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TTM to Acquire Viasystems Group, Inc. Combination Creates One of the World's Leading PCB Manufacturers
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for immediate release COSTA MESA, CA and ST. LOUIS, MO - September 22, 2014 - TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTMI) ("TTM") and Viasystems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAS) ("Viasystems") today announced the execution of a definitive agreement under which TTM will acquire all outstanding shares of Viasystems for a combined consideration of $11.33 in cash and 0.706 shares of TTM common stock, which based on the closing market price on September 19, 2014 was valued at $16.46 per Viasystems share, or approximately $368 million. The total enterprise value of the transaction, including the assumption of debt, is approximately $927 million. The combined company will be one of the world's leading printed circuit board ("PCB") manufacturers with a strong position in the automotive, aerospace and defense, medical, industrial and instrumentation, cellular phone and networking/telecom end markets. The combined company will have approximately 30,000 employees and 28 manufacturing facilities worldwide. "Both TTM and Viasystems have pursued successful strategies over the years, and we are excited to bring these two companies together," said Tom Edman, CEO of TTM. "This combination creates an industry leader with the ability to deliver expanded capabilities from a broad global footprint to service more customers and end markets. In one step, we will accelerate our strategy to diversify our business and also reduce the impact of seasonality inherent in the cellular phone end market. We believe that the combination will result in significant synergies created by expanded capabilities and economies of scale that will benefit the customers, employees and shareholders of both companies." "This is a compelling strategic combination that makes for an exciting new chapter for Viasystems," said David M. Sindelar, CEO of Viasystems. "The combination of these two companies will create one of the best management teams in the industry. I believe this combination is an excellent opportunity to realize value for our shareholders and creates new opportunities for our customers and employees." Strategic Rationale
Terms of the Transaction and Financial Highlights In the twelve months ended June 30, 2014, the combined company would have generated pro forma revenues of $2.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $300 million. For a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income, see Appendix A to TTM's presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2 to TTM's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 22, 2014. TTM has identified at least $25 million in pre-tax cost synergies which are expected to be realized within the first year. These will result from combining the sales and general and administrative functions of the two companies. TTM believes that significant additional synergies will result from other integration efforts over a longer period of time. This transaction is expected to be materially accretive to non-GAAP earnings per share in the first year. TTM expects to utilize a new $1.3 billion senior secured credit facility to finance the cash portion of the purchase price, refinance certain debt at each company, and provide liquidity for working capital and general corporate purposes. TTM has received a fully-underwritten financing commitment from J.P. Morgan and Barclays to finance the transaction. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of Viasystems. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2015. J.P. Morgan acted as financial advisor for TTM, and Stifel acted as financial advisor for Viasystems. Investor Conference Call and Webcast Interested parties can listen to the conference call and view accompanying slides via webcast at www.ttmtech.com and www.viasystems.com. The call can also be accessed over the phone by dialing domestic 1-877-397-0286 or international 1-719-325-4747 (ID 1521508). The replay of the webcast will remain accessible for one week following the live event on TTM's website at www.ttmtech.com and Viasystems' website at www.viasystems.com. About TTM About Viasystems Forward-Looking Statements It is uncertain whether any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on the results of operations and financial condition of the combined company or the price of Viasystems' or TTM's common stock. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the ability of the parties to consummate the proposed merger and the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to consummation of the proposed merger, including the ability to secure regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all; the adoption of the Merger Agreement by Viasystems' stockholders; the possibility of legal or regulatory proceedings (including related to the transaction itself); the ability of TTM to successfully integrate Viasystems' operations, product lines, technology and employees and realize synergies and additional opportunities for growth from the proposed merger in a timely manner or at all; unknown, underestimated or undisclosed commitments or liabilities; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the proposed transactions on the parties' relationships with third parties, which may make it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; the level of demand for the combined company's products, which is subject to many factors, including uncertain global economic and industry conditions, demand for electronic products and printed circuit boards, and customers' new technology and capacity requirements; TTM's and Viasystems' ability to (i) develop, deliver and support a broad range of products, expand their markets and develop new markets, (ii) timely align their cost structures with business conditions, and (iii) attract, motivate and retain key employees; and developments beyond Viasystems' or TTM's control, including but not limited to, changes in domestic or global economic conditions, competitive conditions and consumer preferences, adverse weather conditions or natural disasters, health concerns, international, political or military developments, and technological developments. Additional factors that may cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of TTM Technologies, Inc. for the year ended December 30, 2013, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 21, 2014, under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Viasystems for the year ended December 31, 2013, which was filed with the SEC on February 14, 2014, under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and in each company's other filings made with the SEC available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Neither Viasystems nor TTM undertakes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements to reflect any new information, subsequent events or circumstances, or otherwise, except as may be required by law. No Offer or Solicitation Additional Information and Where to Find It Participants in the Solicitation Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, gain on sale of assets, asset impairments, restructuring, costs related to acquisitions, and other charges. For a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, please see Appendix A to TTM's presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2 to TTM's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 22, 2014. Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized financial measure under U.S. GAAP, and does not purport to be an alternative to operating income or an indicator of operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is presented to enhance an understanding of operating results and is not intended to represent cash flows or results of operations. The Boards of Directors, lenders and management of the companies use adjusted EBITDA primarily as an additional measure of operating performance for matters including executive compensation and competitor comparisons. The use of this non-GAAP measure provides an indication of each company's ability to service debt, and management considers it an appropriate measure to use because of the companies' leveraged positions. Adjusted EBITDA has certain material limitations, primarily due to the exclusion of certain amounts that are material to each company's consolidated results of operations, such as interest expense, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization. In addition, adjusted EBITDA may differ from the adjusted EBITDA calculations reported by other companies in the industry, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. The companies use adjusted EBITDA to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operating performance and profitability by excluding from EBITDA certain items that each company believes are not indicative of its ongoing operating results or will not impact future operating cash flows, which include stock-based compensation expense, gain on sale of assets, asset impairments, restructuring, costs related to acquisitions, and other charges. Contacts: TTM Investors Viasystems Investors Erica Mannion Company TTM Technologies Release Info News Release: Contact Todd Schull |