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Exhibit 99.1

 

         LOGO
NEWS BULLETIN     

DDi Corp.

    

1220 Simon Circle

    

Anaheim, CA 92806

    

NASDAQ: DDIC

 

For Further Information:   
Mikel H. Williams    Andrew Greenebaum / Laura Foster
Chief Executive Officer    Addo Communications
   (310) 829-5400
J. Michael Dodson    andrewg@addocommunications.com
Chief Financial Officer    lauraf@addocommunications.com
(714) 688-7200   

 

 

DDi Corp. Announces First Quarter 2011 Results

ANAHEIM, Calif., April 26, 2011 – DDi Corp. (NASDAQ: DDIC), a leading provider of time-critical, technologically advanced electronic interconnect design, engineering and manufacturing services, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

First Quarter 2011 Highlights:

 

   

Bookings increased 18% sequentially to $72 million, a 1.09 book-to-bill ratio

 

   

Net sales of $66.5 million increased 3% over the prior year period and 1% sequentially

 

   

Net income of $5.0 million, or $0.24 per fully diluted share, versus $3.8 million, or $0.19 per fully diluted share, in the prior year quarter

 

   

Paid dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock on March 30, 2011

Mikel Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of DDi Corp., stated, “We are pleased to report record bookings of $72 million in the first quarter, which are indicative of an improved business environment. Our net sales growth trailed our order growth due to a slow start in shipments during the quarter stemming from lower fourth quarter bookings. That said, we were pleased to deliver a solid first quarter with net sales of $66.5 million, a slight year-over-year and sequential increase.”

Mr. Williams continued, “As evidenced by our positive first quarter results and the increase in our quarterly order flow, macro-economic conditions improved slightly in the first quarter. In particular, we noted stronger demand in the computer and instrumentation/medical segments. We must also acknowledge the situation in Japan, and its potential impact on the broader PCB marketplace and on DDi. While we have not yet experienced any significant impact on customer demand, either positive or negative, we are cognizant of its potential effect on the global electronics supply chain and our customer base.”

Mr. Williams concluded, “Given our solid first quarter results and our positive momentum headed into the second quarter, we are cautiously optimistic about our prospects in 2011. While the strength of the economic recovery is uncertain and we continue to monitor the situation in Japan, we believe our business strategy, improving operational performance and sound financial condition serve as a solid start to 2011.”


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First Quarter Results

Net sales for the first quarter of 2011 were $66.5 million, a 2.8% increase over the prior year quarter and a 1.1% increase sequentially. The year-over-year and sequential increases reflect stronger end market customer demand, particularly across the computer and instrumentation/medical sectors.

Gross margin for the first quarter of 2011 was 21.3% of net sales, a 33 basis point decrease from 21.6% of net sales in the prior year period. Sequentially, gross margin decreased 85 basis points from 22.1% of net sales. The sequential decrease in gross margin was primarily attributable to the impact of lower fourth quarter 2010 bookings which resulted in lower loading levels early in the quarter and consequentially, reduced operating efficiencies. In addition, first quarter 2011 gross margin was slightly pressured by rising material costs which have been driven by record prices for certain commodities.

Operating income in the first quarter of 2011 was $5.4 million compared to operating income of $4.9 million in the prior year period and operating income of $5.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2011 was $8.0 million compared to $8.4 million in the prior year period and $8.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Reconciliations of this non-GAAP measure, which exclude non-recurring costs associated with the Coretec acquisition, including facility closure, severance and professional fees are provided after the GAAP condensed consolidated financial statements below.

Net income in the first quarter of 2011 was $5.0 million, or $0.24 per share, compared to net income of $3.8 million, or $0.19 per share, in the prior year period. Net income in the fourth quarter of 2010 was $4.4 million, or $0.21 per share.

First Quarter Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of March 31, 2011, DDi had total cash and cash equivalents of $22.0 million and total debt of $11.2 million. Net working capital as of March 31, 2011 was $54.2 million. The $6.3 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents from the prior quarter end was primarily due to working capital uses of $9.1 million, cash dividends of $2.0 million and capital expenditures of $2.4 million.

Quarterly Dividend

The Company paid a dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock on March 30, 2011. The first quarter of 2011 was the fourth consecutive quarter in which the Company paid a dividend.

 


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Conference Call and Webcast

A conference call with simultaneous webcast to discuss first quarter 2011 financial results will be held today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern / 2:00 p.m. Pacific. Participants may access the call by dialing (877) 941-4775 (domestic) or (480) 629-9761 (international). In addition, the call is being webcast and can be accessed at the Company’s web site: www.ddiglobal.com/investor. Participants should access the website at least 15 minutes early to register and download any necessary audio software. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available through May 10, 2011 by dialing (877) 870-5176 (domestic) or (858) 384-5517 (international) and entering the conference ID 4432528. An online replay of the webcast will be available at www.ddiglobal.com/investor under “Financial Calendar.” For more information, visit www.ddiglobal.com.

About DDi

DDi is a leading provider of time-critical, technologically advanced electronic interconnect design, engineering and manufacturing services. Headquartered in Anaheim, California, DDi and its subsidiaries offer services to leading electronics OEMs and contract manufacturers worldwide from its facilities across North America and with manufacturing partners in Asia.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release includes ‘adjusted EBITDA’, a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Management believes that the disclosure of non-GAAP financial measures, when presented in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures, provide useful information to the Company, investors and other users of the financial statements and other financial information in identifying and understanding operating performance for a given level of net sales and business trends. Management believes that adjusted EBITDA is an important factor of the Company’s business because it reflects financial performance that is unencumbered by debt service and other non-cash, non-recurring or unusual items. This financial measure is commonly used in the Company’s industry. However, adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s definition of adjusted EBITDA may differ from definitions of such financial measure used by other companies. The Company has provided a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to GAAP financial information in the attached Schedule of Non-GAAP reconciliations.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” “will likely result,” “will continue,” “may,” “could” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed. The Company cautions that while it makes such statements in good faith and it believes such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in records, and other data available from third parties, it cannot assure you that the Company’s projections will be achieved. In addition to other factors and matters discussed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, some important factors that could cause actual results or outcomes for DDi or its subsidiaries to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements include changes in general economic conditions in the markets in which it may compete and fluctuations in demand in the electronics industry; the Company’s ability to sustain historical margins; increased competition; increased costs; loss or retirement of key members of management; currency exchange rate fluctuations; integration of acquired operations; international operations; compliance with environmental regulations; potential impacts of natural disasters on the electronics industry and the Company’s supply chain; increases in the Company’s cost of borrowings or unavailability of additional debt or equity capital

 


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on terms considered reasonable by management; and adverse state, federal or foreign legislation or regulation or adverse determinations by regulators. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors.

 


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DDi Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Qtr. Ended     Qtr. Ended     Qtr. Ended  
     Mar. 31, 2011     Mar. 31, 2010     Dec. 31, 2010  

Net sales

   $ 66,459      $ 64,665      $ 65,749   

Cost of goods sold

     52,307        50,679        51,189   
                        

Gross profit

     14,152        13,986        14,560   

Gross profit %

     21.3     21.6     22.1

Operating expenses:

      

Sales and marketing

     4,638        4,507        4,241   

General and administrative

     3,959        4,423        4,225   

Amortization of intangible assets

     190        190        190   

Restructuring and other related charges

     —          —          800   
                        

Operating income

     5,365        4,866        5,104   

Interest and other expense, net

     296        658        658   
                        

Income before income taxes

     5,069        4,208        4,446   

Income tax expense

     64        409        6   
                        

Net income

   $ 5,005      $ 3,799      $ 4,440   
                        

Net income per share:

      

Basic

   $ 0.25      $ 0.19      $ 0.22   

Diluted

   $ 0.24      $ 0.19      $ 0.21   

Dividends declared per share:

   $ 0.10        —        $ 0.10   

Weighted-average shares used in per share computations:

      

Basic

     20,226        19,824        20,072   

Diluted

     21,190        19,971        21,101   

 


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DDi Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Mar. 31, 2011     Dec. 31, 2010  
Assets     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 22,046      $ 28,347   

Accounts receivable, net

     43,964        40,821   

Inventories

     23,846        20,970   

Prepaid expenses and other

     2,594        1,889   
                

Total current assets

     92,450        92,027   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     43,277        42,605   

Intangible assets, net

     424        614   

Goodwill

     3,664        3,664   

Other assets

     1,023        954   
                

Total assets

   $ 140,838      $ 139,864   
                
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 24,785      $ 25,137   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     11,826        14,113   

Current portion of long term debt

     1,626        1,751   
                

Total current liabilities

     38,237        41,001   

Long term debt

     9,539        9,704   

Other long-term liabilities

     474        527   
                

Total liabilities

     48,250        51,232   
                

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, additional paid-in-capital, and treasury stock

     227,399        228,881   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     1,496        1,063   

Accumulated deficit

     (136,307     (141,312
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     92,588        88,632   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 140,838      $ 139,864   
                

 


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DDi Corp.

Schedule of Non-GAAP Reconciliations

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

      Qtr. Ended
Mar. 31, 2011
     Qtr. Ended
Mar. 31, 2010
     Qtr. Ended
Dec. 31, 2010
 

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

GAAP net income

   $ 5,005       $ 3,799       $ 4,440   

Add back:

        

Interest and other expense, net

     296         658         658   

Income tax expense

     64         409         6   

Depreciation

     2,139         2,200         2,039   

Amortization of intangible assets

     190         190         190   

Non-cash compensation

     269         348         268   

Non-recurring Coretec acquisition costs

     —           800         —     

Toronto site integration

     —           —           800   
                          

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 7,963       $ 8,404       $ 8,401