TTM Technologies, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Results

Broad Based Growth Drives Results Ahead of Guidance Delivering Record Revenues

COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTMI), a leading global printed circuit board (“PCB”) manufacturer, today reported results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, which ended January 2nd, 2017.

Fourth Quarter 2016 Highlights

Net sales were $706.5 million
GAAP net loss attributable to stockholders was $2.0 million, or $0.02 per share, which included a pre-tax charge of $47.8 million for debt extinguishment
Non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders was $59.8 million, or $0.58 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA was $128.5 million

Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Results
Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2016 were $706.5 million, compared to $668.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and $641.7 million in the third quarter of 2016.

GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $69.6 million, compared to $36.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and $50.2 million in the third quarter of 2016.

GAAP net loss attributable to stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $2.0 million, or $0.02 per share. This compares to a GAAP net income attributable to stockholders of $9.5 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2015 and $25.6 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2016. The fourth quarter GAAP net loss includes a pre-tax charge of $47.8 million due to the early extinguishment of debt.

On a non-GAAP basis, net income attributable to stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $59.8 million, or $0.58 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders of $31.5 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2015 and $40.1 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2016.

Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $128.5 million, or 18.2 percent of net sales, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $95.8 million, or 14.3 percent of net sales, for the fourth quarter of 2015 and $102.2 million, or 15.9 percent of net sales, for the third quarter of 2016.

“Our fourth quarter revenues exceeded the high end of our guidance and our profitability was better than our forecast,” said Tom Edman, CEO of TTM. “On a year over year basis, most end markets grew, with the fastest growth coming from the cellular and automotive end markets. This drove substantial operating income leverage in the business resulting in the highest non-GAAP EPS in the history of the company.”

Full Year 2016 Financial Results
Net sales for fiscal year 2016 increased to $2.5 billion from $2.1 billion in fiscal year 2015.

GAAP operating income for fiscal year 2016 was $173.5 million, an increase from GAAP operating income of $61.3 million in fiscal year 2015.

GAAP net income attributable to stockholders for fiscal year 2016 was $34.9 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net loss attributable to stockholders of $25.9 million, or $0.28 per share, for fiscal year 2015.

On a non-GAAP basis, net income attributable to stockholders for fiscal year 2016 was $142.3 million, or $1.40 per diluted share. This compares to fiscal year 2015 non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders of $81.1 million, or $0.87 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2016 was $395.4 million, or 15.6 percent of net sales, compared to $285.7 million, or 13.6 percent of net sales, for fiscal year 2015.

"2016 was the year that validated TTM’s strategy of diversification, differentiation and discipline. We saw solid growth in the automotive and aerospace and defense end markets that partially offset the declines in the cellular and networking and communications end markets. Due to disciplined execution of synergies and cost controls, we generated $217 million in free cash flow and repaid approximately $218 million of our debt, allowing us to achieve a net debt to EBITDA ratio of less than 2.0 well ahead of our original timeline," continued Edman. “I would like to thank our employees for their tremendous efforts to achieve these results for the year 2016 as we created a new “One TTM” resulting from the combination of Viasystems and TTM Technologies.”

“In 2017, we are looking forward to year on year growth in many of our end markets driven by megatrends such as growing automotive electronic content, increased aerospace and defense procurement, and upgrades in cellular phones.”

Business Outlook
For the first quarter of 2017, TTM estimates that revenue will be in the range of $595 million to $635 million, and non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders will be in the range of $0.25 to $0.31 per diluted share.

To Access the Live Webcast/Conference Call
TTM will host a conference call and webcast to discuss fourth quarter 2016 results and first quarter 2017 outlook on Wednesday, February 8th, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time). The conference call will include forward-looking statements.

Telephone access is available by dialing domestic 888-278-8459 or international 913-312-1495 (ID 6391150). The conference call also will be webcast on TTM’s website at www.ttm.com.

To Access a Replay of the Webcast
The replay of the webcast will remain accessible for one week following the live event on TTM’s website at www.ttm.com.

About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global printed circuit board manufacturer, focusing on quick-turn and volume production of technologically advanced PCBs, backplane assemblies and electro-mechanical solutions. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events or performance. TTM cautions you that such statements are simply predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. These statements reflect TTM's current expectations, and TTM does not undertake to update or revise these forward looking statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in this or other TTM statements will not be realized. Further, these statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond TTM's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general market and economic conditions, including interest rates, currency exchange rates and consumer spending, demand for TTM's products, market pressures on prices of TTM's products, warranty claims, changes in product mix, contemplated significant capital expenditures and related financing requirements, TTM's dependence upon a small number of customers and other factors set forth in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's public reports filed with the SEC.

About Our Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release includes information about TTM’s adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures. TTM presents non-GAAP financial information to enable investors to see TTM through the eyes of management and to provide better insight into TTM’s ongoing financial performance.

A material limitation associated with the use of the above non-GAAP financial measures is that they have no standardized measurement prescribed by GAAP and may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. TTM compensates for these limitations by providing full disclosure of each non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. However, the non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Selected Unaudited Financial Information
(In thousands, except per share data)


				Fourth Quarter						Third Quarter			Full Year
					2016			2015			2016			2016			2015

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

	Net sales			$	706,534		$	668,874		$	641,720		$	2,533,359		$	2,095,488
	Cost of goods sold				573,689			560,604			532,158			2,109,744			1,785,351

	Gross profit				132,845			108,270			109,562			423,615			310,137

	Operating expenses:
		Selling and marketing			16,848			17,963			15,643			66,366			57,361
		General and administrative			38,998			41,654			35,641			148,719			167,109
		Amortization of definite-lived intangibles			6,407			6,683			5,949			24,252			18,888
		Restructuring charges			946			5,429			2,103			8,951			7,941
		Impairment of long-lived assets			-			-			-			3,346			-
		Gain on sale of assets			-			-			-			(1,472	)		(2,504	)
			Total operating expenses		63,199			71,729			59,336			250,162			248,795

	Operating income				69,646			36,541			50,226			173,453			61,342

	Interest expense				(15,267	)		(20,208	)		(18,873	)		(76,008	)		(59,753	)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt				(47,767	)		-			-			(47,767	)		(802	)
	Other, net				8,994			3,925			3,930			17,324			8,189

	Income before income taxes				15,606			20,258			35,283			67,002			8,976
	Income tax provision				(17,416	)		(10,601	)		(9,513	)		(31,427	)		(34,594	)

	Net income (loss)			$	(1,810	)	$	9,657		$	25,770		$	35,575		$	(25,618	)

	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest				(195	)		(136	)		(188	)		(714	)		(264	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders			$	(2,005	)	$	9,521		$	25,582		$	34,861		$	(25,882	)

	Earnings (loss) per share attributable to stockholders:
		Basic		$	(0.02	)	$	0.10		$	0.26		$	0.35		$	(0.28	)
		Diluted		$	(0.02	)	$	0.09		$	0.23		$	0.34		$	(0.28	)

	Weighted-average shares used in computing per share amounts:
		Basic			100,365			99,134			100,245			100,099			92,675
		Diluted			100,365			126,329			127,645			101,482			92,675


	Reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to calculate basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share:

	Net income attributable to stockholders						$	9,521		$	25,582
		Add back items: interest expense, net of tax						2,009			3,321
	Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders						$	11,530		$	28,903
	Weighted-average shares outstanding							99,134			100,245
	Dilutive effect of convertible debt							25,940			25,940
	Dilutive effect of performance-based stock units, restricted stock units and stock options							1,255			1,460
	Diluted shares							126,329			127,645
	Earnings per share attributable to stockholders:
		Basic					$	0.10		$	0.26
		Diluted					$	0.09		$	0.23


SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA
				January 2, 2017			December 28, 2015
	Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash			$	256,277		$	262,630
	Accounts and notes receivable, net				432,596			454,001
	Inventories				269,212			268,923
	Total current assets				1,012,841			1,022,520
	Property, plant and equipment, net				966,638			1,103,067
	Other non-current assets				520,597			514,546
	Total assets				2,500,076			2,640,133

	Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt			$	110,652		$	157,375
	Accounts payable				355,774			347,916
	Total current liabilities				689,065			744,994
	Debt, net of discount				909,030			1,013,411
	Total long-term liabilities				981,886			1,068,470
	Total equity				829,125			826,669
	Total liabilities and equity				2,500,076			2,640,133

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
				Fourth Quarter						Third Quarter			Full Year
					2016			2015			2016			2016			2015
	Gross margin				18.8	%		16.2	%		17.1	%		16.7	%		14.8	%
	Operating margin				9.9	%		5.5	%		7.8	%		6.8	%		2.9	%

	End Market Breakdown:
				Fourth Quarter						Third Quarter
					2016			2015			2016

		Aerospace/Defense			14	%		13	%		15	%
		Automotive			19	%		18	%		19	%
		Cellular Phone			19	%		18	%		17	%
		Computing/Storage/Peripherals			12	%		12	%		12	%
		Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation			13	%		13	%		14	%
		Networking/Communications			21	%		23	%		21	%
		Other			2	%		3	%		2	%

	Stock-based Compensation:
				Fourth Quarter						Third Quarter
					2016			2015			2016
		Amount included in:
			Cost of goods sold	$	469		$	327		$	412
			Selling and marketing	$	305			301			268
			General and administrative		2,426			2,007			2,119
			Total stock-based compensation expense	$	3,200		$	2,635		$	2,799


	Operating Segment Data:
				Fourth Quarter						Third Quarter
		Net sales:			2016			2015			2016
		PCB		$	654,379		$	611,045		$	598,656
		E-M Solutions			55,332			61,021			46,246
		Corporate			-			-			-
			Total sales		709,711			672,066			644,902
		Inter-segment sales			(3,177	)		(3,192	)		(3,182	)
			Total net sales	$	706,534		$	668,874		$	641,720

		Operating segment income:
		PCB		$	95,208		$	66,320		$	75,501
		E-M Solutions			3,029			2,612			1,421
		Corporate			(22,184	)		(25,708	)		(20,747	)
			Total operating segment income		76,053			43,224			56,175
		Amortization of definite-lived intangibles			(6,407	)		(6,683	)		(5,949	)
			Total operating income		69,646			36,541			50,226
		Total other expense			(54,040	)		(16,283	)		(14,943	)
		Income before income taxes		$	15,606		$	20,258		$	35,283

RECONCILIATIONS¹
				Fourth Quarter						Third Quarter			Full Year
					2016			2015			2016			2016			2015
	Non-GAAP gross profit reconciliation²:
		GAAP gross profit		$	132,845		$	108,270		$	109,562		$	423,615		$	310,137
		Add back item:
			Inventory markup		-			598			-			-			16,220
			Stock-based compensation		469			327			412			1,630			1,117
		Non-GAAP gross profit		$	133,314		$	109,195		$	109,974		$	425,245		$	327,474
		Non-GAAP gross margin			18.9	%		16.3	%		17.1	%		16.8	%		15.6	%

	Non-GAAP operating income reconciliation³:
		GAAP operating income		$	69,646		$	36,541		$	50,226		$	173,453		$	61,342
		Add back items:
			Amortization of definite-lived intangibles		6,407			6,683			5,949			24,252			18,888
			Stock-based compensation		3,200			2,635			2,799			11,090			9,661
			Gain on sale of assets		-			-			-			(1,472	)		(2,504	)
			Acquisition-related costs		195			1,521			197			1,688			34,448
			Inventory markup		-			598			-			-			16,220
			Impairments, restructuring, and other charges		1,530			5,429			2,103			12,881			7,941
		Non-GAAP operating income		$	80,978		$	53,407		$	61,274		$	221,892		$	145,996
		Non-GAAP operating margin			11.5	%		8.0	%		9.5	%		8.8	%		7.0	%

	Non-GAAP net income and EPS attributable to stockholders reconciliation⁴:
		GAAP net income (loss) attributable to stockholders		$	(2,005	)	$	9,521		$	25,582		$	34,861		$	(25,882	)
		Add back items:
			Amortization of definite-lived intangibles		6,407			6,683			5,949			24,252			18,888
			Stock-based compensation		3,200			2,635			2,799			11,090			9,661
			Non-cash interest expense		2,697			4,893			4,721			19,180			15,626
			Gain on sale of assets		-			-			-			(1,472	)		(2,504	)
			Acquisition-related costs		195			1,521			197			1,688			34,448
			Inventory markup		-			598			-			-			16,220
			Loss on extinguishment of debt		47,767			-			-			47,767			802
			Impairments, restructuring and other charges		1,530			5,429			2,103			12,881			7,941
			Income taxes		49			247			(1,208	)		(7,987	)		5,869
		Non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders		$	59,840		$	31,527		$	40,143		$	142,260		$	81,069
		Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share attributable to stockholders		$	0.58		$	0.31		$	0.39		$	1.40		$	0.87

	Non-GAAP diluted number of shares⁵:
		Diluted shares			102,563			126,329			127,645			101,482			93,640
		Dilutive effect of convertible debt			-			(25,940	)		(25,940	)		-			-
		Non-GAAP diluted number of shares			102,563			100,389			101,705			101,482			93,640

	Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation⁶:
		GAAP net income (loss)		$	(1,810	)	$	9,657		$	25,770		$	35,575		$	(25,618	)
		Add back items:
			Income tax provision (benefit)		17,416			10,601			9,513			31,427			34,594
			Interest expense		15,267			20,208			18,873			76,008			59,753
			Amortization of definite-lived intangibles		6,407			6,683			5,949			24,252			18,888
			Depreciation expense		38,539			39,105			37,006			156,229			133,508
			Stock-based compensation		3,200			2,635			2,799			11,090			9,661
			Gain on sale of assets		-			-			-			(1,472	)		(2,504	)
			Acquisition-related costs		195			1,521			197			1,688			34,448
			Inventory markup		-			-			-			-			14,200
			Loss on extinguishment of debt		47,767			-			-			47,767			802
			Impairments, restructuring and other charges		1,530			5,429			2,103			12,881			7,941
		Adjusted EBITDA		$	128,511		$	95,839		$	102,210		$	395,445		$	285,673
		Adjusted EBITDA margin			18.2	%		14.3	%		15.9	%		15.6	%		13.6	%

	Free cash flow reconciliation:
		Operating cash flow			97,650			139,829			102,737			298,336			237,462
		Add back items:
			Payment of accreted interest on convertible sr. notes		-			-			-			-			8,730
			Payment of acquisition-related costs		869			1,522			11			3,895			36,210
		Adjusted operating cash flow			98,519			141,351			102,748			302,231			282,402
		Capital expenditures, net			(22,619	)		(22,967	)		(24,221	)		(85,139	)		(99,718	)
		Free cash flow		$	75,900		$	118,384		$	78,527		$	217,092		$	182,684

	¹This information provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders, non-GAAP EPS attributable to stockholders, and adjusted EBITDA to the financial information in our consolidated condensed statements of operations.

	²Non-GAAP gross profit and gross margin measures exclude stock-based compensation expense, and inventory markup.

	³Non-GAAP operating income and operating margin measures exclude amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, gain on sale of assets, inventory markup, acquisition-related costs, asset impairments, restructuring and other charges.

	⁴ This information provides non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders and non-GAAP EPS attributable to stockholders, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that both measures -- which add back amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, non-cash interest expense on debt (before consideration of capitalized interest), gain on sale of assets, inventory markup, acquisition-related costs, asset impairments, restructuring and other charges as well as the associated tax impact of these charges and discrete tax items -- provide additional useful information to investors regarding the Company's ongoing financial condition and results of operations.

	⁵ Non-GAAP diluted number of shares used in computing non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to stockholders excludes the dilutive effect of convertible debt.

	⁶ Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, gain on sale of assets, inventory markup, acquisition-related costs, asset impairments, restructuring and other charges. We present adjusted EBITDA to enhance the understanding of our operating results, and it is a key measure we use to evaluate our operations. In addition, we provide our adjusted EBITDA because we believe that investors and securities analysts will find adjusted EBITDA to be a useful measure for evaluating our operating performance and comparing our operating performance with that of similar companies that have different capital structures and for evaluating our ability to meet our future debt service, capital expenditures, and working capital requirements. However, adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Contact:
Sameer Desai,
Senior Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
sameer.desai@ttmtech.com
714-327-3050

Source: TTM Technologies

Released February 8, 2017

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