usually deployed on airborne vehicles such as helicopters, manned and unmanned aerial vehicles and marine vehicles. Gyrostabilization is usually necessary in air and sea-based applications in order to maintain a steady image while the vehicle is moving on several axes. Typical applications for gyrostabilized camera systems include search and rescue, drug interdiction, border surveillance, criminal pursuit and movie production. The Surveillance Systems Group has design and manufacturing facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire and Grass Valley, California.

The Imaging Systems Group designs, manufactures, and sells optical and motion control subsystems and components for deployment in larger, integrated systems. Products in the Imaging Systems Group include visible and infrared lenses, scanning systems, laser positioners, long-range

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 14—Reporting Segments and Related Information (Continued)

telescopes, stabilized sensor positioning systems, precision motion-control components, and imaging optics. The Imaging Systems Group has design and manufacturing facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire, San Diego, California, Cullman, Alabama, and Rochester Hills, Michigan.

The following tables present our business segment information for continuing operations:

			2008			2007			2006

Sales:
	Imaging Systems Group		$	174,630		$	125,916		$	106,890
	Surveillance Systems Group			75,573			47,461			23,501
	Intersegment eliminations			(4,719	)		(1,756	)		(463	)

		Total sales	$	245,484		$	171,621		$	129,928

Income from continuing operations:
	Imaging Systems Group		$	33,514		$	21,701		$	17,979
	Surveillance Systems Group			17,130			8,847			3,048
	Intersegment eliminations			(1,180	)		(439	)		(123	)

Operating income from reporting segments				49,464			30,109			20,904
	Non-allocated expenses			(8,374	)		(7,363	)		(6,151	)

		Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	41,090		$	22,746		$	14,753

			2008		2007		2006

Capital expenditures:
	Imaging Systems Group		$	7,452	$	5,144	$	8,937
	Surveillance Systems Group			3,992		638		2,095
	Corporate			479		1,461		65

		Total capital expenditures	$	11,923	$	7,243	$	11,097

			2008		2007		2006

Depreciation:
	Imaging Systems Group		$	3,458	$	3,064	$	3,016
	Surveillance Systems Group			302		304		206
	Corporate			139		84		88

		Total depreciation		3,899		3,452		3,310
Amortization of intangibles:
	Imaging Systems Group			423		423		398
	Surveillance Systems Group			675		643		556

		Total depreciation and amortization	$	4,997	$	4,518	$	4,264

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 14—Reporting Segments and Related Information (Continued)

			December 31,

			2008		2007
Identifiable assets:
	Imaging Systems Group		$	117,521	$	108,911
	Surveillance Systems Group			95,598		72,895
	Non-allocated assets			33,915		22,877

		Total assets	$	247,034	$	204,683

Goodwill:
	Imaging Systems Group		$	33,265	$	33,265
	Surveillance Systems Group			53,157		52,355

		Total goodwill	$	86,422	$	85,620

Included in non-allocated expenses are general corporate expense, interest expense and other income and expense. Identifiable assets by segment consist of those assets that are used in the segment's operations. Non-allocated assets are comprised primarily of short-term investments, cash and cash equivalents, corporate assets and deferred income tax assets.

The following table presents the non-allocated identifiable assets:

		December 31,

		2008		2007
Non-allocated assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	24,693	$	15,304
	Current deferred income tax assets		5,172		3,923
	Corporate property and equipment, net		1,822		1,482
	Non-current deferred income tax assets		1,393		1,462
	Other corporate assets		835		706

Total assets		$	33,915	$	22,877

Geographic Information

The table below presents sales from continuing operations, determined by the end customer, for specific geographic regions. All of our assets are located within the United States.

		Years Ended December 31,

		2008		2007		2006
United States		$	215,574	$	148,164	$	116,380
Europe			18,230		15,196		9,441
Other foreign			11,680		8,261		4,107

	Total sales	$	245,484	$	171,621	$	129,928

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 14—Reporting Segments and Related Information (Continued)

Major Customer Information

Major customer information (customers whose net sales exceed 10% of our consolidated revenues within a year) for the Imaging Systems Group is as follows:

Sales to BAE Systems in 2008 represented 23.2% of our consolidated sales and 32.6% of sales within the group. As of December 31, 2008, BAE Systems accounted for 22.0% of our consolidated outstanding accounts receivable balance. Our infrared lens products, which are used in BAE Systems' remote operated weapon station programs, represented 13.0% of our total sales during 2008.

Sales to BAE Systems in 2007 represented 15.8% of our consolidated sales and 21.5% of sales within the group. Sales to Raytheon represented 10.9% of our consolidated sales in 2007 and 14.9% of sales within the group. As of December 31, 2007, Raytheon accounted for 13.2% and BAE Systems accounted for 12.4% of our consolidated outstanding accounts receivable balance.

Sales to BAE Systems in 2006 represented 14.6% of our consolidated sales and 17.8% of sales within the group. Raytheon was not a material customer during 2006. As of December 31, 2006, BAE Systems accounted for 13.7% of our consolidated outstanding accounts receivable balance.

There are no major customers, as defined above, for the Surveillance System Group for the time periods presented.

Note 15—Sale Lease-Back of Facilities

During 2007, we sold our buildings located in Nashua, New Hampshire for $6,405 and Cullman, Alabama for $3,695. Concurrent with the sale, we entered into 15-year operating leases with the buyer. Each lease is renewable at our option for an additional five years. As part of the sale and leaseback, we have no continuing involvement aside from the lease agreement. The $1,414 difference between the sales proceeds received (net of $511 closing costs) and the book value of assets sold was deferred and is being amortized over the life of the initial lease terms.

Note 16—Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Selected quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 is summarized as follows:

	Quarters Ended (Unaudited)

Statement of Operations Data:	March 29, 2008		June 28, 2008		September 27, 2008		December 31, 2008
Sales	$	56,430	$	60,317	$	64,793	$	63,944
Gross profit		19,207		20,725		22,620		20,774
Income from continuing operations		5,108		6,229		8,187		6,794
Net income		5,108		6,103		7,988		6,671
Diluted net income per share from continuing operations(1)	$	0.45	$	0.54	$	0.71	$	0.59
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		11,451		11,437		11,522		11,534

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 16—Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Continued)

	Quarters Ended (Unaudited)(2)

Statement of Operations Data:	March 31, 2007		June 30, 2007		September 29, 2007		December 31, 2007
Sales	$	35,539	$	42,955	$	45,218	$	47,909
Gross profit		11,043		14,101		14,658		15,920
Income from continuing operations		2,734		3,550		3,756		4,067
Net income		2,983		3,847		4,139		5,809
Diluted net income per share from continuing operations(1)	$	0.25	$	0.32	$	0.34	$	0.36
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		10,946		11,007		11,140		11,293

(1): Diluted net income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of the quarterly amounts may not necessarily equal the total for the year.
(2): In the fourth quarter of 2007, the bearings distribution business was divested. Accordingly, the bearings distribution business has been accounted for as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

SCHEDULE II

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

COL. A	COL. B		COL. C			COL. D			COL. E			COL. F

			Additions
Classification	Balance at Beginning of Year		Charged to Costs and Expenses			Charged to Other Accounts			Deductions			Balance at End of Year
Year ended December 31, 2008:
Inventory Valuation Reserve	$	6,633	$	1,244		$	—		$	839		$	7,038
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts		848		(31	)		—			37	(a)		780
Year ended December 31, 2007:
Inventory Valuation Reserve	$	4,720	$	2,136		$	—		$	223		$	6,633
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts		625		255			—			32	(a)		848
Year ended December 31, 2006:
Inventory Valuation Reserve	$	3,141	$	1,115		$	640	(b)	$	176		$	4,720
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts		704		(32	)		—			47	(a)		625

(a): Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.
(b): Relates to adjustments to cost accounting standards, which increased gross inventory as well as inventory reserve.

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EXHIBIT INDEX


	3.1		Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Axsys (filed as Exhibit 3(4) to Axsys' Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated October 17, 1997 (Registration No. 333-36027) (the "Form S-1") and incorporated herein by reference).
	3.2		Amended and Restated By-Laws of Axsys (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Axsys' Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2008 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.1		Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement, dated as of September 30, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 10(17) to Axsys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 1991 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).*
	10.2		Form of Indemnification Agreement for all Directors and Officers of Axsys (filed as Exhibit 10(17) to Axsys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).*
	10.3		Letter Agreement between David A. Almeida and Axsys dated as of November 14, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(18) to Axsys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference). *
	10.4		Summary of Management Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to Axsys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).*
	10.5		Purchase and Sale Agreement dated February 15, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to Axsys' Form 8-K filed on February 16, 2006 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.6		Credit Agreement, dated May 2, 2005, by and among Axsys, its subsidiaries and Fleet National Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Axsys' Form 10-Q, filed July 26, 2005 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference.
	10.7		Purchase and Sale Agreement dated March 15, 2007 (Nashua, New Hampshire building) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Axsys' Form 10-Q, filed April 25, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.8		Purchase and Sale Agreement dated March 15, 2007 (Cullman, Alabama building) (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Axsys' Form 10-Q, filed April 25, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.9		Amended and Restated Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Axsys' Form 8-K, filed May 14, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.10		Master Affirmation, dated April 10, 2007, to the Credit Agreement by and among Axsys Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries and Bank of America (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Axsys' Form 10-Q, filed July 25, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.11		Asset Purchase Agreement, dated April 13, 2007, by and among Axsys Technologies, Inc. and Cineflex, LLC and parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Axsys' Form 10-Q, filed July 25, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.12		Asset Purchase Agreement, dated November 30, 2007, by and among Axsys Technologies, Inc. and AST Bearings, LLC (filed as Exhibit 2.1(1) to Axsys' Form 8-K, filed December 6, 2007 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.13		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of September 4, 2008, by and between Axsys Technologies, Inc. and Stephen W. Bershad (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Axsys' Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2008 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).


	10.14		Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement between Axsys and Stephen W. Bershad dated as of December 22, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Axsys' Form 8-K, filed on December 23, 2008 (File No. 000-16182) and incorporated herein by reference).*
	10.15		Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement between Axsys and David A. Almeida dated December 22, 2008.*
	10.16		Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement between Axsys and Scott B. Conner dated December 22, 2008.*
	21		Subsidiaries of the Registrant
	23		Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
	31.1		Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002—Chief Executive Officer
	31.2		Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002—Chief Financial Officer
	32.1		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350—Chief Executive Officer
	32.2		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350—Chief Financial Officer

*: Indicates management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.

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