Military Times Names Leidos Best for Vets Employer for 2017

RESTON, Va., May 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a global science and technology company, was recognized by Military Times as a Best for Vets: Employers 2017.  The company's continued hiring and retention efforts to engage veterans through relationships with military associations, service groups and the military's transition assistance program are among driving factors behind the recognition.

The list honors companies who were scored based on a nearly 100-question survey analysis of areas such as recruitment, training, career transition support and company culture. Leidos, which ranked #22 on the list, operates a dedicated military veteran outreach program, Operation MVP. This is the company's fourth consecutive year on the list.

"This award underscores our continued dedication to supporting veterans, and the unique experiences and insight they provide to employers," said Leidos Chief Human Resources Officer Ann Addison. "We are proud that 20 percent of our Leidos workforce are veterans and contribute to enriching and growing our inclusive company culture."

Leidos is committed to recruiting and retaining veterans, as demonstrated by the company's Operation MVP program. Internally, the company encourages mentorship through employee resources groups, such as the Military Alliance Group. Leidos also supports active-duty, veteran service members and their families through organizations in the community including Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors, and the USO.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a global science and technology solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 32,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $7.04 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2016. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 30, 2016, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

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