* Total revenue of $113.5 million down 12.4% from first quarter 2008  * Reported earnings per share of $0.37, or adjusted earnings per    share of $0.47 excluding restructuring charges  * Production transfer from Springfield, MO to Oklahoma City, OK ahead    of schedule  * Recorded restructuring charges of $3.2 million in Drivetrain segment  * Liquidity position remains strong  * Drivetrain receives 2008 Honda Supplier Performance Award 

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATC Technology Corporation (ATC) (Nasdaq:ATAC), today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2009.

First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, revenue decreased 12.4% to $113.5 million from $129.5 million for the same period in 2008. Income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2009 was $7.2 million versus $11.1 million for the first quarter of 2008. During the first quarter, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $3.2 million primarily consisting of cash costs related to the consolidation and restructuring of its North American Drivetrain business. Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations for the quarter were $0.37, as compared to $0.50 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2008. On an adjusted basis, excluding restructuring costs, earnings were $0.47 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2009.

The Company's Logistics segment's revenue for the quarter decreased 8.8% to $77.3 million from $84.8 million for the first quarter of 2008. Logistics segment profit for the quarter decreased 11.8% to $13.5 million from $15.3 million in the same quarter of last year. The decrease in revenue and profit was primarily attributable to the run-out of a one-time automotive upgrade program in early 2008, a decrease in revenues with TomTom, and the impact of price concessions associated with long-term contracts. These impacts were partially offset by the ramp-up of new programs launched during 2008 and the benefit of the Company's cost reduction initiatives.

The Company's Drivetrain segment's revenue was $36.2 million, a 19.2% decrease from $44.8 million for the first quarter of 2008. First quarter segment loss was $1.9 million including the $3.2 million of restructuring costs. Adjusted segment profit of $1.3 million for the quarter compared against segment profit of $2.6 million for the first quarter of 2008. Drivetrain results continued to be impacted by the negative operating leverage associated with the dramatic reduction in volume for all significant customers.

Management Comments

Todd R. Peters, President and CEO said, "Despite the economic headwinds that have slowed the growth in our Logistics segment, we continued to benefit from the resilience of our long-term customer, AT&T, as well as from the ramp-up of new programs launched in 2008. The comparison to 2008 is made challenging as we benefitted significantly last year from a one-time electronics upgrade program that was substantially completed at the end of the first quarter of 2008. However, we continued to deliver on cost reduction initiatives resulting in a solid operating margin of 17.5% for this segment in 2009.

"Results for our Drivetrain business were disappointing as we experienced across-the-board softness, most significantly with Allison and Honda. Allison revenue declined due to the impact of the economy on medium/heavy-duty truck utilization. Our Honda revenue, driven by demand for in-warranty replacements, has been negatively impacted by the improved performance of Honda's five-speed transmissions versus their legacy four-speed transmissions. However, we remain a valuable partner to Honda, borne out by our recent receipt of Honda's coveted 2008 Supplier Performance Award. The automotive environment continues to be challenging. While our Drivetrain consolidation and restructuring is ahead of schedule, we continue to monitor the unfolding developments of our customers.

"Our liquidity remains strong with approximately $78 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2009 and $79 million of availability on our $150 million credit facility.

"Overall, the first quarter was challenging for ATC, as it was for many other companies. However, we have the financial strength and operational flexibility to adapt quickly to changes. We have a disciplined approach to cost management that permeates throughout the Company and delivers results. Going forward, our new business pipeline reflects $227 million in opportunities across both segments, after winning a modest $1.6 million of annualized revenue during the first quarter.

"Based on our expectation for a continuing contraction in demand for our Drivetrain customers' products and services, and the foreseeable strength of our Logistics business, we are revising our full year revenue guidance from $488-$539 million to $478-$520 million. We now expect Logistics revenue of $333-$365 million, a slight pullback on the high end of our previous estimate due to timing of anticipated new business wins, yet with continued margin performance, we expect segment profit of $51-$60 million. For Drivetrain, we now expect $145-$155 million in revenue and adjusted segment profit of $8.5-$9.5 million, excluding the $5.0-$6.0 million in previously announced restructuring charges. We expect earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of $1.67-$1.99, including $0.16-$0.18 per share during the year for the restructuring charges. Accordingly, our revised 2009 guidance on an adjusted basis is narrowed from $1.80-$2.20 to $1.85-$2.15 per diluted share. This compares to $1.91 adjusted earnings per diluted share for the full year 2008," Peters concluded.

ATC will simultaneously host a conference call (dial-in number is 877-718-5104) and webcast to discuss the operating highlights and financial results for the first quarter 2009 on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. Central time.

Conference call information for those interested in asking questions after the presentation) and the webcast link (for those interested in listening only) are available at the Company's web site at www.goATC.com. Click on Investor Relations and SEC Filings. Select webcasts. Please access the web site at least 15 minutes 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 and medium/heavy-duty vehicle service parts markets.

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Certain statements in this news release are "forward-looking statements" (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). These forward-looking statements generally include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements that are predictive, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "hopes," and similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance or position (including future revenues, expenses, earnings, growth rates or margins), ongoing business strategies, budgets or prospects, and possible future actions are also forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based on information available to our management as of the date of this news release, and reflect management's judgments, beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this news release with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to risks and uncertainties that could have a significant impact on our business, operating results or financial condition in the future. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying information, judgments, beliefs or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this news release. Some of these risks and uncertainties are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and our other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

                         ATC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME                  (In thousands, except per share data)                                             For the three months ended                                                     March 31,                                               2009             2008                                            ---------         ---------                                                    (Unaudited)   Net sales:    Services                                $ 77,316          $ 84,757    Products                                  36,160            44,785                                            ---------         ---------  Total net sales                            113,476           129,542   Cost of sales:    Services                                  55,307            61,133    Products                                  30,638            36,149    Products - exit, disposal, certain     severance and other charges                 380                --                                            ---------         ---------  Total cost of sales                         86,325            97,282   Gross profit                                27,151            32,260   Selling, general and administrative   expense                                    12,751            13,370  Amortization of intangible assets               30                51  Exit, disposal, certain severance and   other charges                               2,782               966                                            ---------         ---------  Operating income                            11,588            17,873   Interest income                                 63               300  Other income, net                               11                71  Interest expense                              (258)             (128)                                            ---------         ---------   Income from continuing operations before   income taxes                               11,404            18,116   Income tax expense                           4,220             7,031                                            ---------         ---------   Income from continuing operations            7,184            11,085   Loss from discontinued operations, net of   income taxes                                   --            (2,512)                                            ---------         ---------  Net income                                $  7,184          $  8,573                                            =========         =========   Per common share - basic:    Income from continuing operations       $   0.37          $   0.51    Loss from discontinued operations       $     --          $  (0.12)    Net income                              $   0.37          $   0.39     Weighted average number of common shares     outstanding                              19,544            21,842   Per common share - diluted:     Income from continuing operations       $   0.37          $   0.50    Loss from discontinued operations       $     --          $  (0.11)    Net income                              $   0.37          $   0.39     Weighted average number of common and     common equivalent shares outstanding     19,675            22,102                        ATC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION      Reconciliation of certain financial measures reported in accordance           with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") to         those presented on the basis of methodologies other than in                     accordance with GAAP ("non-GAAP")                     (In millions, except per share data)                      Actual             Actual            Projected               ------------------ ------------------ ------------------                 For the three      For the twelve      For the twelve                  months ended       months ended        months ended                    March 31,         December 31,    December 31, 2009                 2009      2008         2008            Low      High               --------  -------- ------------------ --------  --------                   (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)  Consolidated  Data:  ------------   Income (loss)   from   continuing   operations   (GAAP basis) $  7.2   $ 11.1        $(22.7)        $ 32.9   $ 39.3   Impairment of   goodwill -   Drivetrain   Segment, net   of tax (a)       --       --          56.8             --       --  Plant closure   and   restructu-   ring costs -   Drivetrain   segment, net   of tax          2.0       --           6.1           3.6       3.2                -------  -------       -------        -------  -------  Adjusted   Income from   continuing   operations   (non-GAAP   basis)       $  9.2   $ 11.1        $ 40.2         $ 36.5   $ 42.5                =======  =======       =======        =======  =======   Earnings Per   Diluted   Share:  ------------  Income (loss)   from   continuing   operations   (GAAP basis) $ 0.37   $ 0.50        $(1.09)        $ 1.67   $ 1.99   Impairment of   goodwill -   Drivetrain   Segment, net   of tax (a)       --       --          2.69             --       --  Plant closure   and   restructu-   ring costs -   Drivetrain   segment, net   of tax         0.10       --          0.29          0.18      0.16  Reconcilement   due to share   count change   from Basic   to Diluted       --       --          0.02            --        --                -------  -------       -------        -------  -------  Adjusted   Income from   continuing   operations   (non-GAAP   basis)       $ 0.47   $ 0.50        $ 1.91         $ 1.85   $ 2.15                =======  =======       =======        =======  =======  Diluted   Shares   Outstanding    19.7     22.1          21.1           20.0     20.0   Free Cash   Flow:  ---------  Net cash   provided by   operating   activities -   continuing   operations   (GAAP basis)                                       $ 44.0   $ 54.0  Purchases of   property,   plant and   equipment                                           (10.0)   (14.0)                                                      -------  -------  Free cash   flow  (non -   GAAP basis)                                        $ 34.0   $ 40.0                                                      =======  =======   Drivetrain   Segment   Data:  ----------   Segment   profit   (loss) (GAAP   basis)       $ (1.9)   $ 2.6        $(81.3)        $  2.5   $  4.5   Impairment of   goodwill -   Drivetrain   Segment          --       --          79.1             --       --  Plant closure   and   restructu-   ring costs -   Drivetrain   segment         3.2       --           9.7            6.0      5.0                -------  -------       -------        -------  -------  Adjusted   Segment   profit (non-   GAAP basis)  $  1.3    $ 2.6        $  7.5         $  8.5   $  9.5                =======  =======       =======        =======  =======   (a) Includes an income tax benefit of $0.4 million, or $0.02 per  diluted share, recorded during the fourth quarter of 2008, from a  revaluation of certain deferred tax assets primarily related to tax  deductible goodwill. 

Explanation of non-GAAP financial measures:

The Company reports its financial results of operations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). The Company also provides non-GAAP financial information to complement its consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP. This press release includes such non-GAAP financial measures. A "non-GAAP financial measure" is defined as a numerical measure of the Company's financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes (or includes) amounts that are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the Company's financial statements.

Following is a description of the various non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company:

Adjusted Income From Continuing Operations: Represents income (loss) from continuing operations (GAAP basis) adjusted to exclude, on an after-tax basis, (i) the Drivetrain impairment of goodwill charge and (ii) the Drivetrain plant closure and restructuring costs.

Adjusted Income From Continuing Operations Per Diluted Share: Represents income (loss) from continuing operations per share (GAAP basis) adjusted to exclude, on an after-tax basis per diluted share, (i) the Drivetrain impairment of goodwill charge and (ii) the Drivetrain plant closure and restructuring costs.

Adjusted Segment profit: Represents segment profit (loss) (GAAP basis) adjusted to exclude (i) the Drivetrain impairment of goodwill charge and (ii) the Drivetrain plant closure and restructuring costs.

Free Cash Flow: Represents net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations reduced by purchases of property, plant and equipment.

The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide management, investors, equity analysts, and rating agencies with useful information by which to measure our performance. In addition, many of the Company's internal performance measures are based on these non-GAAP financial measures.

The Company's non-GAAP financial measures may vary from similar titled measures of other companies because of differences in the way the measures are calculated and therefore should not be used to compare the Company's performance to that of other companies.

Whenever the Company presents non-GAAP financial measures, a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP is made available. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company are not intended to supercede or replace the Company's GAAP results or expectations.

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