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EXHIBIT 99.1
23301 Wilmington Avenue
 
Carson, CA 90745-6209
 
310.513.7200
 
www.ducommun.com
 
NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ducommun Report Results for the
Second Quarter Ended June 28, 2014
Margin Expansion and Strong Cash Flow Highlight Solid Second Quarter 2014 Results
LOS ANGELES, California (July 28, 2014) – Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE:DCO) (“Ducommun” or the “Company”) today reported results for its second quarter and six months ended June 28, 2014.
Second Quarter 2014 Highlights

Second quarter revenue was $186.5 million
The Company reported net income of $6.5 million, or $0.59 per diluted share
EBITDA for the quarter was $24.3 million
Ducommun made a voluntary principal prepayment of $7.5 million on its term loan during the quarter
The Company’s firm backlog as of June 28, 2014 was $623 million
“The 2014 second quarter results reflected a continuation of our first quarter performance, illustrating Ducommun’s longstanding customer relationships, product depth, and sound manufacturing execution,” said Anthony J. Reardon, chairman and chief executive officer. “As recently announced, we are winning new business on a variety of important commercial aircraft programs such as the Boeing 737 MAX, while also bidding on a number of opportunities with Airbus and other key OEMs. At the same time, our focus on expanding Ducommun’s industrial segment has resulted in a strengthening backlog.
“We posted solid margins and strong cash flow while once again paying down debt, further de-levering the balance sheet. The Company is benefiting from improved operating performance and solid demand, and we remain steadfast in using our position in the industry to drive greater customer acceptance and deliver value-added products and services. Our manufacturing operations continue to be the focus of improved asset utilization as we position Ducommun for sustainable returns in the future.”

Second Quarter Results
Net revenues for the second quarter of 2014 were $186.5 million, a 2.6% decrease, compared to $191.5 million for the second quarter of 2013. The revenue decline year-over-year primarily reflects 8.2% lower revenues within the Company’s military and space markets, partially offset by a 9.9% increase in revenues within its non-aerospace and defense (“non-A&D”) markets.
Net income for the second quarter of 2014 increased 17.6% to $6.5 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, from net income of $5.5 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2013. Net income for the second quarter of 2014 increased primarily due to improved operating performance, lower selling, general and administrative expenses, and lower interest expense, partially offset by higher income tax expense. The second quarter of 2013 included a $0.5 million federal research and development tax credit (“Federal R&D Tax Credit”) benefit as a result of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (the “Act”) passed in January, 2013. For the second quarter of fiscal 2014, there was no comparable Federal R&D Tax Credit benefit recorded, as a similar Act has not been passed at this time.
Operating income for the second quarter of 2014 increased approximately 10.2% to $16.6 million, or 8.9% of revenue, compared to $15.0 million, or 7.9% of revenue, in the comparable period last year. Operating income in the second quarter of 2014 rose as a result of improved operating performance and a $0.8 million workers’ compensation audit refund related to prior years.





EBITDA for the second quarter of 2014 was $24.3 million, or 13.0% of revenue, compared to $22.2 million, or 11.6% of revenue, for the comparable period in 2013. Interest expense decreased to $7.0 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $7.4 million in the previous year’s second quarter, as the Company continued to de-lever its balance sheet.
During the second quarter of 2014, the Company generated $25.2 million of cash from operations compared to $13.1 million during the second quarter of 2013.
Ducommun AeroStructures (“DAS”)
The Company’s DAS segment reported net revenues for the current second quarter of $78.6 million, compared to $84.0 million for the second quarter of 2013. The lower revenue was primarily due to a 10.7% decrease in military aircraft revenues.

DAS segment operating income was $9.8 million, or 12.5% of revenue, compared to operating income of $9.0 million, or 10.7% of revenue, in the second quarter of 2013. The higher margin was a result of improved operating performance and a $0.8 million workers’ compensation audit refund related to prior years. EBITDA was $13.4 million for the current quarter, or 17.0% of revenue, compared to $11.4 million, or 13.6% of revenue, for the comparable quarter in the prior year.
Ducommun LaBarge Technologies (“DLT”)
The Company’s DLT segment reported net revenues for the second quarter of $107.9 million, compared to $107.5 million for the second quarter of 2013. The 2014 revenues level reflected a 9.9% rise in non-A&D revenues and a 24.5% increase in commercial aerospace revenues, partially offset by a 7.0% decrease in defense technologies revenues.

DLT’s operating income for the second quarter of 2014 was $10.8 million, or 10.0% of revenue, compared to $11.2 million, or 10.4% of revenue, for the second quarter of 2013, primarily due to a decrease in defense technologies revenue. EBITDA was $14.8 million for the current quarter, or 13.7% of revenue, compared to $15.8 million, or 14.7% of revenue, in the comparable quarter of the prior year.
Corporate General and Administrative Expenses (“CG&A”)
CG&A expenses for the second quarter of 2014 were $4.0 million, or 2.2% of total Company revenue, down from $5.1 million, or 2.7% of total Company revenue, in the prior-year period. CG&A expenses decreased primarily due to lower non-recurring professional fees and lower benefit costs.

Year To Date Results
Net revenues for the six months ended June 28, 2014 were $366.3 million compared to $367.4 million for the six months ended June 29, 2013. The slight revenue decrease year-over-year primarily reflects 5.3% lower revenues in the Company’s military and space markets, partially offset by 5.0% higher commercial aerospace revenues and a 6.0% increase in non-A&D revenues.
Net income for the six months ended June 28, 2014 increased 20.5% to $11.1 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, from net income of $9.2 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 29, 2013. The first six months of fiscal 2013 included a $3.0 million Federal R&D Tax Credit benefit -- a combination of Federal R&D Tax Credits for fiscal 2012 (as a result of the Act passed in January, 2013) and Federal R&D Tax Credits for the first six months of fiscal 2013. For the first six months of fiscal 2014, there was no comparable Federal R&D Tax Credit benefit recorded as a similar Act has not been passed at this time.
Operating income for the six months ended June 28, 2014 increased 20.6% to $30.6 million, or 8.3% of revenue, compared to $25.3 million, or 6.9% of revenue, for the six months ended June 29, 2013. Operating income in 2014 rose as a result of a favorable product mix, improved operating performance and a $0.8 million workers’ compensation audit refund related to prior years.
EBITDA for the six months ended June 28, 2014 was $45.7 million, or 12.5% of revenue, compared to $39.5 million, or 10.8% of revenue, for the six months ended June 29, 2013. Interest expense decreased to $14.1 million in the first six months of fiscal 2014, compared to $15.3 million in the first six months of fiscal 2013, as the Company continued to de-lever its balance sheet.
During the first six months of fiscal 2014 the Company generated $15.5 million of cash from operations compared to $6.9 million during the first six months of fiscal 2013.





Ducommun AeroStructures
The Company’s DAS segment reported net revenues for the six months ended June 28, 2014 of $160.3 million, compared to $156.7 million for the six months ended June 29, 2013. The higher revenue was primarily due to a 3.7% increase in commercial aerospace revenues.

DAS segment operating income during the first six months of fiscal 2014 was $20.1 million, or 12.5% of revenue, compared to operating income of $15.6 million, or 10.0% of revenue, in the first six months of fiscal 2013. The higher margin was due to improved operating performance and a $0.8 million workers’ compensation audit refund related to prior years. EBITDA was $26.0 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014, or 16.3% of revenue, compared to $20.4 million, or 13.0% of revenue, for the comparable period in the prior year.
Ducommun LaBarge Technologies
The Company’s DLT segment reported net revenues for the six months ended June 28, 2014 of $206.0 million, compared to $210.7 million for the six months ended June 29, 2013. The year-over-year decrease reflects an 8.1% decline in defense technologies revenues, partially offset by 6.0% higher non-A&D revenues and a 12.2% increase in commercial aerospace revenues.
DLT’s operating income for the first six months of fiscal 2014 was $17.8 million, or 8.6% of revenue, compared to $19.1 million, or 9.1% of revenue, for the first six months of fiscal 2013 due to a decrease in defense technologies revenue. EBITDA was $26.9 million for the six month period of 2014, or 13.0% of revenue, compared to $28.4 million, or 13.5% of revenue, in the comparable six month period of the prior year.
Corporate General and Administrative Expenses
CG&A expenses for the six months ended June 28, 2014 were $7.3 million, or 2.0% of total Company revenue, down from $9.4 million, or 2.6% of total Company revenue, in the six months ended June 29, 2013. CG&A expense decreased primarily due to lower non-recurring professional fees and lower benefit costs, combined with the first six months of the prior year included a $0.5 million charge related to the Company’s debt repricing transaction.
Conference Call
A teleconference hosted by Anthony J. Reardon, the Company’s chairman and chief executive officer, and Joseph P. Bellino, the Company’s vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer, will be held today, July 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) to review these financial results. To participate in the teleconference, please call 866-510-0712 (international 617-597-5380) approximately ten minutes prior to the conference time. The participant passcode is 56517723. Mr. Reardon and Mr. Bellino will be speaking on behalf of the Company and anticipate the meeting and Q&A period to last approximately 45 minutes.
This call is being webcast by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed directly at the Ducommun website at www.ducommun.com. Conference call replay will be available after that time at the same link or by dialing 888-286-8010, passcode 23083149.

About Ducommun Incorporated
Founded in 1849, Ducommun Incorporated provides engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and other industries through a wide spectrum of electronic and structural applications. The company is an established supplier of critical components and assemblies for commercial aircraft and military and space vehicles as well as for the energy market, medical field, and industrial automation. It operates through two primary business units – Ducommun AeroStructures (“DAS”) and Ducommun LaBarge Technologies (“DLT”). Additional information can be found at www.ducommun.com.
Statements contained in this press release regarding other than recitation of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “ begin,” “ look forward,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “should,” “potential,” “estimate,” “continue,” “momentum” and other words referring to events to occur in the future. These statements reflect the Company’s current view of future events and are based on its assessment of, and are subject to, a variety of risks and uncertainties beyond its control, including, but not limited to, the state of the world financial, credit, commodities and stock markets, and uncertainties regarding the Company, its businesses and the industries in which it operates, which are described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.






CONTACTS:
Joseph P. Bellino, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 310.513.7211
Chris Witty, Investor Relations, 646.438.9385, cwitty@darrowir.com
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DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
June 28,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
43,751

 
$
48,814

Accounts receivable, net
 
105,209

 
91,909

Inventories
 
142,201

 
140,507

Production cost of contracts
 
11,023

 
11,599

Deferred income taxes
 
11,513

 
10,850

Other current assets
 
20,602

 
27,085

Total Current Assets
 
334,299

 
330,764

Property and Equipment, Net
 
94,070

 
96,090

Goodwill
 
161,940

 
161,940

Intangibles, Net
 
160,285

 
165,465

Other Assets
 
8,660

 
9,940

Total Assets
 
$
759,254

 
$
764,199

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
 
$
26

 
$
25

Accounts payable
 
53,749

 
58,111

Accrued liabilities
 
47,973

 
45,453

Total Current Liabilities
 
101,748

 
103,589

Long-Term Debt, Less Current Portion
 
317,664

 
332,677

Deferred Income Taxes
 
69,747

 
68,489

Other Long-Term Liabilities
 
17,456

 
19,750

Total Liabilities
 
506,615

 
524,505

Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
109

 
110

Treasury stock
 

 
(1,924
)
Additional paid-in capital
 
70,337

 
70,542

Retained earnings
 
185,929

 
174,828

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(3,736
)
 
(3,862
)
Total Shareholders’ Equity
 
252,639

 
239,694

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
$
759,254

 
$
764,199






DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 28,
2014
 
June 29,
2013
 
June 28,
2014
 
June 29,
2013
Net Revenues
 
$
186,516

 
$
191,472

 
$
366,269

 
$
367,387

Cost of Sales
 
149,073

 
154,156

 
293,756

 
297,218

Gross Profit
 
37,443

 
37,316

 
72,513

 
70,169

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
20,868

 
22,273

 
41,955

 
44,824

Operating Income
 
16,575

 
15,043

 
30,558

 
25,345

Interest Expense
 
6,994

 
7,442

 
14,119

 
15,265

Income Before Taxes
 
9,581

 
7,601

 
16,439

 
10,080

Income Tax Expense
 
3,109

 
2,097

 
5,338

 
869

Net Income
 
$
6,472

 
$
5,504

 
$
11,101

 
$
9,211

Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.60

 
$
0.52

 
$
1.02

 
$
0.87

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.59

 
$
0.51

 
$
1.00

 
$
0.86

Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
10,871

 
10,648

 
10,864

 
10,624

Diluted
 
11,045

 
10,790

 
11,122

 
10,731

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit %
 
20.1
%
 
19.5
%
 
19.8
%
 
19.1
%
SG&A %
 
11.2
%
 
11.6
%
 
11.5
%
 
12.2
%
Operating Income %
 
8.9
%
 
7.9
%
 
8.3
%
 
6.9
%
Net Income %
 
3.5
%
 
2.9
%
 
3.0
%
 
2.5
%
Effective Tax Rate
 
32.5
%
 
27.6
%
 
32.5
%
 
8.6
%





DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
BUSINESS SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
%
Change
 
June 28, 2014
 
June 29, 2013
 
%
of Net  Revenues
2014
 
%
of Net  Revenues
2013
 
%
Change
 
June 28, 2014
 
June 29, 2013
 
%
of Net  Revenues
2014
 
%
of Net  Revenues
2013
Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DAS
 
(6.4
)%
 
$
78,616

 
$
83,992

 
42.1
 %
 
43.9
 %
 
2.3
 %
 
$
160,270

 
$
156,697

 
43.8
 %
 
42.7
 %
DLT
 
0.4
 %
 
107,900

 
107,480

 
57.9
 %
 
56.1
 %
 
(2.2
)%
 
205,999

 
210,690

 
56.2
 %
 
57.3
 %
Total Net Revenues
 
(2.6
)%
 
$
186,516

 
$
191,472

 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
 
(0.3
)%
 
$
366,269

 
$
367,387

 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
Segment Operating Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DAS
 
 
 
$
9,833

 
$
8,985

 
12.5
 %
 
10.7
 %
 
 
 
$
20,079

 
$
15,616

 
12.5
 %
 
10.0
 %
DLT
 
 
 
10,757

 
11,167

 
10.0
 %
 
10.4
 %
 
 
 
17,801

 
19,101

 
8.6
 %
 
9.1
 %
 
 
 
 
20,590

 
20,152

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
37,880

 
34,717

 
 
 
 
Corporate General and Administrative Expenses (1) 
 
 
 
(4,015
)
 
(5,109
)
 
(2.2
)%
 
(2.7
)%
 
 
 
(7,322
)
 
(9,372
)
 
(2.0
)%
 
(2.6
)%
Total Operating Income
 
 
 
$
16,575

 
$
15,043

 
8.9
 %
 
7.9
 %
 
 
 
$
30,558

 
$
25,345

 
8.3
 %
 
6.9
 %
EBITDA 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DAS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
 
 
$
9,833

 
$
8,985

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
20,079

 
$
15,616

 
 
 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
 
 
3,554

 
2,438

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,970

 
4,765

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13,387

 
11,423

 
17.0
 %
 
13.6
 %
 
 
 
26,049

 
20,381

 
16.3
 %
 
13.0
 %
DLT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
 
 
10,757

 
11,167

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
17,801

 
19,101

 
 
 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
 
 
4,043

 
4,660

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,051

 
9,323

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14,800

 
15,827

 
13.7
 %
 
14.7
 %
 
 
 
26,852

 
28,424

 
13.0
 %
 
13.5
 %
Corporate General and Administrative Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating loss
 
 
 
(4,015
)
 
(5,109
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(7,322
)
 
(9,372
)
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
 
 
102

 
42

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
104

 
85

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3,913
)
 
(5,067
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(7,218
)
 
(9,287
)
 
 
 
 
EBITDA
 
 
 
$
24,274

 
$
22,183

 
13.0
 %
 
11.6
 %
 
 
 
$
45,683

 
$
39,518

 
12.5
 %
 
10.8
 %
Capital Expenditures
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DAS
 
 
 
$
1,435

 
$
1,495

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,720

 
$
3,049

 
 
 
 
DLT
 
 
 
2,078

 
1,128

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,975

 
2,180

 
 
 
 
Corporate Administration
 
 
 
14

 
18

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
24

 
24

 
 
 
 
Total Capital Expenditures
 
 
 
$
3,527

 
$
2,641

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
5,719

 
$
5,253

 
 
 
 

(1)
Includes costs not allocated to either the DLT or DAS operating segments.