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The Allied Defense Group Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

VIENNA, Va., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Allied Defense Group, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ADG), a multinational defense company focused on the manufacture, sale and distribution of ammunition and ammunition-related products for use by the U.S. and foreign governments, today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Highlights:

    --  Revenue of $47.4 million, an increase of 18% over the second quarter of
        2008
    --  Net income of $1.2 million compared to net income of $0.9 million during
        the second quarter of 2008
    --  EBITDA* from continuing operations of $3.4 million

    --  Funded, committed backlog of $117.9 million as of June 30, 2009

"We have achieved two significant milestones; divesting our last non-core business this month and achieving profitability in the second quarter," said Major General (Ret) John J. Marcello, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Allied Defense Group. "Our decisions to focus on our core competency in ammunition, rid ourselves of expensive debt, take action to improve the efficiency of our operations and manage our working capital have delivered a transformed business poised to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities ahead of us."

Business Segment Details:

Mecar SA

    --  Revenue of $23.0 million, a decrease of 28.2% from the second quarter of
        2008

    --  Backlog of $90.8 million as of June 30, 2009

Mecar USA

    --  Revenue of $24.4 million, an increase of $16.1 million over the second
        quarter of 2008

    --  Backlog of $27.1 million as of June 30, 2009

Second Quarter Summary

Revenue was $47.4 million in the second quarter of 2009, up 18% over the same period of 2008. Gross margin was 15% in the second quarter of 2009, compared to 17% for the same period in 2008. Lower gross margins in the current quarter resulted from higher sales activities at Mecar USA, a business that, in general, has lower margins than Mecar SA.

Net income from continuing operations was $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2009, compared to a net loss of $0.7 million during the same period of 2008. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.24 in the second quarter of 2009, compared to a loss of $0.09 during the same period of 2008. EBITDA from continuing operations was $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2009, compared to $2.8 million during the same period of 2008.

Results from continuing operations in the current period were positively impacted by a $1.2 million gain associated with Mecar SA's forward exchange contracts. As compared to the year-ago period, selling and administrative expenses declined by 14%, or $0.7 million and interest expense declined by 56%, or $1.3 million. The reduced operating expense reflects the transition of the Company to an ammunition-focused business. The reduced interest expense resulted from the full repayment of the Company's senior secured convertible notes in January 2009.

Six-Month Summary

Revenue was $78.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, up 18% over the same period of 2008. Gross margin was 15% for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 19% for the same period in 2008.

Net income from continuing operations was $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to a net loss of $3.4 million during the same period of 2008. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.07 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to a loss of $0.42 during the same period of 2008. EBITDA from continuing operations was $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $4.9 million during the same period of 2008.

As of June 30, 2009, the Company's firm committed backlog was $117.9 million, compared to $149.4 million as of June 30, 2008.

Cash Flow

At June 30, 2009, the Company had $1.7 million of cash on hand. This is down $178,000 from March 31, 2009.

The Company used $8.9 million of cash in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $20.0 million of cash used during the same period of 2008. Despite an 18% increase in revenue, the cash used from operations during the current period was reduced mainly as a result of lower working capital requirements associated with Mecar USA.

Cash used in investing activities was $0.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $1.4 million generated during the same period of 2008. Cash provided by financing activities was $2.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $9.1 million generated during the same period of 2008. The reduction in cash provided by financing activities stemmed from lower revolving credit borrowings in the current period at Mecar SA.

"We have carefully managed our cash during the first six months of 2009, including discounting letters of credit and obtaining bank overdraft loans," said Debbie Ricci, Chief Financial Officer of The Allied Defense Group. "We will continue to take these steps until we secure appropriate working capital solutions."

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results today, August 13, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. (ET). To access the conference call, interested parties may call (888) 245-0962 within the United States or (913) 312-1463 outside the United States. A replay of the call will be available from approximately 7:30 p.m. (ET) today, August 13, 2009, through 11:59 p.m. (ET) on August 20, 2009. To access the replay, please call (888) 203-1112 in the United States, or (719) 457-0820 outside the United States, and enter the following code: 4105359.


                         The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Unaudited)
              (Thousands of Dollars, except per share and share data)

                                      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
                                           June 30,              June 30,
                                           --------              --------
                                        2009       2008       2009       2008
                                        ----       ----       ----       ----

    Revenue                           47,380    $40,322    $78,928    $67,117

    Cost and expenses
      Cost of sales                   40,158     33,484     66,876     54,472
      Selling and administrative       4,539      5,275      8,751     10,248
      Research and development           580        580      1,072      1,132
                                         ---        ---      -----      -----

        Operating  income              2,103        983      2,229      1,265
                                       -----        ---      -----      -----

    Other income (expenses)
      Interest income                     28        251         63        409
      Interest expense                (1,040)    (2,351)    (1,904)    (4,041)
      Net gain (loss) on fair
       value of senior convertible
       notes and warrants                  8        706        247       (527)
      Gain (loss) from foreign
       exchange contracts              1,231       (144)       569       (144)
      Other-net                         (556)        76       (803)         9
                                        ----         --       ----          -
                                        (329)    (1,462)    (1,828)    (4,294)
                                        ----     ------     ------     ------

        Income (loss) from
         continuing operations
         before income taxes           1,774       (479)       401     (3,029)

    Income tax (benefit) expense        (195)       194       (195)       322
                                        ----        ---       ----        ---

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                        1,969       (673)       596     (3,351)
                                       -----       ----        ---     ------

    Income (loss) from discontinued
     operations, net of tax
        Gain on sale of subsidiaries     865          -      1,811        113
        Income (loss) from
         discontinued operations      (1,675)     1,579     (1,565)       849
                                      ------      -----     ------        ---
        Net income (loss) from
         discontinued operations        (810)     1,579        246        962
                                        ----      -----        ---        ---

      NET INCOME (LOSS)                1,159       $906       $842    $(2,389)
                                       =====       ====       ====    =======

    Earnings (Loss) per share - basic:

      Net earnings (loss) from
       continuing operations            0.24     $(0.09)     $0.07     $(0.42)
      Net earnings (loss) from
       discontinued operations         (0.10)      0.20       0.03       0.12
                                       -----       ----       ----       ----
        Total earnings (loss) per
         share - basic                  0.14      $0.11      $0.10     $(0.30)
                                        ====      =====      =====     ======

    Earnings (Loss) per share - diluted:

      Net earnings (loss) from
       continuing operations            0.24     $(0.09)     $0.07     $(0.42)
      Net earnings (loss) from
       discontinued operations         (0.10)      0.20       0.03       0.12
                                       -----       ----       ----       ----
        Total earnings (loss) per
         share - diluted                0.14      $0.11      $0.10     $(0.30)
                                        ====      =====      =====     ======

    Weighted average number of
     common shares:

      Basic                        8,085,207  8,021,755  8,082,402  8,017,418
      Diluted                      8,101,875  8,021,755  8,107,595  8,017,418



                        The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
               Calculation of EBITDA from continuing operations
                                  (Unaudited)
                (All amounts are in thousands of U.S. Dollars)

                                              Three months     Six months
                                             ended June 30,   ended June 30,
                                             2009     2008    2009     2008
                                             ----     ----    ----     ----

    Consolidated Net Income (Loss) from
     continuing operations                 $1,969    $(673)   $596  $(3,351)

      Any extraordinary or non recurring
       gains or losses
        (Gain) loss from fair value of
         notes and warrants                    (8)    (706)   (247)     527
        Loss from Sale of Fixed Assets          -        -       -      231
        Non-cash expenses associated with
         stock compensation expense           145      122     286      304

                                           ------  -------    ----  -------
          Adjusted Net Income (Loss) from
           continuing operations           $2,106  $(1,257)   $635  $(2,289)

        Interest Income                       (28)    (251)    (63)    (409)
        Interest Expense                    1,040    2,351   1,904    4,041
        Income tax (benefit) expense         (195)     194    (195)     322
        Depreciation and Amortization
         Expense                            1,046    1,392   2,069    2,702
        Any non-cash transactions:
          Foreign currency (gain) loss       (436)     128     527      197
          Adjustments related to Inventory   (290)      57     (97)     171
          Other non-cash charges              178      153     207      153

                                           ------   ------  ------   ------
          Consolidated EBITDA              $3,421   $2,767  $4,987   $4,888
                                           ------   ------  ------   ------

    *Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash
    stock compensation and payments, non-cash charges that do not result in
    future cash obligations, any extraordinary or non recurring gains (losses)
    and any non-cash transactions (EBITDA) is not intended to present a
    measure of performance in accordance with accounting principles generally
    accepted in the United States (GAAP). Nor should Consolidated EBITDA from
    continuing operations be considered as an alternative to statements of
    cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Consolidated EBITDA from continuing
    operations is included herein as means to measure operating performance
    that financial analysts, lenders, investors and other interested parties
    find to be a useful tool for analyzing companies. The measurement of
    EBITDA from continuing operations, as provided above, is defined in the
    terms of the Company's senior secured convertible notes that were repaid
    in January 2009 and may not reflect EBITDA from continuing operations as
    calculated by other parties. The above table reconciles GAAP Net Income
    (Loss) from continuing operations to EBITDA from continuing operations for
    the reported periods.


                        The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (Unaudited)
            (Thousands of Dollars, except per share and share data)

                                            June 30,    December 31,
    ASSETS                                    2009        2008 (a)
                                            --------    ------------
    Current Assets
      Cash and cash equivalents              $1,710        $8,816
      Restricted cash                        14,272         9,666
      Accounts receivable, net               14,403        12,646
      Costs and accrued earnings on
       uncompleted contracts                 31,104        21,999
      Inventories, net                       23,732        21,508
      Contracts in progress                   6,072         1,469
      Prepaid and other current assets        5,516         3,137
      Assets held for sale                    2,712         4,474
                                              -----         -----
        Total current assets                 99,521        83,715
                                             ------        ------
    Property, Plant and Equipment, net       18,031        19,525
                                             ------        ------
    Other Assets                                502           459
                                                ---           ---

    TOTAL ASSETS                           $118,054      $103,699
                                           ========      ========


    CURRENT LIABILITIES
      Current maturities of  senior secured
       convertible notes                         $-          $933
      Bank overdraft facility                   221           381
      Current maturities of long-term debt    7,079         2,659
      Current maturities of foreign
       exchange contracts                       293           405
      Accounts payable                       14,841        14,536
      Accrued liabilities                    18,324        16,099
      Customer deposits                      27,350        16,731
      Belgium social security                 2,075         3,522
      Income taxes                            3,709         3,913
      Liabilities held for sale                 987         1,316
                                                ---         -----
        Total current liabilities            74,879        60,495
                                             ------        ------

    LONG TERM OBLIGATIONS
      Long-term debt, less current
       maturities                             5,625         6,681
      Long-term foreign exchange contracts,
       less current maturities                  581         1,072
      Derivative instrument                      76           318
      Other long-term liabilities             1,310           682
                                              -----           ---
        Total long-term obligations           7,592         8,753
                                              -----         -----

    TOTAL LIABILITIES                        82,471        69,248
                                             ------        ------

    CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

      Preferred stock, no par value;
       authorized 1,000,000 shares; none
       issued                                     -             -
      Common stock, par value, $.10
       per share; authorized 30,000,000
       shares; issued and outstanding,
       8,090,055 at June 30, 2009
       and 8,079,509 at December 31, 2008       809           808
      Capital in excess of par value         56,234        55,912
      Accumulated deficit                   (37,509)      (38,351)
      Accumulated other comprehensive
       income                                16,049        16,082
                                             ------        ------
        Total stockholders' equity           35,583        34,451
                                             ------        ------

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
     EQUITY                                $118,054      $103,699
                                           ========      ========

    (a) Condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008, has
        been derived from audited consolidated financial statements.


                            The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                     (Unaudited)
                               (Thousands of Dollars)

                                                Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                   2009          2008
                                                   ----          ----

    Cash flows from operating activities
      Net Income (loss)                            $842        $(2,389)
      Less: Gain on sale of subsidiaries         (1,811)          (113)
        Discontinued operations, net of tax       1,565           (849)
                                                  -----           ----
      Income (Loss) from continuing operations      596         (3,351)
      Adjustments to reconcile net income
       (loss) from continuing operations to net
       cash used in operating activities,
       net of divestitures:
        Depreciation and amortization             2,069          2,702
        Unrealized (gain) loss on forward
         contracts                                 (569)           144
        Loss on sale of fixed assets                  -            231
        Net (gain) loss related to fair
         value of notes and warrants               (247)           527
        Provision for estimated losses on
         contracts                                   17             43
        Provision for warranty reserves,
         uncollectible accounts and
         inventory obsolescence                    (194)           383
        Common stock and stock option awards        226            178
        Deferred director stock awards               60             36
        (Increase) decrease in operating
         assets and increase (decrease) in
         liabilities, net of effects from
         discontinued businesses
          Restricted cash                        (4,409)         5,132
          Accounts receivable                    (1,708)        (7,126)
          Costs and accrued earnings on
           uncompleted contracts                 (8,726)       (25,071)
          Inventories                            (2,155)        (5,559)
          Contracts in progress                  (4,603)        (2,575)
          Prepaid and other current assets       (1,537)        (1,852)
          Accounts payable and accrued
           liabilities                            1,829          5,281
          Customer deposits                      10,260          8,736
          Deferred compensation                     598             26
          Income taxes                             (278)           321
                                                   ----            ---
            Net cash used in operating
             activities - continuing operations  (8,771)       (21,794)

            Net cash (used in) provided by
             operating activities - discontinued
             operations                            (152)         1,822
                                                   ----          -----
            Net cash used in operating
             activities                          (8,923)       (19,972)
                                                 ------        -------

    Cash flows from investing activities
      Capital expenditures                         (680)          (946)
      Net proceeds from sale of subsidiaries        422          2,433
                                                    ---          -----
            Net cash (used in) provided by
             investing activities - continuing
             operations                            (258)         1,487

            Net cash used in investing
             activities - discontinued
             operations                               -            (59)
                                                      -            ---
            Net cash (used in) provided by
             investing activities                  (258)         1,428
                                                   ----          -----

    Cash flows from financing activities
      Principal payments on senior convertible
       notes                                      $(928)         $(481)
      Net borrowings (repayments) of debt
       and capital lease obligations              3,057          9,547
      Net cash transferred to discontinued
       operations                                  (132)         1,581
      Proceeds from employee stock purchases         37             65
      Retirement of stock                             -             (9)
                                                      -             --
            Net cash provided by financing
             activities - continuing operations   2,034         10,703

            Net cash provided by financing
             activities - discontinued operations   131         (1,621)
                                                    ---         ------
            Net cash provided by financing
             activities                           2,165          9,082
                                                  -----          -----

      Net change in cash of discontinued
       operations                                    22           (142)

      Effects of exchange rate on cash             (112)           735
                                                   ----            ---

            NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH
             EQUIVALENTS                         (7,106)       (8,869)

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
     of period                                    8,816         21,651
                                                  -----         ------
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $1,710        $12,782
                                                 ======        =======

About The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

The Allied Defense Group, Inc. is a multinational defense company focused on the manufacture, sale and distribution of ammunition and ammunition-related products for use by the U.S. and foreign governments.

For more information, please visit our web site: www.allieddefensegroup.com.

Certain statements contained herein are "forward looking" statements as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Because statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied and include, but are not limited to, those discussed in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


    Contact:

    Geoff Grande, CFA
    FD
    P: 617-747-1721
    F: 617-897-1511
    geoff.grande@fd.com

SOURCE Allied Defense Group, Inc.

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