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AEROFLEX  ANNOUNCES FISCAL THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Record Third Quarter Revenue, Non-GAAP Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA

PLAINVIEW, New York — May 10, 2011 — Aeroflex Holding Corp. ("Aeroflex") (NYSE: ARX), a leading global provider of microelectronic components and test and measurement equipment, today announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2011.

Net sales increased 14.7% from the third quarter of fiscal 2010 to a new third quarter record of $193.2 million.  Both segments contributed to the growth this quarter, as did sales from acquired businesses, which accounted for approximately 5% of revenue.  Non-GAAP operating income increased 15.1% from the third quarter of fiscal 2010 to $46.0 million, also a new third quarter record.  Adjusted EBITDA also reached a new third quarter record of $50.7 million which is a 13.6% increase from the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

“I am very pleased with our record third quarter results,” said Len Borow, Chief Executive Officer. “Our strong gross margins this quarter were derived from a favorable product mix, primarily related to Hi-Rel Radhard integrated circuits and wireless products, and demonstrate the value proposition of our products in the market.  Our partnership with our customers and our ability to commercialize our intellectual property continues to drive our strong financial performance.”

The following tables present selected financial information for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and on a basis other than GAAP (“Non-GAAP”). The full fiscal year 2011 non-GAAP effective tax rate expected from Aeroflex’s current geographic mix of non-GAAP pre-tax income is 31%.  This rate was applied to its non-GAAP pre-tax income for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.  A reconciliation between GAAP and Non-GAAP amounts is presented at the end of this press release.
 
 
 

 
 
   
Selected GAAP Results
 
   
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Three Months
   
Nine Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net sales
  $ 193,219     $ 168,435     $ 530,729     $ 465,290  
                                 
Gross profit
    106,358       90,300       281,024       242,031  
Gross margin
    55.0 %     53.6 %     53.0 %     52.0 %
                                 
Operating income
    24,832       22,658       22,684       39,178  
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ 4,127     $ 2,856     $ (13,093 )   $ (28,301 )
                                 
Net income (loss) per common share - basic
  $ 0.05     $ 0.04     $ (0.18 )   $ (0.44 )
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding  - basic
    84,789       65,000       74,608       65,000  

   
Selected Non-GAAP Results
 
   
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Three Months
   
Nine Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net sales
  $ 193,240     $ 168,466     $ 530,798     $ 465,385  
                                 
Gross profit
    106,369       90,618       282,212       243,465  
Gross margin
    55.0 %     53.8 %     53.2 %     52.3 %
                                 
Operating income
    45,952       39,915       109,628       99,466  
                                 
Net income
  $ 22,851     $ 14,153     $ 39,994     $ 27,982  
                                 
Net income per common share - basic
  $ 0.27     $ 0.22     $ 0.54     $ 0.43  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding  - basic
    84,789       65,000       74,608       65,000  
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 50,661     $ 44,581     $ 123,827     $ 113,779  
 
Business Outlook

For the fiscal fourth quarter ending June 30, 2011, Aeroflex expects net sales to be between $220 million and $228 million, Adjusted EBITDA to be between $64 million and $69 million, and non-GAAP net income per share to be between $.40 and $.44.  The range of expected non-GAAP net income per share reflects interest expense savings from the debt refinancing completed on May 9, 2011 and was calculated using a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 31%.

Non-GAAP Presentation
 
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures that are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures: (i) are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles; and (ii) have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Aeroflex's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. As such, these measures should only be used to evaluate Aeroflex's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.
 
 
 

 
 
Aeroflex believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures, when shown in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures, provides useful supplemental information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations because they exclude certain non-cash charges or items that management does not believe are reflective of its ongoing operating results when assessing the performance of its business.
 
Aeroflex believes that these non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate the comparison by management and investors of results between periods and among its peer companies. However, its peer companies may calculate similar non-GAAP financial measures differently than Aeroflex, limiting the information’s usefulness as comparative measures.
 
Webcast and Conference Call Information
 
Aeroflex will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:15 a.m. eastern standard time on Tuesday, May 10th during which management will discuss the financial results.  To participate in the live webcast, please visit the events page of the website located at http://ir.aeroflex.com. Please plan to join five to ten minutes before the start of the webcast to facilitate a timely connection. If you are unable to participate and would like to hear a replay of the call, an audio replay of the webcast will be available on the Aeroflex website for approximately 90 days or can be accessed telephonically for domestic callers at (888) 286-8010 or internationally at (617) 801-6888 with pass code 55414775.
 
About Aeroflex
 
Aeroflex Holding Corp. is a leading global provider of microelectronic components and test and measurement equipment used by companies in the space, avionics, defense, commercial wireless communications, medical and other markets. 

Forward-looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release regarding Aeroflex’s business strategy and plans and objectives of its management for future operations are forward-looking statements.  When used in this press release, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend” and similar expressions, as they relate to Aeroflex or its management, identify forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of Aeroflex’s management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to its management.  Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to, adverse developments in the global economy; dependence on growth in customers’ businesses; the ability to remain competitive in the markets Aeroflex serves; the inability to continue to develop, manufacture and market innovative, customized products and services that meet customer requirements for performance and reliability; any failure of suppliers to provide raw materials and/or properly functioning component parts; the  termination of key contracts, including technology license agreements, or loss of key customers; the inability to protect intellectual property; the failure to comply with regulations such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations and any changes in regulations; the failure to realize anticipated benefits from completed acquisitions, divestitures or restructurings, or the possibility that such acquisitions, divestitures or restructurings could adversely affect Aeroflex; the loss of key employees; exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risks; and terrorist acts or acts of war.   Such statements reflect the current views of management with respect to the future and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Aeroflex does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements.  Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to Aeroflex, which is subject to change.  Although any such projections and the factors influencing them will likely change, Aeroflex will not necessarily update the information, since Aeroflex will only provide guidance at certain points during the year.
 
 
 

 
 
Contact:
Andrew Kaminsky
Vice President – Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Aeroflex Holding Corp.
(516) 752-6401
andrew.kaminsky@aeroflex.com
 
 
 

 
 
Aeroflex Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data )

   
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 67,152     $ 100,663  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,213 and $1,821
    158,382       141,595  
Inventories
    171,212       126,568  
Deferred income taxes
    25,903       28,018  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    13,212       10,983  
Total current assets
    435,861       407,827  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated  depreciation of $71,672 and $60,755
    101,776       101,662  
Non-current marketable securities, net
    -       9,769  
Deferred financing costs, net
    16,298       20,983  
Other assets
    28,516       21,818  
Intangible assets with definite lives, net
    199,449       238,313  
Intangible assets with indefinite lives
    114,689       109,894  
Goodwill
    460,664       445,874  
                 
Total assets
  $ 1,357,253     $ 1,356,140  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 360     $ 21,817  
Accounts payable
    47,240       28,803  
Advance payments by customers and deferred revenue
    31,519       30,741  
Income taxes payable
    1,323       4,615  
Accrued payroll expenses
    22,717       23,082  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    43,616       58,817  
Total current liabilities
    146,775       167,875  
                 
Long-term debt
    695,908       880,030  
Deferred income taxes
    92,511       138,849  
Defined benefit plan obligations
    5,526       5,763  
Other long-term liabilities
    12,830       12,639  
Total liabilities
    953,550       1,205,156  
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
  Preferred stock $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock, par value $.01 per share;  300,000,000 shares authorized;  84,789,180 and 65,000,000 shares issued and outstanding
    848       650  
Additional paid-in capital
    643,600       398,291  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (33,270 )     (53,575 )
Accumulated deficit
    (207,475 )     (194,382 )
Total stockholders' equity
    403,703       150,984  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 1,357,253     $ 1,356,140  
 
 
 

 
 
Aeroflex Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Net sales
  $ 193,219     $ 168,435  
Cost of sales
    86,861       78,135  
Gross profit
    106,358       90,300  
                 
Selling, general and administrative costs
    38,265       31,285  
Research and development costs
    24,663       20,844  
Amortization of acquired intangibles
    15,900       15,408  
Restructuring charges
    2,698       105  
      81,526       67,642  
Operating income
    24,832       22,658  
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
    (13,852 )     (20,815 )
Other income (expense), net
    (119 )     222  
Total other income (expense)
    (13,971 )     (20,593 )
                 
Income before income taxes
    10,861       2,065  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    6,734       (791 )
                 
Net income
  $ 4,127     $ 2,856  
                 
Net income per common share - Basic
  $ 0.05     $ 0.04  
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic
    84,789       65,000  
 
 
 

 
 
Aeroflex Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)

   
Nine Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Net sales
  $ 530,729     $ 465,290  
Cost of sales
    249,705       223,259  
Gross profit
    281,024       242,031  
                 
Selling, general and administrative costs
    113,234       92,988  
Research and development costs
    68,477       55,286  
Amortization of acquired intangibles
    47,706       46,527  
Termination of Sponsor Advisory Agreement
    18,133       -  
Restructuring charges
    10,790       356  
Loss on liquidation of foreign subsidiary
    -       7,696  
      258,340       202,853  
Operating income
    22,684       39,178  
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
    (55,803 )     (63,272 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt
    (25,178 )     -  
Gain from a bargain purchase of a business
    173       -  
Other income (expense), net
    (526 )     701  
Total other income (expense)
    (81,334 )     (62,571 )
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (58,650 )     (23,393 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (45,557 )     4,908  
                 
Net income (loss)
  $ (13,093 )   $ (28,301 )
                 
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic
  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.44 )
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic
    74,608       65,000  
 
 
 

 
 
Aeroflex Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)

   
Nine Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ (13,093 )   $ (28,301 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    62,426       62,178  
Gain from a bargain purchase of a business
    (173 )     -  
Acquisition related adjustment to cost of sales
    998       246  
Loss on liquidation of foreign subsidiary
    -       7,696  
Loss on extinguishment of debt
    25,178       -  
Deferred income taxes
    (52,317 )     (1,286 )
Share-based compensation
    1,655       1,563  
Non - cash restructuring charges
    4,860       -  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    3,976       3,579  
Paid in kind interest
    2,434       13,377  
Other, net
    496       758  
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchases of businesses:
               
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable
    (10,890 )     10,754  
Decrease (increase) in inventories
    (39,936 )     4,450  
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets
    (8,142 )     (2,711 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    4,430       (20,053 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (18,098 )     52,250  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Payments for purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired
    (23,593 )     (4,000 )
Capital expenditures
    (17,132 )     (13,176 )
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
    10,357       8,580  
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
    819       1,021  
Other, net
    -       (12 )
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (29,549 )     (7,587 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
    244,021       -  
Repurchase of senior unsecured notes and senior subordinated unsecured term loans, including premiums and fees
    (207,690 )     -  
Debt repayments
    (21,458 )     (4,012 )
Debt financing costs
    (3,332 )     -  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    11,541       (4,012 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    2,595       (2,051 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (33,511 )     38,600  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    100,663       57,748  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 67,152     $ 96,348  
 
 

 
 
   
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income
 
   
to Non-GAAP Operating Income
 
   
(in thousands)
 
   
Three Months
   
Nine Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Operating income - GAAP
  $ 24,832     $ 22,658     $ 22,684     $ 39,178  
Amortization of acquired intangibles
    15,900       15,408       47,706       46,527  
Impact of purchase accounting adjustments
    91       509       1,488       2,287  
Financial sponsor fees
    -       647       1,222       2,111  
Restructuring costs and related pro forma savings (a)
    3,747       105       13,821       356  
Share-based compensation
    629       518       1,655       1,563  
Termination of financial sponsor advisory agreement
    -       -       18,133       -  
Non-cash loss on liquidation of foreign subsidiary
    -       -       -       7,696  
Other adjustments
    753       70       2,919       (252 )
                                 
Operating income - Non-GAAP
  $ 45,952     $ 39,915     $ 109,628     $ 99,466  
 
   
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss)
 
   
to Non-GAAP Net Income
 
   
(in thousands)
 
   
Three Months
   
Nine Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Net income (loss) - GAAP
  $ 4,127     $ 2,856     $ (13,093 )   $ (28,301 )
Amortization of acquired intangibles
    15,900       15,408       47,706       46,527  
Impact of purchase accounting adjustments
    91       509       1,488       2,287  
Financial sponsor fees
    -       647       1,222       2,111  
Restructuring costs and related pro forma savings (a)
    3,747       105       13,821       356  
Share-based compensation
    629       518       1,655       1,563  
Termination of sponsor advisory agreement
    -       -       18,133       -  
Loss on extinguishment of debt
    -       -       25,178       -  
Amortization of deferred finance fees
    1,137       1,193       3,976       3,579  
Non-cash loss on liquidation of foreign subsidiary
    -       -       -       7,696  
Other adjustments
    753       66       3,434       (173 )
Tax impact of adjustments
    (3,533 )     (7,149 )     (63,526 )     (7,663 )
Net income - Non-GAAP
  $ 22,851     $ 14,153     $ 39,994     $ 27,982  
 
 
 

 
  
   
Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA
 
   
(in thousands)
 
   
Three Months
   
Nine Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Net income (loss) - GAAP
  $ 4,127     $ 2,856     $ (13,093 )   $ (28,301 )
Interest expense
    13,852       20,815       55,803       63,272  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    6,734       (791 )     (45,557 )     4,908  
Depreciation and amortization
    20,892       20,404       62,426       62,178  
EBITDA
    45,605       43,284       59,579       102,057  
                                 
Non-cash purchase accounting adjustments
    21       31       1,067       342  
Financial sponser fees
    -       647       1,222       2,111  
Restructuring costs and related pro forma savings (a)
    3,747       105       13,821       356  
Share-based compensation
    629       518       1,655       1,563  
Termination of sponsor advisory agreement
    -       -       18,133       -  
Loss on extinguishment of debt
    -       -       25,178       -  
Non-cash loss on liquidation of foreign subsidiary
    -       -       -       7,696  
Other defined items (b)
    659       (4 )     3,172       (346 )
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 50,661     $ 44,581     $ 123,827     $ 113,779  

(a)
Primarily reflects costs associated with the reorganization of our European operations and consolidation of certain of our U.S. components facilities. Pro forma savings reflect the amount of costs that we estimate would have been eliminated during the fiscal year in which a restructuring occurred had the restructuring occurred as of the first day of that fiscal year.  Pro forma savings were estimated to be $3.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, $1.0 million of which is applicable for the three months ended March 31, 2011, $1.2 million applicable to the three months ended December 31, 2010 and $800,000 applicable to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

(b) 
Reflects other adjustments required in calculating our debt covenant compliance.  These other defined items include pro forma EBITDA for periods prior to the acquisition dates for companies acquired during the periods presented.