ATC Technology Corporation
Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results; Issues 2010 Guidance

·    Earnings from continuing operations per diluted share of $0.59 or $2.15 as adjusted for full year 2009 compared to a loss per share of $1.09 or income of $1.91 as adjusted for 2008  
·    Fourth quarter 2009 Logistics revenue of $93.4 million increased 6.4% and full year Logistics revenue of $345.3 million decreased 2.3% compared to 2008
·    2009 new business wins totaling $100 million in annualized revenue
·    Drivetrain 2009 pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $37.0 million, pre-tax restructuring charges of $4.6 million, and $1.8 million deferred tax valuation allowance
·    Ended 2009 with $73.8 million of cash on hand and borrowing capacity of $148.7 million
·    2010 EPS guidance of $2.13-$2.45


Downers Grove, Illinois, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – ATC Technology Corporation (ATC) (NASDAQ-GS: ATAC), today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009.

Fourth Quarter Results
For the quarter ended December 31, 2009, revenue decreased to $125.3 million from $126.5 million for the same period in 2008.  Income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $7.7 million or $0.38 per diluted share versus a loss of $52.9 million or $2.66 per share for the fourth quarter of 2008.  On an adjusted basis, fourth quarter 2009 earnings from continuing operations were $0.50 per diluted share and equivalent to fourth quarter 2008’s adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $0.50 per diluted share.
 
The Company’s Logistics segment revenue for the quarter increased 6.4% to $93.4 million compared to $87.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2008.  Logistics segment profit for the fourth quarter increased 15.0% to $17.6 million from $15.3 million in the same quarter of 2008.  Improvement in performance was driven primarily by a 37.6% increase in revenue with TomTom, and volume associated with a new test and repair program, partially offset by an 8.3% decrease in revenue with AT&T primarily related to mobile device return volumes.

The Company’s Drivetrain segment revenue was $31.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, a 17.4% decrease from $38.6 million for the same period of 2008.  Fourth quarter segment loss was $1.8 million compared to a segment loss of $88.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2008.  The 2009 loss was driven by the wind-down of the Company’s transmission remanufacturing program for Honda and the slower than anticipated launch of the Company’s engine programs and associated start-up costs, and included $0.3 million of restructuring charges.  The 2008 segment loss included pre-tax goodwill impairment and restructuring charges of $79.1 million and $9.7 million, respectively.  The fourth quarter 2009 adjusted segment loss was $1.5 million versus adjusted segment profit of $0.4 million in 2008.


Full Year Results 
For the full year, consolidated revenues decreased 8.6% to $485.0 million compared to $530.6 million for the full year 2008.  Income from continuing operations was $11.7 million or $0.59 per diluted share for 2009 compared to a loss of $22.7 million or $1.09 per share for 2008.  Adjusted income from continuing operations was $2.15 per diluted share for 2009 compared to adjusted income from continuing operations of $1.91 per diluted share in 2008.

The Company’s Logistics segment revenue decreased 2.3% to $345.3 million from $353.4 million for the full year 2008.  Logistics segment profit increased 13.9% to $64.0 million compared to $56.2 million for the full year 2008.  The increase in profitability was driven primarily by the launch of new programs with both new and existing customers, in addition to the benefit of cost reduction initiatives.

The Company’s Drivetrain segment revenue of $139.7 million for the full year 2009 decreased 21.1% from $177.1 million for 2008.  Segment loss for 2009 was $37.0 million versus a loss of $81.3 million in 2008.  Adjusted segment profit was $4.6 million for 2009 as compared to $7.5 million for 2008.  Results for 2009 were impacted by pre-tax charges of $37.0 million for goodwill impairment and $4.6 million for restructuring.  The 2008 results include pre-tax charges of $79.1 million and $9.7 million for goodwill impairment and restructuring, respectively.  Full year 2009 Drivetrain segment results were driven by the overall softness in the industry, the previously announced wind-down of our transmission remanufacturing program with Honda, and the slower than anticipated launch of the engine programs and  associated start-up costs.

Management Comments
Todd R. Peters, President and CEO said, "In 2009, we remained diligent in streamlining our cost structure and building the pipeline of new opportunities. Despite a challenging economic environment, we closed the year with some important wins for our business which have positioned us to continue our growth in 2010.  Our Logistics business proved its resilience by again delivering solid growth with new programs and successfully managing costs."

"While we continued to be impacted by the recession throughout 2009, our Logistics segment executed remarkably well.  We profited from strong ongoing customer relationships, and exceeded expectations with $79 million in annualized new business in 2009.  Of this new business, $42 million was secured in the fourth quarter, indicating the demand for supply chain outsourcing has accelerated in recent months.  Furthermore, the ATC brand continues to gain recognition in the marketplace, which has translated into new opportunities.  Today, our new business pipeline has over $197 million of annualized business opportunities."
 
"Results of our Drivetrain business were disappointing throughout 2009, as we faced unprecedented challenges, including the run-out of the Honda remanufactured transmission program, a slower than expected launch of our recently won engine programs, and overall softness in our base volumes.  Throughout 2009, we aggressively reduced costs and further restructured our Drivetrain business to position the segment in 2010 to achieve our stated goal of achieving low single-digit margins and generating positive cash flow.  The Drivetrain new business pipeline currently has over $55 million of annualized opportunities after winning $21 million of annualized business in 2009."

"The Company ended the year in a solid liquidity position with $73.8 million in cash, zero debt, and $148.7 million of availability on our credit facility.  In late 2009, we repaid in full the $70 million preemptive draw on our credit facility, which we made in the first quarter of 2009 to preserve our financial flexibility, in light of uncertainty in the capital markets.  The Company’s liquidity position provides adequate resources for us to aggressively pursue organic growth opportunities."

"Looking to 2010, I am optimistic that the worst is behind us and that we can deliver a robust year.  However, it will not be without its challenges as we continue to be impacted by macroeconomic factors beyond our control.  We have the financial strength and operational flexibility to adapt quickly to changes, which we demonstrated throughout 2009, and we possess a solid pipeline of opportunities to pursue.  Our guidance ranges for 2010 are initially broad.  Our 2010 full year revenue guidance is $515-$550 million, a 6-13% increase compared to $485 million in 2009, and earnings per diluted share guidance is $2.13-$2.45.  Logistics revenues are expected to be $400-$430 million, with segment profit of $67-$74 million.  In Drivetrain, we expect revenues of $115-$120 million and segment profit of $2-$5 million."

"There are five key drivers that will determine our 2010 performance:  the successful launch of all new business won in 2009; the successful conversion of pipeline opportunities into new business wins; continued aggressive pursuit of growth and diversification in our Logistics business; realization of savings from cost reduction initiatives; and the anticipated impact of contract renewals."

"Our expectations assume no significant macroeconomic or regulatory-derived shocks.    Additionally, we will continue to be opportunistic on the acquisition front.  We remain confident in the depth of our management team and our ability to quickly respond to changing market dynamics.  We will continue to invest in improving our operations, expanding our service offerings and delivering the highest quality service that our customers demand.  As always, we commit to providing our shareholders with timely updates during the course of the year," Peters concluded.           

ATC will simultaneously host a conference call  (dial-in number is 877-741-4251) and webcast to discuss the operating highlights and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009 and 2010 guidance on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. Central time.

Conference call information (for those interested in asking questions after the presentation and the web cast link for those interested in listening only) is available at the Company’s web site at www.goATC.com.  Click on Investor Relations and select Webcasts.  You can access the web site up to one hour prior to the call to register, download slides and install any necessary audio/video software.  A "no audio, slides only" link is also available and will allow conference call participants to view slides in sync with the conference call.

The call and slides will be archived for one year on the ATC Technology Corporation web site and will be available two hours subsequent to the call.

For further information, please see the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ATC Technology Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.  The Company provides comprehensive engineered solutions for logistics and refurbishment services to the consumer electronics industries and the light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicle service parts markets.

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